Deadly Silence: Pakistan's Perpetual Pandering to Terror The blast in Swat, northern Pakistan, on August 2nd that left nine dead and 20 wounded is a grim reminder of the country's perpetual struggle against terrorism.
Beneath familiar headlines lies a more insidious truth – one that has been quietly festering for years: Pakistan's deliberate tolerance of militant groups.
The Tehreek i Taliban Pakistan (TTP), responsible for countless attacks in the region, seems emboldened by the lack of decisive action from the Pakistani government.