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Focused on Pakistan.
Pakistani airstrikes reportedly targeted TTP strongholds deep within Afghanistan. While some sources claim dozens were killed, others report only a few casualties. Evidence suggests that the Taliban regime was informed prior to the airstrikes.
#Pakistan
#Afghanistan
#Airstrike
#Pakistan
#Afghanistan
#Airstrike
December 25, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Pakistani airstrikes reportedly targeted TTP strongholds deep within Afghanistan. While some sources claim dozens were killed, others report only a few casualties. Evidence suggests that the Taliban regime was informed prior to the airstrikes.
#Pakistan
#Afghanistan
#Airstrike
#Pakistan
#Afghanistan
#Airstrike
Pakistan:
Madrassas (religious seminaries) often see themselves as a major power, above the constitution and state authority, resisting reforms and government intervention.
However, many are now showing signs of adapting to reforms and changing mindsets.
#Pakistan
#Madrassas
#education
Madrassas (religious seminaries) often see themselves as a major power, above the constitution and state authority, resisting reforms and government intervention.
However, many are now showing signs of adapting to reforms and changing mindsets.
#Pakistan
#Madrassas
#education
December 23, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Pakistan:
Madrassas (religious seminaries) often see themselves as a major power, above the constitution and state authority, resisting reforms and government intervention.
However, many are now showing signs of adapting to reforms and changing mindsets.
#Pakistan
#Madrassas
#education
Madrassas (religious seminaries) often see themselves as a major power, above the constitution and state authority, resisting reforms and government intervention.
However, many are now showing signs of adapting to reforms and changing mindsets.
#Pakistan
#Madrassas
#education
The rise of illiberal democracies, far-right movements, and populist governments across the world suggests that the world went a bit crazier in recent years. However, 2024 was a particularly striking year in this trend.
#World
#illiberaldemocracy
#farright
#populism
#2024
#World
#illiberaldemocracy
#farright
#populism
#2024
December 22, 2024 at 12:33 PM
The rise of illiberal democracies, far-right movements, and populist governments across the world suggests that the world went a bit crazier in recent years. However, 2024 was a particularly striking year in this trend.
#World
#illiberaldemocracy
#farright
#populism
#2024
#World
#illiberaldemocracy
#farright
#populism
#2024
Pakistan: The sentencing of Imran Khan's PTI workers in military courts is not good news for Imran Khan himself. He and the party's leadership may also face similar outcomes.
#pakistan
#PTI
#Imrankhan
#pakistan
#PTI
#Imrankhan
December 22, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Pakistan: The sentencing of Imran Khan's PTI workers in military courts is not good news for Imran Khan himself. He and the party's leadership may also face similar outcomes.
#pakistan
#PTI
#Imrankhan
#pakistan
#PTI
#Imrankhan
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the APS attack — one of Pakistan's darkest and most painful days. On December 16, 2014, the TTP brutally killed 149 people, including 132 students.
#Pakistan
#APSattack
#APS
#Pakistan
#APSattack
#APS
December 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the APS attack — one of Pakistan's darkest and most painful days. On December 16, 2014, the TTP brutally killed 149 people, including 132 students.
#Pakistan
#APSattack
#APS
#Pakistan
#APSattack
#APS
The post-Assad Syrian landscape is more complex and intriguing for power players than Assad's collapse itself. Israel, Turkey, the United States, Arab states, and various militant groups are all pursuing their goals in Syria simultaneously.
#Syria
#Assad
#MiddleEast
#Syria
#Assad
#MiddleEast
December 15, 2024 at 12:18 PM
The post-Assad Syrian landscape is more complex and intriguing for power players than Assad's collapse itself. Israel, Turkey, the United States, Arab states, and various militant groups are all pursuing their goals in Syria simultaneously.
#Syria
#Assad
#MiddleEast
#Syria
#Assad
#MiddleEast
Developed nations, which are the major contributors and carbon emitters, are unwilling to adopt strict climate policies. In contrast, underdeveloped countries, despite contributing less to emissions, show greater concern for climate action, as highlighted in the recent ICJ climate hearing.
#climate
#climate
December 15, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Developed nations, which are the major contributors and carbon emitters, are unwilling to adopt strict climate policies. In contrast, underdeveloped countries, despite contributing less to emissions, show greater concern for climate action, as highlighted in the recent ICJ climate hearing.
#climate
#climate
To avoid becoming the next target, Iran could strengthen its Axis of Resistance through more sophisticated strategies and enhance its military capabilities, including advancing its nuclear program, which is already close to completion.
#Iran
#axisofresistance
#MiddleEast
#Iran
#axisofresistance
#MiddleEast
All signs indicate that after targeting the senior leadership and collapsing the central pillar of Iran's axis, the next likely target is Iran itself — a view shared by many international analysts.
#Iran
#Syria
#MiddleEast
#Axisofresistance
#Iran
#Syria
#MiddleEast
#Axisofresistance
December 15, 2024 at 5:37 AM
To avoid becoming the next target, Iran could strengthen its Axis of Resistance through more sophisticated strategies and enhance its military capabilities, including advancing its nuclear program, which is already close to completion.
#Iran
#axisofresistance
#MiddleEast
#Iran
#axisofresistance
#MiddleEast
All signs indicate that after targeting the senior leadership and collapsing the central pillar of Iran's axis, the next likely target is Iran itself — a view shared by many international analysts.
#Iran
#Syria
#MiddleEast
#Axisofresistance
#Iran
#Syria
#MiddleEast
#Axisofresistance
December 15, 2024 at 5:29 AM
All signs indicate that after targeting the senior leadership and collapsing the central pillar of Iran's axis, the next likely target is Iran itself — a view shared by many international analysts.
#Iran
#Syria
#MiddleEast
#Axisofresistance
#Iran
#Syria
#MiddleEast
#Axisofresistance
IS-KP's latest publications spread hate propaganda against the PTM, Manzoor Pashteen, and Pashtun nationalism. This reflects a dangerous tactic, as IS-KP often precedes attacks with such propaganda. The government must ensure the safety of Manzoor and other PTM leaders.
#PTM
#Pakistan
#PTM
#Pakistan
December 14, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Rifts within the Taliban regime are widening, especially between Hibatullah’s faction and the Haqqanis. Most leaders, including Mullah Abdul Ghani, back the Haqqanis over issues like girls' education. The recent IS-KP attack has deepened the divide.
#Afghanistan
#Taliban
#Haqqani
#Afghanistan
#Taliban
#Haqqani
December 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Rifts within the Taliban regime are widening, especially between Hibatullah’s faction and the Haqqanis. Most leaders, including Mullah Abdul Ghani, back the Haqqanis over issues like girls' education. The recent IS-KP attack has deepened the divide.
#Afghanistan
#Taliban
#Haqqani
#Afghanistan
#Taliban
#Haqqani
The collapse of Assad's Syria has diverted international attention from Gaza to another front. Gaza and Hezbollah's supply lines through Syria have also been severed.
Meanwhile, Israel is taking advantage of the unrest in Syria to invade border areas.
#Syria
#Lebanon
#Israel
#Gaza
Meanwhile, Israel is taking advantage of the unrest in Syria to invade border areas.
#Syria
#Lebanon
#Israel
#Gaza
December 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM
After supporting radical rebels to take over Syria, Turkey's intelligence chief is visiting Damascus. Some compare this to ISI Chief Faiz Hameed's visit to Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
The Ankara declaration also reflects Turkey's broader power politics.
#Syria
#Turkey
#MiddleEast
The Ankara declaration also reflects Turkey's broader power politics.
#Syria
#Turkey
#MiddleEast
December 13, 2024 at 1:01 PM
After supporting radical rebels to take over Syria, Turkey's intelligence chief is visiting Damascus. Some compare this to ISI Chief Faiz Hameed's visit to Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
The Ankara declaration also reflects Turkey's broader power politics.
#Syria
#Turkey
#MiddleEast
The Ankara declaration also reflects Turkey's broader power politics.
#Syria
#Turkey
#MiddleEast
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced that their 60-day deadline for Pakistani security officials to leave their jobs has ended. With ongoing attacks on LEAs and security personnel, the group warns of expanding their targets.
#Pakistan
#Pakistan
December 13, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced that their 60-day deadline for Pakistani security officials to leave their jobs has ended. With ongoing attacks on LEAs and security personnel, the group warns of expanding their targets.
#Pakistan
#Pakistan
Another leopard killed in a human-wildlife encounter in Punjab. Leopard sightings are rising across Pakistan, yet lack of awareness leads to such killings. This needs urgent attention to protect the species.
#wildlife
#Pakistan
tribune.com.pk/story/251530...
#wildlife
#Pakistan
tribune.com.pk/story/251530...
Rare leopard shot dead in Punjab’s Mandi Bahauddin | The Express Tribune
The leopard, believed to be part of a pair, was reportedly shot twice by unidentified individuals.
tribune.com.pk
December 13, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Another leopard killed in a human-wildlife encounter in Punjab. Leopard sightings are rising across Pakistan, yet lack of awareness leads to such killings. This needs urgent attention to protect the species.
#wildlife
#Pakistan
tribune.com.pk/story/251530...
#wildlife
#Pakistan
tribune.com.pk/story/251530...
The world doesn't expect a democratic government from Syria's rebel groups. Given their track record over the past decade, some predict Syria could become "Afghanistan 2.0."
We can only hope for peace for the Syrian people.
#Syria
#MiddleEast
We can only hope for peace for the Syrian people.
#Syria
#MiddleEast
December 13, 2024 at 5:47 AM
The world doesn't expect a democratic government from Syria's rebel groups. Given their track record over the past decade, some predict Syria could become "Afghanistan 2.0."
We can only hope for peace for the Syrian people.
#Syria
#MiddleEast
We can only hope for peace for the Syrian people.
#Syria
#MiddleEast
While Afghan FM blamed Pak for Haqqani's killing, Pakistani media called it a blow to their influence due to historic ties with the Haqqani group. His death weakens moderates, as his network and Sirajuddin Haqqani often criticized Hibatullah's strict Sharia, including the ban on girls' education.
December 13, 2024 at 1:21 AM
While Afghan FM blamed Pak for Haqqani's killing, Pakistani media called it a blow to their influence due to historic ties with the Haqqani group. His death weakens moderates, as his network and Sirajuddin Haqqani often criticized Hibatullah's strict Sharia, including the ban on girls' education.
The Taliban Foreign Minister again blamed Pakistan for today's IS-KP attack that killed their Refugee Minister. IS-KP often targets top Taliban figures and public gatherings. Interestingly, Pakistan accuses the Taliban of supporting the TTP and Gul Bahadur Group.
#Afghanistan
#Pakistan
#Afghanistan
#Pakistan
December 12, 2024 at 4:11 PM
The Taliban Foreign Minister again blamed Pakistan for today's IS-KP attack that killed their Refugee Minister. IS-KP often targets top Taliban figures and public gatherings. Interestingly, Pakistan accuses the Taliban of supporting the TTP and Gul Bahadur Group.
#Afghanistan
#Pakistan
#Afghanistan
#Pakistan