Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) The threat posed by the ISIS-K remains a cause of concern and its potential resurgence in Pakistan could destabilise the wider region, including India, as the terror group is currently attempting to reassert itself beyond its traditional sphere of operations. The risk, a report highlighted on Wednesday, may intensify if Pakistan covertly attempts to re-negotiate with ISKP and steer its activities towards Kashmir by enabling operations targetting India.According to a repo…
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Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Online radicalisation by the ISIS and its affiliates is a growing threat in Southeast Asia — especially Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, a report has highlighted. It mentioned that strong internet penetration and use of social media is increasing the risk, allowing radical ideologies to spread quickly and the growing digital threat posing new security challenges for the Southeast Asian countries. “Building on this, the ‘Southeast Asia angle’ in the Bondi Beach s…
Shillong, Jan 28 (IANS) The Meghalaya government is looking to seek assistance from Central agencies to thoroughly investigate posters allegedly issued by the terror outfit ISIS-K, which surfaced in West Garo Hills and triggered security concerns across the region, officials said on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Home (Police), Prestone Tynsong, said the matter is being treated with utmost seriousness, and investigations are currently underway.Responding to media queries, Tynsong …
Beijing/Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Neither the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), nor the rhetoric of “brotherhood” can ensure the security of Chinese investments in the region as long as Pakistan continues to serve as a hub for jihadist and separatist organisations. If Beijing turns a blind eye to the historical precedent, it risks facing severe consequences, not through deployed troops but dead citizens, stalled projects and a fracturing global image, a report said on Tuesday.Writing for ‘…
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The recent arrest of a senior official of an ISIS affiliate organisation, Mehmet Goren, has reignited accusations against Pakistan for providing safe havens to terrorist groups. Goren, also known by his code name ‘Yahya’, was captured by Turkey’s National Intelligence Organisation in a covert operation near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in December last year. He was accused of planning suicide attacks and facilitating the operations of Islamic State Khorasan Province…