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Can the Military Force Solve a Political Problem? Pakistan’s 77-Year Balochistan Crisis
On January 31, coordinated attacks across nearly a dozen cities in Balochistan killed more than 30 civilians and 18 law enforcement personnel. The Baloch...
Women Suicide Bombers and Advanced Arms Mark Shift in Pakistan’s Baloch Insurgency
Pakistan’s long-running insurgency in Balochistan is entering a new and more complex phase, marked by the participation of women in suicide attacks and the...
The Trilateral Shift
On 15 January 2026, the Pakistani defense production minister confirmed that an agreement for a new trilateral defense deal between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and...
Pakistan Concludes Balochistan Operation, 216 Militants Killed
Pakistan’s military announced on Thursday that it had successfully concluded a week-long security operation against separatist militants in Balochistan, killing 216 insurgents in coordinated...
EXPLAINER: Who Has Nuclear Weapons, and Why Should We Care
Nuclear weapons are the most powerful bombs, using nuclear fission to release energy, with hydrogen bombs also utilizing fusion. The U. S. dropped the...
Who is the BLA? The Terrorist Group Targeting Pakistan in Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a banned separatist group in Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for recent attacks that resulted in significant casualties among civilians...
Pakistan Retaliates: 145 Militants Killed After Balochistan Attacks
Pakistan's security forces killed 145 militants within 40 hours following coordinated attacks in Balochistan, a province known for its ongoing conflict with insurgent groups.
The...
Mosque Warnings Spur Exodus of Thousands in Northwest Pakistan, Fearing Military Action
Tens of thousands of people have recently left the Tirah Valley in northwestern Pakistan due to warnings from mosques about potential military action against...
Gaza Needs Relief, Not Rhetoric
The decision of Pakistan to participate in the planned Board of Peace on Gaza by President Donald Trump should be judged by the fact...
Pakistan’s ‘Combat-Tested’ Jets Fuel Surge in Defence Deals
Pakistan’s defence industry is attracting unprecedented global attention following last year’s air conflict with India, where its jets, drones, and missiles earned the coveted...