Maryam Nawaz should think twice before turning terrorism into a provincial blame game
PESHAWAR – There are moments in politics when a sentence carries consequences far beyond the person who speaks it. Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s recent remarks about terrorism and its alleged links to neighboring provinces came at precisely such a moment. Pakistan is already confronting a renewed security challenge, while political tensions and mistrust between the provinces […]
Pakistan Must Rethink Its Afghanistan Policy as Tensions Reach a Critical Point
Pakistan Must Rethink Its Afghanistan Policy as Tensions Reach a Critical Point
Afghanistan: Its People Face a Tough Test of Patience
PESHAWAR—Before returning to power, Afghanistan’s current rulers presented a different vision of the country’s future. During negotiations in Qatar, they sought to assure Afghans and the international community that they had learned from the past and changed their approach. They spoke of justice, tolerance, responsibility and the rights of all Afghans. Nearly five years later, […]