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How is Pakistan becoming more Islamist? South Asia Press reports.

In Pakistan, Islamism is a tool Pakistan Army uses to control critical thinking & fuel conflicts. But such Islamization has led to home-grown terrorism & Islamist vigilantism. We investigate the recent Tahaffuz e Bunyad e Islam bill, the killing of blasphemy accused inside a courtroom and the mainstreaming of Kashmir militants in our latest for South Asia Press. www.southasiapress.org

How has Imran Khan given a free hand to Pakistan Army to censor media and erode human rights?

Before coming to power, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan promised he will resign if he cannot stop the country’s agencies from abducting Pakistani citizens, but since Khan’s assent to power, he has given Pakistan military a free hand to control freedom of expression while eroding human rights. We report:

Pakistan a safe harbor for regionally focused terrorist groups: US report

Pakistan is doing too little to counter terrorist groups on its soil, particularly those taking aim at India and operating in Afghanistan, as per the annual terrorism report by the US State Department. South Asia Press brings you its latest report on this issue: