A recent World Bank project in Punjab addressed numerous grievances indirectly contributing to extremism throughout the province.

What does it mean when Hafiz Saeed is allowed to walk free by the courts?

Taking a “conditions-based” approach, the United States wants Pakistan to do more to fight extremism.

How the death of a Sufi singer lays bare Pakistan’s violent contradictions.

Why Trump should address South Asia policy thinking in Washington first.

Offering political platforms to groups with jihadist agendas will only complicate Pakistan’s militant problem.

How can Pakistan leverage technology in counter-terror efforts?

Policymakers in Washington need to follow an approach that engages Pakistan rather than isolates it.

Mere discussion on sectarian issues in Pakistan is considered far more dangerous than the act of violence itself.

After a spate of attacks, efforts by the Pakistani government to rein in terror groups are largely window-dressing.

General Raheel Sharif leaves behind a legacy that his successor should emulate.

Pakistan’s next military chief faces a wide range of challenges on both the domestic and external fronts.  

Trump's election could trigger a geopolitical restructuring of the Af-Pak region.

The messy politicking in Pakistan appears to be dominating the country’s counterterrorism strategies.

Pakistan’s national action plan against terrorism has proved a non-action plan as far as the crackdown on sectarian groups is concerned.

Pakistan cannot afford complacency in its counterterrorism efforts.