October 29, 2009

Lahore on Edge as Insurgency Heightens Attacks
Lahore, generally considered Pakistan's cultural hub, has experienced several terrorist attacks this year, which has put the city on edge. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the city Thursday and promised more U.S. assistance. Margaret Warner provides an on-the-ground report.

October 28, 2009

Car Bomb in Pakistan Kills Scores as Clinton Visits
A car bomb exploded Wednesday in a market in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 91 people and wounding some 200 others. The attack came just 15 minutes after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in nearby Islamabad.

Report: Margaret Warner provides a report from Pakistan

October 15, 2009

Pakistan's Violence Continues With Cultural Capital Assaults
Militants on Thursday carried out a fifth major attack in 10 days in Pakistan -- a coordinated assault on three law enforcement centers in Lahore, the country's second-most-populous city.

October 12, 2009

Militant Attacks Renew Questions on Pakistan's Security
Violence continued in Pakistan on Monday as militants detonated a car bomb in a crowded market in the northwest of the country. Gwen Ifill talks to a reporter in Islamabad about the renewed attacks.

October 12, 2009

Violence Continues in Pakistan as Car Bomb Kills 41 in Swat
A deadly blast ripped through a market in the restive Swat Valley on Monday, continuing a wave of attacks over the past week across Pakistan.

October 7, 2009

Pakistan's Role in Fighting Terror Under Review
Pakistan affirmed its resolve to continue fighting al-Qaida and also providing enforcements for U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Judy Woodruff reports.

October 7, 2009

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Says Aid Crucial to Counterterrorism Effort
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Wednesday that a U.S. aid bill that would provide $1.5 billion per year for five years to Pakistan was critical to the country's efforts to fight terrorism.

October 5, 2009

Bombing Kills 5 at U.N. Office in Pakistan
Five people were killed in Islamabad Monday, when a suicide bomber dressed in a military uniform detonated an explosive in the lobby of the U.N.'s World Food Program Pakistan headquarters.

August 7, 2009

Militant's Reported Death May Strike Blow to Taliban in Pakistan
The reported death of Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud may present a major setback for militants seeking to destabilize Pakistan. Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's ambassador to Washington, and journalist Steve Coll assess the development.

July 13, 2009

Pakistani Refugees Trickle Home to Swat Valley
Several hundred refugees began returning home to Pakistan's Swat Valley on Monday, part of a government repatriation program to resettle an estimated 2 million people who were displaced from their homes last spring because of fighting.

June 1, 2009

Militants Abduct 400 in Northwest Pakistan
Taliban militants abducted at least 400 students, staff and relatives from a military-run college in a northwest Pakistani tribal region on Monday.

May 27, 2009

Car Bomb Kills Dozens in Pakistan as Swat Offensive Continues
An attack on a police headquarters in Lahore, Pakistan on Wednesday that killed at least 24 came after warnings of retaliation for Pakistani army attacks on militants in the Swat region.

May 19, 2009

U.S. Offers Aid to Pakistan Amid Refugee Crisis
As many as two million Pakistanis have fled the fighting between the Taliban and the Pakistani army, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday pledged $110 million in humanitarian aid to the region. Washington Post reporter Pamela Constable updates the situation.

May 15, 2009

Pakistanis Flee Battle-torn Northwest Frontier
More than 500,000 civilians have been internally displaced by military operations against the Taliban in Pakistan's Northwest Frontier Province. Many of the displaced have moved in with friends or relatives, but more than 70,000 are living in camps with that number expected to rise.

May 8, 2009

Zardari Assesses War on Taliban, Appeals for Aid
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari describes his country's offensive against the Taliban and other militant threats, and calls for more aid in this new "war of the world."

May 7, 2009

Pakistani Forces Pound Militants in Swat; Red Cross Warns of Humanitarian Crisis
As relief agencies work to help thousands of civilians fleeing violence in western Pakistan, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said Thursday that militants were trying to hold the country hostage and that armed forces are working to eliminate them.

May 6, 2009

Afghan-Pakistan Talks Come Amid Renewed Taliban Threat
President Obama met Wednesday with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, beginning talks on forging a plan to fight the Taliban. Pamela Constable of the Washington Post updates the story from Islamabad.

May 5, 2009

Congress Debates Increasing Aid to Pakistan
As lawmakers debate boosting aid to Pakistan amid renewed fighting in the country's Swat Valley, President Barack Obama is preparing to meet with the region's leaders to discuss security concerns and counterinsurgency measures. Margaret Warner reports.

Extended Excerpts: Rep. Howard Berman, D-Calif., Christine Fair of the RAND Corporation, Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani, and U.S. envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke weigh in on the question of aid.

April 29, 2009

Pakistani Forces Attack Taliban Militants in Buner District
Pakistani troops killed 50 Taliban fighters Wednesday after a two-day operation aimed at flushing out militants in the Buner district, about 60 miles northwest of the capital Islamabad.

April 23, 2009

Concerns Mount Over Pakistan's Security Amid Taliban Advance
Taliban forces are reported to be advancing further into Pakistan, including an area some 60 miles from Islamabad. Pakistani envoy to the U.S. Husain Haqqani and former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin assess the latest developments.

April 14, 2009

Swat Valley Power Struggle Led to Islamic Law Decision
Analysts discuss the impact of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's move to impose Islamic law in the Swat Valley as part of a deal to end two years of fighting with pro-Taliban militants in the region.

April 6, 2009

Study Finds Honor Killings a Major Portion of Pakistan's Homicides
One in every five homicides in Pakistan is a so-called "honor killing," according to an epidemiological study published in the European Journal of Public Health.

March 27, 2009

Obama Sets Plan to Boost Afghan Stability, Confront Taliban and Al-Qaida
President Barack Obama announced a new strategy for the Afghanistan war that includes assistance to Pakistan in its fight against militants. U.S. officials discuss the new plan.

March 27, 2009

Mosque Bombing in Pakistan Leaves Dozens Dead
A suicide bomber demolished a crowded two-story mosque Friday in a Pakistani town near the Afghan border, killing dozens of worshipers and injuring scores more, government officials said.

March 12, 2009

Pakistan Arrests Protesters in March on Capital
Pakistani police blocked a group of protesters from leaving the country's largest city Thursday, attempting to stop a cross-country demonstration march that could fan the flames of political unrest in the country.

March 11, 2009

Pakistan Rounds Up Political Activists, Bans Protests
Pakistani authorities banned protests and arrested hundreds of activists and opposition leaders Wednesday, a day before planned rallies in the country and a massive march on the capital Islamabad.

February 25, 2009

Pakistani Envoy Details Efforts to Stabilize Tribal Areas
Pakistani Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi joined Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and top Afghan officials this week in Washington for security talks, saying he is open to working closely with the U.S. to fight terror and extremism. Qureshi explains his views.

February 24, 2009

Truce Declared in Troubled Swat Region of Pakistan
Swat valley, a scenic mountainous area located in the tribal region of Pakistan, has become a source of friction with the Pakistani government as Taliban leaders seek to impose strict Islamic law.

February 18, 2009

Renewed Focus on Afghan-Pakistan Region Includes Broad Policy Review
The Obama team is casting a renewed focus on the Afghan-Pakistan corridor, including a broad review of policy on the region. Special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke outlines efforts to define U.S. goals for the region.

February 12, 2009

Pakistan Holds Six Suspects in Mumbai Attacks
The Pakistani government said for the first time Thursday that the late November grenade and gun attacks in Mumbai, India, were launched from its shores and that it had six suspects in custody.

December 26, 2008

Pakistani Troops Amass at Indian Border as Tensions Grow
Pakistan began moving thousands of troops to the Indian border Friday, raising tensions that have already been simmering since last month's attacks in Mumbai, India.

December 8, 2008

Pakistani Terror Suspects Arrested in Mumbai Investigation
Pakistani security officials raided a former militant camp Sunday and arrested 12 men suspected of orchestrating last month's attacks on Mumbai, India, including the alleged mastermind of the assault.

December 4, 2008

Envoy Details Pakistan's Response to Mumbai Attacks
As pressure grows on Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani details Islamabad's view on the assault and reacts to allegations of Pakistani links to the assailants.

December 4, 2008

Rice Visits Pakistan Urging Cooperation in Mumbai Investigation
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice increased pressure on Pakistani leaders Thursday to cooperate with India to find the attackers responsible for last week's attacks in Mumbai.

November 18, 2008

NATO Troops Fire at Insurgents in Pakistan
NATO forces based in Afghanistan fired 20 artillery rounds at insurgent fighters within Pakistan in an attack coordinated with the Pakistani government, NATO officials said Tuesday.

October 7, 2008

Author Weighs In on Pakistan's Fight Against the Taliban
MP3: Journalist and author Ahmed Rashid discusses the Pakistani government's efforts to fight Taliban militants in the tribal region and the domestic pressures associated with the exodus of 500,000 people from the area.

September 22, 2008

Pakistan Hunts for Bombers of Landmark Hotel
Pakistani officials are still trying to determine who is behind the weekend truck bombing at a landmark Islamabad hotel that killed at least 53 people.

MP3: Journalist Ahmed Rashid Discusses Backlash Against Pro-U.S. Policy After Bombing

MP3: International Crisis Group's Samina Ahmed Describes the Impact on Islamabad

September 11, 2008

Reports: President Bush Secretly OK'd Raids in Pakistan's Border Region
The New York Times reported Thursday that President Bush authorized U.S. forces to conduct raids against Taliban and al-Qaida strongholds inside Pakistan's border region without the approval of Islamabad. Regional and security experts assess the reports.

September 8, 2008

Pakistan's New President Looks to Mend Reputation, Stabilize Country
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, was elected Sept. 6 as president of Pakistan, the next chapter in the political career of a man once labeled "Mr. 10 Percent" because of corruption charges levied against him.

September 5, 2008

Judges Reinstated in Pakistan Ahead of Election
Three Supreme Court judges ousted by outgoing Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf were sworn back into the court a day ahead of Saturday's presidential election.

September 3, 2008

Pakistani Prime Minister's Motorcade Target of Attack
Shots were fired at Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's motorcade near Islamabad's airport Wednesday, though officials said he was not in it at the time, raising concerns of continuing political instability.

August 25, 2008

Sharif Withdraws from Pakistan Governing Coalition
Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif said Monday that he will withdraw his party from Pakistan's five-month-old governing coalition.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that presidential elections will take place Sept. 6.

August 21, 2008

Suicide Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 59
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up outside an arms factory near Pakistan's capital of Islamabad on Thursday, killing at least 59 people, as workers were leaving at the end of their shift.

August 18, 2008

Pakistan Faces Political Challenges After Musharraf's Exit
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf resigned Monday in the face of an impeachment bid. Analysts examine the end of the Musharraf era and the future for U.S. ties to the country.

August 18, 2008

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Resigns
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced his resignation Monday, just days before impeachment proceedings against him were set to begin in Parliament over his attempts to impose authoritarian rule on his nation.

Profile: Pervez Musharraf
Video: NewsHour Interviews With Musharraf in 2001 and 2002

August 15, 2008

Musharraf Spokesman Denies Resignation Rumors as Impeachment Bid Looms
A spokesman for embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has denied reports that the leader has already agreed to step down to avoid impending impeachment proceedings. Rashid Qureshi told reporters that Musharraf would not resign or seek immunity.

August 13, 2008

Pressure Builds on Pakistan's Musharraf to Leave Office
A growing number of provincial legislatures in Pakistan are calling on embattled President Pervez Musharraf to face a confidence vote or be impeached -- and speculation abounds on whether he will leave office first.

August 7, 2008

Pakistan Ruling Party to Seek Impeachment of Musharraf
Pakistan's ruling coalition said Thursday it plans to begin impeachment proceedings against President Pervez Musharraf, saying the U.S.-backed former general has "eroded the trust of the nation."

August 4, 2008

Dozens Killed in Clashes in Northwest Pakistan
At least 94 Islamist militants, 14 soldiers and 28 civilians were killed in battles in the Pakistan's northwestern Swat valley over the past week, while the country's army is planning a major operation against the militants, the army said Monday.

July 29, 2008

Regional Security Tops Pakistani Prime Minister's Agenda
After a U.S. air strike killed a possible al-Qaida operative in Pakistan's tribal belt Monday, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani discusses the complexities of securing his country's border with Afghanistan.

June 9, 2008

Attacks in Pakistan, Afghanistan Highlight Instability
The newly elected government in Pakistan is being confronted with a rise in insurgent attacks and a Taliban that is increasing in strength along the volatile Afghan border. Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid and Xenia Dormandy, director of the Belfer Center’s Project on India and the Subcontinent, discuss how Pakistan and Afghanistan are dealing with the growing violence.

MP3: In a Web extra, Ray Suarez talks to Rashid about the factors that led to the Taliban's resurgence and the roles of the Pakistani and U.S. governments.

May 12, 2008

Sharif's Party Pulls Out of Pakistan Cabinet
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Monday his party was withdrawing from the cabinet -- though it still supported the coalition government -- because of a dispute over restoring judges fired by President Pervez Musharraf.

March 24, 2008

Bhutto Ally Elected Prime Minister in Pakistan; Detained Judges Freed
Pakistan's National Assembly elected Yousaf Raza Gilani, a top official in slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's party, as prime minister Monday and released dozens of judges detained by President Pervez Musharraf.

March 10, 2008

Pakistan Parties Unite to Challenge Musharraf
The widower of Benazir Bhutto and a former Pakistan prime minister announced Sunday that their political parties -- Pakistan's largest -- would form a new coalition government.

February 19, 2008

Ruling Party Defeat in Pakistan May Intensify Pressure on Musharraf
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf conceded defeat Tuesday after his party lost to the opposition Pakistan People's Party in Monday's parliamentary elections. Two Pakistan experts consider what the election may mean for both Pakistan and the United States.

February 18, 2008

Pakistanis Count Votes Following Parliamentary Elections
Ballot counting began Monday night after Pakistanis cast their votes in relatively calm parliamentary elections that could reshape President Pervez Musharraf's government.

February 15, 2008

Pakistan Braces for Parliamentary Elections
As Pakistanis prepared to head to the polls for Monday's parliamentary elections, President Pervez Musharraf issued a warning against protests and opposition party members voiced concerns over possible vote-rigging.

February 8, 2008

British Probe: Pakistan's Bhutto Killed by Bomb
Scotland Yard investigators said Friday that former Pakistani prime minister and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto died from the impact of a suicide blast, rather than gunfire, concurring with an earlier government assessment.

January 15, 2008

Musharraf Orders Security Measures in Lead-up to Elections
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said he ordered troops to shoot anyone trying to disrupt parliamentary elections scheduled for Feb. 18 as the country battles a rise in attacks blamed on Muslim extremists.

January 3, 2008

Musharraf Dissatisfied with Bhutto Death Probe
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation into Benazir Bhutto's death on Thursday, but he denied accusations of government involvement in the attack.

January 2, 2008

Opposition Parties Slam Pakistani Election Postponement
Pakistani opposition leaders criticized the government's decision to postpone parliamentary elections, a move they believe will benefit the ruling party, but said that they would still participate. Journalists discuss how the decision may impact the region's stability.

January 2, 2008

Pakistan Postpones Election Until Mid-February
Despite the objections of opposition parties, Pakistan's parliamentary election was postponed on Wednesday by six weeks until mid-February due to violence sparked by the death of Benazir Bhutto.

December 31, 2007

Bhutto's Son, Husband to Take Over Pakistan Peoples Party
As Pakistan's Election Commission weighs postponing Jan. 8 parliamentary elections amid unrest over opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's assassination, Bhutto's party named her husband and son as its new leaders.

December 28, 2007

U.S. Faces Pakistan Policy Dilemmas After Bhutto's Death
In the aftermath of the death of political opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan faces new turmoil and the United States faces tough choices in its policies toward the South Asian nation. Policy experts examine the ramifications of Bhutto's death on Pakistan's governance and the future for Pakistani-U.S. relations.

December 28, 2007

Mourning, Violence in Pakistan as Bhutto Is Buried
Benazir Bhutto's burial on Friday brought thousands of mourners to the burial site in an effort to touch her casket as it made its way from her ancestral home to the mausoleum.

December 27, 2007

Assassination Raises Fears of Renewed Turmoil in Pakistan
World leaders condemned the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on Thursday, saying her death was an attack on democratic reforms and civic society in the restive South Asian nation. Regional experts examine what her death may mean for Pakistan's political future.

December 27, 2007

Former Advisers Examine Life of Benazir Bhutto
After a look at recent interviews with Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan experts and former colleagues of the late prime minister reflect on her political career, including her election as the youngest and first female Pakistan prime minister in 1988.

December 27, 2007

Pakistani Ambassador Durrani: Bhutto Had 'Best Protection Possible'
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Mahmud Ali Durrani reiterated his government's reaction to Thursday's assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, calling her death the work of Islamic extremists.

December 27, 2007

Pakistani Opposition Leader Benazir Bhutto Assassinated
Opposition leader and former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was killed in a gun and bomb attack on Thursday just moments after addressing supporters at a rally in Rawalpindi. A reporter in Pakistan details the events leading to the assassination and the reaction on the Pakistani streets.

December 21, 2007

Blast Aimed at Musharraf Official Kills at Least 42
A suicide bombing tore through a mosque in northwestern Pakistan Friday, killing at least 42 and injuring some 80 others, Pakistani security officials said.

November 29, 2007

Now a Civilian Leader, Musharraf Vows to Lift Emergency Rule
After stepping down from his post as chief of the army, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was sworn in Thursday as a civilian leader and vowed to lift emergency rule on Dec. 16. A former State Department official and a Pakistani relations expert analyze the changes in Musharraf's government.

November 28, 2007

Pakistan's Musharraf Quits Army Chief Role
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf stepped down as army chief Wednesday -- a day before he will be sworn in as a civilian president -- in response to mounting opposition to his dual leadership role.

November 27, 2007

Opposition Parties Line Up to Challenge Musharraf in January
Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's decision to impose emergency rule on Nov. 3 gave opposition parties a rallying point and prompted Western allies to call on him to quit the army and become a civilian leader at last.

November 27, 2007

Extremist Schools in Pakistan Complicate Global Terrorism Fight
In Pakistan, a complex picture emerges of the influence and scope of Islamic religious schools, which are often portrayed as incubators of extreme ideology.

November 23, 2007

Pakistanis Reflect on Impact of Political Turmoil
The Pakistani government denounced a move by the British Commonwealth suspending its membership and speculation continued over when President Gen. Pervez Musharraf will step down as army chief. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on public reaction to the turmoil.

November 22, 2007

Local Militant Groups Pose Threat in Pakistan
Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the threat posed by local radical groups, the Aamy's role in the response, and reactions from Pakistanis.

November 21, 2007

Pakistan's Media Struggles to Cope with Emergency Rule
Since Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf declared emergency rule more than two weeks ago, Pakistan's media has been forced to cope with strict regulations and sporadic news blackouts. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on how the country's media is dealing with its new constraints.

November 19, 2007

Pakistani Crisis Persists as Activists Confront Military Government
A newly appointed Pakistani Supreme Court quashed several legal challenges to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's re-election Monday. Margaret Warner reports from Lahore, Pakistan, on how the conflict between activists and Musharraf's military government has impacted the country's civil society and fuels the political crisis.

November 16, 2007

Political Pressure Builds on Musharraf over Emergency Rule
U.S. envoy John Negroponte traveled to Pakistan Friday carrying a renewed call for President Pervez Musharraf to end emergency rule. The move comes after opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's release from house arrest. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan, where she spoke to Bhutto in her first interview since her detention began.

November 15, 2007

Musharraf Names Interim Prime Minister
Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf tapped an interim prime minister Thursday who will oversee January parliamentary elections in the country as opposition leader Benazir Bhutto pushed separately to build a national unity interim government.

November 13, 2007

Pakistan's Political Unrest Prompts Questions About Nuclear Arsenal
Pakistan remains under emergency rule despite President Pervez Musharraf's pledge to hold parliamentary elections in January. A nuclear security analyst and a Pakistani physicist assess how the political turmoil will affect the security of Pakistan's nuclear program.

November 13, 2007

Bhutto Calls on Musharraf to Resign as President
Opposition leader Benazir Bhutto urged Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to step down Tuesday and ruled out serving with him in a future government as she remained barricaded inside her home under house arrest in Lahore.

November 9, 2007

Pakistani Police Clash Anew with Protestors
Pakistani police blanketed the site of a major anti-government protest rally Friday and barricaded opposition leader Benazir Bhutto inside her home to prevent her from joining the demonstration. Experts assess the latest developments in country's political crisis.

November 7, 2007

Bush Appeals to Musharraf to End Pakistan's Political Crisis
President Bush made a direct appeal to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to call new elections and bring his country's political crisis to an end. Following an update from Independent Television News, a Pakistani lawyer and Pakistan's ambassador to the United States discuss the issue.

November 6, 2007

Lawyers Emerge as Key Players in Pakistani Protests
The ousted chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court sought to rally lawyers Tuesday to continue street protests against President Pervez Musharraf's imposition of emergency rule. Regional experts discuss the pivotal role lawyers are playing in the protests and assess the latest developments in the crisis.

November 5, 2007

Thousands Protest Emergency Rule in Pakistan
Opposition groups said thousands of their supporters have been arrested in the wake of President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule this weekend. Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and two experts consider the political unrest in Pakistan.

November 5, 2007

Pakistan Declares Emergency Rule, Detains Lawyers and Dissenters
Against the United States' wishes, Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf imposed emergency rule over the weekend and arrested more than 1,000 people, including lawyers who were protesting the government's action.

October 19, 2007

Bhutto Seeks Inquiry Into Deadly Pakistan Attack
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto pledged to continue to push for a return to civilian rule in defiance of attackers who killed more than 100 people Thursday. After an Independent Television News report, journalists in Karachi provide an update on the story and the inquiry into the attack.

October 18, 2007

Deadly Blasts Disturb Bhutto's Pakistan Homecoming
Explosions went off near a convoy carrying former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto Thursday as she returned to Pakistan after eight years of self-imposed exile. At least 108 people were reported killed in the blast. A reporter details the chaotic homecoming scene from Karachi.

October 18, 2007

Returning Ex-Premier Bhutto Escapes Blasts in Pakistan
Explosions went off near a convoy carrying former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto Thursday as she returned to Pakistan after eight years of self-imposed exile to follow through on a plan to govern with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.

October 8, 2007

Pakistani Presidential Election Awaits Court Ruling
Pakistan awaited a Supreme Court ruling on whether President Pervez Musharraf, who won Saturday's unofficial vote, can still run while serving as Army chief. A regional expert provides an update on the power struggle.

September 10, 2007

Pakistani Opposition Leader Sharif Deported Upon Return
Nawaz Sharif, the former Pakistani prime minister hoping to lead opposition to the current government, was arrested upon his return to Pakistan on Monday and sent to Saudi Arabia. A journalist discusses the Pakistan power struggle.

September 7, 2007

War on Terror, Foreign Policy Affect Pakistani Views of U.S.
In the last installment in a series of reports from Pakistan, Margaret Warner talks with Pakistanis about their views on the United States and the two countries' political ties.

September 6, 2007

Pakistani Lawyers Protest Musharraf's Government
Pakistani lawyers boycotted court Thursday, demanding that President Pervez Musharraf step down. Musharraf has seen his popularity decline since he tried to dismiss the Supreme Court chief in March. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the political tensions.

September 5, 2007

New Cultural Roles Create Tensions in Pakistan
Journalists, artists and judicial activists have found voices in new freedoms in Pakistani culture, but clashes have also risen. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on cultural tensions between the traditional and more modern ideologies.

September 4, 2007

Suicide Bombings Raise Terrorist Concerns in Pakistan
Two suicide bombers killed at least 25 people in Pakistan Tuesday. Margaret Warner reports from Islamabad on the suspected extremist element in the country in the midst of its political uncertainty.

September 3, 2007

Pakistanis Unsure of President Musharraf's Future
Pakistani officials said government power-sharing talks would resume between President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto once opponents within the ruling party got on board. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the political turmoil.

August 30, 2007

Pakistani Government Says Power-sharing Talks Ongoing
The government of Pakistan said Thursday that President Pervez Musharraf has not decided to step down as army chief, contradicting former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the developments.

August 27, 2007

Exiled Former Prime Minister Plans to Return to Pakistan
On her way to Pakistan, Margaret Warner spoke with exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who intends to return to his country despite threats that President Pervez Musharraf will arrest him. Follow her reporting all this week with a behind-the-scenes podcast.

August 23, 2007

Exiled Former Prime Minister Sharif Can Return to Pakistan
The Pakistani Supreme Court ruled that exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif can return to Pakistan. Journalist Steve Coll, who served in South Asia, gives more details on the development.

August 21, 2007

Former Pakistani Premier Discusses Power-sharing Plan
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto talks about plans to return to her home country, Pakistan's political strife and a possible power-sharing agreement with President Pervez Musharraf.

August 2, 2007

Journalist Describes Impoverished, Islamist Northwest Pakistan
The tribal areas of Pakistan have become an increasing dangerous place. A National Geographic journalist describes the challenges of traveling in northwest provinces such as Waziristan and interacting with Islamists.

July 16, 2007

Pakistan, Tribal Leaders Hold Talks to Restore Truce
Tribal leaders and the Pakistani government are trying to restore a truce after militants killed at least 73 people in the North Waziristan region over the weekend. A former intelligence official and a scholar explain the situation.

July 10, 2007

Pakistani Forces Storm Red Mosque, Kill Cleric
After days of battle, Pakistani forces stormed the Red Mosque in Islamabad Tuesday, killing at least 60 people, including hard-line cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi. A reporter in the region provides an update.

July 5, 2007

Students and Security Forces Clash at Pakistan Mosque
At least 19 people have been killed since Tuesday at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, where clerics and their followers have clashed with security forces. A journalist and a political scientist discuss the developments.

June 20, 2007

Pakistan Faces Political, Security Challenges
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's decision to fire the country's chief justice has sparked protests in Islamabad, calling into question his leadership as he seeks another term this fall. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri discusses the troubles facing Musharraf and Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism.

February 26, 2007

Vice President Cheney Urges Pakistan to Fight Al-Qaida
Amid concerns that al-Qaida is regrouping in the lawless border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Bush administration has threatened to cut aid to Pakistan unless it becomes more aggressive in tracking down terrorists. Experts assess the situation.

February 19, 2007

Indian, Pakistani Leaders Pledge to Continue Talks Despite Deadly Train Bombing
At least 66 people were killed Monday when a pair of bombs sparked an inferno on an Indian train headed for Pakistan. Leaders of both nations condemned the attacks and pledged to continue their peace talk despite the carnage.