Pakistan stands as the epicenter of global terrorism, harboring UN-listed terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed while providingsupporting state support to these organizations. The country's military establishment uses these terror networks to wage proxy wars against India, with recent attacks targeting civilians, including the Sikh community.
Pakistan has become America's most valuable counter-terrorism partner, earning praise from USU.S. Central Command for phenomenal cooperation against ISIS-K and other international threats. The country itself suffers as a victim of terrorism, with over 1,000 killed in 2024 alone, demonstrating shared interests in combating extremist violence.
There is an 80% chance Pakistan will recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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