For two years, Pakistan has struggled with economic and political crises, an increase in militant attacks and souring relations with another neighbor, Afghanistan.
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Why Iran Is the Common Link in Conflicts From Gaza to Pakistan
Iran’s long history of building up proxy forces that fight its enemies around the region, as well as its conflicts with separatist and terrorist groups, have played into a spate of recent conflicts.
Friday Briefing: Pakistan Retaliates With Strikes in Iran
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Iran Says It Won’t Hold Back on Using Military Power After Strikes
The country has hit targets in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan with missiles this week, signaling to hard-line supporters that it is not passive in the face of threats.
After Iran Strikes, Pakistan Weighs Options for Response
Retaliation could risk drawing the country, which is already mired in political and economic crises, into Middle East upheaval that it has so far avoided.
Iranian Strikes in Iraq and Pakistan Inflame Regional Tensions
Iran says its missile strikes were aimed at militant groups behind attacks on its territory, but Pakistan and Iraq rejected that explanation.
Pakistani Justices Reject Ban for Politicians With Past Convictions
The decision by the Supreme Court paves the way for a former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, to run in parliamentary elections in February.
Pakistani Justices Reject Ban for Politicians With Past Convictions
The decision by the Supreme Court paves the way for a former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, to run in parliamentary elections in February.
Civilian Deaths in Custody Anger Kashmir
After a fatal ambush on Indian soldiers, several people were taken in for questioning. Three were found dead hours later, reportedly with signs of torture.
At Least 23 Soldiers Killed in Attack in Pakistan
Tensions have been rising between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and violence in the border area has increased since Pakistan directed all undocumented foreigners to leave the country.