Counter terrorism

RETHINKING THE TALIBAN DOCTRINE

RETHINKING THE TALIBAN DOCTRINE

Four years on from the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the optimism surrounding what was being hailed as a geopolitical victory for Pakistan has vanished.
Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:39am
Orwellian ambitions

Orwellian ambitions

It is high time we made a decision to ‘choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong’.
Updated 15 Aug, 2025 09:33am
Rinse and repeat

Rinse and repeat

The public gatherings in Bajaur recently, or Tirah valley or even Bannu last year all point to the anger of the people.
Updated 12 Aug, 2025 09:20am
The drone challenge

The drone challenge

If left unchecked, the spread of drone use could deepen mistrust between the state and local populations, further destabilising fragile districts.
Updated 10 Aug, 2025 09:46am