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Terrorism in Pakistan
Militants Attack Karachi Stock Exchange, Killing at Least 3
By Associated Press
The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Dubs Osama Bin Laden a ‘Martyr’: What Now?
By Umair Jamal
The statement brings to the fore uncomfortable truths.
Terror Attacks Drop, But Pakistan ‘Not Out of the Woods’
By Associated Press
Over the past decade, Pakistan has been home to a large array of militant groups with multiple and sometimes overlapping motives.
The Baloch Liberation Army’s New US Terrorist Designation: Why Now?
By Umair Jamal
Why has the U.S. Department of State declared the Baloch Liberation Army a terrorist group?
Pakistan and the FATF: On Borrowed Time?
By Umair Jamal
What are Pakistan’s options at the FATF?
Taking Stock of Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Efforts, 4 Years After the Army Public School Attack
By Umair Jamal
Just how far have things improved in the last four years?
Dos and Don'ts for Imran Khan if He Wants to Govern for 5 Years in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Khan should heed the lessons of his predecessors as he assumes the reins of power in Pakistan.
How Land Reform Can Help Reduce Terrorism in Pakistan
By Tim Robustelli
A recent World Bank project in Punjab addressed numerous grievances indirectly contributing to extremism throughout the province.
Is the Pakistani Judiciary Undermining Counterterrorism Efforts?
By Umair Jamal
What does it mean when Hafiz Saeed is allowed to walk free by the courts?
How Will US Demands For Pakistan to 'Do More' on Terror Work?
By Umair Jamal
Taking a “conditions-based” approach, the United States wants Pakistan to do more to fight extremism.
The Murder of Amjad Sabri
By Alhan Fakhr
How the death of a Sufi singer lays bare Pakistan’s violent contradictions.
Before Afghanistan, Trump Should Sort Out How 'South Asia' Is Seen in Washington
By Kabir Taneja
Why Trump should address South Asia policy thinking in Washington first.
What Is Behind the Political ‘Mainstreaming’ of Jamaat-ud-Dawa in Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Offering political platforms to groups with jihadist agendas will only complicate Pakistan’s militant problem.
Can Pakistani Technology Fight Pakistani Terror?
By Robert Bole
How can Pakistan leverage technology in counter-terror efforts?
Can the United States Afford to Isolate Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Policymakers in Washington need to follow an approach that engages Pakistan rather than isolates it.
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.
How Pakistan’s Passive Extremists Complicate the Country's Fight Against Terror
By Umair Jamal
After a spate of attacks, efforts by the Pakistani government to rein in terror groups are largely window-dressing.
Raheel Sharif's Legacy in Pakistan
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
General Raheel Sharif leaves behind a legacy that his successor should emulate.
The 3 Big Challenges Facing Pakistan Next Army Chief
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s next military chief faces a wide range of challenges on both the domestic and external fronts.
What a Trump Presidency Means for Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Trump's election could trigger a geopolitical restructuring of the Af-Pak region.
Quetta Police College Attack Highlights Pakistan's Internal Divisions
By Umair Jamal
The messy politicking in Pakistan appears to be dominating the country’s counterterrorism strategies.
How Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat Uses Politics to Support Its Campaign of Anti-Shia Terror in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s national action plan against terrorism has proved a non-action plan as far as the crackdown on sectarian groups is concerned.
The Quetta Attack Exposes Pakistan’s Misplaced Counterterrorism Priorities
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan cannot afford complacency in its counterterrorism efforts.
Understanding Karachi’s Complex Militant Landscape
By Umair Jamal
Instability will continue to haunt Karachi unless the city’s militant landscape is understood in its entirety.
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