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.
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.
Saudi Arabia is working behind the scenes to defuse tensions in Pakistan.
Despite security concerns, stranded truckers throw down along Pakistan's border.
Control of two major US supply routes into Afghanistan is an ace in the hand for Pakistan.
Can a box of mangoes cure all that ails Pakistan and the US? Pakistan hopes so.
Some US weapons meant for US and Afghan troops are ending up in the hands of the Taliban and other militants.
Pakistan investigates senior officer's ties to militant groups.
Analysis: Elite Pakistan army regiment, long allied with US, headquartered near bin Laden compound.
A string of deadly attacks in Pakistan has further tarnished the state's reputation on the international stage.
The two countries are cooperating like never before to rout militants in North Waziristan.
US bombing campaign in North Waziristan is sowing sympathy for Al Qaeda and other militants.