The move underscores the country’s struggle to contain religious extremism without provoking influential clerics who can summon thousands of supporters to the streets.
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Overnight Violence Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Threatens a Wider Conflict
Isolated confrontations have intensified over the past week into the sharpest escalation of violence between the two countries in years.
Taliban Expand Ties with India, While Accusing Pakistan of Bombing Afghanistan
As it elevates its relationship with India, Afghanistan’s Taliban government is striking a delicate balance in the region.
How Fury Over Israel’s Qatar Attack Pushed Netanyahu on Gaza
Hamas has agreed to some elements of the proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza, but it’s not clear if its conditions ultimately would satisfy the White House or Israel.
As Unrest in Pakistani Kashmir Turns Deadly, Prime Minister Urges Calm
Days of protest in the regional capital, set off by a convergence of rival marches, are fueled by familiar complaints like high prices and demands for electoral reform.
Punjab Floods Devastate Pakistan’s Breadbasket
Housing communities and businesses that rely on agriculture have been destroyed in the country’s largest province.
Pakistan Is in Trump’s Good Graces, but for How Long?
President Trump hosted the South Asian nation’s army chief and seeks deals on critical minerals and crypto. But Pakistan is also tightening its military partnership with China.
Pakistan Is in Trump’s Good Graces, but for How Long?
President Trump hosted the South Asian nation’s army chief and seeks deals on critical minerals and crypto. But Pakistan is also tightening its military partnership with China.
India and Pakistan May Have an Off-Ramp After Their Clash. Will They Take It?
The question now, analysts say, is whether the two sides will claim victory as Pakistan asserts that it downed Indian jets and gauges the toll of India’s strikes.
India and Pakistan May Have an Offramp After Their Clash. Will They Take It?
The question now, analysts say, is whether the two sides will claim victory as Pakistan asserts that it downed Indian jets and gauges the toll of India’s strikes.