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Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ)
![Even Before the Latest Bombing, Mastung Was a Hotbed for Violent Insurgency Even Before the Latest Bombing, Mastung Was a Hotbed for Violent Insurgency](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-20-4.jpg)
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.
![Hazaras Gripped by Religious Extremism in Balochistan Hazaras Gripped by Religious Extremism in Balochistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19103463889005.jpg)
Hazaras Gripped by Religious Extremism in Balochistan
By Maisam Iltaf
More than 2,000 Hazaras have been killed since 2004, with the latest deadly attack on April 12.
![Quetta Attack a Gory Reminder of Islamic State's Presence in Balochistan Quetta Attack a Gory Reminder of Islamic State's Presence in Balochistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18093473682353.jpg)
Quetta Attack a Gory Reminder of Islamic State's Presence in Balochistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Pakistan Army continues to deny that ISIS is active in Pakistan, despite the mounting evidence.
![Islamic State Comes to Balochistan Islamic State Comes to Balochistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-24_15-53-35.jpg)
Islamic State Comes to Balochistan
By Ayaz Ahmed
The terrorist group is increasingly present in Pakistan's southern province.
![The Mapping of ‘Sectarian Debate’ in Pakistan The Mapping of ‘Sectarian Debate’ in Pakistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ddkzjbbwsaeblrq.jpg)
The Mapping of ‘Sectarian Debate’ in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Mere discussion on sectarian issues in Pakistan is considered far more dangerous than the act of violence itself.
![Can Pakistan’s Banned Organizations Rejoin the Mainstream? Can Pakistan’s Banned Organizations Rejoin the Mainstream?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-rtx2zhsn.jpg)
Can Pakistan’s Banned Organizations Rejoin the Mainstream?
By Syed Arfeen
Pakistan is exploring reintegrating banned extremist outfits into politics. Can it be done?
![An Alliance Between Islamic State and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in Pakistan Was Inevitable An Alliance Between Islamic State and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in Pakistan Was Inevitable](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-24_15-53-35.jpg)
An Alliance Between Islamic State and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in Pakistan Was Inevitable
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Anti-Shia ideology and mutual interest bind the two terrorist groups together.
![The Plight of the Hazaras in Pakistan The Plight of the Hazaras in Pakistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/737_5242aa84a4c20.jpg)
The Plight of the Hazaras in Pakistan
Despite a shocking history of Hazara persecution, the international outcry is muted.
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