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The Leftover weapons of US-Afghan war can keep the insurgency in the region alive for 15 years. A high rank security official in the provincial capital Peshawar revealed that the militants associated with banned terrorist outfit Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP and others have got modern warfare like night vision thermal imaging and long-range sniper guns previously unavailable with them, saying the bulk has been left behind by the US-led NATO forces in Afghanistan post August 15 withdrawal. He said TTP is working on three prolonged strategies i.e. men-material-money, so security forces are countering all these three fronts. He said TTP has…
Welcome to the first episode of our Podcast series “Ground Zero” hosted by Siyar Ali Shah in which he will discuss Khyber Pukhtunkhwa pressing issues i.e. security, politics, and economics with experts from different walks of life. In this episode of Ground Zero, we discuss KPK’s core issues with public policy and security expert Ahsan Hamid Durrani. Ahsan sheds light on KP affairs that have been in news for the last many years, particularly security matters and the lackluster approach of conservative provincial and federal governments to tackle them. Ahsan also explains the political instability of KP and the lack…
There are various factors that contribute to the problem of terrorism in Balochistan, the role of foreign actors in fueling terrorism in Balochistan cannot be ignored. The southwestern province of Balochistan in Pakistan has been grappling with a variety of challenges, including political instability, underdevelopment, poverty, and violence. One of the most significant issues facing the province is terrorism, which has plagued the region for decades. Despite concerted efforts by the Pakistani state to address the problem, terrorism in Balochistan continues to persist, with devastating consequences for the region’s people and economy. Security and law enforcement agencies have recently taken…
The withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan after two decades of military presence has caused a mix of reactions from world leaders and military figures, with some expressing dismay, consternation, and anger [1]. The decision to withdraw was announced in March 2021, following a meeting between NATO’s foreign and defense ministers and the United States Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense [2]. This marks the end of the longest war in U.S. history, which began in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The Taliban, which had been ousted by the U.S.-led coalition in 2001, swiftly regained control…
Afghanistan is a country with a rich history and culture, but it’s also home to vast untapped natural resources. From minerals to oil and gas reserves, the country is sitting on a wealth of resources that have yet to be fully explored and developed. In this article, we will explore Afghanistan’s untapped natural resources. These resources have the potential to provide significant economic benefits to the country and its people. According to research that was issued by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, there are at least one trillion dollars’ worth of undiscovered mineral riches buried deep beneath the ground…
North Waziristan: At least four security personnel were injured in terrorist attack in Sherkot area of Miranshah tehsil on Monday. As per details, unidentified armed men opened firing on bomb disposal party of the security forces that left at least four soldiers injured as result. The injured soldiers were taken to hospital where condition of one of the soldiers stated to be critical.The injured soldiers were identified as Sepoy Khizr, Sepoy Sajid, Sepoy Farooq and Um. Meanwhile, security forces carried out an operation near Banda bridge of North Waziristan and in which a terrorist has been killed and three others…
LAKKI MARWAT: Police repulsed overnight terrorists attack on a police station in Lakki Marwat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to details, terrorists attempted to attack Bakhmal Police Station in Lakki Marwat late on Sunday night. However, timely response by the police foiled terrorist attempt and they were eventually forced to withdraw. No casualty was reported in the incident. A large number of local residents have taken up arms to help police officials. They also raised slogans in favour of the police force. Speaking on the occasion, locals say that it was an attack on them not on police…