In Balochistan, women are being drawn into militant violence through manipulation and coercion. They are misled, used as tools, and placed at the centre of attacks that target not only the state but also the social and cultural structure of Baloch Baloch society. This is not only about security. It also raises serious questions about […]
Security Challenges
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on elections: ‘Pressure is not what we need’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday that he had discussed legal and practical matters regarding elections with Ukraine’s parliament. His comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine’s government was using the ongoing war as an excuse to delay elections. Zelenskyy urged countries, including the U.S., not to apply pressure […]
Madrassa blast in North Waziristan: 2 Dead, 8 injured
An explosion at a madrassa (religious school) in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, has resulted in the tragic deaths of two children and injuries to eight others. The blast occurred in the village of Isowri when children were playing. According to security sources, the explosion was caused by explosive materials left behind by militants, often referred […]
President stresses national cohesion to confront security challenges
The President of Pakistan, Mr Asif Ali Zardari, visited the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, today and addressed the participants of the 27th National Security Workshop (NSW-27). The workshop brought together parliamentarians, senior civil and military officers, and representatives from academia and civil society. NSW-27 focused on deepening participants’ understanding of the interplay among various […]
Defence minister targets judges, hails parliament’s historic power shift
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticized the judiciary in a fiery National Assembly speech. He accused certain judges of political interference and overreach. He urged lawmakers to protect parliamentary supremacy after recent constitutional amendments. Asif said the judiciary had influenced politics for years, citing Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification and the Panama Papers case. He claimed the same […]