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Understanding Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Unrelenting Posture
After Kabul’s fall, Pakistan-TTP talks faltered as the TTP, emboldened by Afghan Taliban support, pushed hardline demands amid Taliban reluctance to act against them.
Published in: GW Program on Extremism
Rahimullah Haqqani: Why did a moderate Taliban leader who opposed the ban on women become a target of ISIS? (اردو)
The article details the assassination of Sheikh Rahim Ullah Haqqani, a prominent pro-Taliban religious leader, and explores the likely motives behind his killing. It also provides context on Haqqani's ties to the Taliban and the ongoing conflict with ISIS.
Published in: BBC Urdu
Who was TTP commander Umar Khalid Khurasani killed in Afghanistan? (اردو)
This article reports on the killing of Abdul Wali Mohmand, also known as Omar Khalid Khorasani, a senior commander of the Pakistani Taliban, in Afghanistan. Khorasani was a founding member of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and held a staunch anti-state stance.
Published in: BBC Urdu
Analysis on the assassination of the Salafist leader Sardar Wali Saqib in Kabul (اردو)
This article details the murder of Maulvi Sardar Wali Saqib, a prominent Salafi religious leader, who was mysteriously killed in his Kabul home on July 13. It also discusses the ongoing conflict between the Taliban and ISIS in Afghanistan, which is the broader context for such incidents.
Published in: BBC Urdu
Why Islamic State Khurasan Poses an Indigenous Threat to the Afghan Taliban
IS-K has emerged as a powerful Taliban rival, using Afghanistan’s instability to launch deadly attacks and assert its regional jihadist ambitions.
Published in: GW Program on Extremism
Al-Qa’ida in the Indian Subcontinent: An Appraisal of the Threat in the Wake of the Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan
The article discusses AQIS’s strategic low-profile approach and its growing focus on regional outreach, particularly in India and Kashmir, through targeted propaganda and recruitment.
Published in: Combating Terrorism Center
Muslim Dost: The Islamic State in Khorasan Province Defector to the Taliban and Alleged Ex-Afghan Intelligence 'Stooge'
Muslim Dost, a founding IS-K member and former Guantánamo detainee, defected to the Taliban, revealing deep shifts and rivalries within jihadist ranks.
Published in: The Jamestowns Foundation
Sirajuddin Haqqani public appearance at a police graduation ceremony held in Kabul on 5 March (اردو)
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban's Interior Minister, made his first public appearance, directly addressing the Afghan people at a police graduation. This event is significant for reassuring Afghans and the international community about the Taliban's commitment to peace and security.
Published in: BBC Urdu
The Mysterious Assassination of Pakistani Taliban Spokesman Mufti Khalid Balti (Alias Muhammed Khurasani)
TTP spokesman Mufti Khalid Balti was mysteriously killed in Afghanistan in 2022, exposing ongoing threats to the group’s leadership and safe havens.
Published in: The Jamestowns Foundation
Ramzi Yousef: Profile (اردو)
The article details the capture and conviction of Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and other terror plots against the U.S. It highlights his capture in Pakistan, extremist ties, and subsequent imprisonment.
Published in: BBC Urdu
A “New” Islamic Emirate? The Taliban’s Outreach Strategy in the Aftermath of Kabul
The article analyzes the Taliban’s shifted communication strategy after taking Kabul in 2021, focusing on their efforts to strengthen political messaging, showcase military power, and counter rivals’ legitimacy.
Published in: The Resolve Network
Making Sense of the Islamic State’s War on the Afghan Taliban
The article examines the conflict between ISKP and the Afghan Taliban, highlighting their ideological differences and impact on regional security.
Published in: The Hudson Institute