Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has once again chosen the path of confrontation. A joint parliamentary party meeting held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad focused squarely on planning fresh street agitation for February 8, 2026. Critics say PTI’s Protests are becoming a routine tool for Imran Khan to keep the country in turmoil. The meeting was chaired by Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and attended by PTI lawmakers from the National Assembly and Senate. Instead of discussing public welfare or legislation, the gathering revolved around protest planning and pressure tactics. Participants discussed protest strategy, National Assembly manoeuvring, and the possibility of withdrawing…
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In recent news that has caught the attention of many around the world, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan has received an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace on Gaza. The Foreign Office confirmed this on Sunday, and it has sparked a lot of interest in how Pakistan might play a role in solving one of the world’s toughest conflicts. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan will stay involved in global efforts for peace and security in Gaza. He said this will help lead to a lasting solution for the…
Imran Khan’s decision to nominate Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly reveals deep cracks within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). After the disqualification of Omar Ayub in August 2025 due to May 9-related convictions, the post remained empty for months. Instead of choosing a capable leader from his own party, Imran Khan turned to the head of the small Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) and the opposition alliance TTAP. This choice, first made in August 2025 and finalized with the official notification on January 16, 2026, points to a clear lack of trust in PTI’s…
A collection of official documents and internal Taliban reports reveals direct involvement of Taliban members in extrajudicial killings across several Afghan provinces. These killings were not isolated events. Evidence shows a clear and repeated pattern of violence carried out on official orders. Videos, internal reports, and documents obtained from sources inside Taliban institutions in Herat, Samangan, and Baghlan confirm that Taliban intelligence and security officials ordered these killings. The perpetrators used government-issued weapons and carried out the acts while on official duty. At least five videos containing confessions by Taliban members involved in targeted killings were reviewed. Many victims were…
Since the Afghan Taliban took power in August 2021, Afghanistan has become a Taliban safe haven for many terrorist groups. This means terrorists can live, train, and plan attacks with little fear of being stopped. The Taliban promised the world they would not let Afghanistan be used for attacks on other countries. But facts show they have broken this promise. This makes the Taliban a real threat to peace around the world. In the past, before 2001, the Taliban gave protection to al-Qaeda. This led to the 9/11 attacks on the United States. Now, history seems to repeat. UN reports…
There are moments in national politics when ambiguity ceases to be diplomacy and begins to resemble complicity. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s repeated reluctance to clearly and categorically label the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a terrorist organization is one such moment. The latest example came on national television, where Shafi Ullah Jan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information, carefully avoided a direct answer to a simple and direct question: Is the TTP a terrorist organization? Asked repeatedly by anchor Muhammad Malik, the KP government’s spokesperson chose evasive explanations over clarity, despite the TTP’s status as a banned…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in discussions to convert nearly $2 billion in Saudi loans into a defence deal involving JF-17 fighter jets, according to two Pakistani sources. The talks signal a deeper military partnership between the two longtime allies. This possible Pakistan Saudi defence deal comes at a critical time. Pakistan is struggling with serious financial pressure, while Saudi Arabia is adjusting its security alliances amid uncertainty over long-term US commitments in the Middle East. Sources familiar with the matter said the discussions mainly focus on the JF-17 Thunder aircraft, a light combat jet jointly developed by Pakistan and…
Pakistan once again stands at a political crossroads. The recent initiative by the National Dialogue Committee has revived talk of reconciliation. On paper, the idea sounds positive. In reality, the chances remain weak. The main reason is clear. PTI Dialogue Failure is rooted in the party’s current mindset and leadership tone. Imran Khan’s position leaves little room for compromise. From jail, his message remains confrontational. He rejects talks unless his terms are accepted first. This approach blocks trust. Dialogue cannot work when one side demands surrender before discussion. This rigid line fuels PTI Dialogue Failure from the start. Recent statements…
The recent exchange between the Afghan Taliban-led interim government and Pakistan’s military spokesman, Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, reveals a deeper vulnerability within the Taliban regime. In response to Chaudhry’s press conference on Tuesday, where he detailed over 5,400 terrorist incidents in Pakistan last year, the killing of 2,597 terrorists, and the involvement of Afghan nationals in major attacks, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid issued a strongly worded rebuttal on X. Mujahid dismissed the statements as “contrary to facts” and “incompatible with the requirements of a responsible military position,” while asserting Afghanistan’s sovereignty and warning against interference in its internal affairs.…
Pakistan’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism is beginning to show results. The Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure has led to a noticeable decline in terrorist attacks, according to a new security assessment. A report by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) reveals that terror incidents fell by nearly 17 percent in December 2025. November also saw a 9 percent decline. The reduction followed Pakistan’s decision to seal key border crossings with Afghanistan. The Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure was enforced in October after deadly attacks on Pakistani military posts. Why Pakistan Closed the Border Islamabad shut the Torkham and Chaman borders on…
