A new report by the Small Arms Survey (SAS) has highlighted the persistence of illicit arms trafficking in Afghanistan, three years after the Taliban’s return to power. Despite efforts to consolidate control over weapon stockpiles and limit civilian access, informal arms markets remain active, raising concerns about regional stability and cross-border militancy. Based on two […]
Iran has welcomed the trilateral agreement signed by the Presidents of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan in Khujand on March 31, describing it as a significant step toward regional stability and cooperation. In a statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baqaei, commended the landmark agreement between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev warned that the international community continues to underestimate the threats emanating from Afghanistan, including terrorism, extremism, radicalism, drug trafficking, and illegal migration. He made these remarks on Friday during the inaugural Central Asia-European Union Summit held in Samarkand. Calling for enhanced cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union, Mirziyoyev welcomed
The Home and Tribal Affairs Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported significant progress in the ongoing repatriation of Afghan nationals, with more than 4,300 individuals returning to Afghanistan in the first few days of April alone. According to the latest update, a total of 254 individuals were forcibly repatriated from April 1 to April 4,
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Rawalpindi, 4 April 2025: On 4 April 2025, security forces killed two terrorists during an intelligence based operation in general area Buleda, Kech District, on reported presence of terrorists. During the operation, troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and after an intense fire exchange, “two terrorists were sent to hell.” The killed terrorists remained actively
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By- Hassam-ud-Din In 73 intelligence-based operations against banned militant organisations, security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 158 militants across 15 districts during March this year. According to a report from the security forces, the operations targeted militant strongholds in various regions of the province. The report revealed that the highest number of militants were killed
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The 268th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at GHQ, concluded with a strong resolve to eliminate terrorism and counter foreign-backed destabilization efforts in Pakistan. The forum began by honoring the sacrifices of martyrs from the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilians who laid down
A militant was killed in a clash between the police and fighters from a banned organisation in Kohat. According to Regional Police Officer (RPO) Abbas Majid, the incident occurred in the vicinity of Regi Shino Khel, a rural area near Kohat, when militants opened fire on a police party. In the ensuing exchange of fire,
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In a coordinated operation between intelligence agencies and police, 60 Afghan nationals were arrested as part of the ongoing crackdown on foreign nationals in Pakistan. Sources revealed that the second phase of the expulsion plan had commenced following the expiration of the voluntary repatriation period for Afghan Citizen Card holders. The arrests took place in
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, has openly acknowledged the presence of terrorists in the Katlang area of Mardan district, confirming that nine months ago, SP Ijaz Khan was martyred while confronting militants in the region. In a recent statement, Gandapur remarked that terrorism in both Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has escalated significantly, but
