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According to military-affiliated sources, a senior operational commander of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), responsible for militant activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was neutralized in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, by unidentified assailants.
The slain militant, identified as Muhammad Ihsani—an ethnic Tajik operating under the nom de guerre Anwar—was a key figure in facilitating transnational millitants operations. He specialized in recruiting, training, and escorting Tajik suicide bombers across the Afghan-Pakistan border.
Ihsani was designated as one of the principal architects behind the Kocha Risaldar Mosque bombing in Peshawar on 4 March 2022, where 67 worshippers were killed in a sectarian suicide attack targeting the Shia community. The following day, ISKP claimed responsibility through its propaganda outlet Amaq News Agency, identifying the perpetrator as Julaybib al-Kabli.
Ihsani’s network had deployed additional Tajik operatives, including one neutralized in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO), who was preparing to stage an attack on a church in Peshawar. He was killed along with Hasan Shah, who had previously been associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) before joining ISKP.
According to military-affiliated sources, a senior operational commander of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), responsible for militant activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was neutralized in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, by unidentified assailants.
The slain militant, identified as Muhammad Ihsani—an ethnic Tajik operating under the nom de guerre Anwar—was a key figure in facilitating transnational millitants operations. He specialized in recruiting, training, and escorting Tajik suicide bombers across the Afghan-Pakistan border.
Ihsani was designated as one of the principal architects behind the Kocha Risaldar Mosque bombing in Peshawar on 4 March 2022, where 67 worshippers were killed in a sectarian suicide attack targeting the Shia community. The following day, ISKP claimed responsibility through its propaganda outlet Amaq News Agency, identifying the perpetrator as Julaybib al-Kabli.
Ihsani’s network had deployed additional Tajik operatives, including one neutralized in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO), who was preparing to stage an attack on a church in Peshawar. He was killed along with Hasan Shah, who had previously been associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) before joining ISKP.
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According to army-affiliated sources, security forces conducted an operation targeting Baloch separatist militants in the Ghurmap area of Zehri, Balochistan. During the engagement, eight militants were killed. Of them, two—identified as Essa Khan and Shah Nawaz—were recovered, along with three motorcycles and a quantity of ammunition.
According to army-affiliated sources, security forces conducted an operation targeting Baloch separatist militants in the Ghurmap area of Zehri, Balochistan. During the engagement, eight militants were killed. Of them, two—identified as Essa Khan and Shah Nawaz—were recovered, along with three motorcycles and a quantity of ammunition.
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Commander Asad Ullah, alias Punjabi, who was operating in conjunction with elements from the Hijrati and Mufti Zakariya groups, who recently infiltrated from Afghanistan into Jamrud, Khyber. He was engaged and neutralized at the Karak–Lakki Marwat border while en route to tashkeel in Punjab.
Commander Asad Ullah, alias Punjabi, who was operating in conjunction with elements from the Hijrati and Mufti Zakariya groups, who recently infiltrated from Afghanistan into Jamrud, Khyber. He was engaged and neutralized at the Karak–Lakki Marwat border while en route to tashkeel in Punjab.
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In Komkai Ping village of Domel Tehsil, Bannu District, militant commander Nasir, alias Gaidarl
/Umar, along with his associates, has abducted tribal elder Malik Shahabuddin, son of Gulab Khan.
In response, a jirga of local elders and community leaders has been formed and is currently negotiating with the militants.
In Komkai Ping village of Domel Tehsil, Bannu District, militant commander Nasir, alias Gaidarl
/Umar, along with his associates, has abducted tribal elder Malik Shahabuddin, son of Gulab Khan.
In response, a jirga of local elders and community leaders has been formed and is currently negotiating with the militants.
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According to local sources, last night the village of Tapi Mir Khon Khel in North Waziristan was targeted by quadcopter strikes. No casualties have been reported.
According to local sources, last night the village of Tapi Mir Khon Khel in North Waziristan was targeted by quadcopter strikes. No casualties have been reported.
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Last night, a clash between militants and security forces claimed the life of a woman in Manzar Khel, North Waziristan.
Last night, a clash between militants and security forces claimed the life of a woman in Manzar Khel, North Waziristan.
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-⚡🇵🇰/🇦🇫/🏳️/🏴: ALERT According to military-affiliated sources, a senior operational commander of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), responsible for militant activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was neutralized in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, by unidentified…
Photograph of Muhammad Ihsani, alias Anwaar, via GeoNews
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) announced a breakthrough in the probe of the May 11 ISKP suicide attack targeting a police vehicle in Peshawar’s Chamkani area, identifying the bomber as Azerbaijani national Imran Galiyev. CTD sources report that Galiyev, suspected of affiliation with a Daesh network, entered Pakistan through Islamabad on April 28, 2024, with no record of his departure from the country.
The attack, which took place approximately three kilometers from its intended target, was aimed at a high-profile religious-political leader, confirmed to be JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who was addressing a public rally at the time.
Investigators revealed that Galiyev operated with the support of a well-established domestic network spanning Karak, Peshawar, and Quetta. This network facilitated his operations by providing safe houses, financial assistance, and forged identity documents. CTD authorities have dismantled this support structure, arresting key operatives responsible for producing fake identity cards in Kohat.
Financial investigations indicate that the attack was funded through a combination of conventional and modern channels. Substantial amounts of money were transferred via local services such as Easypaisa and through illicit hawala networks. Notably, CTD traced a cryptocurrency transaction valued at $202 USD on the Tron blockchain, with actionable intelligence obtained from international exchanges including Binance and Bybit. This underscores the evolving financial methods employed by terrorist networks and confirms the international scope of Daesh operations in the region.
In parallel, pro-TTP outlet Khorasan Ghag reported that, according to its sources, Turkestani militants from Central Asia and Arab countries militants have joined the network, highlighting the growing presence of foreign fighters in local insurgent groups. Previous reports had also indicated participation of Tajiks in the TTP.
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) announced a breakthrough in the probe of the May 11 ISKP suicide attack targeting a police vehicle in Peshawar’s Chamkani area, identifying the bomber as Azerbaijani national Imran Galiyev. CTD sources report that Galiyev, suspected of affiliation with a Daesh network, entered Pakistan through Islamabad on April 28, 2024, with no record of his departure from the country.
The attack, which took place approximately three kilometers from its intended target, was aimed at a high-profile religious-political leader, confirmed to be JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who was addressing a public rally at the time.
Investigators revealed that Galiyev operated with the support of a well-established domestic network spanning Karak, Peshawar, and Quetta. This network facilitated his operations by providing safe houses, financial assistance, and forged identity documents. CTD authorities have dismantled this support structure, arresting key operatives responsible for producing fake identity cards in Kohat.
Financial investigations indicate that the attack was funded through a combination of conventional and modern channels. Substantial amounts of money were transferred via local services such as Easypaisa and through illicit hawala networks. Notably, CTD traced a cryptocurrency transaction valued at $202 USD on the Tron blockchain, with actionable intelligence obtained from international exchanges including Binance and Bybit. This underscores the evolving financial methods employed by terrorist networks and confirms the international scope of Daesh operations in the region.
In parallel, pro-TTP outlet Khorasan Ghag reported that, according to its sources, Turkestani militants from Central Asia and Arab countries militants have joined the network, highlighting the growing presence of foreign fighters in local insurgent groups. Previous reports had also indicated participation of Tajiks in the TTP.
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The latest 11th issue of Nidaye Khorasan, the Urdu-language magazine associated with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), covers a wide spectrum of content—from religious teachings and cricket to jihadist biographies and ideological debates—demonstrating the diverse ways extremist groups seek to shape and influence their audience.
A prominent feature is a critique of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The magazine challenges the TTP’s current strategies and alliances, contrasting them with its portrayal of the group’s earlier militancy against Pakistan’s government and Shiite communities. According to ISKP, the TTP has departed from its original path by embracing nationalist politics and forging ties with leaders previously considered adversaries. This critique frames these developments as a shift from militant principles toward a nationalist agenda. It underscores ISKP’s intensified efforts to expand recruitment and influence in Pakistan, particularly among TTP members and supporters, using narratives tailored to appeal to pro-militant audiences.
Religious commentary occupies a significant portion of the publication. One section criticizes prominent clerics, including Tariq Jameel, Muhammad Taqi Usmani, and Tahir Ashrafi, accusing them of serving secular governments and foreign interests rather than defending religious principles. The magazine denounces such “courtly clerics” as misleading the faithful under the guise of spirituality or democratic values, contrasting them with the so-called “true scholars” who oppose these systems. These passages reflect a rigid interpretation of religious authority and illustrate how extremist media seeks to justify violence through theological reasoning.
The magazine also contains detailed biographical accounts of two commanders: an Afghan known as Abu Hanzala and a Pakistani, Maqbool Orakzai, also referred to as Shahidullah Shahid. Orakzai’s biography is particularly extensive, tracing his life from early childhood in the Orakzai Agency, through religious education and travel in the Gulf, to involvement in various Islamic movements and ultimately militant operations in Waziristan. The narrative portrays him as a disciplined student, strategic thinker, and military organizer. While the magazine presents these traits admiringly, they offer valuable insight into the processes of radicalization and the interplay of local and transnational networks in sustaining militant operations.
Beyond individual profiles, the magazine articulates ISKP’s broader ideological framework, opposing secular governance, foreign influence, and rival militant groups. Through theological argumentation, historical references, and discussion of contemporary conflicts, the publication seeks to justify ISKP’s actions and differentiate its approach from groups like the TTP.
The latest 11th issue of Nidaye Khorasan, the Urdu-language magazine associated with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), covers a wide spectrum of content—from religious teachings and cricket to jihadist biographies and ideological debates—demonstrating the diverse ways extremist groups seek to shape and influence their audience.
A prominent feature is a critique of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The magazine challenges the TTP’s current strategies and alliances, contrasting them with its portrayal of the group’s earlier militancy against Pakistan’s government and Shiite communities. According to ISKP, the TTP has departed from its original path by embracing nationalist politics and forging ties with leaders previously considered adversaries. This critique frames these developments as a shift from militant principles toward a nationalist agenda. It underscores ISKP’s intensified efforts to expand recruitment and influence in Pakistan, particularly among TTP members and supporters, using narratives tailored to appeal to pro-militant audiences.
Religious commentary occupies a significant portion of the publication. One section criticizes prominent clerics, including Tariq Jameel, Muhammad Taqi Usmani, and Tahir Ashrafi, accusing them of serving secular governments and foreign interests rather than defending religious principles. The magazine denounces such “courtly clerics” as misleading the faithful under the guise of spirituality or democratic values, contrasting them with the so-called “true scholars” who oppose these systems. These passages reflect a rigid interpretation of religious authority and illustrate how extremist media seeks to justify violence through theological reasoning.
The magazine also contains detailed biographical accounts of two commanders: an Afghan known as Abu Hanzala and a Pakistani, Maqbool Orakzai, also referred to as Shahidullah Shahid. Orakzai’s biography is particularly extensive, tracing his life from early childhood in the Orakzai Agency, through religious education and travel in the Gulf, to involvement in various Islamic movements and ultimately militant operations in Waziristan. The narrative portrays him as a disciplined student, strategic thinker, and military organizer. While the magazine presents these traits admiringly, they offer valuable insight into the processes of radicalization and the interplay of local and transnational networks in sustaining militant operations.
Beyond individual profiles, the magazine articulates ISKP’s broader ideological framework, opposing secular governance, foreign influence, and rival militant groups. Through theological argumentation, historical references, and discussion of contemporary conflicts, the publication seeks to justify ISKP’s actions and differentiate its approach from groups like the TTP.
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A soldier sustained minor injuries when militants opened fire on a security forces convoy in the Baka Khel Mandi area of Bannu district
A soldier sustained minor injuries when militants opened fire on a security forces convoy in the Baka Khel Mandi area of Bannu district
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A militant was killed in an exchange of fire with the Aman Committee when militants attempted to abduct an off-duty police official in the Amir area of Lakki Marwat district.
A militant was killed in an exchange of fire with the Aman Committee when militants attempted to abduct an off-duty police official in the Amir area of Lakki Marwat district.
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Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened indiscriminate fire in Peshawar’s upscale Hayatabad Phase 4, critically injuring two commanders of the local Zakha Khel peace committee, Tawheed-ul-Islam.
According to reports, the attackers targeted Haji Shafiq, son of Gul Pars, and Zill-e-Dar, son of Safi Jan, both natives of Bara from the Zakha Khel tribe who were residing in Hayatabad.
The injured were immediately shifted to Hayatabad Medical Complex, where their condition is stated to be critical.
Police officials confirmed that the assailants escaped after the attack.
Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened indiscriminate fire in Peshawar’s upscale Hayatabad Phase 4, critically injuring two commanders of the local Zakha Khel peace committee, Tawheed-ul-Islam.
According to reports, the attackers targeted Haji Shafiq, son of Gul Pars, and Zill-e-Dar, son of Safi Jan, both natives of Bara from the Zakha Khel tribe who were residing in Hayatabad.
The injured were immediately shifted to Hayatabad Medical Complex, where their condition is stated to be critical.
Police officials confirmed that the assailants escaped after the attack.
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At least six former security personnel of the previous Afghan regime were killed last week across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, underscoring an uptick in targeted attacks. The escalation coincides with mass deportations from Pakistan and Iran, which have compelled many ex-officials to return. Despite the Taliban’s 2021 amnesty declaration, local fighters are accused of carrying out reprisal killings on a personal basis.
At least six former security personnel of the previous Afghan regime were killed last week across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, underscoring an uptick in targeted attacks. The escalation coincides with mass deportations from Pakistan and Iran, which have compelled many ex-officials to return. Despite the Taliban’s 2021 amnesty declaration, local fighters are accused of carrying out reprisal killings on a personal basis.
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Saleem Khan, alias Lala/Kaka, a commander of the TTP’s Bajaur chapter and a native of Nakhtar in Mamond Tehsil, Bajaur district, was killed yesterday during a security forces operation in the Mamond area.According to some sources, Commander Saleem was also associated with ISKP.
Saleem Khan, alias Lala/Kaka, a commander of the TTP’s Bajaur chapter and a native of Nakhtar in Mamond Tehsil, Bajaur district, was killed yesterday during a security forces operation in the Mamond area.According to some sources, Commander Saleem was also associated with ISKP.
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-🇵🇰/🇦🇫/🇧🇩/🏴: ALERT According to army-affiliated sources, during an operation conducted by security forces in Darsha Khel, Shah Saleem Police Station, District Karak, one of the militants killed was identified as a Bangladeshi national. From his possession…
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According to a tribute circulating on TTP-affiliated channels, Saifullah—alias Saad—who was killed on 26 September in Darsha Khel, Karak, was of Bengali origin. His family had initially settled in Karachi following the separation of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and later moved to Bahar Colony, Sargodha, where they currently reside.
However, it is also possible that the TTP deliberately obscured or altered his identity in order to downplay the presence of foreign elements within its ranks.
Although a Punjab-based TTP militant confirmed that he, along with Abdul Baseer Al-Shami, met two Bangladeshi men at the camp in April 2024, one of whom was Saifullah, alias Saad.
In the final days of March 2025, arrangements were made for Saifullah to undertake a taskheel. During the fifteen-day journey, he eventually reached the Mianwali frontline.
It is likely that this was his second taskheel to Punjab, during which he was intercepted in Karak and neutralized
According to a tribute circulating on TTP-affiliated channels, Saifullah—alias Saad—who was killed on 26 September in Darsha Khel, Karak, was of Bengali origin. His family had initially settled in Karachi following the separation of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and later moved to Bahar Colony, Sargodha, where they currently reside.
However, it is also possible that the TTP deliberately obscured or altered his identity in order to downplay the presence of foreign elements within its ranks.
Although a Punjab-based TTP militant confirmed that he, along with Abdul Baseer Al-Shami, met two Bangladeshi men at the camp in April 2024, one of whom was Saifullah, alias Saad.
In the final days of March 2025, arrangements were made for Saifullah to undertake a taskheel. During the fifteen-day journey, he eventually reached the Mianwali frontline.
It is likely that this was his second taskheel to Punjab, during which he was intercepted in Karak and neutralized
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The latest release by the TTP’s media mouthpiece Umar Media features Nadeem Darwish, a member of the Darul Ifta of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, delivering a speech centered on themes of sacrifice, struggle, and perseverance. The release coincides with a period during which the TTP has suffered significant losses in DI Khan, Karak, and Bajaur, including both lower-level militants and senior commanders. The apparent purpose of the release is to boost the morale of its members amid these setbacks.
The latest release by the TTP’s media mouthpiece Umar Media features Nadeem Darwish, a member of the Darul Ifta of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, delivering a speech centered on themes of sacrifice, struggle, and perseverance. The release coincides with a period during which the TTP has suffered significant losses in DI Khan, Karak, and Bajaur, including both lower-level militants and senior commanders. The apparent purpose of the release is to boost the morale of its members amid these setbacks.
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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in a statement stated that it executed three local individuals whom the group accused of collaborating with the Army. The men were identified as Ghulam Hussain, son of Mehrdal Jattak from Kocho, Zahri; Dawlat Khan, son of Mureed Mari from Kohlu; and Ishaq Nechari, son of Ali Muhammad from Kohk.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in a statement stated that it executed three local individuals whom the group accused of collaborating with the Army. The men were identified as Ghulam Hussain, son of Mehrdal Jattak from Kocho, Zahri; Dawlat Khan, son of Mureed Mari from Kohlu; and Ishaq Nechari, son of Ali Muhammad from Kohk.
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On 27 September, the body of a person was found between the Dasht Khadan and Makser areas of Turbat, Balochistan. The deceased was identified as Gulab Ahmed, son of Jamal, a resident of Dasht Surak. Today, the BLF claimed responsibility for the killing, accusing the individual of collaborating with the army within its own ranks.
On 27 September, the body of a person was found between the Dasht Khadan and Makser areas of Turbat, Balochistan. The deceased was identified as Gulab Ahmed, son of Jamal, a resident of Dasht Surak. Today, the BLF claimed responsibility for the killing, accusing the individual of collaborating with the army within its own ranks.