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The faithful come in all forms in a Lahore shrine dedicated to a Sufi saint. (Usman Malik)

Photos/Video: Desperately Seeking Spirituality in Lahore

Usman Malik captures a side of Pakistani culture that many urban English-speaking Pakistanis are unfamiliar with. more
Vali Nasr, professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University and former advisor to Richard Holbrooke. (Vali Nasr/Flickr)

Interview: Vali Nasr on Revisiting US Strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Whether the U.S. agrees or not, "Pakistan more than any other country will decide the fate of Afghanistan," argues Vali Nasr. more

Ahmed Rashid: Afghan Taliban Don't See India as Their Enemy

A veteran observer of the Afghan Taliban argues that they're moderating their outlook ahead of likely ceasefire negotiations with the United States. more

Ahmed Rashid: What Peace with the Taliban Might Look Like

A leading authority on the Taliban draws careful distinctions between its Afghan and Pakistani branches, and what their respective aims are. more

Ahmed Rashid: What Peace with the Taliban Might Look Like

A leading authority on the Taliban draws careful distinctions between its Afghan and Pakistani branches, and what their respective aims are. more

Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan on the Brink

A veteran observer of the Taliban assesses America's strategy for withdrawal from Afghanistan, in conversation with Bill Keller of the New York Times. more

Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan on the Brink

A veteran observer of the Taliban assesses America's strategy for withdrawal from Afghanistan, in conversation with Bill Keller of the New York Times. more

Interview: Pakistani Motorcyclist Moin Khan on His Epic Journey

Moin Khan redefines Pakistan's image through a 25,000-mile motorcycle journey across three continents. more
A Pakistani policeman stands guard at a security check point in Lahore, February 2012. (Arif Ali / AFPGetty Images)

Stabilizing Pakistan through Police Reform

A new Asia Society report assesses the current state of Pakistan’s police force and offers recommendations for enhancing its institutional capacity. more
Ahmed Rashid, author of Pakistan on the Brink. (Ahmed Rashid)

Interview: Ahmed Rashid on the Road to Reconciliation in Afghanistan

Leading Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid outlines what needs to happen for any kind of peaceful future to become possible in Afghanistan. more