Pakistan Forward

2020-01-24

Threat of sectarian conflict in Pakistan diminished by death of Soleimani

Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani led efforts to recruit vulnerable Shias in Pakistan and throughout the region, and used them on the battlefield in proxy wars at the behest of the Iranian regime.

2020-01-22

Arrests of top TTP militants reflect continued success against militancy

Since its formation more than a decade ago, the TTP has been crumbling due to sustained military operations, the killing and capture of high-ranking leaders and internal fissures.

2020-01-13

Despite ISIS claim, Afghan Taliban seen behind Quetta madrassa bombing

Members of the Afghan Taliban were among those killed in the suicide attack at a madrassa, and the bombing looks to be the result of infighting.

2020-01-09

Terror incidents in Pakistan dropped 13% in 2019 as security operations continue

Terror attacks, launched by different militant, insurgent and violent sectarian groups, claimed 357 lives last year, a decline of 40% from a year earlier.

2019-12-18

Gunmen kill 2 policemen guarding polio vaccination team

Vaccination campaigns have faced stubborn resistance with many refusing to have their children inoculated because of misinformation and conspiracy theories.