Abubakar Siddique

Abubakar Siddique writes for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Looks to Form a New Government

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Looks to Form a New Government

Nawaz Sharif's party is regarded as having a pro-business stance, tilting toward regional cooperation and peace with the country's neighbors. More »

The Perils of Invading Afghanistan

The Perils of Invading Afghanistan

An interview with historian William Dalrymple. More »

An Illegal Militia's War for Northwest Pakistan

An Illegal Militia's War for Northwest Pakistan

In the country's unruly Khyber region, two irregular forces are vying for control -- with bloody consequences. More »

'Ghagh': The Pashtun Custom of Men Forcing Marriage Proposals on Women

'Ghagh': The Pashtun Custom of Men Forcing Marriage Proposals on Women

... and the campaign to ban it in Pakistan More »

One-Pound-Fish Man's Musical Sales Pitch Goes Very Very Viral

One-Pound-Fish Man's Musical Sales Pitch Goes Very Very Viral

The Pakistan-born London fish monger might now get a record deal. More »

Meanwhile: Generals and Judges Battle for Power in Pakistan

Meanwhile: Generals and Judges Battle for Power in Pakistan

The clash between the country's powerful military and aggressive judiciary is more intense than ever. More »

The Case for Hope in Afghanistan

The Case for Hope in Afghanistan

Even in a country with as much going against it as this one, predicting the future is still an inexact science. More »

Will the U.S. Make Peace With the Taliban?

Will the U.S. Make Peace With the Taliban?

Prospects dim, even as the 2014 withdrawal deadline approaches. More »

The Durand Line: Afghanistan's Controversial, Colonial-Era Border

The Durand Line: Afghanistan's Controversial, Colonial-Era Border

Why Kabul rejects recent comments by a U.S. envoy endorsing it as the country's official frontier with Pakistan More »

The Malala Effect: Pakistanis Are Angry, Want to Finish Off the Taliban

The Malala Effect: Pakistanis Are Angry, Want to Finish Off the Taliban

How support for Yousafzai is galvanizing a push for an offensive on the terrorist group's stronghold. More »

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