The sudden rise in cross-border militancy, the recent deterioration in Pakistan–Afghanistan relations, and the failure of repeated rounds of dialogue with Kabul raise an unavoidable question: Has Pakistan reached the limits of its traditional counterterrorism tools, and is it time to push for a new regional framework? For decades, Pakistan’s counterterrorism posture has relied onREAD MORE
Article 243 of Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment, which specifies who is in charge of the nation's military forces, brought about significant structural change. These revisions are far more than merely technical changes. They significantly alter the way Pakistani military command operates. Since these modifications represent one of the biggest changes in Pakistan's military command structure,READ MORE
Afghanistan’s frontier remains one of the most fragile regions in South-Asia, defined by porous borders, militant safe heavens, and overlapping spheres of influence. Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, instability along the Afghan frontier has continued to spill into neighboring countries, forcing Pakistan, Iran, and China to face both security and economic challenges.READ MORE
Pakistan and Afghanistan relations took a sharp turn for the worse once again as both states engaged in six-day skirmish. These border clashes consisted artillery shelling, airstrikes, and public condemnations have defined a tense month between the two neighbors. Both sides have faced massive casualties in soldiers and civilians highest in recent times. Despite ceasefire,READ MORE