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Newspaper Article by khalid 14/04/2014

Parameters for TTP-Government Talks

Last week saw some interesting developments: acts of high profile militancy and terrorism were disowned and condemned by the TTP in very strong words indicating a change of mindset; fierce infighting within the TTP cadres indicated its eroding integrity as a single…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 14/04/2014

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Negotiating the Peace Talks

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) led government in Pakistan decided to hold talks with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. In this regard a new committee has been formed after Prime Minister’s consultation with Pakistan Tehrkke-e-Insaf Chairmen Imran Khan and party leadership. The government…

Newspaper Article by khalid 11/03/2014

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Countering Terrorism—A complex enterprise

As militancy and negotiations move in tandem, a recently surfaced splinter group of Taliban hit the headlines through its lethal attack on district courts’ complex in the heart of Islamabad. Fizza Malik, a young Pakistani lawyer was amongst those unfortunate ones who…

Newspaper Article by khalid 03/03/2014

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Internal security: Between pillar and post

Following the Taliban’s announcement for a month long ceasefire, the government has also reciprocated by suspending air strikes while retaining the option to respond to violent attacks. Cease fire by the Taliban has thrown up an interesting opportunity in the context of our…

Newspaper Article by khalid 27/01/2014

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Tackling Terrorism: Time is the Essence!

While international focus is on bracing up for post 2014 Afghanistan, recent spiralling terrorist attacks have propped up a national contingency for us—tackling 2014 Pakistan. Unrelenting events of terrorism have weakened the pro-dialogue constituency and have strengthened the hawkish school of thought…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 26/01/2014

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Negotiations with Taliban give opportunity for Pakistanis to escape militancy

Image Courtesy - thirst.com.pk Pakistan has been suffering from terrorism since 2001. Soon after former president Pervez Musharraf decided to ally with the US in its war against terrorism, Pakistan turned into a front-line state in that war. Over the years, the country's internal…

Newspaper Article by khalid 08/01/2014

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2014: Challenges & Opportunities

Previous year was quite eventful for Pakistan—indeed it was a year of transitions. General election, formation of new federal and provincial governments, local bodies’ elections in Baluchistan, change of President, retirement of top military commanders and the Chief Justice of Pakistan in…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 11/11/2013

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The Drone Dilemma

Much has been talked about the agenda of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to United States. Prime Minister has described drone strikes as a major irritant in Pak-US relations. During his meeting with President Obama, Prime Minister called for an end…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 11/11/2013

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Beyond Hakimullah Mehsud

In the scenario emanating out of Hakimullah Mehsud’s killing, first test for the government of Pakistan was to credibly establish its non-connivance in the drone attack that killed HUM. New government’s persistent anti-drone stance came handy, and provided it a strong and…

Special Focus by khalid 10/11/2013

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Beyond Hakimullah Mehsud

In the scenario emanating out of Hakimullah Mehsud’s killing, first test for the government of Pakistan was to credibly establish its non-connivance in the drone attack that killed HUM. New government’s persistent anti-drone stance came handy, and provided it a strong and…

Parameters for TTP-Government Talks

Negotiating the Peace Talks

Countering Terrorism—A complex enterprise

Internal security: Between pillar and post

Tackling Terrorism: Time is the Essence!

Negotiations with Taliban give opportunity for Pakistanis to escape militancy

2014: Challenges & Opportunities

The Drone Dilemma

Beyond Hakimullah Mehsud

Beyond Hakimullah Mehsud

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