In June, the number of attacks in Afghanistan claimed by ISIS-K-linked propaganda outlets remained very small. This continues the trend of ISIS-K-linked propaganda outlets only reporting on significant attacks. By far, the most impactful terrorist operations by ISIS-K in Afghanistan were the killing of the Taliban deputy governor of Badakhshan, Nissar Ahmad Ahmadi, by an ISIS-K car bomb followed by […]

There has been a gradual rise in isolated militant activity in Pakistan since the Afghan Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021. The number of terrorist attacks increased by 27% in 2022 compared to 2021, and have been observed to be deadly in impact on few occasions, as seen during the Peshawar suicide bombing at the Police Lines mosque. The […]

The fall of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan in 2001 marked a turning point in the country’s history. However, the aftermath of their rule has been far from stable. This article delves into the intricate dynamics between Kandahar, the birthplace capital of the Taliban, and Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. It explores Pakistan’s lobbying for the recognition of the Taliban […]

Pakistan’s Human Rights Minister Riaz Pirzada has said that he does not see the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) involvement in recent terror incidents across Pakistan, adding that there are misunderstandings between the two countries. The minister’s remarks come as a stark contradiction to recent statements issued by the government and the army who have repeatedly raised concerns over the […]

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has again rejected claims by Pakistan that Afghan nationals are involved in terror attacks across the border and stated that Afghanistan is not responsible for the “security failure of any country in the region.” According to a statement issued late Tuesday night by the IEA’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid, the IEA “completely rejects these allegations […]

The US-China face off and the Ukraine war added a new layer of FDI culture in the world. Economic factors, like, low cost production and global network of supply chain, are outweighed by political conflict and a currency war. De-dollarization is emerging as an additional shine for the FDI boost in the world. China poured substantial investment in Russia in […]

Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan appealed against his conviction and three-year sentence on corruption charges on Tuesday, his lawyer said, a ruling which analysts say is likely to fuel political instability. Naeem Panjutha said the petition challenging the weekend conviction had been filed in Islamabad High Court which will hear the case on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Ex-cricketer Khan, […]

Iranian reports indicate and 11-member delegation from Tehran has visited Afghanistan, and that the water rights issue was a key topic of discussion. According to ILNA news agency, Naser Kenani, the spokesman of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a press conference on Monday that various issues were discussed including that regarding water rights. “As two neighboring countries, there […]

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Monday said the “involvement of Afghan nationals” in terrorism incidents in Pakistan was “detrimental to regional peace [and] stability”, Dawn news reported. The army chief’s remarks came days after the Foreign Office confirmed the involvement of Afghan terrorists in last month’s Zhob cantonment attack. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public […]

Pakistan and Afghanistan have long been grappling with the issue of terrorism, with various extremist groups operating in the region. Among them, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has emerged as a significant threat, with its recent resurgence in Pakistan and alleged sanctuaries across the border in Afghanistan. The TTP, formed in 2007, is an umbrella organization comprising multiple militant groups operating mainly […]