The author is director at the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), an independent think tank based in Islamabad.
Will Qadri's emergence lead to sectarian balance or confrontation?
Pakistani madrassas feature prominently in the debate on extremism -- they are perceived as a crucial medium for promoting extreme religious,...
There are 82 sectarian organisations operating in Pakistan, out of which 22 are involved in violent sectarian activities and five have or had close...