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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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SCO Summit Opens as Taliban Terror Threat Grows
The SCO summit opened in Bishkek with terror threats emanating from Afghanistan and wider regional security concerns high on the agenda.
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Badakhshan Resistance: Born of Taliban Oppression
Taliban centralization, ethnic marginalization and control over Badakhshan’s gold resources have fueled growing local resistance.
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Afghan National Among 4 Terrorists Killed in Peshawar IBO
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
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Can Artificial Intelligence Strengthen Counterterrorism?
AI in counterterrorism can help Pakistan identify threats, connect intelligence and respond faster while keeping human oversight central.
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National Flag Seller Shot Dead in Akhter Colony
Flag seller Aman, 35, was fatally shot in Akhter Colony on Aug 12. Police traced suspects to the Defence area and made arrests.
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Sanctuary and Sponsorship: How Kabul Became India’s Front Line Against Pakistan
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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Deadly Attacks, Major Operations Mark August’s First Week
Pakistan recorded 28 security incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan during the first week of August.
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Man Previously Arrested in Terrorism Case Identified as Kabal Suicide Bomber
The Kabal suicide bomber was identified as Ilyas, alias Hamza, a former terrorism suspect who had been arrested in 2023 before travelling to Afghanistan and later returning to Pakistan.
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Deadly Suicide Bombing Hits Kabal Police Station in Swat
A suicide bombing outside Kabal Police Station in Swat District killed 16 people, including seven police personnel and nine civilians, and injured dozens during a local peace gathering. The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility, while authorities launched an investigation and identified the suspected bomber as a resident of Upper Dir District.
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Pakistan Conducts Over 40,000 Intelligence-Based Operations in Seven Months, 2,084 Terrorists Killed: DG ISPR
DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry held an important press conference on Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts. He said 40,348 intelligence-based operations were conducted from January to July 2026, resulting in 2,084 terrorists killed.
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Security Operations Intensify as TTP Activity Raises Alarm in Swat
Reports of suspected TTP infiltration have triggered coordinated security search and strike operations across Swat and Lower Dir, while three Elite Force personnel were martyred in a terrorist ambush in Lower Dir. The developments have reignited fears of militancy, prompting residents to demand decisive action and reaffirm their commitment to peace.