Jaffar Express hijacking: Why Pakistan's internal security remains off the rails
5 days, 20 hours ago

Jaffar Express hijacking: Why Pakistan's internal security remains off the rails

New Indian Express  

It was a story that made international headlines. The escalating insurgency has exposed Pakistan’s weakening grip over its restive provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as both terrorists and separatist groups grow bolder. The Foreign Office, meanwhile, reaffirmed the military’s earlier assertion that the train hijacking had been coordinated from Afghanistan, while adding that “India is … sponsoring terrorism” in Pakistan. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained due to frequent border skirmishes and Islamabad repeatedly demanding that Kabul take action against the banned TTP for using Afghan soil to launch attacks in Pakistan. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on March 14, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Munir Akram stated: “Pakistan will continue to take all necessary measures to eliminate the terrorist threats to our national security in accordance with our right to self-defence.” He asserted that the Taliban had “failed to address the threat posed to the region and beyond by other terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaeda, the TTP and Baloch terrorists, including the BLA and the Majeed Brigade, which are present in Afghanistan”.

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Pakistan’s ‘war on terror’ approach is dangerous
3 days, 20 hours ago

Pakistan’s ‘war on terror’ approach is dangerous

Al Jazeera  

Refusing to see the roots of insurgencies, using ‘terrorism’ labels, and scapegoating neighbours are not winning strategies. This is the latest example of how the Pakistani authorities increasingly deflect responsibility and frame Pakistan’s relationship with Afghanistan in the language of “war on terror”. Yet today, the Pakistani authorities label the TTP and BLA as “terrorist” groups and the Afghan Taliban …

2025 Jaffar Express Hijack: Is Pakistan Losing Control Over Balochistan’s Insurgency
5 days, 9 hours ago

2025 Jaffar Express Hijack: Is Pakistan Losing Control Over Balochistan’s Insurgency

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 17, 2025 16:28 IST - 5 MINS READ It’s the sensational that makes you sit up and take notice. So, when insurgents “hijacked” the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on March 11, the world paid attention. Pakistan’s problem with terrorism, caused in no small measure by its state support to Islamist militants in Afghanistan and Jammu …

’Will take on terrorists, enablers both inside, outside nation’: Pak Army reacts after India’s advise to ‘look inside’
1 week ago

’Will take on terrorists, enablers both inside, outside nation’: Pak Army reacts after India’s advise to ‘look inside’

Live Mint  

Following the Jaffar Express train hijacking by Baloch Rebel groups, Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations Director General, Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said that terrorists along with their enablers and facilitators, would be challenged both inside and outside the country. Meanwhile, Baloch rebels have claimed to kill 214 hostages and blamed Pakistan's "stubbornness" and "avoidance of negotiations" despite a 48-hour ultimatum. …

Frankenstein’s monster: How Pakistan handcrafted its own biggest internal security threats
1 week, 1 day ago

Frankenstein’s monster: How Pakistan handcrafted its own biggest internal security threats

Firstpost  

From Balochistan’s insurgency to Islamist terrorism to political turmoil, Pakistan’s ruling elite has repeatedly built its own threats through policies of suppression, militarisation, and political manipulation The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express, en route from Quetta to Peshawar in Pakistan by the Balochistan Liberation Army has garnered widespread media attention. The Balochistan insurgency Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich …

Pakistan’s empire of lies: From Jaffar Express hijacking to Kargil and beyond
1 week, 1 day ago

Pakistan’s empire of lies: From Jaffar Express hijacking to Kargil and beyond

Firstpost  

Until Pakistan breaks free from the web of deceit, it will continue to be a nation where truth is subjugated, dissent is silenced, and reality is dictated by those in uniform By controlling the flow of information, Pakistan’s military and intelligence apparatus ensures that the public remains ignorant of the truth. Representational image/ AFP The recent hijacking of the Jaffar …

India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless allegation’ regarding Balochistan train siege; calls Pak, ‘epicentre of terrorism’
1 week, 1 day ago

India rejects Pakistan’s ‘baseless allegation’ regarding Balochistan train siege; calls Pak, ‘epicentre of terrorism’

Live Mint  

India has strongly denied suggestions made by the Pakistan foreign office that India had a hand in the Jaffar Express attack. MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We strongly reject the baseless allegations made by Pakistan. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan claimed that the rebels involved in the attack on the Jaffar Express were in …

Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind
1 week, 1 day ago

Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind

Al Jazeera  

India and Afghanistan reject charges, as Pakistan reveals details of operation that freed hundreds of passengers. “We must understand that in this terrorist incident in Balochistan, and others before, the main sponsor is eastern neighbour,” Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the director general for the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations, said during a news conference in Islamabad. In the …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Balochistan after insurgents attack train
1 week, 2 days ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Balochistan after insurgents attack train

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the Balochistan province to review the law and order situation and to express solidarity with the people there following the Jaffar Express hijacking incident in which 21 civilians and four soldiers were killed. Mr. Sharif's visit comes a day after security forces killed all 33 Balochistan Liberation Army militants who on Tuesday …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Restive Balochistan Province Two Days After Train Hijack
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1 week, 2 days ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Restive Balochistan Province Two Days After Train Hijack

ABP News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the restive Balochistan province to review the law and order situation and to express solidarity with the people there following the Jaffar Express hijacking incident in which 21 civilians and four soldiers were killed. Announcing the completion of the operation, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday …

PM Shehbaz Sharif's first reaction on train hijack: 'Such acts won't shake Pakistan’s resolve for peace'
1 week, 2 days ago

PM Shehbaz Sharif's first reaction on train hijack: 'Such acts won't shake Pakistan’s resolve for peace'

India TV News  

PM Shehbaz Sharif's first reaction on train hijack: 'Such acts won't shake Pakistan’s resolve for peace' Jaffar Express hijack: The train, with around 500 passengers on board in nine coaches, was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when it came under attack. Jaffar Express hijack: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday responded for the first time to the Jaffar Express …

Pakistan train hijack enters day 2. Why aren't hostages free yet?
1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan train hijack enters day 2. Why aren't hostages free yet?

Firstpost  

Pakistan has launched a ‘full-scale’ operation to rescue the hostages aboard the Jaffar Express from the Baloch Liberation Army. Authorities in Pakistan have launched a ‘full-scale’ operation to rescue the hostages aboard the Jaffar Express from the Baloch Liberation Army. According to reports, authorities said they had freed 155 passengers over the past 24 hours However, the BLA claimed it …

Islamabad’s Balochistan headache
1 week, 3 days ago

Islamabad’s Balochistan headache

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s security establishment is grappling with one of its worst terrorism-related incidents in decades after militants in Balochistan took hundreds of people hostage. The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army, which seeks Balochistan’s secession from Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for the attack and reports suggest the group could still be holding up to 300 hostages. Reports emerging from the province suggest the …

What’s behind the surge in attacks and train hijacking in Pakistan’s restive southwest?
1 week, 3 days ago

What’s behind the surge in attacks and train hijacking in Pakistan’s restive southwest?

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s neglected southwestern province of Balochistan has been the scene of a yearslong insurgency, with a dramatic uptick in attacks in recent years underscoring the struggles the government in Islamabad faces in dealing with myriad security threats. The BLA has regularly targeted Pakistani security forces and has also in the past attacked civilians, including Chinese nationals working on …

Pakistan Train Hijack Live: China condemns attack as Pakistan battles BLA militants to free hostages
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Pakistan Train Hijack Live: China condemns attack as Pakistan battles BLA militants to free hostages

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Train Hijack Live: An injured passenger rescued by security forces from a passenger train attacked by insurgents arrive at a railway station in Much near Quetta, Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Pakistan Train Hijack Live: The Baloch Liberation Army on Tuesday said that it took control of the Jaffar Express train and over 180 people hostage, …

Pakistan: BLA Claims Jaffar Express Hijack, Threatens Hostages As 450 Stranded — What We Know
1 week, 4 days ago

Pakistan: BLA Claims Jaffar Express Hijack, Threatens Hostages As 450 Stranded — What We Know

ABP News  

Jaffar Express Hijack: Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Tuesday, injuring multiple passengers, local media reported. Jaffar Express Hijack — What We Know So Far Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed the incident, stating, "There are reports of intense firing at Jaffar Express, which was heading from Quetta to Peshawar, between Pehro …

Six years after Balakot, Pakistan faces worst security crisis in a decade
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Six years after Balakot, Pakistan faces worst security crisis in a decade

India Today  

As India marks six years since the Balakot airstrike, Pakistan is struggling with its worst security crisis in over a decade. Reports suggest that in 2024 alone, Pakistan suffered 2,546 deaths and 2,267 injuries due to violence, making it the deadliest year for security forces in ten years. Groups such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and Baloch insurgents have intensified attacks …

Pakistan’s tryst with terrorism: How Islamabad cries victim of its own creation
1 month ago

Pakistan’s tryst with terrorism: How Islamabad cries victim of its own creation

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s internal turmoil is a consequence of its own strategic choices. The policy of leveraging terror proxies for regional influence has backfired, leading to a proliferation of extremist elements within its borders Pakistan's attempts to deflect responsibility by blaming external actors, particularly India, are a poor attempt to not only mislead the international community but also to impede the necessary …

Pakistan’s tryst with terrorism: How Islamabad cries victim of its own creation
1 month ago

Pakistan’s tryst with terrorism: How Islamabad cries victim of its own creation

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s internal turmoil is a consequence of its own strategic choices. The policy of leveraging terror proxies for regional influence has backfired, leading to a proliferation of extremist elements within its borders Pakistan's attempts to deflect responsibility by blaming external actors, particularly India, are a poor attempt to not only mislead the international community but also to impede the necessary …

One year since Pakistan elected Shehbaz Sharif’s PML, but country is still not out of the woods
1 month, 2 weeks ago

One year since Pakistan elected Shehbaz Sharif’s PML, but country is still not out of the woods

Firstpost  

It’s been one year since the fateful elections took place. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz while did not get the majority, somehow managed to form a government with the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the party’s face. Khan, who was seen as the opposition to the country’s so-called “establishment” was put behind bars as he struggled to navigate one case after …

One year since Pakistan elected Shehbaz Sharif’s PML, but country is still not out of the woods
1 month, 2 weeks ago

One year since Pakistan elected Shehbaz Sharif’s PML, but country is still not out of the woods

Firstpost  

It’s been one year since the fateful elections took place. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz while did not get the majority, somehow managed to form a government with the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the party’s face. Khan, who was seen as the opposition to the country’s so-called “establishment” was put behind bars as he struggled to navigate one case after …

Pakistan, a breeder of terror, fears death by bleeding at the hands of Frankenstein it created
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2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan, a breeder of terror, fears death by bleeding at the hands of Frankenstein it created

Firstpost  

Despite Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir’s assertion of his country’s commitment to combating terrorism, his Indian counterpart, General Upendra Dwivedi, exposed Pakistan’s hypocrisy by stating that 80 per cent of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 are of Pakistani origin Pakistan’s stance on terrorism has often drawn attention worldwide. ‘Epicentre’ of terrorism India has consistently exposed …

Pakistan’s Volatile Security Landscape
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s Volatile Security Landscape

The Diplomat  

As 2024 ended, Pakistan’s internal security landscape was marked by complexity, volatility, and lethality. The eroding writ of the state in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s southern districts like Bannu, D. I. Khan, and Lakki Marwat, as well as the deployment of the Levies Force in Balochistan to protect the military camps brings into sharp focus the deteriorating security situation. Critically, external sanctuaries …

From friends to sworn enemies: Why Taliban are turning against Pakistan
2 months, 1 week ago

From friends to sworn enemies: Why Taliban are turning against Pakistan

Firstpost  

The Taliban are now reducing their over-reliance on Pakistan and exploring alliances and friendships beyond Islamabad Over the past 18 months, the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has significantly increased its terror attacks on Pakistan’s armed forces, reportedly killing three to four SSG commandos daily. In 2024, the TTP claimed 1,758 attacks, killing 1,441 Pakistani soldiers, including many of Pakistan’s elite SSG commandos. …

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan hits several targets in Pakistan in retaliation for air strikes last week. The Afghan Ministry of Defence says it has carried out several strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It says several attacks on its territory have been launched from Afghan soil – a charge Taliban officials in Kabul deny. Presenter: James Bays Guests: Syed …

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation

Al Jazeera  

The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistan Taliban. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military conducted air raids in neighbouring Afghanistan late on Tuesday night, targeting hideouts of the Pakistan Taliban, known by the acronym TTP, armed group in Paktika province, according to security officials. While no official statement was issued …

Pakistan has made significant progress in countering terrorist financing, says US State Department report
3 months ago

Pakistan has made significant progress in countering terrorist financing, says US State Department report

The Hindu  

Pakistan has made substantial progress in countering terrorist financing and addressing regional extremist networks, a US State Department report states while also highlighting significant security challenges, including a sharp rise in terrorist attacks in 2023. Madrassas’ compliance The report notes Pakistan’s continued efforts in countering violent extremism, including operating “deradicalisation” camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that provide corrective religious education, vocational …

Pakistan terror attacks go up by 50 per cent: US State Department report flags 'grim' security landscape
3 months ago

Pakistan terror attacks go up by 50 per cent: US State Department report flags 'grim' security landscape

India TV News  

A US State Department report states that in Pakistan, despite advancements in countering terrorist financing, the security landscape in 2023 remained 'grim'. Concerns regarding Pakistan terrorism continue to exist Noting Pakistan's continued efforts in countering violent extremism, including operating “deradicalisation” camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the report says that concerns continue to remain regarding madrassas failing to comply with registration and …

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Khan frames his movement as one to restore ‘true democracy’ and ‘justice’ in Pakistan, despite his own contradictions and political alliances The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, with the rise of PTI’s populist movements, intense political polarisation, and societal rifts. The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, …

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan

India Today  

November 24 saw the beginning of a political showdown between Imran Khan and Pakistan’s government. Thousands of Khan’s supporters marched on Islamabad to put pressure on the country’s weakening administration, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The protesters aimed to achieve three primary objectives: the release of Imran Khan and other detained leaders, a reversal of the alleged election fraud, …

'No room for weakness': Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif urges 'resolute decision' after Balochistan violence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'No room for weakness': Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif urges 'resolute decision' after Balochistan violence

India TV News  

Islamabad: A day after a series of militant attacks in Pakistan's conflict-torn Balochistan province left over 70 dead, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the need to proceed with a "resolute decision", saying there was "no room for any weakness". 'No discussions with terrorists' Speaking about the government’s approach towards terrorism in Balochistan, the Pakistani Prime Minister said talks cannot …

Pakistan terms PM Modi’s remarks as jingoism
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan terms PM Modi’s remarks as jingoism

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Pakistan has rejected the statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 25th commemorative ceremony of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, terming it as “belligerent’ and smacking “jingoism.” A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad late Friday evening said, “Pakistan rejects the Indian Prime Minister’s belligerent remarks made in Drass. Prime Minister Mr. Modi had …

Holding Pak responsible for terror not sufficient, need to go for self-introspection: Jitendra Singh
8 months, 1 week ago

Holding Pak responsible for terror not sufficient, need to go for self-introspection: Jitendra Singh

New Indian Express  

KATHUA: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said holding only Pakistan responsible for the recent spike in terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir is not sufficient as he called for self-introspection to end illegal activities, which benefit terrorism in the Union Territory. He said the government is implementing a new strategy, which includes deployment of army in the higher reaches …

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism

Firstpost  

Pakistan cannot continue to nurture those terror groups that operate in its east while targeting those operational in its west Despite earlier operations, the menace of terrorism has persisted, presenting a challenge to Pakistan’s security. As per the annual security report of the Centre for Research and Security Studies, Pakistan “witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries from 789 terror …

Pakistan’s Relations With Afghan Taliban Enter Uncharted Territory
11 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s Relations With Afghan Taliban Enter Uncharted Territory

The Diplomat  

Last month, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan hideouts in Afghanistan, raising concerns about the potential consequences of a further deterioration of relations with the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan has conducted several military operations against the TTP in Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban took control of the country, but this is the first time that Islamabad has openly claimed to …

Pakistan reacts to defence minister Rajnath Singh’s 'ghus kar marenge' remarks on terrorism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan reacts to defence minister Rajnath Singh’s 'ghus kar marenge' remarks on terrorism

Hindustan Times  

Rajnath Singh News: A day after defence minister Rajnath Singh said India would enter Pakistan to kill them if terrorists try to disturb peace in India and run away to the neighbouring country, Islamabad on Saturday described the statement as “provocative”, Dawn reported. “India’s assertion of its preparedness to extra-judiciously execute more civilians, arbitrarily pronounced as ‘terrorists’, inside Pakistan constitutes …

'Pakistan mein ghus kar marenge': Rajnath Singh's stern warning to terrorists | 5 quotes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pakistan mein ghus kar marenge': Rajnath Singh's stern warning to terrorists | 5 quotes

Hindustan Times  

India will enter Pakistan to eliminate anyone who escapes over the border after trying to carry out terrorist activities in the country, defence minister Rajnath Singh told broadcaster CNN News18 on Friday. Rajnath Singh's interview in Hindi comes a day after British newspaper The Guardian published a report claiming that Indian intelligence agencies had killed about 20 people in Pakistan …

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired
1 year ago

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired

Hindustan Times  

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired Pakistan seems to be caught in a disaster of its own making, facing adversaries on three fronts. Months after cross-border tensions with Iran, now Pakistan & its neighbour Afghanistan conducted strikes on each other's territories. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, had praised the Taliban, hoping …

Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan
1 year ago

Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

Taliban claims to have fired across border following air raids targeting Pakistani Taliban. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has launched overnight air attacks inside Afghanistan, while the Taliban claimed hours later to have fired across the border. However, on Saturday, a group of suicide bombers targeted a military check post in Pakistan’s North Waziristan district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which …

What to read about Pakistan
1 year, 1 month ago

What to read about Pakistan

The Economist  

A S PAKISTAN HEADS for a parliamentary election on February 8th the country has rarely been in such a mess. In January Pakistan exchanged missile fire with Iran; both sides say they were aiming at militants based in the other’s territory. Hopes that the toppling of Pakistan’s last military dictator—Pervez Musharraf—in 2008 would lead to a steady strengthening of democracy …

Pakistan holds emergency security meeting after trading strikes with Iran
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan holds emergency security meeting after trading strikes with Iran

The Hindu  

Pakistan's prime minister held an emergency security meeting on Friday with military and intelligence chiefs after trading deadly air strikes with Iran on militant targets this week. Iran carried out a missile and drone attack on what it called "terrorist" targets in Pakistan on Tuesday night, with Pakistan in turn striking militant targets inside Iran on Thursday. "The prime minister …

‘National interest, security’: Pakistan on retaliatory military strikes in Iran
1 year, 2 months ago

‘National interest, security’: Pakistan on retaliatory military strikes in Iran

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's foreign affairs ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said that the retaliatory military strikes in Iran's Siestan-o-Baluchistan, killing a “number of terrorists”, were carried out in pursuit of Pakistan's “own security and national interest”. Pakistan ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch “This morning’s action was taken in light of credible intelligence of impending large-scale terrorist activities. …

Biting those hands that fed them: How TTP, ISKP are threatening Pakistan's national security
1 year, 4 months ago

Biting those hands that fed them: How TTP, ISKP are threatening Pakistan's national security

Firstpost  

Whether it is Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, Islamic State-Khorasan, Al Qaeda, or the Taliban, they have all thrived in the jihadist ecosystem that the Pakistani Army has created and sustained Pakistan’s security forces have come under increasing militant attacks over the last few days. On 30 July, a suicide bomber killed at least 54 people and wounded nearly 200 others at a …

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within
1 year, 4 months ago

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within

Firstpost  

While Pakistan reaps the harvest of its past actions, the repercussions extend beyond its borders, urging regional players to remain vigilant in this evolving geopolitical landscape In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan finds itself entangled in a complex web of geopolitical repercussions as it grapples with the aftermath of the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan. Facilitation and fallout Two years …

What’s next for Pakistan politics? - The Hindu
1 year, 7 months ago

What’s next for Pakistan politics? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Pakistan that seems to be in a state of “permanent uncertainty” had another dramatic week in politics: 1. Another big moment this week- the publication of this article in US website The Intercept- that put out the text of a diplomatic telegram dated March 7,2022 that detailed how a senior US State department official conveyed deep concerns to the Pakistani …

Pakistan urges the Afghan Taliban to prevent militants from crossing the border and staging attacks
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan urges the Afghan Taliban to prevent militants from crossing the border and staging attacks

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister on Tuesday asked neighboring Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to do more to prevent militants from crossing the border to stage attacks such as the massive suicide bombing earlier this week that killed dozens in a border region. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the militants find sanctuaries inside Afghanistan, regroup and rearm there, and subsequently infiltrate …

Pakistan urges the Afghan Taliban to prevent militants from crossing the border and staging attacks
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan urges the Afghan Taliban to prevent militants from crossing the border and staging attacks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday …

Over the borderline: on Pakistan and its security situation with Afghanistan
1 year, 7 months ago

Over the borderline: on Pakistan and its security situation with Afghanistan

The Hindu  

The terror attack in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region, which has claimed 54 lives and left over 200 injured, is a grave reminder of the worsening security situation in the country’s border region with Afghanistan. The Pakistan Taliban have distanced themselves from the attack, which targeted a political rally by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, a hardline party led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, a …

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement
1 year, 8 months ago

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement

India TV News  

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement Notably, when Prime Minister addressed the US Congress during his state visit to America, both nations issued a joint statement wherein it reiterated the call for concerted action against all UN-listed terrorist groups. US-India joint statement: Days after the release of a joint statement following …

Pakistan's economy bears brunt of vicious political turf battle, but no rejuvenation in sight
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan's economy bears brunt of vicious political turf battle, but no rejuvenation in sight

Firstpost  

A host of important political issues loom in Pakistan in a seemingly decisive phase, in the ensuing weeks of June and July 2023. These include the timing of elections, both of the National and Provincial Assemblies, formation of caretaker administrations and their duration, the imminent arrest/disqualification of former prime minister Imran Khan, ways of circumventing judicial relief to him, the …

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