General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani

Pakistan Democracy: Not on the Brink Yet

Saad Khan | Posted 03.19.2012

Saad Khan

There has been much speculation about the future of democracy in Pakistan these days. Prophets of gloom are seeing generals at the ready. Optimists are hoping for a reconciliation. Reality lies between the two extremes.

The Plot Thickens in Pakistan

Saad Khan | Posted 02.22.2012

Saad Khan

Pakistanis hate these presidential antics. They do not want military rule either.

Presidential Circus in Pakistan Must End

Saad Khan | Posted 02.08.2012

Saad Khan

It is common Pakistanis who have suffered at the hands of their leaders -- both civil and military. While they have no say over the latter, they can still show the door to Zardari and his cronies

Closing the Gap Between the United States and Pakistan

Rizwan Ladha | Posted 01.11.2012

Rizwan Ladha

Obama's announcement to negotiate with the Haqqani network continues its sensible policy of engaging Pakistan to combat terrorism and rebuild Afghanistan. But the Pakistanis do not see things quite the same way.

An Insecure and Reluctant Partner

Rizwan Ladha | Posted 08.27.2011

Rizwan Ladha

As the Obama administration prepares to shift responsibility for Afghanistan's security and governance to the Afghan people, it must keep in mind the security concerns of its reluctant ally in Islamabad.

U.S. & Pakistan: And They Had Such Hopes!

Rick Horowitz | Posted 08.16.2011

Rick Horowitz

Dear Pakistan: I never thought I'd be writing you a letter like this, but I have to face the facts. This isn't working out.

Pakistan's Army Chief Fights To Keep His Job

The New York Times | JANE PERLEZ | Posted 08.15.2011

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistan's army chief, the most powerful man in the country, is fighting to save his position in the face of seething anger fro...

A Month After Osama, Pakistan Faces the Heat

Saad Khan | Posted 08.02.2011

Saad Khan

The bald-faced attack on the oldest airbase in South Asia -- Lawrence of Arabia worked there as an engine clerk in mid-1920s -- reinforces the global concerns about the security of Pakistani nuclear assets.

Most Popular Drink in Abbottabad

Sunil Adam | Posted 07.09.2011

Sunil Adam

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U.S. Missiles Kill Multiple People In Pakistan Tribal Region

AP | CHRIS BRUMMITT | Posted 06.21.2011

ISLAMABAD — U.S. missiles killed 25 people in an al-Qaida and Taliban sanctuary close to the Afghan border on Friday, Pakistani officials said, ...

U.S. silence on Kashmir emboldens India's nationalists, empowers Taliban

Michael Hughes | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Hughes

As ghastly as it was for an Indian diplomat to lexically collate the words Tibet and Kashmir within the same sentence, even more surprising was the di...

President Obama to General Kayani: Can You Hear Me Now?

Aparna Pande | Posted 05.25.2011

Aparna Pande

In the context of rumors about an impending military coup in Pakistan, Obama's unannounced meeting with the Pakistani delegation emphasizing American support for the present civilian government might be a game-changer.

Pakistan General Balances All Sides Of Conflict

AP | NAHAL TOOSI | Posted 05.25.2011

ISLAMABAD — As the U.S. searches for an exit from Afghanistan, it is increasingly relying on Pakistan's powerful army chief to help pave the way...

Balkanizing Pakistan: A Collective National Security Strategy

Michael Hughes | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Hughes

Balkanization does seem like an extreme step at first blush, and perhaps Pakistan should be given another chance. Yet, after considering Pakistan's historic and current relationship with Al Qaeda -- it becomes much easier to justify.

Civilian Casualties Ignored in Pakistan

Chris Rogers | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Rogers

In Pakistan, there are no official figures on civilian casualties, and very little is known about how fighting between government forces and Taliban militants harm civilians. All available indications are that civilian casualties are significant.

Taliban Down, but Not Out

Saad Khan | Posted 05.25.2011

Saad Khan

The recent arrests of the Taliban bigwigs in Pakistan have failed to impact the strategy of Mullah Omar. He has appointed new deputies to carry out the jihad against the Americans -- and Pakistanis.

Pakistanis Debate Their Future On Facebook

Sanjeev Bery | Posted 05.25.2011

Sanjeev Bery

As the Pakistani military rains fire down upon villagers and Taliban alike, Pakistanis and members of the diaspora are engaged in numerous online debates about the future of their country.

Pak Army, Opposition Gun For Asif Ali Zardari

ibnlive.in.com | Parrull / CNN | Posted 05.25.2011

New Delhi: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is facing one crisis after another. Reports on Monday claimed Zardari has been given an ultimatum by ...