Dr. Naveed Elahi The nonsensical and brutal war unleashed by Trump-Netanyahu duo on Iran has brought enormous mayhem in Iran, brewing destruction in at least twelve countries the region and waves of destabilization throughout the entire world. What was presented as a decisive strike to neutralize threats to Israel’s security has instead triggered a widening […]
(Domestic) BALOCHISTAN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KPK) PUNJAB SINDH PAKISTAN–AFGHANISTAN BORDER CLASHES a) Afghan Taliban started unprovoked firing at multiple places along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham and Tirah. Pak forces were ready for such an eventuality and gave an immediate response. Pakistan subsequently launched “Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq” across multiple KPK border sectors as the situation escalated into […]
Dr. Naveed Elahi For decades, Pakistan has faced criticism for its historical relationship with the Afghan Taliban during the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan. Throughout those twenty years, senior Taliban leaders and thousands of their fighters found sanctuary in Pakistan, with the Taliban’s political and military council in Quetta — widely known as the Quetta Shura […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
