Why Pakistan Fails to Stop Jihadi Attacks.

The article focuses on the ongoing terrorist threat in Pakistan, highlighted by a recent suicide attack in Bajaur district that resulted in at least 56 deaths and nearly 200 injuries. The Islamic State Khorasan (ISKP) claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted a convention of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), an Islamist political party in Pakistan's coalition government. The article discusses the historical context of terrorism in Pakistan, noting that since 2000, there have been over 16,000 reported terror attacks resulting in more than 66,000 deaths. It emphasizes the complexities of Pakistan's approach to various jihadi groups, including the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban, and the challenges the government faces in implementing a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy. [Extracted from the article]