ISKP’s Threat to AIG: What’s at Stake for Afghanistan?
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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?
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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
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Pakistani military intensifies operations against armed groups amid rising violence and security challenges.
A Grim Ten Days: Terrorism’s Resurgence in Pakistan
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Pakistan faces a wave of deadly attacks, with terrorism’s resurgence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, impacting national stability and regional relations.
Bannu in Chaos: Is PTM, TTP’s Littlefinger?
The Bannu peace march descended into violence, raising questions. Was it a genuine expression of Pashtun grievances or a sinister ploy?
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?
The World Afflux
Post-9/11, the world changed drastically with the rise of surveillance states, evolving power dynamics, and ongoing conflicts in Muslim-majority nations. Explore the lasting impact and challenges for nations like the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan in the complex geopolitical landscape.
A Turbulent Af-Pak Again?
The internal discourse in Pakistan and Afghanistan, once again, has started revolving around “who started the fire?” Both countries should know there is little to gain from this.
Chitral – The (Dis)Information Incursion
TTP’s audience reach in the digital spaces posit how militants are equipped to start information catastrophes. The recent events in Chitral are a telling.
September 6th: The Battle Within
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Beyond the displays of military prowess, September 6th is a day for introspection—a time to acknowledge that while external threats are palpable, the gravest danger often festers within our borders.