Haqqani network
The Haqqani network is an insurgent group operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The group maintains ties with al-Qaeda as well as the Taliban.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, also a Taliban commander, is the current leader.
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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryAmericas
US Offers $10M Reward to Help Track IS-K Leader
The US offered a $10-million reward for information leading to the "identification or location" of the leader of the Afghanistan regional chapter of Islamic State.
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Oct- 2021 -6 OctoberCommentary
20 Years of Counterterrorism: Are We Getting Safer?
While the US has staved off a repeat of September 11, the country clearly has a long way ahead and some pressing challenges to resolve.
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Sep- 2021 -17 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Victorious, Taliban Face Fierce New Test in Afghanistan
The Taliban now face the formidable task of keeping the peace within their own ranks and running a country on the brink of ruin.
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May- 2018 -9 MayAsia Pacific
Series of explosions rock Afghan capital
Explosions were reported in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday amid reports that attackers targeted a police headquarters and other parts of the city
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Feb- 2018 -2 FebruaryCommentary
Why Pakistan will not back down to US pressure
The Pakistani military views the Taliban as vital to securing Pakistan's continued existence and has cards to play against the US in Afghanistan
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1 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Afghanistan claims ‘undeniable’ evidence Kabul attacks planned in Pakistan
Afghanistan has handed "undeniable" evidence to Pakistan that it claims shows a recent spate of deadly attacks were planned on Pakistani soil, Afghan officials said, amid growing public anger over their impotence to protect civilians
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Jan- 2018 -24 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Haqqani militant killed by drone strike in Pakistan: officials
A mid-level Afghan commander of the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was killed in a drone strike in Pakistan, officials said
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12 JanuaryAsia Pacific
Pakistan will continue counter-terror operations without US funds, Army chief tells CENTCOM commander
Pakistan will continue counter-terror operations despite the US suspending security aid, Army Chief of Staff Bajwa told CENTCOM chief Votel
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Dec- 2017 -8 DecemberAsia Pacific
Pakistan Air Force ordered to shoot down foreign UAVs, including US drones
Pakistan's Air Force chief said he ordered the service to shoot down foreign drones in Pakistani airspace, including UAVs operated by the United States.
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