Pakistan's dangerous gamble with crypto raises fresh financial risks: Report

Pakistan's dangerous gamble with crypto raises fresh financial risks: Report

The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) recently granted preliminary clearances to global exchanges like Binance and HTX, and the finance ministry signed an MoU with Binance to explore tokenising up to $2 billion in government assets. While authorities aim to improve liquidity and attract global investors, experts warn that the country is moving too fast without adequate safeguards, with legal and regulatory frameworks still incomplete Jan 15, 2026
Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Unlike the Islamic State, Al Qaeda aims for a pan-India presence, taking a slow, calculated approach. Experts warn that the use of AI, especially deepfakes of figures like Osama Bin Laden, has enhanced the group's recruitment and radicalisation efforts, posing a significant challenge for Indian security agencies. Jan 14, 2026
JeM and LeT patronage: Pakistan normalising terror through state cover, says report

JeM and LeT patronage: Pakistan normalising terror through state cover, says report

The report cites examples such as the state-backed reconstruction of JeM-linked facilities, open radicalisation camps, and the participation of sanctioned terror leaders in political activities under police protection. It warns that this state-enabled integration of militant groups into political and social structures poses serious security risks beyond South Asia, impacting Europe, China and the United States. Jan 12, 2026