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Frankenstein’s Monster: The Growing TTP Threat in Pakistan
February 10, 2023

Frankenstein’s Monster: The Growing TTP Threat in Pakistan

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The latest wave of terrorism in Pakistan represents decades of policy choices coming home to roost.

How the Taliban Used Pakistan
August 19, 2021

How the Taliban Used Pakistan

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Taliban have returned to power in Afghanistan. Far from a victory, that could ultimately be a setback for Pakistan.
Killing of PTM Leader Further Antagonizes Pakistan Pashtun Rights Defenders
May 04, 2020

Killing of PTM Leader Further Antagonizes Pakistan Pashtun Rights Defenders

By Daud Khattak
Sardar Arif Wazir was killed by armed men on May 1.

Did Pakistan Win the Afghanistan War?
March 31, 2020

Did Pakistan Win the Afghanistan War?

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan is jubilant over the U.S.-Taliban peace deal, but celebration may be premature.

Pakistan’s Catch-22 Moment
September 27, 2018

Pakistan’s Catch-22 Moment

By Daud Khattak
Is Pakistan really ready to cut the cord with the United States?

Are We Finally Seeing a Breakthrough in Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations?
June 15, 2018

Are We Finally Seeing a Breakthrough in Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations?

By Daud Khattak
Recent exchanges, and the involvement of China and the US, hints that this time may be different.

Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Comes Under Militant Attack
June 05, 2018

Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Comes Under Militant Attack

By Daud Khattak
PTM supporters were attacked by the “good Taliban” in Wana, South Waziristan.
Drones: Pakistan’s Unwanted Boon
October 25, 2017

Drones: Pakistan’s Unwanted Boon

By Daud Khattak
U.S. drone strikes have done far more than the Pakistani military to take out militant leaders.

Whatever the New US Strategy in Afghanistan, It Can't Succeed Without China
June 21, 2017

Whatever the New US Strategy in Afghanistan, It Can't Succeed Without China

By Daud Khattak
Without China's buy-in, any attempt to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan is doomed.

Time for Pakistan to Cut Ties With Hizbul Mujahideen
May 30, 2017

Time for Pakistan to Cut Ties With Hizbul Mujahideen

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Touting Hizbul Mujahideen as freedom fighters is detrimental for both Pakistan and Kashmir.

Islamic State Khorasan Province: Pakistan’s New Foreign Policy Tool?
November 15, 2016

Islamic State Khorasan Province: Pakistan’s New Foreign Policy Tool?

By Khyber Sarban
ISKP is nothing but Pakistan’s new terror syndicate to prolong the war in Afghanistan under the banner of ISIS.

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