Exposed: The ‘Napak Army’ Propaganda and Its Takfiri Roots
![By targeting Pakistan military with Al-Qaeda-inspired "Napak Army" rhetoric echoing TTP’s violent Takfiri legacy, are Afghan Taliban endorsing TTP? [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAT-Web-Banners-32-1024x1024.webp)
By targeting Pakistan military with Al-Qaeda-inspired “Napak Army” rhetoric echoing TTP’s violent Takfiri legacy, are Afghan Taliban endorsing TTP?
Al Mirsad Playbook: Afghanistan’s Media Strategy Against Pakistan
![Al Mirsad isn’t just another media outlet—it’s Afghanistan’s propaganda arm, using narratives reminiscent of terrorist groups to fuel tensions with Pakistan. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-28-1024x1024.webp)
Al Mirsad isn’t just another media outlet—it’s Afghanistan’s propaganda arm, using narratives reminiscent of terrorist groups to fuel tensions with Pakistan.
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
Afghanistan Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes in Paktika
![Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pak-Afghan-border1675358892-0.webp)
Afghanistan condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Paktika, claiming death of civilians and escalating tensions between the two countries
Reportedly, Pakistani Strikes Hit TTP Sites in Paktika

Reports from Paktika suggest Pakistani airstrikes may have hit TTP hideouts, including training camps and media centers.
16 Soldiers Martyred in Attack on Checkpost in South Waziristan: ISPR
16 soldiers martyred in terrorist attack on a checkpost in South Waziristan, KP, as security forces fight back
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.
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.
Fall of Haqqani: ISKP’s Deadly Checkmate or Taliban’s Inner War?
![Afghanistan minister for refugees Khalil Haqqani in 2022. [Image: AFP via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/im-14501661-1024x700.webp)
Who killed Khalilur Rahman Haqqani? ISKP or internal Taliban rivalry? Explore how this assassination deepens Afghanistan’s fault lines.
Pakistani Military Operations Intensify Amid Growing Violence
![Pakistani military intensifies operations against armed groups amid rising violence and security challenges. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFP__20241110__36LY2RX__v1__HighRes__PakistanUnrestBlast-1-1733131587.webp)
Pakistani military intensifies operations against armed groups amid rising violence and security challenges.