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ISI concerned about alliance between Islamic State in Khorasan and Pakistan's Taliban

Despite the proximity between Islamabad's intelligence community and Kabul's new rulers, the strengthening of the Pakistani component of the Taliban, allied with Islamic State in Khorasan, is not to the liking of Pakistan's ISI spymasters.

Subscribers only Operations 18.10.2021

India's intelligence service RAW deployed in bid to influence Afghan affairs

In a new strategy on Afghanistan that keeps India's opposition to Islamabad very much to the forefront, New Delhi has instructed its external intelligence service, the RAW, to corral anti-Taliban forces.

Subscribers only Operations 08.10.2021

Pakistan's ISI steers establishment of Taliban security and intelligence apparatus

With the Taliban government under construction, Islamabad is determined to maintain its central role in Afghanistan's affairs and is using its intelligence service to shape the new security apparatus in Kabul.

Free access Operations 14.09.2021

After fall of Kabul, Riyadh takes prudent approach to talks with Taliban

Although keen to keep on the US administration's good side, Saudi Arabia wants to prevent Iran having free rein in Afghanistan and has instructed his spymasters to engage in a prudent dialogue with the Taliban, facilitated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Subscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 27.08.2021

Pakistani intelligence worries about its returning Shiite fighters, demobilised by Tehran

Iran has pulled some of its troops out of Syria as fighting has almost stopped, and Pakistan is now concerned about returning Liwa Zainebiyoun militiamen, who have fought alongside Damascus since 2013. Islamabad dispatched its intelligence chiefs to Tehran to work out a way forward.

Subscribers only Operations 29.07.2021

Salvation Data recovers data for China's security allies

Salvation Data, headed by an engineer with ties to China's People's Liberation Army, works with the military government in Myanmar.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 30.06.2021

Riyadh and Islamabad rekindle strategic alliance

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's alliance has been undermined by a number of differences but it was given a boost by Imran Khan's visit to Jeddah earlier this month, when even intelligence cooperation was discussed.

Subscribers only Defence 20.05.2021

Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) talking to Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan (L) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 May 2021.

Tehran tries to woo Taliban away from Islamabad

According to several sources close to the National Directorate of Security (DNS), the Afghan intelligence service, Iran is consolidating its [...]

Subscribers only 27.01.2021

Tension rises between CIA and ISI, which is under pressure internally and externally

Broadsided by the wave of demonstrations across the country, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is going back to its regional policy roots, much to Washington's dismay.

Subscribers only Operations 27.11.2019

Kashmir's fate in play at Taliban-US talks in Doha

The negotiations between the US and the Taliban are causing concern in Islamabad while tension flares in Kashmir.

Subscribers only 04.09.2019

Imeg Cyber, Islamabad's cyber-defence strategist

The startup Imeg Cyber Command's team of computer experts and academics is aiming to help the Pakistani government with cyber operations and the protection of the country's nuclear infrastructure.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 09.07.2019

Parliament frets about NSO

At a Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat meeting on [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 05.06.2019

Pakistan's ballistic experts go to Riyadh

For their visit to Riyadh on May 15, Pakistan's security pillars Zubair Mahmood Hayat , the chief of defence staff, [...]

Subscribers only Defence 22.05.2019

Washington explores every avenue on Afghanistan

Although Islamabad has made certain pledges to Washington on Afghanistan, the latter is hesitant about what strategy to employ.

Subscribers only 24.10.2018

Riyadh woos Imran Khan

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan, dubbed "Taliban Khan" by [...]

Subscribers only Defence 12.09.2018

ISI goes on Gulf tour

A delegation of high-ranking officials from Pakistan's intelligence service, Inter [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 11.07.2018

Islamabad shapes up for stand-off with White House

Pakistan is preparing its response to Washington's announcement earlier this month that it will withhold several hundred millions of security aid.

Subscribers only 17.01.2018

Defence broker Kestral expanding alongside US defence companies

Defence broker Kestral, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon's local partner in Pakistan, is developing internationally in the footsteps of its clients.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 15.11.2017

On poor terms with Trump, Islamabad turns to Riyadh and Beijing

With Washington getting closer to the Indian government to deal with the situation in Afghanistan, Islamabad is trying to obtain the protection of Saudi Arabia and China.

Subscribers only 20.09.2017

Kaplan follows Silk Route to Pakistan

Billionaire Thomas Kaplan, who is close to Tony Blair's former chief-of-staff Jonathan Powell, is getting into Pakistan's mining industry with the help of local generals and the Chinese.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 19.07.2017

Pakistani commandos for Yemen

Islamabad appears to have finally caved in. According to our [...]

Subscribers only Defence 10.05.2017

DTI promotes Chinese defence industry in Pakistan

Having worked for Western and South Korean companies for many years, the Pakistani firm Defense Technologies International (DTI), has recently turned its attentions to China

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 26.04.2017

Naveed Mukhtar

Naveed Mukhtar, the new head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) [...]

Subscribers only 21.12.2016

Kamar Javed Bajwa

Kamar Javed Bajwa, the former Pakistani Army Inspector-General for Training [...]

Subscribers only 07.12.2016

History of the ISI

The French language version of Hein G Kiessling’s "History of [...]

Subscribers only Operations 07.12.2016

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All articles - Pakistan

ISI concerned about alliance between Islamic State in Khorasan and Pakistan's Taliban

India's intelligence service RAW deployed in bid to influence Afghan affairs

Pakistan's ISI steers establishment of Taliban security and intelligence apparatus

After fall of Kabul, Riyadh takes prudent approach to talks with Taliban

Pakistani intelligence worries about its returning Shiite fighters, demobilised by Tehran

Salvation Data recovers data for China's security allies

Riyadh and Islamabad rekindle strategic alliance

Tehran tries to woo Taliban away from Islamabad

Tension rises between CIA and ISI, which is under pressure internally and externally

Kashmir's fate in play at Taliban-US talks in Doha

Imeg Cyber, Islamabad's cyber-defence strategist

Parliament frets about NSO

Pakistan's ballistic experts go to Riyadh

Washington explores every avenue on Afghanistan

Riyadh woos Imran Khan

ISI goes on Gulf tour

Islamabad shapes up for stand-off with White House

Defence broker Kestral expanding alongside US defence companies

On poor terms with Trump, Islamabad turns to Riyadh and Beijing

Kaplan follows Silk Route to Pakistan

Pakistani commandos for Yemen

DTI promotes Chinese defence industry in Pakistan

Naveed Mukhtar

Kamar Javed Bajwa

History of the ISI

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ISI concerned about alliance between Islamic State in Khorasan and Pakistan's Taliban

India's intelligence service RAW deployed in bid to influence Afghan affairs

Pakistan's ISI steers establishment of Taliban security and intelligence apparatus

After fall of Kabul, Riyadh takes prudent approach to talks with Taliban

Pakistani intelligence worries about its returning Shiite fighters, demobilised by Tehran

Salvation Data recovers data for China's security allies

Riyadh and Islamabad rekindle strategic alliance

Tehran tries to woo Taliban away from Islamabad

Tension rises between CIA and ISI, which is under pressure internally and externally

Kashmir's fate in play at Taliban-US talks in Doha

Imeg Cyber, Islamabad's cyber-defence strategist

Parliament frets about NSO

Pakistan's ballistic experts go to Riyadh

Washington explores every avenue on Afghanistan

Riyadh woos Imran Khan

ISI goes on Gulf tour

Islamabad shapes up for stand-off with White House

Defence broker Kestral expanding alongside US defence companies

On poor terms with Trump, Islamabad turns to Riyadh and Beijing

Kaplan follows Silk Route to Pakistan

Pakistani commandos for Yemen

DTI promotes Chinese defence industry in Pakistan

Naveed Mukhtar

Kamar Javed Bajwa

History of the ISI

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