AÂ Region Held Hostage: The TTP’s Enduring Threat from Afghan Soil
Despite Taliban promises, TTP’s cross-border attacks from Afghan soil persist, exposing a widening gap between Kabul’s rhetoric and ground realities.
Exposing the TTP: Hijacking Islam to Serve Foreign Masters
In an era where proscribe organizations like TTP has blurred the lines between religion, terrorism, and geopolitics, clarity becomes a national imperative. That clarity came—ironically—from the very figure Pakistan has long identified as a proxy terrorists: Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Noor Wali Mehsud. His recent statement, claiming that alliances with non-Muslim powers are “permissible under […]
Pakistan Forces Kill 71 Terrorists in 3-Day Operation Near Pak-Afghan Border
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Pakistan army kills 71 militants in 3 days near Afghan border amid rising regional tensions and cross-border infiltration.
Facing TTP and Daesh Threats, Pakistan-Russia Deepen Counterterrorism Cooperation
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Pakistan and Russia vow to boost anti-terror cooperation amid rising threats from Afghanistan and regional militancy.
Pakistan Forces Kill 16 TTP Militants in Major Crackdown
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Pakistan kills 16 TTP terrorists in major CTD, police, and military operations in Mianwali and Waziristan regions.
Pakistan Army Foils Terrorist Infiltration from Afghanistan, Kills 8
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Security forces thwart terrorist infiltration in North Waziristan, killing eight and injuring four TTP-affiliated militants.
Airpower and Counterterrorism: Lessons from Afghanistan
Airpower and counterterrorism evolve as Pakistan fights terrorism in Afghanistan with airstrikes, intelligence, and advanced tech.
US Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Pakistan Amid Rising Security Concerns
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US issues Level 3 travel advisory for Pakistan, citing terrorism risks in KP and Balochistan. Travelers urged to stay cautious.
Trump’s Afghanistan Gambit: The Ghost of Abandoned US Weapons Haunts the Region
Abandoned US weapons worth $7.12 billion has turned Afghanistan into a militant stronghold, fueling regional instability.