The devastating blast at a Shia mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers has once again plunged Pakistan into grief, shock, and painful self-reflection. More than thirty worshippers lost their lives, and over a hundred were injured in what officials have described as a suicide attack near the mosque gates in the Tarlai area. Families gathered […]
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Terror from Next Door
At the UN this week, Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar warned the Security Council that terrorism emanating from Afghan soil poses the “gravest threat” to Pakistan’s security and sovereignty. He underscored that militant groups continue to operate with impunity across the border, harming civilian and security targets within Pakistan and undermining regional peace. Islamabad’s appeal reflects […]
Terror Hits Tajikistan
The recent drone strike on a camp in Tajikistan, originating from Afghan territory, has confirmed what Pakistan has repeatedly warned: terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan pose a serious threat to peace and stability across the region. Whether the Afghan government is unwilling or unable to act against these groups, the result is the same. Neighbouring […]
Terror in DC
The broad daylight ambush of two National Guard soldiers just steps from the White House has left America shaken. In Washington, the alleged perpetrator is a man once seen as a US partner: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan evacuee brought to America during the 2021 Kabul airlift. He had served alongside US Special Forces for […]
Terror on All Sides
As if to add insult to injury, Afghanistan’s deputy prime minister, Abdul Ghani Baradar, publicly urged Afghan traders to seek “alternative trade routes” that bypass Pakistan. His words, coming days after border clashes that left soldiers dead on both sides, declared what Islamabad has long feared: the old equation is broken, and trust has been […]
Terror, Lies and Deceit: TTA Playing a Dangerous Game
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border terrorism are currently very high, marked by recent military clashes, mutual accusations, and ongoing, yet difficult, peace talks. The core issue is Pakistan’s accusation that the Afghan Taliban government provides safe havens for anti-Pakistan militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Following the ceasefire, talks were held in […]
Tarar vows to use all resources to eliminate terror threats
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to protecting Pakistani citizens. He said every possible resource would be used to eliminate terrorists, destroy their hideouts, and arrest their facilitators. In a post on social media platform X, Tarar wrote that Pakistan’s top priority is the security of its people. “We […]
Pakistan Draws a Line on Terror
A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by the Defence Minister, is visiting Doha for talks with representatives of the Afghan Taliban. The discussions will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and to restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border. The delegation will emphasise that Pakistan does not seek […]
Indo-Afghan Terror Designs
The recent visit of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi has brought the simmering tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan to the forefront. Muttaqi’s warning to Pakistan to “stop playing games” with Afghanistan and accusations of violating Afghan sovereignty through airstrikes reflect the deep-seated mistrust and animosity disregarding the ground realities. The core […]
How Web of Terror Thriving On ‘X’ and Other Social Media Platforms!
Special Report Exponential growth of digital platforms offers a combination of surprising facilities unimaginable threats. and From financial scams to information warfare, swift flow of data vis a vis deeper access in cyber space has enabled the spoiler forces manifolds. Social media is the most powerful tool in the hands of anarchists, propagandists, terrorists, conspiracy […]