A terror outfit, Jamaatul Ahrar, has announced its separation from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The JA spokesperson, Asad Mansoor, formally announced this development on his digital accounts. Why did it separate? Abdul Wali, alias Omar Khalid Khorasani, founded Jamaatul Ahrar after his differences with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan in 2014. The […]
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Executive Summary Since early July 2026, Balochistan has witnessed a sharp escalation in terrorist violence, resulting in over 50 fatalities, including police and military personnel. This surge validates the NSBRRI Monitoring & Evaluation team’s prescient assessment issued on 2 July 2026, which accurately forecasted a major intensification of attacks based […]
The NSBRRI monitoring team has noticed that recently there have been reports of back-channel communication between the two nuclear-armed neighbouring countries, Pakistan and India. Recent reports on back-channel (or Track 2/Track 1.5) diplomacy between India and Pakistan focus on unofficial, low-profile engagements following heightened tensions and the 2025 conflict known […]
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack in Balochistan province, Pakistan. Balochistan forms the strategic backbone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. In our previous Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) assessment, we flagged growing concerns over the […]
The situation in Balochistan province of Pakistan is witnessing a rise in terror activity during June. Balochistan is of vital interest for Chinese investment, being an integral part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Gwadar. The separatist organisations like the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) often target Chinese and security installations […]
In this insightful podcast episode, Joseph Chan, Senior Research Fellow at the Ng Teng Fong Sino Group Belt and Road Research Institute, Hong Kong Chu Hai College, explores the evolution of Hong Kong under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. Mr Chan delves into Hong Kong’s unique geo-strategic importance and […]
In this eye-opening discussion, host SM Fakhar Hayat is joined by guest Maggie to explore a provocative challenge to the mainstream narrative of technological progress. Drawing from the article by Dr. Wang Xiaoqiang, we move beyond the familiar story of entrepreneurs and consumer demand driving innovation. Instead, we examine how […]
**Please note that the contact email has been changed to nsbrrievent4@chuhai.edu.hk. We apologise for any inconvenience caused** ***Abstract Submission Deadline Extended by Popular Demand*** First International Conference on “Transformative Effects of Emerging Technologies in the Modern World” Hybrid Mode: In-Person/Online Venue: Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt […]
**Please note that the contact email has been changed to nsbrrievent1@chuhai.edu.hk. We apologise for any inconvenience caused** First International Conference on “Middle East Studies: Embracing Multidisciplinary Perspectives” In-Person Event In-person at Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt and Road Research Institute, Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Hong Kong SAR, […]
**Please note that the contact email has been changed to nsbrrievent3@chuhai.edu.hk. We apologise for any inconvenience caused** ***Abstract Submission Deadline Extended by Popular Demand*** Second International Conference on “Rethinking International Relations in an Age of Uncertainty” In-Person Event In-person at Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt and Road […]
