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“…s Afghan Taliban ‘won’t be able to bear cost’ of harbouring terrorists • Names India as ‘prime contractor’ behind terrorism in Pakistan • Rubio says US shares Pakistan’s concerns over attacks from Afghan soil, open to role in easing tensions KHYBER/LOWER…”

“Pak-Afghan tensions Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Taliban administration in Kabul to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, particularly those linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, that are used for attacks in Pakistan.”

“On Sept 21, in response to recent major terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan conducted “calibrated” airstrikes in the border region with Afghanistan against terrorist hideouts, with the government saying more than 28 terrorists were killed.”

“ISLAMABAD: Pakistan witnessed a significant improvement in several key security indicators during October, with terrorist attacks declining by 37 per cent compared with September, it emerged on Sunday.”

“Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the strikes were "deliberate, precise, calibrated, and proportionate, and strictly limited to identified military objectives directly linked to the attempted attacks against Pakistan".”

“Pakistan has conducted precision aerial and drone strikes on ten locations across Afghanistan in response to recent attempted drone attacks from the neighbouring country a day earlier, Information Minister Atauallah Tarar said on Thursday (September 24, 2026).”

“They came after Pakistan warned it could target militants inside Afghanistan following two deadly attacks in recent days on its security forces near the border.”

“Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Taliban administration in Kabul to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, particularly those linked to the banned TTP, that are used for attacks in Pakistan.”

“Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Taliban administration in Kabul to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil, particularly those linked to the banned TTP, that are used for attacks in Pakistan.”

“Pakistan on Thursday (October 1, 2026) said it killed at least 22 terrorists in airstrikes in Afghanistan as part of a campaign to eliminate militants’ hideouts across the border.”

“The number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.”

“The number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.”

“In recent weeks, Houthis have also carried out attacks in Saudi Arabia.”

““Sending troops would be difficult because the Pakistan Army is stretched thin on ground due to external and internal threats,” he said, referring to ongoing border clashes with Afghanistan, persistent tensions with India and mounting attacks domestically by…”

“The state uses the term Fitna al-Hindustan for Balochistan-based terrorist groups, such as the BLA, to highlight Indian involvement in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.”

“The number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).”

“Earlier this month, Pakistan conducted what its Ministry of Information described as well-planned and calibrated aerial strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, killing multiple militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij.”

“After the US-led invasion toppled the first Taliban regime following the Sept 11, 2001, attacks, Taliban fighters fled into Pakistan’s border areas, including Balochistan, Waziristan and KP.”

“Security forces killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Washuk, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Wednesday, citing security sources.”

“In August, the province, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).”

“In August, the province, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).”

“KP, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).”

“The Houthi rebel group has targeted multiple Saudi Arabian airports in the latest airstrikes between the two sides, as several Middle Eastern countries flock to the kingdom’s defense against the Yemeni terrorist group.”

“KP has been witnessing terrorist attacks and security challenges for a long time.”

“The province, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).”

“Traffic through the strait has effectively come to a standstill with attacks in the vicinity of the waterway reported over the weekend.”

“Canada designated Ansarallah, the Houthi movement, as a terrorist entity in 2024.”

“The province, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).”

“The province, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).”

“But a recent incident in Saravan county in Sistan-Baluchestan, close to the Pakistan border, has also drawn attention to the Iran-Pakistan border region.”

“Unstable Pakistan remains structurally paralyzed with a crushing $130 billion external debt burden and a 70% surge in domestic terror attacks along its volatile western border.”

“Turkey condemned the attacks in the strongest terms.”

“Last month, the security situation remained most severe in Balochistan, where the number of terrorist attacks increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security…”

“Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation.”

“As recently as January 31, the BLA launched coordinated terrorist attacks across 12 districts of Balochistan, including Quetta and the Gwadar district.”

“KP has been facing security challenges, and according to monthly data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), mainland KP recorded 54 terrorist attacks last month, marking a 50 per cent increase compared to July.”

“Last month, the security situation remained most severe in Balochistan, where the number of terrorist attacks increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security…”

“The latest action by security forces comes as Islamabad continues to stress that the Afghan Taliban put an end to the use of Afghan soil by terrorists, particularly for attacks in Pakistan.”

“According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, an Islamabad-based think tank, violence linked to terrorist attacks and counterterrorism operations intensified sharply in July, making it the deadliest month of 2026, with 112 security…”

“In the past few years, Islamabad has repeatedly urged the Taliban administration in Kabul to dismantle terrorist sanctuaries on Afghan soil that are used for attacks in Pakistan.”

“…s foreign minister visited Tehran Thursday for talks with his counterpart aimed at creating "suitable conditions for dialogue," amid a push by mediators Pakistan and Qatar to draw the U.S. and Iran back into direct negotiations to end the nearly six-month…”