The Politics of Labeling Terror Groups
On 26 July 2024, in an official notification by the Ministry of Interior, the Pakistani government encouraged all government entities to use the term "Fitna al-Khawarij" to refer to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Pakistan’s Armed Forces adopted the same strategy.…
بدلتےاتحاد :طالبان کے بھارت اور پاکستان کےساتھ ارتقائی تعلقات
طالبان کی جانب سے 15 اگست2021 کو اشرف غنی کی حکومت کا کامیاب تختہ اُلٹنے نے علاقائی جغرافیائی سیاسی جِہت میں ایک بڑی تبدیلی کی نشاندہی کی۔اسلام آباد کے لیے طالبان کی واپسی کو ابتدائی طور پر ایک تزویراتی فتح…
Pakistan and Afghanistan Need a Holistic Path Forward
The Islamabad-Kabul relationship is currently at an all-time low as Pakistan experiences an uptick in terrorist attacks and holds Afghanistan accountable for providing a safe haven to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). To be sure, given their geographical proximity as well…
Shifting Alliances: The Taliban’s Evolving ties with India and Pakistan
The Taliban’s successful overthrow of Ashraf Ghani’s government on August 15, 2021, marked a major shift in regional geopolitical dynamics. For Islamabad, the Taliban’s return was initially perceived as a strategic victory. Religious leaders, politicians, and media anchors in Pakistan…
SAV Q&A with Dr. Raashid Wali Janjua and Noorulain Naseem: The TTP’s Resurgence and Pakistan-Afghanistan Ties
In 2024, Pakistan experienced a significant surge in militant violence, with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) intensifying its campaign against the state. The year witnessed approximately 444 attacks, resulting in at least 685 deaths among security forces, marking the highest casualty…
Pakistan’s Taliban Conundrum
August 15, 2024, marked the third anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan. Back then, along with the Taliban, Pakistan’s establishment was also euphoric about the United States’ withdrawal from the region. The then-Pakistani prime minister, Imran Khan,…