Mediation
Talks between Pakistan and the Taliban lasted nearly nine hours on Saturday, with Pakistan presenting a set of demands aimed at strengthening border security and dismantling terrorist sanctuaries operating from Afghan territory. The Taliban delegation requested time to study the demands, leaving unclear when the two sides might reconvene to
Mediation
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) believes that the principles of the United Nations Charter provide essential guidance to Nigeria and other African countries facing terrorism and violent conflicts. On the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter, IPCR's Director General, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, emphasized the relevance
Terrorism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lashed out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for its "silence" on Pakistan's attacks during the UPA government, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making India safe with retaliation. Shah also highlighted Modi's economic achievements, stating that India will
Propaganda
Mohammad, a 20-year-old from Bhopal, and Adnan Khan, a 19-year-old from Delhi, were arrested in a pre-emptive operation that likely prevented a major terror attack in the national capital. The duo, described as "highly radicalized," had allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and were working under the
Antiterrorism measures
A UK man has been jailed for nine years after traveling to Syria to fight for a terrorist group and then returning home, where he was thoroughly investigated by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command. Isa Giga, 32, had previously traveled to Syria in 2015 and fought for
Mediation
Turkiye has emerged from a decades-long struggle with terrorism, marked by the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its affiliates in May 2025. This breakthrough, achieved through an unprecedented pace of peacebuilding facilitated by Turkiye's democratic institutions, has far-reaching implications for regional stability, energy security,
Mediation
The recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been met with relief and optimism by diplomats, analysts, and security experts, who see it as a crucial step towards de-escalating tensions and promoting regional stability after several days of deadly cross-border clashes. The truce, brokered by Qatar and Trkiye, has
Mediation
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has emphasized the importance of a recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which aims to eliminate the menace of terrorism along the shared border. The deal, facilitated by Qatar and Trkiye, marks a significant step towards regional peace, with both countries agreeing to
Terrorism
Israel and Hamas clashed in the Gaza Strip, with Israel launching missile attacks and temporarily shutting off aid to the enclave after Hamas fighters killed two IDF soldiers. The fragile peace plan, brokered by the US, teetered on the brink of collapse before Israel appeared to pull back from the
Money laundering
A new report from researchers at the North-West University has shed light on the implementation of a risk-based approach to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism in South Africa. The approach, which was formalized through the amendment of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act in 2017, aims to balance
Field marshals
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Syed Asim Munir, reaffirmed the country's commitment to defending itself against internal and external threats, emphasizing the armed forces' readiness to safeguard the nation with "full strength and unity". This comes at a critical moment for national security,
Terrorism
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, marking a significant breakthrough in their deteriorating relations. The agreement was reached after peace talks in Doha, with officials from both sides meeting to hammer out the details. The conflict, which escalated earlier this month, had killed dozens of people and
