Threats
The Dramatic Rise of Terrorism in Pakistan
From less than 50 incidents in 2002 to almost 2,000 last year, Pakistan has become one of the worst victims of terror attacks anywhere in the world. By Devjyot Ghoshal
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The Taliban Massacres Students in Pakistan
An attack in Peshawar killed more than 145 people, most of them the young children of army officers and soldiers. By Dashiell Bennett
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The Taliban Is Trying To Flame India-Pakistan Tensions
The attack at Wagah, where an elaborate ceremony symbolizes hope for peace between the two adversaries, killed 52 and injured more than 100. By Matt Schiavenza
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Here's a Helpful Guide to the Taliban
At a House Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday on the release of Sgt. Bergdahl, there was some confusion over who exactly is the Taliban. Here's everything you need to know. By Bernard Gwertzman
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The Pakistani Taliban Wants To Hijack an Airplane
The Pakistani Taliban says its goal in attacking the Karachi airport this week was to hijack a plane and destroy government buildings -- and possibly nuclear reactors. By Global Security Newswire
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Pakistan Wants Drones and It Doesn't Need America's Permission to Get Them
There may be more cooperation between Pakistan and China than the Pakistani government admits. By Sara Sorcher
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Like CSI Pakistan, New Methods Hope to Boost Counterterrorism
Corrupt and inept systems have hampered Pakistan's ability to track terrorists for years. Now, that looks to be changing. By Sara Sorcher
Business
Pakistan Isn’t Getting Any U.S. Military Equipment from Afghanistan
Despite media reports, U.S. military officials say Pakistan won’t get any of its leftover military equipment after troops drawdown at the end of the year. By Sara Sorcher
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U.S. Reportedly Curbs Drone Strikes in Pakistan
The Obama administration has reportedly curtailed drone strikes in Pakistan to let peace talks with the Pakistani Taliban continue. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Pakistan Named ‘Most Improved’ on Nuclear Security
Since 2012, Pakistan did more to boost protection of its atomic-bomb fuel than any other nuclear-armed country, analysts say. By Diane Barnes
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Meet Pakistan's Next Gen Terrorists
The Council on Foreign Relations breaks down and explains the groups still threatening security in South Asia. By Zachary Laub
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What Does Nasiruddin Haqqani’s Death Mean?
Remember the Haqqani Network? Once more feared than the Taliban, brother Nasiruddin Haqqani’s drive-by killing in Pakistan on Monday is unusual in many ways -- the biggest being the method. By Joshua Foust
Threats
Why the U.S. Should Wage Its Pakistani Drone War in Public
America is getting a raw deal by doing Islamabad's dirty work in the dark, while paying for it in the public relations battle. By David Rohde
Threats
How Human Rights Groups Misinterpret Drone Strikes
Two recent drone strike reports by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch mean well, but important factual errors cloud their judgment. Civilian casualties alone are not war crimes. By Joshua Foust
Policy
Pakistan Signed a Secret 'Protocol' Allowing Drones
Officials say Pakistan has a secret agreement with the U.S. that approves many of the drone strikes. By Michael Hirsh
Science & Tech
Pakistan's Solution to Terrorism: Ban Skype
A southern province in Pakistan is banning voice-messaging services for three months 'because terrorists are using them.' By Leo Mirani
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Can Taliban Founder’s Release Spark Afghan Peace?
Pakistan released Taliban founder Mullah Baradar, as President Karzai requested. But does Baradar still have the clout to bring peace to Afghanistan? By Carmen Gentile
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U.S. Pulls Staff from Consulate in Pakistan
Following the closing of nearly more than a dozen embassies, the U.S. pulls non-emergency staff from a consulate in Pakistan. By Defense One Staff
Ideas
A Big New Idea for U.S.-Pakistan Relations
After a cooling off period, the Obama administration put Pakistan back on the agenda last week promising new talks. It would help if the administration came prepared with something new to discuss. By Daniel Markey
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