Af-Pak Monitor

An independent platform dedicated to tracking and analyzing key developments in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Region.

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Terrorism from Afghanistan is spilling beyond borders. ETIM and ISKP have targeted Chinese citizens in Tajikistan and Kabul, showing these networks aren’t just a Pakistan problem but they also pose a direct threat to international security.

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After Urumqi talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, China made it clear: terrorism is the heart of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions. Diplomacy alone can’t fix relations while militant networks thrive under Taliban protection.

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The impact is real and deadly. Over 600 TTP attacks occurred in Pakistan in 2025 alone, contributing to 8,000+ casualties since 2021. Safe havens inside Afghanistan allow these militants to plan and launch strikes without obstruction.

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Update: Iranian media claims Tehran has halted oil tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a response to ceasefire violations. Move comes after intense Israeli strikes in Lebanon, raising fears of oil supply disruption and fresh regional instability.

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This is a direct callout. Questioning the gap between narrative and reality, while still pushing for dialogue. Whether it leads anywhere depends on how serious others are beyond statements.

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Zionist Agenda & the Illusion of Peace

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Amid ongoing Gaza crisis and global calls for ceasefire, PM Shehbaz Sharif has raised concerns over how “peace” is being framed. He questioned whether what’s being pushed internationally actually reflects ground reality.

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At the same time, Pakistan is still calling for restraint. Reduce tensions, stick to ceasefire commitments, and avoid steps that push things back toward escalation. That balance is being maintained.

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At peak escalation, when a wider war and global energy shock were imminent, Pakistan forced a pause through timing, access, and leverage. The conflict is not over, but the most dangerous moment was contained before it could spiral further.

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Pakistan's Biggest Diplomatic Win | US-Iran Ceasefire:

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By April 2026, the US–Iran war had entered its 6th week. Thousands dead, Strait of Hormuz, carrying nearly 20% of global oil, effectively shut. A US strike deadline hours away, with large-scale esacalation on table.

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This outcome came from a structured Pakistani framework: immediate ceasefire, restoration of maritime flow, and transition toward formal negotiations. Talks are now to be held in Islamabad on April 10th, placing Pakistan at the center of the next phase.

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End of the day, nothing changes on ground. Pakistan and UAE ties remain strong. These attempts come and go, but the relationship is far deeper than what a few distorted clips try to portray.

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Indian Disinfo Targeting Pakistan–UAE Ties:

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Indian accounts are twisting Mushahid Hussain Syed’s remarks on UAE. A normal, respectful comment is being reshaped to look controversial, just to stir friction between Pakistan and UAE.

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At a time when the region is already tense, pushing such angles only benefits those who want confusion. Creating doubt between Muslim countries has always been part of this playbook.