We have previously assessed that militant activity and flows are gaining momentum in the north of the Afghanistan–Pakistan region—an area of strategic importance for Chinese interests along its borders. In Badakhshan, the Afghan Taliban maintain that the situation remains calm and fully under control. However, reports indicate a low-intensity insurgency, […]
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
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Despite sustained efforts by Pakistan, China, and other regional countries, relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have failed to normalise. The primary obstacle is the presence of terror outfits in Afghanistan that continue to threaten regional peace and security. According to Pakistani officials, Afghanistan under the Taliban has become a persistent […]
The Azad Kashmir Issue and the Awami Action Committee: A Detailed Overview Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), often called Azad Kashmir or Pakistan-administered Kashmir, is a region administered by Pakistan but constitutionally distinct from it. It has its own legislative assembly and government, yet remains deeply tied to Pakistan’s stance […]
Although Chinese workers have resumed operations in Tajikistan, enhanced security measures remain essential. The Badakhshan region is divided between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. According to the NSBRRI Monitoring and Evaluation team, Gorno-Badakhshan in Tajikistan has recently experienced riots and separatist tendencies. In recent years, the global terrorist group Islamic State Khorasan […]
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 […]
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 […]
