How Long Can KP Bear the Economic Cost of Terrorism?
PESHAWAR—For years, terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has taken lives, displaced families and disrupted communities. One tragedy has followed another, leaving behind grieving families and a province that continues to carry the social and economic consequences of prolonged insecurity. Yet the cost of terrorism is not measured only in lives lost or buildings damaged. Every […]
Maryam Nawaz should think twice before turning terrorism into a provincial blame game
PESHAWAR – There are moments in politics when a sentence carries consequences far beyond the person who speaks it. Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s recent remarks about terrorism and its alleged links to neighboring provinces came at precisely such a moment. Pakistan is already confronting a renewed security challenge, while political tensions and mistrust between the provinces […]
Militancy in Balochistan: Government Fights Back with Rs25bn Security Force
Armed groups have burned dozens of trucks, caused Rs1 billion in losses, and brought Balochistan’s trade to its knees. Now the government has finally responded — but traders are giving them just 10 days to prove it. PESHAWAR – Militancy in Balochistan has reached a dangerous new level, forcing traders and transporters to launch a […]
Aqeel Yousafzai launches ‘war theatre’ amid rising regional security concerns
PESHAWAR — Senior journalist and security analyst Aqeel Yousafzai has launched his latest book, War Theatre, a detailed account of militancy, regional conflict, proxy warfare, and political instability shaping Pakistan and the wider region after the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021. The launch of War Theatre comes at a time when Pakistan, […]
Terror Financing in Pakistan: New Mandate Makes Financial Probes Mandatory in All Terrorism Cases
ISLAMABAD – Terror financing in Pakistan now faces a massive crackdown as the federal government mandates a compulsory financial investigation for every terrorism-related case. This move ensures that law enforcement agencies trace the money trail alongside every criminal probe. Following new directives from the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) all provincial and federal agencies must […]
External Elements Behind Terrorism in Pakistan, Says Ulema Council Chief
PESHAWAR – The Alami Muttahida Ulema-o-Mashaikh Council has identified foreign interference as a major factor in the current security climate. Central Chairman Allama Muhammad Shoaib addressed the media to discuss the rising instances of terrorism in Pakistan. During the session, he attributed the instability to foreign actors including India, Israel, and Afghanistan. The Tragedy of […]
The Tragedy of Terror: Why Pakistan’s Security Calculus Needs a National Reset
The Tragedy of Terror: Why Pakistan’s Security Calculus Needs a National Reset
Suicide Bombing at Islamabad Imambargah Kills 31
ISLAMABAD – A devastating suicide attack ripped through the Imambargah Khadijatul Kubra in Islamabad killed at least 31 people and wounding more than 160 others. The blast occurred during Friday prayers, a time when the mosque was packed with worshippers. Witnesses and security officials report that the death toll may rise as several victims remain […]
ANP Demands Accountability for Terror Resettlement, Honors Bilour Family
ANP Demands Accountability for Terror Resettlement, Honors Bilour Family
Govt to Revoke Citizenship of Terrorists Residing in Afghanistan
The federal government has launched a strategic initiative to neutralize the influence of thousands of Pakistani terrorists currently operating from Afghan soil. In a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, federal authorities finalized plans to map these individuals and formally revoke their Pakistani citizenship. The federal government has instructed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) […]