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Helicopter gunships carried out shelling on suspected militant hideouts in Kalosha Nargasai areas of Azam Warsak,Barmal tehsil of Lower South Waziristan.
Helicopter gunships carried out shelling on suspected militant hideouts in Kalosha Nargasai areas of Azam Warsak,Barmal tehsil of Lower South Waziristan.
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PakPulse Intel
Video
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A video obtained by PakPluse Intel, originally shared by an Afghan Taliban-affiliated channel, showing an individual identified by his nom de guerre, "Shaheen." According to the channel, Shaheen was recently killed in Pakistan during a clash with Pakistani security forces. He is reported to have been of Tajik origin from Afghanistan. In the video, Shaheen can be heard speaking in Farsi, declaring his intent to fight in Pakistan.
Earlier, there were unconfirmed reports that Tajik Taliban militants had infiltrated Chitral from Afghanistan.
A February 2025 report by the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team indicates that the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Jamaat Ansarullah (JA)—a Tajik jihadist group often referred to as the "Tajik Taliban"—have established joint training camps in Afghanistan. These camps are reportedly supported by both al-Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban.
Key locations include Khost Province, where al-Qaeda instructors provide specialized engineering and weapons training, and the Kalafgan district of Takhar Province, which serves as a dedicated center for Central Asian and Arab fighters.
A video obtained by PakPluse Intel, originally shared by an Afghan Taliban-affiliated channel, showing an individual identified by his nom de guerre, "Shaheen." According to the channel, Shaheen was recently killed in Pakistan during a clash with Pakistani security forces. He is reported to have been of Tajik origin from Afghanistan. In the video, Shaheen can be heard speaking in Farsi, declaring his intent to fight in Pakistan.
Earlier, there were unconfirmed reports that Tajik Taliban militants had infiltrated Chitral from Afghanistan.
A February 2025 report by the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team indicates that the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Jamaat Ansarullah (JA)—a Tajik jihadist group often referred to as the "Tajik Taliban"—have established joint training camps in Afghanistan. These camps are reportedly supported by both al-Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban.
Key locations include Khost Province, where al-Qaeda instructors provide specialized engineering and weapons training, and the Kalafgan district of Takhar Province, which serves as a dedicated center for Central Asian and Arab fighters.
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Militants abducted retired Frontier Corps Balochistan personnel Havaldar Qaiser Khan from his home in the Hawaid Police Station area, Bannu.
Militants abducted retired Frontier Corps Balochistan personnel Havaldar Qaiser Khan from his home in the Hawaid Police Station area, Bannu.
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-Manipur: Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured when armed militants ambushed a paramilitary convoy in Bishnupur district.
-Srinagar (IOJK): A policeman was found dead under 'mysterious circumstances' inside a hotel room.
-Kishtwar (IOJK): A Village Defense Guard (VDG) member died under 'mysterious circumstances' in the Akra Nagbatan area of Bhatkoot.
-Udhampur (IOJK): A gunfight broke out between militants and Indian security forces in forested areas. At least one security personnel has been confirmed killed, while several others sustained injuries.
-Manipur: Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured when armed militants ambushed a paramilitary convoy in Bishnupur district.
-Srinagar (IOJK): A policeman was found dead under 'mysterious circumstances' inside a hotel room.
-Kishtwar (IOJK): A Village Defense Guard (VDG) member died under 'mysterious circumstances' in the Akra Nagbatan area of Bhatkoot.
-Udhampur (IOJK): A gunfight broke out between militants and Indian security forces in forested areas. At least one security personnel has been confirmed killed, while several others sustained injuries.
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A senior TTP commander, Abdul Rahman alias Lala, originally from Topi Bazaar, Swabi district, who was injured in clashes with security forces yesterday in Loi Mamund, Bajaur district, succumbed to his injuries today. This is the second TTP commander from Swabi district to be killed in the month of September.
A senior TTP commander, Abdul Rahman alias Lala, originally from Topi Bazaar, Swabi district, who was injured in clashes with security forces yesterday in Loi Mamund, Bajaur district, succumbed to his injuries today. This is the second TTP commander from Swabi district to be killed in the month of September.
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Security forces killed two millitants and arrested two others, Adnan and Izharullah, during an intelligence-based operation in Wanda Rehman, Lakki Marwat. Arms and explosives were also recovered.
Security forces killed two millitants and arrested two others, Adnan and Izharullah, during an intelligence-based operation in Wanda Rehman, Lakki Marwat. Arms and explosives were also recovered.
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On 20 September, TTP only claimed responsibility for targeting a security camera at a post, while IMP claimed a hand grenade attack. Meanwhile, no notable incidents were reported by BLA/BLF/BRG in Balochistan, making it a relatively peaceful day.
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Armed assailants in a vehicle attempted to abduct tax collection personnel near the Cantonment Police Station in Bannu. After their attempt failed, the attackers set fire to some of the post’s equipment.
Armed assailants in a vehicle attempted to abduct tax collection personnel near the Cantonment Police Station in Bannu. After their attempt failed, the attackers set fire to some of the post’s equipment.
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Militants carried out an attack on Miran Police Station in Bannu district.
Police responded swiftly, leading to an exchange of fire involving both small and heavy weapons. No casualties have been reported.
Militants carried out an attack on Miran Police Station in Bannu district.
Police responded swiftly, leading to an exchange of fire involving both small and heavy weapons. No casualties have been reported.
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Trump’s Push to Reclaim Bagram Air Base Sparks Controversy and Geopolitical Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed calls to regain control of Afghanistan’s strategic Bagram Air Base, criticizing the Biden administration for the 2021 withdrawal and claiming the base “should never have been given” to the Taliban. Speaking during a UK press conference on September 18, Trump highlighted Bagram’s proximity to China, saying it is “an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons,” and stressed its geopolitical and strategic importance. He confirmed ongoing talks with the Taliban and warned on Truth Social that “bad things are going to happen” if the base is not returned to the U.S.
Afghan officials swiftly rejected the idea. Zakir Jalali, Second Political Director of Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry, stated that Afghans “have never accepted foreign military presence throughout history” and that the possibility was “completely rejected during the Doha talks and agreement.” The Taliban have consistently echoed this position, viewing U.S. occupation as contrary to their ideology and a threat to their legitimacy among rank-and-file fighters. Experts note that allowing U.S. troops back would risk defections, empower ISKP propaganda, and undermine the Taliban’s narrative of ending foreign occupation.
China also rejected Trump’s remarks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stressed that Afghanistan’s future should be determined by its people and warned that regional tension would be counterproductive. Analysts add that Russia, Iran, and other regional partners would similarly oppose any U.S. reoccupation of Bagram, highlighting the broader geopolitical sensitivities.
Bagram was the centerpiece of U.S. operations in Afghanistan for two decades, hosting tens of thousands of troops and extensive infrastructure. It offers strategic advantages, from regional counterterrorism operations to proximity for monitoring China, as well as access to Afghanistan’s mineral wealth, including rare earth elements. Trump has repeatedly emphasized the base’s “massive runways” and military value.
Even if negotiations progressed, a U.S. return would face enormous challenges. The Taliban’s ideological stance, regional opposition, threats from ISKP and al Qaeda, and potential missile risks from Iran make military reoccupation complex and potentially costly. Security analysts suggest it would require over 10,000 troops and advanced defenses, making any direct U.S. takeover highly unlikely.
Observers argue Trump’s push may be politically motivated. Domestically, it allows him to criticize the Biden administration’s withdrawal. Diplomatically, it could serve as leverage in prisoner negotiations and other engagements with the Taliban. Recent visits by U.S. envoys Zalmay Khalilzad and Adam Boehler to Kabul focused on such discussions, including potential prisoner swaps, economic ties, and limited engagement without military presence.
Experts remain skeptical. Political scientist Barnett Rubin called Trump “totally delusional,” while Afghan journalist Sami Yousafzai noted that regaining Bagram “is not an easy issue” and likely serves as pressure rather than a genuine operational plan. Analysts emphasize that handing Bagram to the U.S. would constitute “ideological suicide” for the Taliban, risking internal cohesion and alienating regional partners.
In conclusion, while Trump continues to publicly press for Bagram, the combination of Taliban ideology, Afghan sovereignty, regional opposition, and logistical challenges makes a U.S. return highly improbable. The Bagram debate reflects broader tensions over U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan, regional geopolitics, and the enduring legacy of two decades of conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed calls to regain control of Afghanistan’s strategic Bagram Air Base, criticizing the Biden administration for the 2021 withdrawal and claiming the base “should never have been given” to the Taliban. Speaking during a UK press conference on September 18, Trump highlighted Bagram’s proximity to China, saying it is “an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons,” and stressed its geopolitical and strategic importance. He confirmed ongoing talks with the Taliban and warned on Truth Social that “bad things are going to happen” if the base is not returned to the U.S.
Afghan officials swiftly rejected the idea. Zakir Jalali, Second Political Director of Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry, stated that Afghans “have never accepted foreign military presence throughout history” and that the possibility was “completely rejected during the Doha talks and agreement.” The Taliban have consistently echoed this position, viewing U.S. occupation as contrary to their ideology and a threat to their legitimacy among rank-and-file fighters. Experts note that allowing U.S. troops back would risk defections, empower ISKP propaganda, and undermine the Taliban’s narrative of ending foreign occupation.
China also rejected Trump’s remarks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stressed that Afghanistan’s future should be determined by its people and warned that regional tension would be counterproductive. Analysts add that Russia, Iran, and other regional partners would similarly oppose any U.S. reoccupation of Bagram, highlighting the broader geopolitical sensitivities.
Bagram was the centerpiece of U.S. operations in Afghanistan for two decades, hosting tens of thousands of troops and extensive infrastructure. It offers strategic advantages, from regional counterterrorism operations to proximity for monitoring China, as well as access to Afghanistan’s mineral wealth, including rare earth elements. Trump has repeatedly emphasized the base’s “massive runways” and military value.
Even if negotiations progressed, a U.S. return would face enormous challenges. The Taliban’s ideological stance, regional opposition, threats from ISKP and al Qaeda, and potential missile risks from Iran make military reoccupation complex and potentially costly. Security analysts suggest it would require over 10,000 troops and advanced defenses, making any direct U.S. takeover highly unlikely.
Observers argue Trump’s push may be politically motivated. Domestically, it allows him to criticize the Biden administration’s withdrawal. Diplomatically, it could serve as leverage in prisoner negotiations and other engagements with the Taliban. Recent visits by U.S. envoys Zalmay Khalilzad and Adam Boehler to Kabul focused on such discussions, including potential prisoner swaps, economic ties, and limited engagement without military presence.
Experts remain skeptical. Political scientist Barnett Rubin called Trump “totally delusional,” while Afghan journalist Sami Yousafzai noted that regaining Bagram “is not an easy issue” and likely serves as pressure rather than a genuine operational plan. Analysts emphasize that handing Bagram to the U.S. would constitute “ideological suicide” for the Taliban, risking internal cohesion and alienating regional partners.
In conclusion, while Trump continues to publicly press for Bagram, the combination of Taliban ideology, Afghan sovereignty, regional opposition, and logistical challenges makes a U.S. return highly improbable. The Bagram debate reflects broader tensions over U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan, regional geopolitics, and the enduring legacy of two decades of conflict.
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In the early hours of the morning, around 2 a.m., airstrikes were conducted in Tehsil Shawal, North Waziristan. Two targets were hit: a primary school in the Dorah Hebat Khel area and the vacant house of Syed Rahman Abdulkhil in Tangi Badinzai.
According to military sources, these targets were occupied by militants. The military sources reported at least 20 casualties in the aerial engagement, including fatalities.
Local sources reported no civilians casualties.
Further details are awaited.
In the early hours of the morning, around 2 a.m., airstrikes were conducted in Tehsil Shawal, North Waziristan. Two targets were hit: a primary school in the Dorah Hebat Khel area and the vacant house of Syed Rahman Abdulkhil in Tangi Badinzai.
According to military sources, these targets were occupied by militants. The military sources reported at least 20 casualties in the aerial engagement, including fatalities.
Local sources reported no civilians casualties.
Further details are awaited.
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A TTP-affiliated media outlet reported that earlier today, near Tipi Kalah Amanullah Pump in Bannu City, Bannu District, KP their militants targeted and shot dead Punjab Police constable Saqib, a resident of Kamalia, Punjab, who was on duty.
Local Bannu media has also confirmed the death, although it has not yet been verified whether he was serving as a Punjab Police constable.
A TTP-affiliated media outlet reported that earlier today, near Tipi Kalah Amanullah Pump in Bannu City, Bannu District, KP their militants targeted and shot dead Punjab Police constable Saqib, a resident of Kamalia, Punjab, who was on duty.
Local Bannu media has also confirmed the death, although it has not yet been verified whether he was serving as a Punjab Police constable.
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In Kohat’s Nosrat Khel area, near the Kaghazi check post, a hand grenade exploded, resulting in the death of a man identified as Asif Iqbal. Eyewitnesses reported that the grenade detonated unexpectedly in his hands, causing his immediate death. The exact circumstances the incident remain unclear.
In Kohat’s Nosrat Khel area, near the Kaghazi check post, a hand grenade exploded, resulting in the death of a man identified as Asif Iqbal. Eyewitnesses reported that the grenade detonated unexpectedly in his hands, causing his immediate death. The exact circumstances the incident remain unclear.
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In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that on 20 September 2025, Pakistan Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan, in which seven militants, including three Afghan nationals and two suicide bombers, were eliminated. Adding that further operations are underway to neutralize remaining threats.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that on 20 September 2025, Pakistan Security Forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan, in which seven militants, including three Afghan nationals and two suicide bombers, were eliminated. Adding that further operations are underway to neutralize remaining threats.
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In the Upper Makin Kot Adna area of South Waziristan, militants set fire to a dumper carrying army supplies. The dumper was transporting gravel for the Army. The driver, Naik Badshah, son of Noor Badshah, resident of Mula Khan Sarai, Tehsil Sarwekai, was also kidnapped. Meanwhile, the TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack
In the Upper Makin Kot Adna area of South Waziristan, militants set fire to a dumper carrying army supplies. The dumper was transporting gravel for the Army. The driver, Naik Badshah, son of Noor Badshah, resident of Mula Khan Sarai, Tehsil Sarwekai, was also kidnapped. Meanwhile, the TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack
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In Bajaur, at Khazana Mor, Haji Mir Azam, a Awami National Party (ANP) activist, was shot and killed by unidentified assailants.
In Bajaur, at Khazana Mor, Haji Mir Azam, a Awami National Party (ANP) activist, was shot and killed by unidentified assailants.