Russia’s Taliban Pivot: A Calculated Play or a Risky Gamble?
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Russia’s Taliban pivot signals a strategic gamble, balancing counterterrorism efforts with geopolitical ambitions in a volatile regional landscape.
DG ISPR on Security of Pakistan in 2024
![Comprehensive briefing by DG ISPR on counterterrorism achievements of Pakistan as well as it's Afghan policy, and national security in 2024 [Image via ISPR]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-25-1024x1024.webp)
Comprehensive briefing by DG ISPR on counterterrorism achievements of Pakistan as well as it’s Afghan policy, and national security in 2024
Pakistan’s Dark December: A Decade After the APS Attack
![Explore how the tragedy of the APS attack shaped Pakistan's fight against terrorism and its connection to the resurgence of militant threats. [Image via Dawn]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/585266752df12-1024x922.webp)
Explore how the tragedy of the APS attack shaped Pakistan’s fight against terrorism and its connection to the resurgence of militant threats.
Al-Qaeda Affiliates Targeting Weak States: Implications for Pakistan
![Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WO-AN333_AQSYRI_P_20130409185847.webp)
Al-Qaeda affiliates like Al-Shabaab are targeting weak states. Pakistan must strengthen its stability, collaborate regionally, and address extremism’s root causes.
ISKP’s Threat to AIG: What’s at Stake for Afghanistan?
![ISKP’s threat to the Afghan Interim Government grows, exposing strategic vulnerabilities, internal divisions, and regional security challenges. [Image via unsplash photos]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image001-1024x653-1.webp)
ISKP’s threat is pushing Afghanistan into chaos. The assassination of a top Taliban leader exposes deep vulnerabilities in AIG’s control.
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Dialogue With Afghanistan
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Pakistan desires dialogue with Afghanistan to resolve issues, including TTP sanctuaries and regional security concerns.
Khalil Haqqani’s Death: Kabul Blast Shocks Afghanistan
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Khalil Haqqani’s death in a Kabul explosion exposes leadership rifts in the Afghan interim government and raises concerns about ISKP’s role.
“Those Spreading Fake News for Vested Political Interests Need to be Brought to Justice”: Top Military Brass
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COAS warns against propaganda for vested interests, insisting those responsible must be brought to justice.
Pakistani Military Operations Intensify Amid Growing Violence
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Pakistani military intensifies operations against armed groups amid rising violence and security challenges.
The Afghanistan Conundrum: Pakistan’s Challenge, China’s Role
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With the Afghanistan conundrum creating a volatile situation on the border, Pakistan grapples for a solution. Can China be the key to stabilizing the region?