Peace in Afghanistan Will Come at a Price
Jan 11, 2019 President Donald Trump has made a bid to end the 17-year war, but he fumbled on at least one major point.
Case of Missing Pakistani Children Is Also About Corruption
Oct 8, 2018 A devastating case is bringing Pakistan's biggest social and political issues—police corruption, patriarchal injustice—to the fore once again.
Politics
Pompeo’s Five Hours in Islamabad
Sep 8, 2018 A U.S. “reset” of relations with Pakistan seems like a long shot in light of recent history and the Trump administration’s moves on the global stage.
Truth and Ethics Are Under Siege in Pakistan’s Media
May 23, 2018 Although the government’s grip on media outlets has loosened in recent years, dangerous constraints, plus lowered standards of professionalism, are causing deep concern.Trump Slams Pakistan for ‘Lies and Deceit’ in New Year’s Tweet
Jan 1, 2018 His New Year's Day tweet asserted that Islamabad had played U.S. leaders for "fools."
The Alliance From Hell
Oct 18, 2012 As the United States and Pakistan become more suspicious and resentful of each other amid drone strikes and an ongoing war in Afghanistan, Washington and Islamabad are still locked in an awkward post-9/11 embrace that, at this juncture, neither can afford to let go of.
Al-Qaida Holding American Hostage in Pakistan
Dec 2, 2011 Claiming retaliation for American aggression in Pakistan, al-Qaida said Thursday that it was holding a US citizen, 70-year-old aid worker Warren Weinstein, in that country after capturing him in Lahore four months ago Al-Qaida boss Ayman al-Zawahiri announced Weinstein's capture in a video demanding that the U .
Chris Hedges Speaks on Osama bin Laden’s Death
May 2, 2011 Chris Hedges, speaking at Truthdig's Inaugural Fundraising Dinner in Los Angeles, responds to the death of Osama bin Laden.
U.S. Reportedly Gives Up Pakistan Drone Base
Apr 22, 2011 Following a suspected US drone attack that slaughtered 25 people – including eight civilians – in northwest Pakistan, American military personnel have allegedly vacated the Pakistani Shamsi Air Base, a key hub for U drone activity.
NATO Forces Fire on Targets Inside Pakistan
Sep 30, 2010 In an incident that could lead to even more tension between the U.S. and Pakistan, NATO has confirmed that one of its aircraft engaged in an attack across the Pakistani border, purportedly to fire on suspected militants.
