Indian RAW officer expelled from Afghanistan
Harish Kumar, a senior officer of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and liaison officer at the Indian embassy in Kabul, has been expelled from Afghanistan, according to sources. Kumar’s passport number is D1156181 and he is a resident of Himachal Pradesh. Afghan authorities declared him persona non grata and ordered his immediate departure. The […]
Islamabad and Peshawar pulling in opposite directions on how to deal with terror
by Riaz Hussain Pakistan’s fight against resurgent militancy is faltering, not only due to cross-border threats but also because of deep internal political rifts. According to The Diplomat, a U.S.-based publication on Indo-Pacific security and politics, differences between the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments have made it nearly impossible to form a unified national […]
Captured terrorist’s confession provides look into terror tactics in KP
A captured terrorist, identified as Abdul Samad, has provided a shocking confession detailing the inner workings and horrific activities of the Gul Bahadur group, shedding light on the group’s exploitation of religion for violence. Samad’s testimony paints a disturbing picture of the group’s actions, which starkly contradict Islamic teachings. Samad, a member of the Gul […]
Seven security personnel killed, ten wounded in fierce clash with terrorists in Lower Dir
At least seven security personnel were killed and ten wounded in a heavy gun battle with terrorists in the Serband area of Lower Dir district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials confirmed today. The clash erupted during a joint search and strike operation conducted by police and the 184 Wing Dir Scouts. According to police sources, the […]
Pakistan’s anti-terrorism efforts hampered by political divisions: report
Pakistan’s struggle against rising terrorism is being undermined by deep political divisions, according to a new report by The Diplomat. The report highlights a significant divergence in counter-terrorism strategies between the federal government and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial government, hindering the development of a unified national approach. The report notes that the differing policies […]