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A view of the border fence outside the Kitton outpost on the border with Afghanistan in North Waziristan, Pakistan October 18, 2017 [Caren Firouz/Reuters]
The Durand Border continues to define Pakistan-Afghanistan relations amid Kabul’s refusal to accept it as an international boundary
 Can war against terror be won without political consensus?
Throughout these two and a half decades, political ownership of Pakistan’s struggle against terrorism remained wanting
We share the same fate
Pakistan and China share a unique and enduring "ironclad" friendship, rooted in shared destiny, trust, and cooperation.
How India is weaponising immigration control to silence its diaspora
The Indian government is using the threat of cancelling OCIs to silence critics. This must not remain unchallenged.
COMMENT: WHY THE INDUS WATERS TREATY MATTERS GLOBALLY
The treaty is a stunning example of international cooperation but now faces a new enemy in political collapse and climate change.
What are cloudbursts and why might a warming world make them even more dangerous?
Sudden, intense cloudbursts are causing deadly flash floods and landslides in South Asia, a crisis worsened by climate change.
A day on board the Global Sumud Flotilla heading for Gaza
For the volunteers on one boat trying to reach Gaza, crew duties and history lessons, hope and anxiety coexist.
Four years on, Pakistan faces renewed militancy, faltering ties with Kabul, and growing Afghan-Indian security links.
Four years on, Pakistan faces renewed militancy, faltering ties with Kabul, and growing Afghan-Indian security links.
A wide view of the UN Security Council briefing on threats to global peace and security from terrorist acts. [UN Media, 20 Aug 2025]
A wide view of the UN Security Council briefing on threats to global peace and security from terrorist acts. [UN Media, 20 Aug 2025]
Emerging India-Israel nexus in Balochistan
Very concerning revelations of Indian-Israeli nexus using militancy, propaganda to destabilise Balochistan.
Security forces kill 3 militants in Kurram operation, while 2 Pakistan Army soldiers embrace martyrdom during the clash.
Leaked audio allegedly reveals a plot against Sheikh Idris linked to Fitna al-Khawarij network; investigation is underway.
Sergei Shoigu warned that up to 23,000 militants are active in Afghanistan and methamphetamine seizures topped 30 tonnes in 2025.
Investigators say Bajaur attack militants, including suicide bomber Jalaluddin, were identified as Afghan citizens.
coordinated disinformation in Taliban-controlled media space, raising concerns over verification and narrative manipulation.
Commander statement links Bajaur attack to Afghan safe havens, raising concerns over cross-border militancy against Pakistan.
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