The former Pakistani general and ruler, a central player in post-9/11 global tensions, ultimately lost his hold on the Pakistani public, and even on his own military establishment.
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Musharraf’s Legacy: A Conflicted Pakistan and a Bristling Military
The former Pakistani general and ruler, a central player in post-9/11 global tensions, ultimately lost his hold on the Pakistani public, and even on his own military establishment.
Iran Remains on Antiterrorism Blacklist, Continuing Sanctions
The Financial Action Task Force said Iran would stay on its blacklist, and called on member states to sanction the country.
Accused Mastermind of Mumbai Attack Convicted of Links to Terrorism
Pakistan faced pressure to act against Hafiz Saeed, who was found guilty of terrorism-related charges. He founded the group that committed the 2008 Mumbai attack, killing more than 160 people.
Pakistan Avoids Terrorism Blacklist and Sanctions
The country could be blacklisted in February if it does not make progress clamping down on terrorism financing, money laundering.
In Pakistan-Held Kashmir, Growing Calls for Independence
An emboldened independence movement in Pakistan-held Kashmir has the government on edge, emerging as the state tries to rein in anti-India militants.
Hafiz Saeed, Founder of Group Behind Mumbai Attacks, Is Arrested in Pakistan
Mr. Saeed, founder of the group behind the deadly attacks in India in 2008, was placed in custody days before Prime Minister Imran Khan is due in Washington.
Pakistan Brings Terrorism Financing Charges Against Hafiz Saeed
Facing the threat of sanctions for not cracking down on militants, Pakistan is again moving against the founder of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Mired in Crisis, Pakistan Vows to Move Against Militant Groups
Under threat of sanctions for being soft on terrorist groups, and facing conflict with India, Pakistani officials insist that change will happen.
Militant Leader Known for Daring Escape Is Gunned Down in Kashmir
Indian forces said they had killed Naveed Jatt, a charismatic fighter who escaped police custody and is accused of assassinating a newspaper editor.