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Afghanistan, Pakistan Point Fingers Over Islamic State Presence

Afghanistan, Pakistan Point Fingers Over Islamic State Presence

By Sahibzada Muhammad Usman
Each government is attempting to blame the other for the continued activities of ISKP. Meanwhile, the group continues to conduct attacks.
Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemmas Amid India-US Alignment

Pakistan’s Strategic Dilemmas Amid India-US Alignment

By Umair Jamal
Trump 2.0 could be erring by viewing Pakistan solely through the lens of India and terrorism, ignoring its role as a trade hub, climate partner, and stabilizer in Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Human Trafficking Problem 

Pakistan’s Human Trafficking Problem 

By Marcus Andreopoulos
A recent investigation raises serious questions about the role Pakistani authorities and institutions are playing in global cases of human trafficking.

Trouble Brewing in Pakistan’s Wild West

Trouble Brewing in Pakistan’s Wild West

By Tushar Shetty
Uzair Younus and Kunwar Khuldune Shahid join host Tushar Shetty to discuss the rise of militancy and the impact on CPEC.

The TTP and the Pakistan-Afghanistan Conundrum

The TTP and the Pakistan-Afghanistan Conundrum

By Aarish U. Khan
It’s hard to imagine that cross-border airstrikes will serve the desired goal of ending the rising level of violence and lawlessness in the areas of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan. 
‘Digital Terrorism’: A Label to Stifle Pakistan’s Political Opposition?

‘Digital Terrorism’: A Label to Stifle Pakistan’s Political Opposition?

By Abdul Basit
Labeling political actors like the PTI as "digital terrorists" will weaken Pakistan’s democracy and undermine the state’s efforts to fight lethal terrorists like the TTP.

China-Pakistan Relations Are at a Crossroads

China-Pakistan Relations Are at a Crossroads

By Marcus Andreopoulos
Beijing is waiting to see if new security measures are successful – and if its business in Pakistan can resume as normal.
Pakistan’s New Military Operation Alarms Pashtuns

Pakistan’s New Military Operation Alarms Pashtuns

By Osama Ahmad
The announcement of Pakistan’s new military operation, Azm-e-Istehkam, has sent shockwaves across the Pashtun region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has suffered tremendously amid past operations.

Is China Souring on Pakistan?

Is China Souring on Pakistan?

By Eram Ashraf
The China-Pakistan joint statement issued during the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is illuminating, both for what it says – and doesn't say.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Is Under Attack

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Is Under Attack

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A new wave of militancy threatens the next phase of CPEC – and potentially the China-Pakistan relationship.

Pakistan’s Military Says March Suicide Attack That Killed 5 Chinese Was Planned in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Military Says March Suicide Attack That Killed 5 Chinese Was Planned in Afghanistan

By Munir Ahmed
An army spokesperson said the attack, which killed Chinese engineers working on Pakistan’s Dasu Dam, was carried out by an Afghan national.
Pakistan’s TTP Challenge and Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations 

Pakistan’s TTP Challenge and Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations 

By Nazir Ahmad Mir
The Taliban have proved unresponsive to Pakistan's security concerns, resulting in mounting tensions between the two.

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.
Mending Pakistan’s Ties With the West – Via the Middle East

Mending Pakistan’s Ties With the West – Via the Middle East

By Syed Abdul Ahad Waseem
Pakistan’s relevance in the Middle East theater is natural, and it is about time that Pakistan leverages that relevance to alleviate its isolation.

Al-Aqsa Storm: Lessons for South Asia

Al-Aqsa Storm: Lessons for South Asia

By Nilanthan Niruthan
For South Asia in particular – a region plagued with insurgency and cross-border tension for several decades – Hamas' devastating attack on Israel presents numerous lessons in warfare. 

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.
Did Pakistan Really Benefit From the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan?

Did Pakistan Really Benefit From the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan?

By Mohammad Shoaib Haidary and Amir Husein Haidary
The country celebrated the Taliban’s return to power on August 15, 2021. Two years later, has it seen any benefits?

Another Attack on Chinese Nationals in Pakistan Puts CPEC Back Under Scrutiny

Another Attack on Chinese Nationals in Pakistan Puts CPEC Back Under Scrutiny

By Asfandiyar
In recent years, Chinese projects and nationals have continuously faced terror threats across the country.
TTP Unfazed by Pakistan’s New Multidimensional Counterterrorism Strategy 

TTP Unfazed by Pakistan’s New Multidimensional Counterterrorism Strategy 

By Harsh Behere
Despite a new counterterrorism push announced in April, the Pakistani Taliban continue to extend their reach. 

Suicide Car Bomber Hits Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan, Second Attack in 2 Days

Suicide Car Bomber Hits Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan, Second Attack in 2 Days

By Siraj Dawar
Ten people were killed in two separate attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a traditional stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban.

A Requiem for Pakistan

A Requiem for Pakistan

By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Unpacking Pakistan's economic and political meltdown.

Pakistan’s Cricket League Rises Above the Country’s Troubles

Pakistan’s Cricket League Rises Above the Country’s Troubles

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
With the country facing an economic and political crisis, plus a resurgence of terrorism, the Pakistan Super League offers the public a much-needed respite.
Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan

By Muhammad Nawaz Khan
Data on the number and location of terrorist attacks in Pakistan show a concentration near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

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