Mapping terrorist groups openly operating inside Pakistan
For decades the country has permitted a number of jihadist groups to openly operate under its aegis. A map highlights the more prominent groups openly operating inside Pakistan.
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Taliban retakes eastern Afghan district from Afghan forces
Jani Khel in Paktia province has changed hands three times over the past two weeks. The loss of Jani Khel to the Taliban demonstrates the difficulties Afghan forces face in holding onto remote contested districts.
LeJ, Pakistani Taliban likely behind deadly Pakistan bombing
While the operational tempo of jihadist groups based in Pakistan has decreased significantly, they are still capable of executing horrific attacks and remain a major threat to the Pakistani state.
Al Qaeda operates in southern Helmand province
According to multiple reports, al Qaeda and its newest regional branch, al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, are operating in the southern Afghan province of Helmand. Terrorists are being trained in Helmand to carry out operations throughout Southeast Asia. And As Sahab, al Qaeda’s propaganda arm, has operatives in the province as well.
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi emir killed in shootout with Pakistani police
Malik Ishaq has been in and out of Pakistani custody over the years, despite the fact that he was the head of one of the most violent jihadist groups in Pakistan and directed numerous terror attacks.
3 jihadist groups merge with Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan
Matiur Rehman, who has served as a senior al Qaeda leader and the operations chief for Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, brought three Pakistani jihadist groups into the fold of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan.
Al Qaeda condemns Pakistani Taliban’s attack on Peshawar school
The spokesman for al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has released a statement condemning the Pakistani Taliban’s attack on a Peshawar school earlier this week, calling it “un-Islamic.”
Afghanistan
From Florida to al Qaeda: terror group’s external operations chief spent last years at Iran-Pakistan-Afghan border
Inter-Services Intelligence Agency
Attack on Journalist Starts Battle in Pakistani Press
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Pakistani leader of banned sectarian group gets parliament seat
State designates leader of Lashkar-e-Jhanghvi as global terrorist
Malik Ishaq leads the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, an al Qaeda-linked group that has conducted numerous suicide attacks in Pakistan and has targeted Americans.
Afghanistan
Steeped in ancient mysticism, passion of Sufis infuriates Taliban
Afghanistan
Pakistan militants prepare for war in Afghanistan after foreign forces withdraw
Al Qaeda
Prison escapee evolves into Qaeda-backed jailbreak artist
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Inside Quetta: daily life in a terrorist haven
‘Ansarul Muhajideen’ claims double suicide attack in Kurram
The group said it killed more than 50 Shia at a market in Parachinar, Pakistan to avenge Sunnis killed in Syria.
‘Militants’ attack Pakistani ISID headquarters in Sindh
A suicide assault team hit an Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate headquarters in Sukkur, while a suicide bomber detonated outside a police station in the town.
Pakistan
Pakistan grapples with rising tide of extremist violence
Hundreds of Pakistani jihadists reported in Syria
Many of the fighters are from the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, the anti-Shia terror group that serves as muscle for al Qaeda.
Suicide assault team strikes inside Shia mosque in Peshawar
Three members of a suicide assault team killed security guards at the mosque, allowing one of the bombers to detonate his vest as Shia worshipers were offering Friday prayers.
Al Qaeda
Fighting terrorism
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi launches suicide assault at hospital in Quetta
A female suicide bomber killed female college students on a bus, then a suicide assault team struck a hospital where the wounded were taken.
Pakistan
Pakistan – Christian representatives seek ‘mass asylum’ in US, EU, Canada and Australia
Pakistan
Extremists Pursue Mainstream in Pakistan Election
Pakistan
Insight: Pakistan cleric tries hand at politics
Pakistan
Taliban in Karachi: the real story
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Wave of terror: Anti-Shia propaganda and threats emerge in Lahore
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Amid Pakistan sectarian violence, Sunnis saved Shiites
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Security woes: Military chiefs raise red flag over Karachi unrest
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Pakistan – PML-N urged to sever ties with terrorist groups