Reviving Pakistan's Pluralist Traditions to Fight Extremism
To fend off the growing extremist influence in Pakistan, itsleadership should highlight the brutality of the pro-Talibanmilitants that are gaining ground in the northwest parts of thecountry. This is Pakistan's fight, but the U.S. can support thosePakistanis who are seeking to promote religious tolerance andpluralism and to develop civil society and democratic institutions,including the parliament, judiciary, and free press.