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Jihadist Narratives in the Aftermath of India’s Airstrikes on Pakistan
This latest pieceanalyzes how jihadist groups like AQIS, TTP, and ISKP responded to the recent Pakistan-India conflict; offering insights into their evolving narratives and regional strategies.
Published in: The Jamestown Foundation
Shahid Umar: Senior-Most TTP Commander Killed in Afghanistan to Date in Apparent Assassination
On December 3, 2024, senior Pakistani Taliban (TTP) commander Shahid Umar was killed in Afghanistan, the most significant killing of a TTP commander under Afghan Taliban rule to date. The assassination was unusual in that Shahid Umar was killed in the home of..
Published in: The Jamestown Foundation
The Reactions of Militant Groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's Takeover of Syria
The piece examines how Af-Pak militant groups responded to HTS's takeover of Damascus in December 2024, highlighting the StratCom objectives of local and global jihadist actors.
Published in: RSIS
ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists
ISKP has declared war against Baloch separatists and established operational bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province. This escalation follows a March 2025 attack on ISKP camps by separatists, signaling ISKP's strategic shift to re-establish itself in the region.
Published in: The diplomate
How Did ISKP React to the HTS Victory in Syria?
For ISKP Central Asian members in particular, the victory of HTS in Syria is a significant challenge, but also presents an opportunity.
Published in: The Diplomate
How a Suicide Bomber Used a Hidden Plaster Cast Bomb to Target Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani (اردو)
This article reports on a suicide attack in Kabul on December 10th that killed senior Afghan cabinet member and prominent Taliban leader Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani. Responsibility for the attack was claimed by ISIS-K.
Published in: BBC Urdu
Gul Bahadur Group: The Militant Faction Known as ‘Good Taliban’ That Never Joined the TTP (اردو)
The article details the Gul Bahadur Group, a militant organization in Pakistan, recently banned by the Ministry of Interior. It further explores the group's history, its leadership, and its connections with other militant factions.
Published in: BBC Urdu
From Tajikistan To Iran: Mapping the Local and Transnational Threat of The Islamic State Khorasan
The article analyzes ISKP’s adaptive strategy, highlighting its shift toward Central Asia, transnational attacks, and recruitment efforts under Taliban pressure and new leadership.
Published in: Combating Terrorism Center
Israel–Hamas War’s Impact on Afghan and Pakistani Jihadist Ecosystem
The article explores how militant groups in Pakistan and Afghanistan reacted to Hamas’ October 2023 attack on Israel, reflecting varied ideological agendas. Responses ranged from support and strategic alignment to criticism and promotion of broader jihadist narratives.
Published in: The Jamestown Foundation
From Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan to Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan and Ansar-ul-Jihad: How dangerous is the new strategy of extremist organizations in Pakistan? (اردو)
The article examines the evolving strategies of militant groups in Pakistan, focusing on the emergence of new organizations such as Tehrik Jihad Pakistan and Ansar al-Jihad. It also discusses the impact of these groups on the nation's security and the failed negotiations between the Pakistani government and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Published in: BBC Urdu
Pakistani Taliban Broaden Support Among Baloch, Merge With Separatist Groups
Since 2018, under emir Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has strategically expanded into Balochistan—incorporating Baloch militants, adopting their grievances in propaganda, and establishing provincial wilayah to intensify anti-state messaging
Published in: The JamesTown Foundation
Analysis: TTP in Pakistan stronger after Taliban rule in Afghanistan
This article analyzes how the Pakistani Taliban have grown stronger and more assertive following the Afghan Taliban's takeover of Kabul.
Published in: BBC Monitoring