Pakistan counter-extremism

Pakistan’s Never-ending Battle Against Terrorism

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Pakistan’s Never-ending Battle Against Terrorism

Advertisement In a single day last week, Pakistan’s faced two deadly terrorist attacks, one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and the other in Balochistan province. Together, the bombings claimed the lives of around 60 people and injured dozens of others. It provided a tragic bookend to a bloody month: The first week of September also saw … Read more

Pakistan’s Outdated Counterterrorism Framework Requires Major Revamp

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Pakistan’s Outdated Counterterrorism Framework Requires Major Revamp

Advertisement In the first nine months of 2023, Pakistani security forces suffered their highest terrorism-related casualties in eight years. As many as 386 security personnel lost their lives, of which 137 were from the military and 208 from police. Since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, militant violence in Pakistan has surged by 73 percent. After … Read more