Key Takeaways: Multiple resistance groups, including the Afghanistan United Front, Afghan Freedom Front, Afghan Green Trend and National Independence Front, claimed responsibility for ten attacks across seven provinces between 18 and 22 October, reporting... See more
The alleged attack on the UNAMA staff member in Bamyan resulted in concerns over international staff's safety in the country under the Taliban rule. On October 21, 2026, a vehicle belonging to Dr. Karim Karimi, a local security details officer in Bamyan p... See more
There are challenges faced by the counter-terrorism strategy of Pakistan in regard to the balancing act between national security and following the rule of law, human rights and accountability. There have been disputes regarding enforced disappearances an... See more
Key Takeaways: Pakistan's federal government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the PTI provincial administration of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and placing the province under G... See more
Afghan-Based Militancy And The Human Cost For Pakistan – OpEd Key Takeaways: - The author treats Afghan soil as the core Pakistan–Taliban dispute: Kabul denies sanctuaries; Pakistani assessments and UN monitoring teams say TTP and others remain. UN figure... See more
