Escalating Terrorism and the Imperative for a National Counterterrorism Strategy
Naveed Elahi Pakistan is once again witnessing a troubling surge in terrorist violence, which started since August 2021 when Afghan Taliban grabbed power in Afghanistan. The recent spate of attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, and other regions signals not isolated incidents but a coordinated resurgence of militant activity. The scale, frequency, and geographic spread […]
Whither the Board of Peace!
Lt.Gen (r) Asad Durrani The author is former Director General Inter Services Intelligence
ISKP CLAIM “EYE OPENER”
ISLAMABAD IMAMBARGAH BLAST Kashif Bangash On 6 February, a suicide attack was carried out at the Shia mosque, Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra, located in the Tarlai Kalan / Shehzad Town area of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The incident occurred during Friday prayers, when worshippers were gathered inside the mosque. According to figures released by the Ministry […]
SECURITY AT A GLANCE (1–15 February 2026)
Domestic BALOCHISTAN ISLAMABAD GILGIT-BALTISTAN (GB) KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KP) Comments & Analysis: The security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 1–15 February 2026 reflects sustained militant activity alongside intensified counter-terror operations. A high number of targeted attacks, including killings of police personnel, IED explosions, quadcopter strikes, and assaults on police posts, indicate that law enforcement remains the […]
SECURITY AT A GLANCE (16–31.1.26)
Domestic BALOCHISTAN Comments & Analysis: The incident pattern reflects a high-intensity security environment marked by both persistent militant violence and strong kinetic responses by security forces. Targeted killings of police personnel and civilians (including a female teacher) indicate continued efforts by militants to intimidate state functionaries and society. Sabotage of critical infrastructure—particularly repeated attacks on […]
BALOCHISTAN – TERRORST ATTACK (OPERATION HEROF 2.0) & INTELLIGENCE BASED OPERATIONS (IBOs)
Kashif Bangash On 31st January , the UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned Pakistan about threats similar to those emanating from Afghanistan. Speaking in New York, he said the United Nations remains committed to four key objectives in Afghanistan, while expressing frustration over the Taliban’s failure to make progress on inclusive governance, human rights, and regional […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Changing Face of Organizations
Junaid Riaz For most of the twentieth century, organizational change was driven largely by human effort, managerial decisions, and institutional policies. New systems were introduced slowly, and major transformations often took years to take effect. In recent decades, however, a new force has begun to reshape organizations in a more profound way: Artificial Intelligence (AI). […]
SECURITY AT A GLANCE (1–15 January 2026)
Overview The reporting period of 1–15 January 2026 reflects a marked escalation in militant violence, asymmetric warfare, and targeted killings, particularly across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, with sustained pressure on law enforcement agencies (LEAs), CTD units, and security forces. The pattern of attacks demonstrates operational resilience and tactical adaptation by militant networks, including the […]
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Dr. Naveed Elahi Zorain’s article is a mundane monotone based on misleading political sloganeering sans reasonable arguments. He pretends to think that Gen Z thinks whatever he thinks. He has adopted a pretentious posture of the sole spokesman of the entire generation to highlight their presumed disillusionment. To add further enormity to his skewed posture, […]