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The Islamist Threat Bordering Pakistan’s Political Crisis
June 21, 2023

The Islamist Threat Bordering Pakistan’s Political Crisis

By Samaya Anjum
The prospect of Islamist organizations toppling the state remains remote. But the real threat is the violence and destruction they might perpetrate in the process.

Suicide Car Bomber Hits Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan, Second Attack in 2 Days
May 25, 2023

Suicide Car Bomber Hits Checkpoint in Northwest Pakistan, Second Attack in 2 Days

By Siraj Dawar
Ten people were killed in two separate attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a traditional stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban.
The Impact of Political Instability on Pakistan’s Internal Security
May 22, 2023

The Impact of Political Instability on Pakistan’s Internal Security

By Abdul Basit
Troops have been deployed in cities to quell violent protests. Militant groups could target them.

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Friends Becoming Foes
April 28, 2023

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Friends Becoming Foes

By Arsalan Bilal
At first, a Taliban victory in Afghanistan was considered synonymous with Pakistan’s victory. But disappointed hopes on both sides now have the neighbors at loggerheads.

Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan
March 10, 2023

Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan

By Muhammad Nawaz Khan
Data on the number and location of terrorist attacks in Pakistan show a concentration near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

A Dangerous Game: Pakistan’s Ruling Class Plays Politics as Terrorism Brews
March 03, 2023

A Dangerous Game: Pakistan’s Ruling Class Plays Politics as Terrorism Brews

By Ali Malik
It is time for Pakistan’s political and military establishment to wake up and reconcile with the fact that they can’t negotiate their way to peace.

The Twin Factors Behind Pakistan’s Growing TTP Problem
February 16, 2023

The Twin Factors Behind Pakistan’s Growing TTP Problem

By Hamael Kashif and Hamza Basharat
Yes, the Afghan Taliban’s victory emboldened the TTP. But Islamabad also missed its chance to deal the group a decisive blow.
Frankenstein’s Monster: The Growing TTP Threat in Pakistan
February 10, 2023

Frankenstein’s Monster: The Growing TTP Threat in Pakistan

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The latest wave of terrorism in Pakistan represents decades of policy choices coming home to roost.

Militant Who Killed 101 at Pakistan Mosque Wore Uniform
February 02, 2023

Militant Who Killed 101 at Pakistan Mosque Wore Uniform

By Riaz Khan
Footage released by police shows the suspected bomber disguised as a policeman walking toward the compound with a motorcycle.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Is Back. Washington Should Take Note.
January 13, 2023

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Is Back. Washington Should Take Note.

By Harris Samad
The circumstances are dangerously ripe for a destabilizing element to shift the strategic balance in South Asia, with global consequences. 

US Sanctions Leaders of Anti-Pakistan Terrorist Groups
December 03, 2022

US Sanctions Leaders of Anti-Pakistan Terrorist Groups

By Associated Press
The State Department added four leaders of TTP and al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent to its list of "Specially Designated Global Terrorists."
Pakistan Demands Taliban Prevent Attacks After Suicide Bomb
December 01, 2022

Pakistan Demands Taliban Prevent Attacks After Suicide Bomb

By Munir Ahmed
The latest claim by the Pakistani Taliban underlined the threat of Afghanistan turning into a haven for militants, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said.

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