The World
January 03, 2013
Pakistan's government likes to ban things. On New Year's eve, it instituted bans on particular ways of using motorbikes. But that's perhaps one of the milder bans. On several occasions this year, the government has banned the use of cell phones, social media and even motorbikes entirely.
Conflict & Justice
Ban on Cell Phone Use in Pakistan
The World
December 31, 2012
Conflict & Justice
Pakistani Activist Killed in Quetta Attacks
The World
January 11, 2013
Two blasts targeted Shiites in the city of Quetta. One of those killed there was beloved human rights activist Irfan Ali, who was immediately mourned by fellow activists on Twitter.
Pakistanis question government's use of bans on cell phones, other tech
The World
January 03, 2013
Pakistan's government likes to ban things. On New Year's eve, it instituted bans on particular ways of using motorbikes. But that's perhaps one of the milder bans. On several occasions this year, the government has banned the use of cell phones, social media and even motorbikes entirely.
Culture
'Their brutal killing machines are always under our feet' — Pakistan's war rug weavers speak out
The World
February 19, 2015
In recent weeks, Western media outlets have run pictures of rugs from Pakistan featuring drone images. It's part of a long-standing tradition of "war rugs" featuring designs of the weapons of the day, but no one had spoken to the weavers themselves — until now.
Conflict
More than 70 dead in suicide attack targeting lawyers in Pakistan
The World
August 08, 2016
A wing of the Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed at least 70 people in the province of Balochistan.
Conflict
Attackers kill dozens of sleeping cadets at Pakistani police academy in Quetta
The World
October 25, 2016
Who's to blame? Two militant groups have taken credit. Pakistan's army blames a third group. And some point fingers at the army itself, accusing security forces of fostering the very extremist groups now attacking the country.
Conflict & Justice
Pakistani Hazaras face a constant threat of targeted violence. Many say the security response has been ghettoizing and ineffective.
GlobalPost
May 31, 2018
Following recent killings in Quetta, members of one of Pakistan's most persecuted minority groups are pressing for justice and accountability after suffering years of terrorist violence at the hands of extremists.