Articles by Muhammad Usman Amin

Pakistan's evolving counterterrorism strategy in North Waziristan

Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign in North Waziristan has progressed from major military offensives to intelligence-led operations targeting remaining terrorist networks.

August 3, 2026

Pakistani troops patrol along Pakistan-Afghanistan border fence at Big Ben post in the Khyber district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 3, 2021. (AFP)

TTP–Afghan Taliban nexus: Inside the cross-border terrorist network

The Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan’s links with the Afghan Taliban have become a defining factor in the security challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

August 2, 2026

In Pakistan, women weave a cultural legacy from wild palm leaves

The craft of working with Mazri palm is a practice that predates modern record-keeping, embedded deep within the ancestral knowledge of communities across the foothills of Pakistan.

July 26, 2026

Commuters wait as floodwater swamps a road following heavy monsoon rains at Landi Kotal in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on July 20, 2026. (Photo by Abdul MAJEED / AFP)

Floods in northwest Pakistan leave 12 dead, contingency plan activated

The ongoing rain spell, which began on July 19, is severely impacting several regions including Mansehra, Khyber, Upper Chitral and Peshawar. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the heavy downpours are expected to persist until July 23.

July 22, 2026

Pakistan permits UN WFP convoy to cross Torkham Border despite ongoing tensions

'The vehicles were escorted to the Zero Point, where 21 of the 26 containers successfully crossed into Afghanistan, with the remaining five following on Wednesday,' said Yasir Khan from Collectorate of Customs, Peshawar.

July 16, 2026

Meat, spice, and fire: The Takht-i-Bahi chappal kebab

The legendary beef patty is a masterpiece of local cuisine that entices travelers from all over.

July 13, 2026

Peshawar artisans keep centuries-old copper craft alive despite dwindling demand

Peshawar’s centuries-old copper craft survives in the narrow lanes of Qissa Khwani Bazaar, where artisans continue hand-carving utensils and decorative pieces despite declining demand, rising costs and competition from modern materials.

July 10, 2026

Pakistan enforces Afghan repatriation plan as nations tighten migration policies

Authorities begin enforcing the final phase of its repatriation plan for undocumented Afghan nationals as countries across Europe and the region expand return policies, citing security, migration and legal enforcement concerns.

July 9, 2026

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expands minority welfare with enhanced relief, education, security initiatives

Provincial government in Pakistan’s northwest approved financial assistance for 167 minority families while expanding scholarships, digital access and competitive exam support, alongside increasing its Minority Endowment Fund to strengthen long-term welfare and community development across the province.

July 8, 2026

How Pakistan’s Takht-i-Bahi preserves 2,000 years of Buddhist history

Ancient Buddhist ruins in northwestern Pakistan contain stupas, meditation cells and assembly halls, with most of the complex still buried and visited by thousands each month.

July 5, 2026

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FILE: Pakistani Muslims attend a special 'Taraweeh' evening prayer on the first day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramazan at the Grand Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AFP /Aamir Qureshi)