Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan
A survivor of Pakistan’s school massacre tells how his teacher saved his life
As Pakistan mourns the the victims of Tuesday school massacre, one survivor says he’s alive because of the incredible sacrifice of his teacher. It’s just one of many stories of heroism emerging from the shootings, but Pakistan is still working through “unprecedented” grieft and anger.
Positive progress in Afghanistan finally begins to emerge
The pullout of American forces from Afghanistan by 2014 has some feeling hopeful about the future of the war-torn country. But with the ongoing drone strikes in Pakistan, and continued violence in Afghanistan, it’s often hard to see the progress over the border.
Pakistanis outraged after Taliban try to assassinate outspoken girl, 14
A 14-year-old Pakistani girl has been rallying efforts to improve educational opportunities for women. On Tuesday, her outspokenness nearly cost her her life, after a Taliban gunman shot her and gravely wounded her. Pakistanis across the country have reacted with outrage.
Journalism soldiers on in Pakistan despite obvious dangers
Despite living in a country named “The most dangerous in the world for journalists,” Pakistani students at four universities are embracing journalism education. They hope to improve journalism education and provide an alternative to the Mullah Radio stations broadcasting from across the border in Afghanistan.
