Pakistan Sees Drop in Terror Attacks After Afghan Border Closure in October: CRSS Report 2025
Pakistan records a decline in terror attacks after the Afghan border closure, though 2025 remains the deadliest year in a decade.
Tajikistan Becomes the Latest Victim of Taliban-Backed Terrorism
Tajikistan targeted by Taliban-backed TTT militants, escalating cross-border attacks and regional security threats in 2025.
UN Security Council to Review Afghanistan Situation Amid UNAMA Leadership Crisis
UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan to review political, humanitarian and security issues, including Sinirlioglu’s latest report.
AQIS Releases Rare Video Showing Key Al Qaeda and Taliban Commanders
AQIS releases a new video commemorating the 2001 Qala-i-Jangi uprising, showing unseen footage of slain Al Qaeda and Taliban leaders.
New Taliban Punisher Force: North May Burn
The Taliban created a 1000-member Pashtun-exclusive Rapid Force in Afghanistan’s north to suppress growing local non-Pashtun rebellion.
Afghan Officials Urge Pakistan Dialogue to Save Regional Connectivity at Doha Forum
Afghan officials at the Doha forum say Afghanistan-Pakistan talks are fundamental to regional security and development.
Claim of US $45 Million Cash Payment to Taliban Stirs Controversy, Sparks Calls for Transparency
Former VP Amrullah Saleh claims the US delivered $45M in cash to the Taliban, raising major concerns about transparency and terror funding.
Taliban Breaks Amnesty, Arrests Ex-Soldiers: New Clampdown in Panjshir
Taliban breaks amnesty promise, arresting 5 former Afghan soldiers in Parwan; thousands arrested or missing in Panjshir since 2021.
Equipment, Weapons Left Behind by US in Afghanistan Now Form Core of Taliban’s Security Apparatus: Watchdog
US watchdog confirms $7.1B in American weapons left in Afghanistan now arm the Taliban and TTP, fueling regional terror.
US Gave $6Bn to TTA Since 2021, Says Afghanistan International Bank
US cash sent through Afghanistan International Bank aimed at stabilizing Afghanistan instead fueled waste, corruption and Taliban abuses.