In July 1995, an Islamic fundamentalist group called Al Faran kidnapped six foreign tourists, including two Americans, in Kashmir. For a few weeks, the world’s attention was fixed on the Himalayan valley as the allegedly... more ››
As America begins to pull back its troops from Afghanistan, there's one consequence that gets little notice but is likely to have lasting impact: Pakistan is losing the best chance in its history to gain political control over... more ››
It is time that the issue of the Nato supply route began to be evaluated not simply in terms of how crucial the supplies are for US forces battling the Taliban in Afghanistan, but the danger it creates for ordinary Pakistanis... more ››
As exemplified by the recent success of the 2nd Aman ki Asha economic conference in Lahore, ties between India and Pakistan are experiencing an upswing. Propelled by the yearning for greater commercial intercourse, acrimony and... more ››