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From Proxy Wars to Present Crisis: Pakistan's TTP Dilemma
The piece argues that the current Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions over the TTP stem from decades of past policies, entrenched militant networks, and unresolved grievances. It contends that pressure on Kabul alone is unlikely to curb the violence, advocating instead for dialogue, development, and mediation as more sustainable solutions.
February 11, 2026
Taliban seeks military gear from Russia after recognition
This article analyzes the Taliban interim government’s request for Russian military support, highlighting the evolution of Taliban-Russia relations and the formation of a strategic partnership shaped by shared regional security concerns.
July 12, 2025
شام کے نئے حکمران احمد الشرع اور القاعدہ کے درمیان کشمکش کا جائزہ
اس مضمون میں فیض اللہ خان نے شام کے نئے حکمران احمد الشرع المعروف ابومحمد جولانی اور القاعدہ کے درمیان نظریاتی کشمکش کے باعث پیدا ہونے والے کشیدہ تعلقات کا جائزہ لیا ہے، اور القاعدہ کے اردو مجلہ میں الشرع پر کی گئی سلسلہ وار تنقید کا اختصار سے جامع تجزیہ پیش کیا ہے۔
July 1, 2025
The dynamics behind the Taliban’s ban on Afghans fighting in Pakistan
This article explores the political and religious perspectives underlying the Taliban’s ban on Afghan citizens participating in the jihadist war in Pakistan. It further assesses the implications of this policy for the bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
June 12, 2025