The recent lynching of a man accused of burning pages from a Quran underscored Pakistan’s leading status as a site of religious violence.
Tag: Tehrik-e-Taliban
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.
Pakistan in Talks With Taliban Militants, Even as Attacks Ramp Up
Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government was in preliminary negotiations with factions of the Pakistani Taliban, but details remained murky.
The Taliban Are Back. Now Will They Restrain or Support Al Qaeda?
The United States invaded Afghanistan 20 years ago in response to terrorism, and many worry that Al Qaeda and other radical Islamist groups will again find safe haven there.
Pakistan Under Pressure as Taliban Advance in Afghanistan
The United States and others want Pakistan to push harder for peace. But many Pakistanis see a Taliban victory as inevitable, and some are cheering for one.
Deadly Blast Hits Pakistan Hotel, Missing China’s Envoy
The Serena Hotel in Quetta, Pakistan, is frequented by foreign guests, including a high-level Chinese delegation that was staying there but not present when the explosion struck.
Deadly Blast Hits Pakistan Hotel, Missing China’s Envoy by Perhaps Just Minutes
The Serena Hotel in Quetta, Pakistan, is frequented by foreign guests, including a high-level Chinese delegation that was staying there but not present when the explosion struck.
Biden’s Afghan Pullout Is a Victory for Pakistan. But at What Cost?
Pakistan’s military stayed allied to both the Americans and Taliban. But now the country may face intensified extremism at home as a result of a perceived Taliban victory.