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Longing for Jihad, Former Taliban Fighters Join Militants’ War in Pakistan
The outflow of young Talibs has renewed fears of violent extremism spilling across Afghanistan’s borders since the U.S.-backed government collapsed.
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At Least 35 Dead in Blast at Political Rally in Pakistan
At Least 35 Dead in Blast at Political Rally in Pakistan Blast kills Islamist politician. Officials suspect the Islamic State.…
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A Pakistani Aid Worker Responds to Her Country’s Dire Needs
Dealing with refugees and record flooding, Shabnam Baloch is leading efforts in Pakistan for the International Rescue Committee.
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Militants Wage Deadly Battle in Karachi Police Headquarters
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault, the latest in a string of attacks from the group that have…
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Musharraf’s Legacy: A Conflicted Pakistan and a Bristling Military
The former Pakistani general and ruler, a central player in post-9/11 global tensions, ultimately lost his hold on the Pakistani…
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Musharraf’s Legacy: A Conflicted Pakistan and a Bristling Military
The former Pakistani general and ruler, a central player in post-9/11 global tensions, ultimately lost his hold on the Pakistani…
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Pervez Musharraf, Former Military Ruler of Pakistan, Dies at 79
Mr. Musharraf took power in a bloodless coup in late 1999 but resigned under threat of impeachment in 2008. He…
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Your Thursday Briefing: Rising Militancy in Pakistan
Also, Adani Enterprises pulls its offering and soldiers die on both sides in Bakhmut.
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‘Terrorism Has Returned’: Pakistan Grapples With 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…
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Power Outage Sweeps Pakistan, Dropping Millions Into Darkness
Blackouts are becoming increasingly common in Pakistan, where small failures can lead to cascading effects through the nation’s deteriorating power…
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