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After the U.S. raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan in May 2011, Pakistani political leaders played up their country’s relations with China, touting Beijing as an alternative partner to Washington. But China’s concerns over Pakistan’s future stability will likely limit the extent to which it will help Pakistan out of its economic difficulties.

Deeply entrenched in Pakistans society, madrasas are a common option available to educate millions of children, even though some are accused of promoting... 07.12.2022, Sputnik International

Many madrassas in Islamabad operate illegally but authorities are afraid of taking action for fear of provoking a hostile response from Islamic hardliners.

Greater international support is needed to secure and stabilizeAfghanistan, a crucial front in the global war on terrorism. TheFebruary 18 Pakistani election provides an opportunity to isolateextremists along the border. The U.S. should work with NATOcountries on a joint approach to Pakistan and consider appointing ahigh-level envoy to coordinate policies between Afghanistan andPakistan.

Extremists may insist that Muslims have no choice but to engage in violent struggle with the West. Last week's election in Pakistan, however, proves otherwise.

As Pakistan faces a crucial moment in its battle against extremism,Washington must support President Musharraf's offensive againstterrorism while pressing for free and fair elections at theearliest possible date.

After eight years of military rule, Pakistan is finally moving towards restoring civilian-led democracy. On July 27 – the same day the re-opening of the Red Mosque provoked street clashes and a bombing killed 13 in a nearby market – news broke that President Pervez Musharraf had met with former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Coinciding with the violent and tumultuous events in Islamabad, the reported Musharraf-Bhutto conclave provided a ray of hope that the two le...

Depsite its dark 20th-century past, the country is now a traveller’s paradise of amazing landscapes, coast and historic cities

Ayman al-Zawahri, an Egyptian-born physician, took over as leader of al-Qaida after the death of Osama bin Laden. He was killed in a U.S. strike on Aug. 1.

Kabul, June 22: A powerful earthquake has killed at least 250 people and left scores injured in Afghanistan, a local official said.