AfPak Commentary

Analysing the impact of the USA End Game in #AfPak Introducing Hashtags #Taliban #ISKP #ShiaSunniBomb #PakNucWeapons #PakistanNuclearWeapons. Handle by @VVSNair

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The #2ndNATOAfPakWar has not ended, it has just gained new momentum.

The fact that the #ShiaSunniBomb is much closer than my friends in #India & #Israel realise

Reality #PakNucWeapons are target. #Islamisation of #PakistanArmy will make sure the TTP gets these devices First

[Shiv Aroor @ShivAroor]

In case you missed these scenes from the US Consulate in Karachi. 12 people killed in this clash.

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The military grapevine in Rawalpindi is buzzing with rumors of Army Chief Asim Munir’s alleged secret affair with Maryam Nawaz

[Adil Raja @soldierspeaks]

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[Adil Raja @soldierspeaks]

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[Mir Haidar Afzaly @haidar_afzaly]

After fall of Afghanistan government, Taliban acquired two types of military personnel carriers. The first type is the Ranger, all of which have become worn out because the last time NATO provided these vehicles to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces was in 2011, and since then, no further supplies were made. The second type is the Humvee, the majority of which have developed technical issues in recent years. Repairing them has been difficult for the Taliban due to a lack of spare parts and the high consumption of oil, causing many of them to become inoperable

[Qais Alamdar @Qaisalamdar]

It is worth noting that this “said contact” could also be facilitating the issuance of passports to these individuals. However, a more relevant question arises: why is there a sudden push to encourage migration to #Afghanistan?

This could indicate weakening local motivation to join the Taliban, compelling them to recruit fighters from neighbouring countries to bolster their ranks. Another consideration is the issue of desertion within the Taliban’s forces, which may further amplify their need for external reinforcements.

On a broader level, this strategy might also be aimed at countering the growing number of Tajik fighters aligned with ISKP, whose influence has expanded significantly in recent years. By recruiting foreign fighters, the Taliban may be seeking to address this emerging threat.

An alternative perspective suggests that these fighters are being prepared through additional training for an unforeseen future conflict. It is also important to note that Jamaat Ansarullah, often referred to as the “Tajik Taliban,” is closely aligned with the Kandahari faction of the Taliban. This alignment could serve to strengthen the Kandahari faction’s ranks within the wider Taliban structure, consolidating their influence both locally and regionally.

[Riccardo Valle @Valle_Riccardo_]

Excellent point

[Riccardo Valle @Valle_Riccardo_]

Ansarullah, or Tajik Taliban, currently providing contacts details for migrating to Afghanistan and join the movement through one of their most active channels. It also warns people to solely rely on the said contact for migrating.

[Riccardo Valle @Valle_Riccardo_]

Not merged, but pro-ISKP Mubarezeen Media has become third in place after official Al-Azaim Foundation and Al-Hadeed Media.
Today, Mubarezeen Media has announced the production of a new series “ارزونه” focused on local and international topics as interpreted by ISKP.

[Saving Mes Aynak @SavingMesAynak]

HOPE for #MesAynak? See what is at stake in an encore stream of the award-winning documentary "Saving Mes Aynak" at the #Arkhaios #Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Film Festival Oct. 14-20th: https://t.co/JZj3LoGHQZ

[Brent E. Huffman @Brent_Huffman]

A glimmer of hope for the ancient #Buddhist city of #MesAynak #Afghanistan?

While I distrust anything the #Taliban says, it appears that international pressure to save Mes Aynak is working.

While underground #mining is very dangerous and could still damage/destroy the site, it seems there is some good news in this story even the mention of making Mes Aynak a #tourist destination, however naïve that might be, it was always my hope that Mes Aynak could be seen by tourists like #Bamiyan.
https://t.co/H8n6umdUBv

[Rana Banerji @RanaBanerji]

May see https://t.co/Yy9HXcJE43

[The Khorasan Diary @khorasandiary]

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BLA claims responsibility

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Two Chinese nationals were killed in an explosion near the international airport of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan said, in what it described as a "terrorist attack".

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Two Chinese nationals were killed in an explosion near the international airport of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan said, in what it described as a "terrorist attack".

https://t.co/PeWBkbJWQh

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Pakistan's military has arrested the former chief of its spy agency ISI, Lieutenant-General Faiz Hameed, and initiated court martial proceedings against him - a first in the country's history.

https://t.co/v2lUXMjUXp

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Sheikh Hasina, who quit as Prime Minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on and blamed Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, for fuelling the ongoing unrest in the country

https://t.co/tNBYBATD9w

[Raja Muneeb @RajaMuneeb]

This interview of Shamsher Khan Dy commander Hizbul Mujahideen is doing rounds on social media. In this thread i will profile and explain the Pakistani gameplan of using international terror org in J&K and rest of country.

[Vikram Sood @Vikram_Sood]

A former ‘resident’ of Guantanamo and released in 2006 is now back in Pakistan for their Kashmir operations. Possibly extend elsewhere in India too.

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

#BREAKING Pakistan Army targets innocent civilians during a protest against Pakistani deep state in Bannu, KPK. Several civilians killed, injured in Pakistan Army’s firing in Bannu, children also not spared. People were protesting against Pakistan Army’s terrorism Project Taliban

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will be banned for its alleged involvement in anti-state activities

https://t.co/Fo5c6M1Wyj