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Engaging with Afghanistan will get harder for West

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AFGHANISTAN

This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…

Pakistani Taliban are a growing problem for Islamabad

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PAKISTAN

Islamabad said the strikes were aimed at anti-Pakistan militants, but the Taliban described the action as “reckless” and retaliated by firing at Pakistani troops along the border…

Afghanistan’s marginalised groups face increasing woes

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AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban have increasingly fraught relations not only with Shia, most of whom are ethnic Hazaras, but also with other marginalised communities, including Salafis -- a small…

Pakistan’s talks with key enemy are at a crossroads

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PAKISTAN

Days earlier, reports emerged that peace negotiations between the TTP, an enemy of the Pakistani state, and Islamabad had ended in deadlock. It is unclear if the talks have ended…

Pakistan’s problems with jihadist groups will grow

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PAKISTAN

Many observers nevertheless remain unconvinced that the country has completely cut ties with militant groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Meanwhile…

Karachi attack is unlikely to trigger policy reform

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PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN: Karachi attack is unlikely to trigger reform

Militant threat in Pakistan grows stronger

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PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN: Militant threat grows stronger

Anti-Shia militants pose a rising threat in Pakistan

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PAKISTAN

IS has long-standing ties with Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and is increasingly reaching out to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), LeJ’s parent organisation. SSP and LeJ seek the…

Pakistan consulate attack highlights risk to China

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CHINA/PAKISTAN

CHINA/PAKISTAN: Consulate attack highlights risk

Overseas Uighur jihadists threaten Chinese interests

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CHINA

Uighur jihadis.