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Quetta Train Bombing Points to Escalating Insurgent Violence in Balochistan

The attack, which coincided with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, was aimed at sending China a message that its investments in...

04.06.2026 5

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

Pakistan’s Rising Role in West Asia’s Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Irrespective of the outcomes of the U.S.-Iran talks, Pakistan’s expanded role in West Asia as a security stabilizer and an assertive diplomatic...

08.05.2026 10

The Diplomat

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Stakes Rise for Pakistan as it Prepares to Host US-Iran Face-to-Face Talks

If talks progress and the war ends with a permanent solution, Pakistan will emerge as a crucial player in West Asia. If not, it can expect turmoil.

09.04.2026 10

The Diplomat

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Implications of Prolonged Unrest in Iran for Pakistan

At a time when Pakistan is grappling with a volatile situation along its Afghan border, instability on the Iran-Pakistan border will add to its...

03.03.2026 20

The Diplomat

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ISKP’s Desperate Attacks Expose Its Weakness

The attack at a Shia Mosque in Islamabad seems aimed at fueling Shia-Sunni sectarian flames to attract former Lashkar-e-Jhangvi militants to its...

10.02.2026 20

The Diplomat

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How Pakistan Conquered the US – While India Lost Trump

How did India lose its standing in Washington? And how did Pakistan gain ground so quickly?

23.01.2026 30

The Diplomat

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Use of Female Suicide Bombers Spreads Across Baloch Militant Groups

The BLF is the third group, after the BLA-Jeeyand and BLA-Azad to deploy women in suicide missions.

23.01.2026 10

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

Pakistan’s Worsening Threat Landscape in 2025

The TTP’s growing attacks in Pakistan from sanctuaries in Afghanistan led to serious frictions with Kabul. Attacks by Baloch insurgents became more...

31.12.2025 10

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Abdul Basit

Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations Hinge on Their Ability to Tackle TTP

Pakistan’s aggression against the Taliban regime and threats to wage war if the TTP problem is not resolved point to frustration and anger in...

20.11.2025 10

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Turkistan Islamic Party Threatens Security of States in South and Central Asia

After fighting alongside the HTS, which toppled the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, some TIP militants are reported to have relocated to...

02.10.2025 10

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US Sends Signal Via Pakistan to Beijing on Counterterrorism Cooperation

The U.S. listing of the Baloch Liberation Army and Majeed Brigade as FTOs could pave the way for a global counterterrorism framework in an era of...

08.09.2025 10

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Growing Use of Drones by Militant Groups in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Militants are using commercially available quadcopter drones to drop bombs on police stations, security check posts, and military convoys.

08.08.2025 10

The Diplomat

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Implications of ISKP’s Declaration of War Against the Baloch Liberation Army

ISKP is weaker than the BLA in Balochistan. That could restrain it from attacking the latter in the immediate future.

26.07.2025 10

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Is the Islamic State of Khorasan Province Losing Momentum?

This year, ISKP’s propaganda output has seen a sharp decline, and its external attack capability has also weakened. What changed?

26.06.2025 20

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What Is TRF, the Terror Group That Brought India and Pakistan to the Brink of War?

Some say it is an offshoot of the LeT, with roots in Pakistan. Others claim it is an amalgam of remnants of terror outfits active in Kashmir.

22.05.2025 10

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The Evolution of the Baloch Liberation Army

With growing operational capacity, BLA is targeting Chinese projects, blocking highways, and briefly taking over control of remote towns.

17.04.2025 10

The Diplomat

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The Perils of Ignoring the Taliban Regime’s Support for Terror Groups

While Pakistan is bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan, the threat is wider. Regional and global peace is in peril.

31.03.2025 10

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit