The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault, the latest in a string of attacks from the group that have shaken many Pakistanis’ sense of security in recent months.
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Your Thursday Briefing: Rising Militancy in Pakistan
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Pakistan Grapples with Terrorist Attack That Left 101 Dead
The attack raised fears of a new wave of militancy from the Pakistani Taliban and sparked a heated debate over the government’s ability to meet that threat amid an economic and political crisis.
33 Pakistani Taliban Militants Killed After Holding Prison Hostage
The attack at a detention center in northwestern Pakistan is the latest in a resurgence in violence from Pakistani Taliban militants in recent months.
Pakistan Condemns ‘Assassination Attempt’ on Its Kabul Embassy
The gunfire, which critically injured one security guard, comes amid increased tensions between the two countries.
Pakistani Airstrikes Escalate Conflict on Afghan Border
The airstrikes killed at least 45 people, stoking fears of a violent resurgence of the conflict in eastern Afghanistan, which has become a base for Pakistani militants.
Religion-Fueled Mobs on the Rise Again in Pakistan
The recent lynching of a man accused of burning pages from a Quran underscored Pakistan’s leading status as a site of religious violence.
To Preserve Its Own Stability, Pakistan Must Stabilize Afghanistan First
Analysts say that the Taliban takeover has sparked a spike in terror attacks that have put the Pakistani government in a difficult position as it tries to support Afghanistan’s new government.
Separatists Kill 10 Pakistani Soldiers in Attack on Outpost
The assault was one of the deadliest on Pakistani security forces in recent years and comes at a time of heightened unrest.
Pakistan Reaches Cease-Fire With Resurgent Taliban Militants
The Pakistani government said it would offer amnesty for insurgents who are willing to disarm.