The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is Pakistan’s main intelligence agency, established in 1947. Initially a small military unit, it has grown into a powerful organization, often seen as more influential than the country’s government. Over the years, the military’s control over politics has allowed the ISI to operate almost like a separate state. Today, the ISI not only gathers intelligence, but […]
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Pakistan blames Afghanistan for its security failures: Fazl-ur-Rahman
Fazl-ur-Rahman also stated that during the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the Afghan governments manipulated people into believing that Pakistan was Afghanistan’s enemy. He said now, the Islamic Emirate, is trying to overturn this mindset through the school curriculum. Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman, the leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam political party, has said that Islamabad blames Kabul for its security failures. Fazl stated […]
Read more ›Unmasking The TTA-TTP Nexus: A Grave Threat To Regional Peace And Security – OpEd
The relationship between the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban (TTA) is a major threat to the stability of the region. The impact of terror activities from Afghan territories to the neighboring countries especially Pakistan has become a worrying issue. The TTP is a highly organized militant group that conducts systematic terror attacks to spread terror and insecurity in […]
Read more ›The Global Importance Of A Stable And Prosperous Pakistan – OpEd
Pakistan’s significance on the global stage cannot be overstated. As a nation strategically located at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, its stability and prosperity are not just regional imperatives but global necessities. The importance of a stable and economically vibrant Pakistan spans various dimensions, including regional stability, counter-terrorism efforts, economic potential, global energy routes, […]
Read more ›Cross-Border Alliances: Afghan Safe Havens Empowering Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – OpEd
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a militant organization fighting against the state in Pakistan, operating safely from Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021. The UN reports that the TTP maintains a significant presence in Afghanistan as well, with strongholds spanning both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, and boasts several thousand fighters in the region. Therefore, most […]
Read more ›3 killed in car bomb-and-gun attack on Pakistan military compound
Authorities in northwestern Pakistan said Monday that a suicide bomber drove an explosive-laden vehicle into a military compound, followed by several armed insurgents storming it, resulting in the death of at least three soldiers and injuries to 12 others. The pre-dawn raid occurred in the garrison city of Bannu in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan. Local police officials and […]
Read more ›Seven civilians injured as militants attack army cantonment in northwest Pakistan
In a statement shared with the media, the Jaish-e-Fursan (Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group), a Pakistani Taliban or TTP faction, claimed responsibility for the attack. Security forces foiled an attack by militants near the outer wall of a military cantonment in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, wounding seven civilians, local outlets quoted police said. Per the report, militants attempted to enter the […]
Read more ›TTP: An Instigating Menace For Pakistan – OpEd
Amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning, emphasizing the country’s readiness to launch cross-border attacks if necessary. This declaration comes in response to growing security concerns and accusations that Afghan territory is being used to harbor militants targeting Pakistan. Asif’s comments underscore the delicate balance Pakistan must maintain between defending its sovereignty […]
Read more ›The Pakistani Army: A Legacy Of Proxy Forces, Terrorism, And Human Rights Violations – OpEd
The Pakistani military is distinguished as the only armed force in the world that embraces “Jihad” as its motto, making it a unique entity that governs a nation rather than being merely a part of a country’s defense system. Since its establishment in 1947, Pakistan has strategically employed proxy forces to not only destabilize the region but also to exert […]
Read more ›Russia Won’t Meaningfully Enhance Military-Technical Cooperation With Pakistan
There are very clear lines that Russia won’t cross with Pakistan out of respect for India, and meaningfully strengthening military-technical ties is at the top of the list. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations reported on Wednesday that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held talks in Moscow with Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, Deputy Secretary of […]
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