Afghanistan’s Terror Export Is No Longer Pakistan’s Problem
Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan has become a base for cross-border terrorism, impacting Pakistan, Tajikistan, China, and Iran
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Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan has become a base for cross-border terrorism, impacting Pakistan, Tajikistan, China, and Iran
The SCO summit opened in Bishkek with terror threats emanating from Afghanistan and wider regional security concerns high on the agenda.
Taliban centralization, ethnic marginalization and control over Badakhshan’s gold resources have fueled growing local resistance.
Four terrorists were killed in a CTD intelligence-based operation in Peshawar’s Mira Kachori area. One was identified as an Afghan national from Nangarhar
Flag seller Aman, 35, was fatally shot in Akhter Colony on Aug 12. Police traced suspects to the Defence area and made arrests.
This alleges Taliban support for TTP and links India to proxy networks, citing UN findings, past operations, intelligence cases and rising violence in Pakistan.
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