Tag: #Counter-terrorism
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US Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defence Against Terrorism as UN Reviews Global Counterterrorism Strategy
Key Developments: The United States reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks amid renewed tensions with Afghanistan. The UN General Assembly adopted the ninth review of the Global Counterterrorism Strategy despite failing to achieve consensus. Pakistan called for reforms to the UN’s counterterrorism framework while highlighting the evolving nature of global…
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Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions Escalate After Cross-Border Strikes
This article is written by Mian Haroon Masood, a political leader based in Gujrat, Pakistan. For decades, Pakistan has supported the Afghan cause. Since 1978, particularly following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees who fled war and instability. It played a pivotal humanitarian and strategic role in accommodating refugees, escapees,…
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Pakistan’s Rapid Counter-Terrorism Response in Balochistan Why the World Is Taking Notice
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, a Defense and Strategic Analyst specializing in South Asian military dynamics, deterrence strategy, and defense modernization, and a member of the Research and Evaluation Cell for Advancing Basic Amenities and Development. What Happened—and Why It Matters Recently, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a designated terrorist organization, attempted a rare and…
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For us, all Political Parties, Provinces and Sects are Equal: DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD — January 6, 2026: Addressing a press conference, the Pakistan Army spokesperson claimed that approximately 2,500 foreign militants have recently relocated to Afghanistan from Syria. He said these individuals are not limited to Afghan nationals and described them as terrorists of multiple nationalities. The military spokesperson emphasized that security is a prerequisite for economic…
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Several Counter-Terrorism Operations carried out in 2025, says DG ISPR
ISLAMABAD — January 6, 2026: Addressing the Press Conference, DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif said that the purpose of the news conference is to cover the measures against terrorism – the Khawarij have no connection with Islam, or with Pakistan. In 2025, the military and people of Pakistan remained united against terrorism – the…
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Authorities Say Banned Militants’ Audio Aimed at ‘Misleading’ Public
ISLAMABAD – January 6, 2026: Security and intelligence officials are reportedly examining an audio recording attributed to the banned militant leader, Hafiz Gul Bahadur, for authenticity. Authorities have reiterated that although the audio recording is being examined for authenticity, such propaganda material is released routinely by proscribed factions to “mislead the public” and boost the…
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Security Forces Intensify Operations Across KP, Balochistan; Five Militants Killed
ISLAMABAD — January 5, 2026: Security forces continued extensive counterterrorism operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, resulting in the killing of five militants in separate incidents in Lakki Marwat and the Tirah Valley, while several other security-related incidents were reported from different parts of the two provinces. Key Developments Five militants killed in major operations: Security…
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Special Forces of the World & A Detailed Profile of Pakistan’s SSG
Major (R) Haroon Rasheed is a Defense and Strategic Analyst specializing in South Asian military dynamics, deterrence strategy, and defense modernization. He is a member of the Research and Evaluation Cell for Advancing Basic Amenities and Development (REC ABAD). Special forces represent the highest standard of military capability, endurance, and strategic value. These elite units…
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Wana to Islamabad: The Message Is Clear — Pakistan Must Act Now
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, Defense & Strategic Analyst – Specializing in South Asian Military Dynamics and Deterrence Strategy. The recent Wana Cadet College attack and the Islamabad bomb blast have once again exposed a harsh reality Pakistan can no longer afford to ignore. The idea of “brotherhood” with Afghanistan has turned into a painful…
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Delhi Red Fort Blast: Congress Demands Probe Transparency, Questions Ajit Doval’s Security Record
NEW DELHI — November 11, 2025: The Congress party has raised serious questions over the Modi government’s handling of the investigation into the recent Delhi car explosion near the Red Fort, which killed eight people and left over two dozen injured. Congress MLA H.D. Ragnath criticized what he described as an “unprofessional and opaque probe,”…