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Topic: Taliban

Pakistan’s TTP threat is now out of control—Taliban can’t help, public doesn’t trust military

The frequency of TTP attacks in Pakistan has increased—from 267 in 2021 to 365 in 2022—and the militant group has also been systematically going after hard targets.

TTP abducts atomic plant workers. Pakistanis call it ISI ploy to attract US action

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) reportedly attacked 17 atomic energy commission workers in the violence-prone Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 9 January.

Pakistan’s girls’ education summit is led by Malala. Propaganda against Taliban, say Afghans

Although Pakistan extended an invitation to its neighbour, Afghanistan declined to participate, reinforcing the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Banning Afghanistan cricket from Champions Trophy will be a gift to Taliban

Afghan male cricketers are among the few public figures in Afghanistan who have consistently stood up for women’s rights. Penalising them weakens a critical ally.

Cricket-South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott

By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those

Taliban-Pakistan war threatens India’s security—New Delhi must reimagine defence capabilities

India faces a precarious task of securing itself from a fractured Pakistan, an increasingly radicalised Bangladesh, and the refugee crisis on its porous borders.

Pakistanis miffed with Afghanistan. Taliban’s a ‘naughty child’

Pakistan conducted airstrikes on TTP hideouts in Afghanistan after the latter attacked the North Waziristan district on 21 December, killing 16 Pakistani soldiers.

Afghan Taliban says its forces have targeted ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliatory strikes

This comes after Pakistan's bombardment 'targeting hideouts of Islamist militants' earlier this week, which Taliban claimed killed civilians.

Security Council voices support for Mission in Afghanistan, Afghan people

The Council reaffirmed its strong commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity.

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province kills at least 15, Taliban hideouts targetted

Women and children among dead in overnight attack on 24 June; Taliban vows revenge.

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Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?