The security situation in Afghanistan has drawn fresh attention after an armed anti-Taliban group claimed it briefly captured a district headquarters in the country’s northeastern Badakhshan province before withdrawing. While Taliban authorities insist they regained control within hours, the incident has sparked debate over whether organized resistance inside Afghanistan is beginning to re-emerge. If independently...
Pakistan is facing growing security and political challenges across several regions, with unrest continuing in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) and along the Afghanistan border. While each situation stems from different local issues, together they are placing significant pressure on the country’s political leadership, administrative institutions and security forces. Experts say the current...