The assault comes amid a spate of terror attacks in Pakistan, as the country’s faltering ties to the Taliban affect regional security.
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Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 8, Taliban Officials Say
The pre-dawn strikes escalated tensions between two countries that have clashed over the recent rise in militant violence on Pakistan’s soil.
Pakistan’s New Leader, Shehbaz Sharif, Installed
Parliament’s election of Shehbaz Sharif for a second term follows a month of political turmoil. The new government faces economic troubles and questions of legitimacy.
Blasphemy Is a Crime in Pakistan. Mobs Are Delivering the Verdicts.
Being convicted of the charge can bring a death sentence in the country. But simply being accused of disrespect toward Islam can also be enough to get a person killed.
An Election Shatters the Image of Pakistan’s Mightiest Force
Pakistanis once thought of the military as the iron hand controlling the country’s politics. That illusion has been broken, creating one of the establishment’s biggest crises yet.
Pakistani Official Admits to Helping Rig Vote
The surprising confession appeared to lend weight to accusations by Imran Khan’s party that the military had tampered with the vote count in dozens of races.
Imran Khan’s Opponents Reach Deal to Shut His Allies Out of Government
After days of wrangling, two parties run by political dynasties joined forces and will nominate Shehbaz Sharif to be Pakistan’s prime minister.
Who Are the Major Players After Pakistan’s Stunning Election?
Politicians and the military are jockeying to lead the country after the success of the party of Imran Khan, a jailed former prime minister.
Who Are the Major Players After Pakistan’s Stunning Election?
Politicians and the military are jockeying to lead the country after the success of the party of Imran Khan, a jailed former prime minister.
How Imran Khan Used Social Media to Rise Again in Pakistan
Mr. Khan’s success was fueled by social media, which drove Pakistan’s young people to turn out to vote and rebuff the country’s powerful military.