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Is the IS in Pakistan?
Federal and provincial govts should act in a coordinated effort to clear Pakistan from this menace once and for all
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A backgrounder to the North Waziristan operation
Terrorism is part of our society now. Our cities are infested with terrorist sleeper cells.
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The talks that never were
PM should call an APC and lay down conditions, failure on the TTP’s part to accept condition should lead to inevitable
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Surrendering to the Taliban
By offering unconditional talks, Pakistan has conceded defeat. This is unfortunate.
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Elections and the security situation
For those who are contesting elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), security, and threat of attacks are prime issues.
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Attacks on US/NATO forces in Afghanistan
Insider attacks, apart from weakening Nato troops, are physically shattering their resolve to fight.
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N Waziristan Operation: options to consider
Whatever option is adopted, it is going to be a prolonged operation and various factors will affect the outcome.
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North Waziristan — a first-hand account
Questions about the inaction of the army are answered only by visiting the area.
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Bannu — an ominous attack
Lately Taliban ability to use large numbers was assumed to have been weakened — Bannu has proved that wrong.
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A lost war
It is time to concede defeat and salvage whatever we can. Talks can then be held with real leaders of the Taliban.