Pakistan, Feb. 25 -- As three and a half years of the Islamic Emirate's (IAG) rule in Kabul march forward, chaos and instability reign. The rise of the Islamic State's Khorasan Province (ISKP) within Afghanistan has worsened an already precarious security situation. This growing threat doesn't just loom over IAG; it extends its shadow across the region, inviting concern from neighbouring countries and the international community.

In a chilling development, a recent meeting convened by ISKP commander Gull Nazim, also known as Molvi Zakir, in Kunar District underscored the group's ambitions. Discussing tactical plans for increased terrorist activities against IAG, strengthening their foothold in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, and plotting ...