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Journalists Who Cover Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
Hamraz Ahmad
Hamraz Ahmad is a journalist.
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NAB Laws: Has Accountability Ever Been An End Goal In Pakistan?
Brigadier (retd) Musaddiq Abbasi revealed plans to conclude corruption cases against politicians by December 2022, potentially affecting the next general elections in Pakistan. The PML-N-led government amended NAB laws to prevent disqualification, which the author criticizes as a move to weaken accountability. The article discusses historical instances of political purges and accountability being used to suppress opposition, drawing parallels with current events. The author, Hamraz Sarwani, an independent analyst and teacher at Bahria University, argues that true accountability has not been the end goal in Pakistan's political landscape, but rather a means to consolidate power.
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Javid Ahmad
Javid Ahmad is a journalist based in Srinagar, India.
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A Morass of Its Own Making: Pakistan’s Destructive Taliban Policy
The article discusses the detrimental impact of Pakistan's policy of using violence and proxy elements, particularly in light of the Peshawar school massacre. It highlights the division within Pakistan's security apparatus and the problematic intertwining of religion and politics. The growth of radical Islam and jihadist groups like the TTP is attributed to state-driven societal divides and policies. The article criticizes the Pakistani military and media for their roles in legitimizing extremist actions and voices, and calls for a fundamental rethinking within Pakistan’s military to prevent further violence and instability.
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Jamshed Baghwan
Jamshed Baghwan has been working as a field journalist for almost 25 years and has worked with national and international organizations including Reuters while covering Afghan war--pre and post U.S invasion into Afghanistan. Baghwan has been leading one of Pakistan's largest news group in Khyber ...
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Pakistan pours cold water on TTP’s talks offer
Pakistani authorities have rejected an offer from the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to resume talks, citing negative experiences from previous dialogues. The government, which had engaged in talks last year facilitated by the Afghan Taliban, is now demanding solid guarantees and urging militants to surrender. The TTP ended a ceasefire unilaterally last year, leading to a surge in attacks. Pakistan has been pressing the Afghan Taliban to act against the TTP, resulting in the detention or deportation of several TTP leaders. Despite Pakistan's stance, the Afghan Taliban remain interested in facilitating dialogue.
Umer Farooq
Umar Farooq is a multimedia journalist based in Peshawar, Pakistan. He has extensive experience working in conflict zones. He has expertise in reporting on Pakistan-Afghan-US affairs and militancy۔
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Pakistan's Ongoing Battle With Extremism
Pakistan faces a mutating threat of extremism, with recent incidents including an angry mob in Lahore and pressure on the Chief Justice to explain bail for a heterodox sect member. The first quarter of 2024 saw relative peace, but experts predict more unrest. The rivalry between TTP and ISIS-Khorasan complicates security planning, with both groups vying for control in the region. The Afghan Taliban's stance towards TTP and ISIS-K also presents dilemmas. Recent attacks in Balochistan suggest ISIS-K is gaining strength, while Baloch separatists are increasingly using suicide bombings. Pakistan's struggle with extremism is rooted in 18th and 19th-century religious reformist movements, and the state's inability to dominate ideological debates on religious practices.
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Umair Jamal
Umair Jamal is a correspondent for The Diplomat magazine in Pakistan. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Umair recently joined The Nerve Center as the Coordinator of the institute's Research Division. He was an SAV Visiting Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington D....
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Pakistani Taliban Denies Attack on Karakoram Highway
A recent attack on a bus on the Karakoram Highway, resulting in nine deaths, has raised security concerns for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) routes. Pakistan's interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar condemned the attack as terrorism. While no group claimed responsibility, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) denied involvement, despite reports of threats to CPEC. The Afghan Taliban's relationship with China and actions against TTP members suggest efforts to maintain regional ties. Pakistan remains skeptical of TTP's denials, attributing a separate attack on soldiers to the group. The security challenges call for regional cooperation and intelligence efforts to ensure a secure environment for investment.
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Zahra Kazmi
Zahra Kazmi is a Pakistani investigative journalist and researcher specializing in the Pak-Afghan region, with a focus on militancy, enforced disappearances, human rights abuses, and minority issues. Her work appears in international outlets including taz.de (German), DW (English), TheFridayTimes, ...
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Negotiations with Islamabad: Pakistan's Taliban and Peace
Pakistan's government is negotiating a peace agreement with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) amid ongoing violence. The TTP demands include amnesty for members and the restoration of tribal autonomy. The Taliban, led by Sirajuddin Haqqani, are mediating the talks. Critics, including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and victims' families, express concerns over the negotiations' sincerity and potential outcomes. The TTP sees potential benefits regardless of the talks' success, while human rights activists and political figures call for genuine peace efforts.
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Shad Khan
Shad Khan is an International Amnesty Media Award winner and an Emmy award nomineea journalist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Shad is a highly motivated and versatile freelance producer in the TV news sector with a proven track record of delivering high quality news reports, documentaries and ...
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Karachi Cop
Karachi, Pakistan's financial capital, is facing severe law enforcement challenges with rising crime rates, political and sectarian tensions, and Taliban insurgencies. The police, alongside the army and intelligence agencies, are engaged in Operation Karachi, an aggressive strategy to combat these threats. The operation's necessity is underscored by the murder of Superintendent Chaudry Aslam Khan, a prominent figure in the fight against the Taliban. Despite some success, the operation faces criticism and the situation remains precarious, with frequent violent incidents and a complex web of criminal, political, and sectarian influences contributing to the city's instability.
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Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan is a freelance journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan. I started journalism in 1990 and worked in several media outlets. I hosted TV programms for an Urdu and two Pashto-language TV channels. I write on foreign affairs and security issues. My area of interest is militancy, terrorism, ...
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Pakistan and Afghanistan need to take a pause
Tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban rulers in Afghanistan are not easing, with recent exchanges of harsh statements following a spike in attacks in Pakistan. Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister suggests issues would settle once Kabul has a legitimate government, while the Afghan government seeks 'wise leadership' in Pakistan. The mistrust is exacerbated by Pakistan's inconsistent diplomacy since the Taliban takeover and the Afghan government's rejection of inclusivity and media freedoms. The peace process with the TTP has collapsed, and Pakistan has taken tougher measures against Afghans, leading to public resentment in Afghanistan. With the region engaging more with the Afghan government, Pakistan's security and economic interests are at risk. The article argues for the need to revive institutional channels and leadership engagement to address shared concerns and achieve sustainable peace and regional economic integration.
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Abhinandan Mishra
Abhinandan Mishra is a print journalist based in Delhi, India who has an experience of more than 12 years. He specialises in investigative issues, matter relating to terrorism, intelligence. He has covered three general elections and multiple assembly elections across the country. He is also a ...
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Taliban rebuffs Pak pressure, points to GHQ’s ties with ISIS
A high-level Pakistani delegation visited Kabul to urge the Taliban to curb Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks on Pakistani forces. The Taliban, however, pointed to Pakistan's ties with ISIS and showed little inclination to comply. The visit underscores Pakistan's limited leverage over the Taliban, despite threats to restrict Afghan citizens' entry and diplomatic pressure. The article also highlights the complex relationships between the Taliban, TTP, and Pakistan, with the latter allegedly using ISIS to target Taliban and TTP leaders. The U.S. has shown support for Pakistan in counter-terrorism efforts, emphasizing shared interests in regional stability.
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Mohsin Saleem Ullah
mohsin saleem ullah is a journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Fall of religio-political parties in Feb 8 vote
Religio-political parties in Pakistan suffered a significant defeat in the February 8 elections, with major Islamist parties like JUI-F, JI, TLP, and MWM collectively securing only about 12% of the votes. The TLP emerged as the fourth-largest party, but JI and JUI-F faced setbacks in Karachi and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, respectively. The PTI, led by Imran Khan, effectively positioned itself as an outsider and resonated with voters through a broader national agenda and populist rhetoric. The rise of PTI reflects a generational shift, with Pakistan's youth prioritizing tangible issues over traditional religious affiliations. The rejection of Islamist parties may risk fostering resentment among their supporters, potentially benefiting extremist groups like the TTP. The association of some religious groups with militant organizations has also damaged the public image of Islamist parties.
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Murtaza Solangi
Murtaza Solangi is print/radio/TV journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Quetta Blast Leaves Nine Injured
A homemade explosive device exploded near Quetta's Civil Secretariat and Commissioner Office on Zarghoon Road, injuring nine people, including a traffic policeman and four children who were ragpickers. The senior superintendent of operations reported that the explosion occurred in a trash dump under a bridge and investigations are ongoing. Commissioner Quetta Division Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat advised the public to avoid the area. Despite efforts against terrorism, Pakistan has experienced an uptick in terror incidents in 2023, with the deadliest month being August, recording 99 attacks and 112 deaths. Military officials have raised concerns about terrorists' access to advanced weaponry and the movements of the TTP and similar groups.
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