by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 12, 2025 | Governance & Policy
The serene landscape of Danyore, a town nestled in the heart of Gilgit-Baltistan, was recently marred by a profound tragedy that has sent shockwaves through the region. In a desperate attempt to restore a vital water channel destroyed by recent flooding, seven brave...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 10, 2025 | Terrorism
The re-emergence of foreign fighters in Pakistan’s remote border regions, particularly those from Central Asian and Arab states allied with Islamic State-Khorasan Province (IS-K) represents a critical and evolving security dilemma. This phenomenon is not merely...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 9, 2025 | Terrorism
The strategy behind high-profile attacks are designed to undermine the state’s authority and legitimacy. This concept suggests that terrorist acts are not merely about inflicting physical harm, but are carefully orchestrated to send a powerful political message....
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 8, 2025 | Terrorism
The specter of the Wana Syndrome, a profound and enduring trauma of forced migration, once again haunts Pakistan’s newly merged districts. This region, still reeling from past conflicts, now faces a devastating second wave of internal displacement, driven...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Aug 7, 2025 | Terrorism
The relationship between dacoits and terrorism, once regarded as co-existing entities, has been evolved as a symbiotic concern all over the world. Specifically in the context of Pakistan, the paradigm shift and rapid growth is apparent in the provinces of Punjab and...
