Akbar Jan Marwat

  ON the face of it, a paradoxical relationship seems to be emerging from the recent engagement between Russia and Taliban controlled Afghanistan. On the…

ON 24 March 2026, Pakistan entered a select group of nations, which have the clout and credibility, to initiate efforts towards the resolution of the…

ACCORDING to analysts and experts on urban insurgency, what was once predominantly rural militancy in KP and Balochistan has increasingly encroached into urban centres and…

The year 2025 was certainly the most turbulent and violent period in KP’s recent history. A heavy toll was inflicted by militancy on civilians and…

  THE newfound confidence of the militants, especially the TTP, has a lot to do with the modern weapons systems and technology that they have…

IT looks like Afghanistan underestimated Pakistan’s capacity and resolve by opening a very long front against it from Chitral to Angoor Ada in South Waziristan.…

PAKISTAN seems to be going through one of its most powerful and devastating monsoons in its history. According to the Meteorological OFFICE and the National…

ON 13 June 2025, Israel attacked Iran, with its brutal and indiscriminate bombing of military and civilian facilities alike. Israel made these attacks, with the…

  EVER since the BJP under Prime Minister Modi assumed power, India’s arrogance towards Pakistan has soared. Every goodwill gesture or peace initiative from Pakistan…

THE astronomical increase in terrorism in both KP and Balochistan following the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan is extremely alarming. Our political and military leaders…