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Islamic State in Pakistan

Bombings at Pakistani Political Offices Kill at Least 30 a Day Before Elections

Bombings at Pakistani Political Offices Kill at Least 30 a Day Before Elections

By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
Two separate attacks on election offices underscored the volatile security situation in Balochistan province.

Pakistan’s Never-ending Battle Against Terrorism

Pakistan’s Never-ending Battle Against Terrorism

By Qurat-ul-Ain Shabbir and Moneeb Mir
Terrorist attacks will continue to plague the country unless the state takes action against their common denominator: religious extremism.
Even Before the Latest Bombing, Mastung Was a Hotbed for Violent Insurgency

Even Before the Latest Bombing, Mastung Was a Hotbed for Violent Insurgency

By Kiyya Baloch
There is a widespread belief in Balochistan that the authorities in Pakistan have deliberately allowed Islamic fundamentalism to flourish in the province in general – and in Mastung in particular.

The Emerging IS Threat in Pakistan

The Emerging IS Threat in Pakistan

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Given Pakistan's lax approach to religious extremist groups, it was only a matter of time before IS reared its ugly head.

Pakistani Shiites Rally Against Murder of Coal Miners by Islamic State

Pakistani Shiites Rally Against Murder of Coal Miners by Islamic State

By Associated Press
Pakistan’s Hazara community has been targeted many times in recent years by Sunni militant groups, including IS. Now they're demanding government action.

Islamic State Comes for South Asia

Islamic State Comes for South Asia

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Islamic State has completed its shift from Middle East to South Asia.

Islamic State Comes to Balochistan

Islamic State Comes to Balochistan

By Ayaz Ahmed
The terrorist group is increasingly present in Pakistan's southern province.
Is Pakistan Ready to Counter ISIS?

Is Pakistan Ready to Counter ISIS?

By Hammal Kashani
Pakistan's government has been slow to react to the presence of ISIS.

Is the Islamic State Now in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province?

Is the Islamic State Now in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province?

By Shah Meer Baloch
How the Middle Eastern terrorist group found a home in Pakistan's restive province.

What Quetta Bombing Reveals About Islamic State and Pakistani Taliban

What Quetta Bombing Reveals About Islamic State and Pakistani Taliban

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A vicious attack on a hospital underscores a continued preference for soft targets by jihadists.

Are Pakistan's Nuclear Assets Under Threat?

Are Pakistan's Nuclear Assets Under Threat?

By Shahzeb Ali Rathore
Pakistan is at risk from nuclear terrorism -- but not in the way you think.
The Islamic State Threat Is Real in Pakistan

The Islamic State Threat Is Real in Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan needs to act decisively against all militant groups and their terror loaded ideology.

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