The persistent mismanagement by the Pakistan military and the federal government in the so-called Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and throughout the region may soon result in calls for greater autonomy. These feelings are expected to intensify unless the Pakistan military and federal government reconsider their strategies in AJK.

On 15 August this year, the Taliban completed three years of their rule after taking over Afghanistan in August 2021. To celebrate the day, they organised parades at various places across the country on 14 August and displayed their military power by showcasing mainly the weapons and armed vehicles that were left behind by the fleeing America led forces.

Ever since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has been battling hard against the rise in terrorist attacks from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).