More Than Just Islamic State: Rising Militancy in Afghanistan and Pakistan - VOA
There has been a wave of attacks across Pakistan in recent weeks by militant groups operating in the region that have widely varying objectives.
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There has been a wave of attacks across Pakistan in recent weeks by militant groups operating in the region that have widely varying objectives.
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