M Ibrahim Jaffri
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@sheeo91
Journalist/Storyteller Former: @raftardotcom Researching Militancy, Jihadist movements, Afg-Pak | Documenting Intelligence & militancy insiders
Twenty-years ago today, the U.S. killed Abu Mus'ab al-Zarqawi Original press release:
Honored to participate in the celebrations marking the 250th Independence Day of the United States. It is a privilege to celebrate a nation whose history and people have shaped the modern world. The enduring USA-Pakistan partnership remains a vital pillar for global peace and harmony, It was a privilege to witness the leadership of Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, who has navigated diplomacy with remarkable grace. Congratulations to the U.S. government and people, and thank you to the U.S. Embassy team for a fantastic event! 🇺🇸🇵🇰" @usembislamabad
AI can't do fieldwork (yet). It can't do archival work either. Plenty of interesting qs waiting to be asked and answered by actual effort. Don't let the anxieties/aspirations of quant scholars/secondary data merchants get to you.
Afghanistan borders six countries, but only one of these six states accuses Afghanistan of having malicious intentions. What does that say about Afghanistan, and above all, what does it say about the country making these accusations?
CIA director George Tenet once said that the jordanian intelligence has been most successful in penetrating Al Qaeda. Having said that, now listen to 'Humam al Balawi' exposing the petty corruption an intelligence official belonging to the Jordanian Royal family. The same official was killed at camp chapman when Humam dealth the most lethal blow to the CIA in recent history.
“Fawad Chaudhry and I had a difference of opinion regarding India. He wanted friendship with India like Gen Bajwa. Fawad Ch also wanted to set up a Media Authority which I opposed, and the PM also supported my stance,” says @ShireenMazari1
Archives: Chilling video of double agent 'Humam Al Balawi' threatening american and jordanian intelligence right before dealing the most lethal blow to the CIA in recent history. A few hours later, balawi entered the highly secured camp chapman and conducted a suicide bombing which killed 7 CIA officials.
Yet another Dhala bro on a murderous rampage. This was in Khadda Market, DHA Karachi. The embedded arrogance of these Dhala guys fuelled by decades of impunity because of their social class needs to be fundamentally addressed. Start by finding this guy and punishing him publicly
Ilyas Kashmiri was termed by various intelligence agencies as the most dangerous and successful guerrilla warrior in the world. In 2010, CNN called him the most dangerous man in the world. Here's a rare picture of Kashmiri sitting with top Al Qaeda leadership. The figures removed from the picture include Abdullah Said Al Libi and Abu Yahya Al Libi.
#Afghan defence minister on #Russia military accord #Pakistan: Afghan defence minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, commenting on a military agreement with #Russia, says #Pakistan will not dare carry out strikes in #Afghanistan in the near future. Talking to reporters on is return from #Moscow on Saturday, Mullah Yaqoob said, "If Pakistan has made any complaints, it may be afraid of the agreement with Russia. As you have seen, a few months ago, Pakistan dared to bomb any part of Afghanistan, so we are trying to prevent them from doing so in the near future." His media talk focused on the agreement signed with Russia. Mullah Yaqoob said "It is neither a security nor a defence agreement. It is a military and technical agreement and no one should have concerns. We have Russian military equipment, which need repair and it would be done under the framework of the agreement. As we have #American weapons, we are ready to sign similar agreements with the #US."
He had grander goals than just Kashmir as you can’t make enough change if you only attack in Kashmir you need a massive movement not a local one, that’s a key driver of why he wanted to do external operations for Al-Qaeda. His brother Aslam is now the military chief for AQIS. Same larger goals, his targeting especially inside if India is focused on areas nowhere near Kashmir.
Bombastic: Turkey’s Fidan says Israel could join Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt mechanism “if it recognizes a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders,” asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks…
