Aamir Latif

GlobalPost

Aamir Latif began his journalism career in 1997 working for Pakistan Press International, an independent news agency. He has worked as the Karachi Bureau Chief of Pakistan’s biggest news agency, Online News Network, for past 10 years. Additionally, he worked in the investigation section of US News and World Report from 2001 to 2008, where he contributed to several investigative reports, including Saudi funding of Jihadi networks, U.S. efforts to win hearts and minds through dollars, and "Tracking Bin Laden." His reporting focuses on counterterrorism and security related issues.  He has a masters degree in mass communication from University of Karachi, and diploma in media and public affairs from George Washington University Washington, D.C.

Amid Pakistan turmoil, one tribal region goes the way of peace

As the rest of Pakistan suffers a bloody bout of elections-related violence ahead of historic polls today, one of the country’s most dangerous regions is experiencing a rare period of relative peace.

Amid Pakistan turmoil, one tribal region goes the way of peace

In Pakistan’s tribal region, a woman runs for office for the first time

In Pakistan’s tribal region, a woman runs for office for the first time

Book claims Pakistan played role in bin Laden raid

Book claims Pakistan played role in bin Laden raid

Get your Osama bin Laden souvenirs here!

Get your Osama bin Laden souvenirs here!

NATO relying on smugglers along Pakistan's border, Pakistan officials say

NATO relying on smugglers along Pakistan's border, Pakistan officials say

Pakistan: Saudi Arabia intevenes to heal rift between army and government

Saudi Arabia is working behind the scenes to defuse tensions in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Saudi Arabia intevenes to heal rift between army and government

Pakistan: NATO supply routes are still closed as thousands party at border

Despite security concerns, stranded truckers throw down along Pakistan's border.

Pakistan: NATO supply routes are still closed as thousands party at border

Pakistan closes US supply routes to Afghanistan, threatening war effort

Control of two major US supply routes into Afghanistan is an ace in the hand for Pakistan.

Pakistan closes US supply routes to Afghanistan, threatening war effort

Pakistan's mangoes sweeten relations with US

Can a box of mangoes cure all that ails Pakistan and the US? Pakistan hopes so.

Pakistan's mangoes sweeten relations with US

Flood of US weapons in Afghanistan and Pakistan fueling militant groups, experts say

Some US weapons meant for US and Afghan troops are ending up in the hands of the Taliban and other militants.

Flood of US weapons in Afghanistan and Pakistan fueling militant groups, experts say

Pakistan arrests army officer

Pakistan investigates senior officer's ties to militant groups.

Pakistan arrests army officer

Bin Laden lived near forces with US ties

Analysis: Elite Pakistan army regiment, long allied with US, headquartered near bin Laden compound.

Bin Laden lived near forces with US ties

Militants in Pakistan more brazen after the bin Laden raid

A string of deadly attacks in Pakistan has further tarnished the state's reputation on the international stage.

Militants in Pakistan more brazen after the bin Laden raid

Obama's hidden war: US and Pakistan together forever

The two countries are cooperating like never before to rout militants in North Waziristan.

Obama's hidden war: US and Pakistan together forever

Obama's hidden war: Anger over US drone attacks rises in Pakistan

US bombing campaign in North Waziristan is sowing sympathy for Al Qaeda and other militants.

Obama's hidden war: Anger over US drone attacks rises in Pakistan