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Saifullah Mahsud

The Friday Times

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The Domestic Shield: Why Pakistan Must Rethink Its Fight Against Terrorism

The recent wave of coordinated attacks across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has brought immense grief to Pakistan. From the blowing up of a...

15.07.2026 30

The Friday Times

Saifullah Mahsud

Why Pakistan Needs A National Anti-Drone Strategy

Cinematically, the phrase “Enter the Dragon” conjures images of lethal precision, calculated strikes, and a singular martial discipline. Decades...

04.07.2026 30

The Friday Times

Saifullah Mahsud

The Cost Of Constancy: Evaluating Pakistan’s Cross-Border Predicament

Pakistan finds itself trapped in a gruelling security dilemma along its western frontier. Recent “precise and calibrated” strikes carried out by...

19.06.2026 50

The Friday Times

Saifullah Mahsud

The Lakki Marwat Crisis: Why Pakistan’s Reliance On Peace Militias Is Backfiring

The high-stakes military raid in Lakki Marwat on 28 May 2026 shattered the fragile illusion of security in Pakistan’s borderlands. Acting on...

05.06.2026 60

The Friday Times

Saifullah mahsud