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Zukhruf Amin
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· Nov 19
Delighted to share the publication of my paper here, "Hindu Orthodoxy versus Indian Pluralism: The Dilemma of Human Security," in Review of Human Rights (RHR).
Link: reviewhumanrights.com/index.php/RHR/…
DOI: doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v
Link: reviewhumanrights.com/index.php/RHR/…
DOI: doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v
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AQIS has published a collection of articles written by Abu Anwar al-Hindi on the status of Bangladesh. While the articles had been originally published in Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind as a series, the revised version gives a historical account of AQIS perspective on the status of 1/2
December 15, 2024 at 11:35 AM
AQIS has published a collection of articles written by Abu Anwar al-Hindi on the status of Bangladesh. While the articles had been originally published in Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind as a series, the revised version gives a historical account of AQIS perspective on the status of 1/2
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Finally out my report for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) on militant activities connected to Central Asia for the year 2024. The report addresses the main trends and developments witnessed during 2024.
Key note: the report was written 1/2
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Key note: the report was written 1/2
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www.rsis.edu.sg
January 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Finally out my report for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) on militant activities connected to Central Asia for the year 2024. The report addresses the main trends and developments witnessed during 2024.
Key note: the report was written 1/2
www.rsis.edu.sg/ctta-newsart...
Key note: the report was written 1/2
www.rsis.edu.sg/ctta-newsart...
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There are 273 Bunkers in Kurram district, South of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Khost, Nangarhar and Paktia, built by warring tribes with sectarian affiliations to Sunni and Shia banned outfits. Today, the bunkers have begun being razed to the ground.
January 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
There are 273 Bunkers in Kurram district, South of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Khost, Nangarhar and Paktia, built by warring tribes with sectarian affiliations to Sunni and Shia banned outfits. Today, the bunkers have begun being razed to the ground.
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TKD ANALYSIS: Haqqani's Assassination Could Widen a Deeper Fault Line
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Haqqani's Assassination Could Widen a Deeper Fault Line
Haqqani's Assassination Could Widen a Deeper Fault Line
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December 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
TKD ANALYSIS: Haqqani's Assassination Could Widen a Deeper Fault Line
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Quoted in this piece for @newsweek.com on the role of TIP in Syria and future prospects of the group between Syria and Afghanistan and what it means for China.
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December 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Quoted in this piece for @newsweek.com on the role of TIP in Syria and future prospects of the group between Syria and Afghanistan and what it means for China.
www.newsweek.com/china-urges-...
www.newsweek.com/china-urges-...
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The police confirmed an attack claimed by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on a police checkpost in the southern Punjab’s Dera Ghazi Khan district, stating that 25 to 30 militants carried out the assault, which was successfully repelled. 1/2
November 27, 2024 at 8:24 AM
The police confirmed an attack claimed by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on a police checkpost in the southern Punjab’s Dera Ghazi Khan district, stating that 25 to 30 militants carried out the assault, which was successfully repelled. 1/2
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Analyzing AQIS and Afghan Taliban’s potential responses to the Aleppo victory
Pakistan’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group issued a formal congratulatory message from its leader to Syrian militants, celebrating their victory in Aleppo. 1/n
Pakistan’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group issued a formal congratulatory message from its leader to Syrian militants, celebrating their victory in Aleppo. 1/n
November 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Analyzing AQIS and Afghan Taliban’s potential responses to the Aleppo victory
Pakistan’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group issued a formal congratulatory message from its leader to Syrian militants, celebrating their victory in Aleppo. 1/n
Pakistan’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group issued a formal congratulatory message from its leader to Syrian militants, celebrating their victory in Aleppo. 1/n
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AQIS might issue a generalized statement similar to Hafiz Gul Bahadur’s, avoiding direct references to HTS or Julani, or they might choose silence. However, judging by AQIS’s recent media campaigns, it appears unlikely they would ignore such a significant development. 5/n
November 30, 2024 at 10:40 AM
AQIS might issue a generalized statement similar to Hafiz Gul Bahadur’s, avoiding direct references to HTS or Julani, or they might choose silence. However, judging by AQIS’s recent media campaigns, it appears unlikely they would ignore such a significant development. 5/n
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@ihsantipu.bsky.social and Sayed Irfan Ashraf see historic rivalries, extremist Islamist groups, and political marginalization as the critical drivers behind sectarian violence between the region’s Shia and Sunni communities in the #Kurram District in western #Pakistan.
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What Is Behind The Deadly Sectarian Violence In Pakistan?
Over 80 people were killed and scores more injured in recent sectarian clashes in northwestern Pakistan. Experts say historic rivalries, extremist Islamist groups, and political marginalization are to...
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November 26, 2024 at 10:27 AM
@ihsantipu.bsky.social and Sayed Irfan Ashraf see historic rivalries, extremist Islamist groups, and political marginalization as the critical drivers behind sectarian violence between the region’s Shia and Sunni communities in the #Kurram District in western #Pakistan.
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IS/ISKP Uzbek-Tajik contingents allegedly in Syria/CA/elsewhere evidently worried about HTS gainings. While they use harsh language against HTS and CA jihadists/religious scholars supporting HTS, basically accusing them of being Türkiye’s tools, it is evident that 1/2
November 30, 2024 at 2:34 PM
IS/ISKP Uzbek-Tajik contingents allegedly in Syria/CA/elsewhere evidently worried about HTS gainings. While they use harsh language against HTS and CA jihadists/religious scholars supporting HTS, basically accusing them of being Türkiye’s tools, it is evident that 1/2
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Modern warfare has entered a new era! From paragliders to explosive pagers and AI-powered machines, technology is redefining conflict for both state and non-state actors. What's next?
Writes Dr. S. Tajik, renowned security analyst, for The Khorasan Diary.
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Writes Dr. S. Tajik, renowned security analyst, for The Khorasan Diary.
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Paragliders Pagers and AI-Robots: The Intersection of War and Technology
In the changing technological landscape, both state and n...
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November 27, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Modern warfare has entered a new era! From paragliders to explosive pagers and AI-powered machines, technology is redefining conflict for both state and non-state actors. What's next?
Writes Dr. S. Tajik, renowned security analyst, for The Khorasan Diary.
thekhorasandiary.com/en/2024/11/2...
Writes Dr. S. Tajik, renowned security analyst, for The Khorasan Diary.
thekhorasandiary.com/en/2024/11/2...
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TKD MONITORING:
U.S. Mission to Pakistan has issued a security alert titled as “Threat to Serena Hotel, Peshawar” advising U.S. Mission personnel to avoid Serena Hotel Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “during the period from now until December 16, 2024” due to security concerns.
U.S. Mission to Pakistan has issued a security alert titled as “Threat to Serena Hotel, Peshawar” advising U.S. Mission personnel to avoid Serena Hotel Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “during the period from now until December 16, 2024” due to security concerns.
November 27, 2024 at 8:33 PM
TKD MONITORING:
U.S. Mission to Pakistan has issued a security alert titled as “Threat to Serena Hotel, Peshawar” advising U.S. Mission personnel to avoid Serena Hotel Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “during the period from now until December 16, 2024” due to security concerns.
U.S. Mission to Pakistan has issued a security alert titled as “Threat to Serena Hotel, Peshawar” advising U.S. Mission personnel to avoid Serena Hotel Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “during the period from now until December 16, 2024” due to security concerns.
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ALERT: At least seven militants have been killed in a joint operation by security forces in Bakka Khel, Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A quadcopter was also used in the operation: Security Sources
November 29, 2024 at 8:05 AM
ALERT: At least seven militants have been killed in a joint operation by security forces in Bakka Khel, Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A quadcopter was also used in the operation: Security Sources
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Ansarullah, or Tajik Taliban, currently providing contacts details for migrating to Afghanistan and join the movement through one of their most active channels. It also warns people to solely rely on the said contact for migrating.
November 24, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Ansarullah, or Tajik Taliban, currently providing contacts details for migrating to Afghanistan and join the movement through one of their most active channels. It also warns people to solely rely on the said contact for migrating.
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AT LEAST 37 KILLED, 103 INJURED IN OVERNIGHT SECTARIAN CLASHES IN KURRAM DISTRICT: At least 37 people have been killed and several others injured in tribal sectarian clashes in Kurram Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “The death toll is still rising” said an official tasked with collecting details of carnage.
November 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
AT LEAST 37 KILLED, 103 INJURED IN OVERNIGHT SECTARIAN CLASHES IN KURRAM DISTRICT: At least 37 people have been killed and several others injured in tribal sectarian clashes in Kurram Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “The death toll is still rising” said an official tasked with collecting details of carnage.
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ALERT: A policeman and a local were killed in two separate bomb attacks in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The IED’s went off in Mamond and Loye Mamund areas: Police
November 23, 2024 at 8:52 AM
ALERT: A policeman and a local were killed in two separate bomb attacks in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The IED’s went off in Mamond and Loye Mamund areas: Police
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44 DEAD FROM CONVOY ATTACK IN KURRAM DISTRICT:
The district Kurram control room told The Khorasan Diary that they had verified 44 bodies and 16 injuries.
Independent Sources however; add that 51 people have died including a soldier who was protecting the convoy with 81 injuries including 2 soldiers.
The district Kurram control room told The Khorasan Diary that they had verified 44 bodies and 16 injuries.
Independent Sources however; add that 51 people have died including a soldier who was protecting the convoy with 81 injuries including 2 soldiers.
UPDATE: “42 people have died as a result of firing on passenger vans in Kurram district, these include women as well. Fourteen of them have no ID’s on them, we trying to get in touch with their relatives”: Official
BREAKING: 39 people have been killed and 14 injured when at least 3 vehicles full of passengers were targeted by militants in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the district head of the Rescue Operation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa confirmed to The Khorasan Diary.
November 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
44 DEAD FROM CONVOY ATTACK IN KURRAM DISTRICT:
The district Kurram control room told The Khorasan Diary that they had verified 44 bodies and 16 injuries.
Independent Sources however; add that 51 people have died including a soldier who was protecting the convoy with 81 injuries including 2 soldiers.
The district Kurram control room told The Khorasan Diary that they had verified 44 bodies and 16 injuries.
Independent Sources however; add that 51 people have died including a soldier who was protecting the convoy with 81 injuries including 2 soldiers.
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ALERT: Protestors in Parachinar have ransacked and set fire to two checkpoints including the Ba-e-Kurram, an entry point to the city in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the killing of 47 people and injuring 33 others in a gun-fire raid on passengers: Police
November 22, 2024 at 10:49 AM
ALERT: Protestors in Parachinar have ransacked and set fire to two checkpoints including the Ba-e-Kurram, an entry point to the city in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the killing of 47 people and injuring 33 others in a gun-fire raid on passengers: Police
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HGB umbrella faction continues to expand. A new group from Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan tribal district led by Qari Imanullah Mansoor has pledged allegiance to Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM
HGB umbrella faction continues to expand. A new group from Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan tribal district led by Qari Imanullah Mansoor has pledged allegiance to Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
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ALERT: In a suspected target killing in Pyuchar, Swat district the divisional president of Pakistan Zindabad Movement and a former Village Defence Council member Aijaz Pashtun has been killed when he was attacked along with his security entourage: Police
November 20, 2024 at 5:02 PM
ALERT: In a suspected target killing in Pyuchar, Swat district the divisional president of Pakistan Zindabad Movement and a former Village Defence Council member Aijaz Pashtun has been killed when he was attacked along with his security entourage: Police
Delighted to share the publication of my paper here, "Hindu Orthodoxy versus Indian Pluralism: The Dilemma of Human Security," in Review of Human Rights (RHR).
Link: reviewhumanrights.com/index.php/RHR/…
DOI: doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v
Link: reviewhumanrights.com/index.php/RHR/…
DOI: doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v
November 19, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Delighted to share the publication of my paper here, "Hindu Orthodoxy versus Indian Pluralism: The Dilemma of Human Security," in Review of Human Rights (RHR).
Link: reviewhumanrights.com/index.php/RHR/…
DOI: doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v
Link: reviewhumanrights.com/index.php/RHR/…
DOI: doi.org/10.35994/rhr.v
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ALERT: Pakistan’s Federal Apex Committee for the NAP approved military operation against all active terrorist organisations in Balochistan. According to PMO, district coordination committees will be functional under provincial committees for implementing federal govt’s decisions to curb terrorism.
November 19, 2024 at 4:24 PM
ALERT: Pakistan’s Federal Apex Committee for the NAP approved military operation against all active terrorist organisations in Balochistan. According to PMO, district coordination committees will be functional under provincial committees for implementing federal govt’s decisions to curb terrorism.
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BREAKING: A suspected suicide bomber rammed an explosive laden vehicle into the Mali Khel checkpost, Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an official with direct knowledge of the incident told The Khorasan Diary that there were more than 10 fatalities and and an equal number of injuries.
November 19, 2024 at 5:20 PM
BREAKING: A suspected suicide bomber rammed an explosive laden vehicle into the Mali Khel checkpost, Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an official with direct knowledge of the incident told The Khorasan Diary that there were more than 10 fatalities and and an equal number of injuries.
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ALERT: All 7 kidnapped policemen have been released through the intervention of local elders, they are unhurt: District Police Chief Bannu
November 19, 2024 at 1:21 PM
ALERT: All 7 kidnapped policemen have been released through the intervention of local elders, they are unhurt: District Police Chief Bannu
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Hundreds have gathered outside a police station in Peshawar’s Khazana area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, demanding the police to hand over a blasphemy accused that has been arrested. A heavy contingent of police has been called in,there have been reports of firing and injuries as well.
November 19, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Hundreds have gathered outside a police station in Peshawar’s Khazana area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, demanding the police to hand over a blasphemy accused that has been arrested. A heavy contingent of police has been called in,there have been reports of firing and injuries as well.