
Niti Shastra
Pakistan: The Nursery Of Terrorism
<p>In this episode, we explore the transformation of Pakistan into the epicenter of global terrorism in the years following 9/11. What began as a tactical retreat by Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters turned into a full-fledged resurgence, with North and South Waziristan becoming the launchpads for militancy across Afghanistan and Pakistan. By 2006–07, the Taliban were regaining ground in Helmand, Kandahar, and Zabul, while Al-Qaeda embedded itself deep within Pakistan’s tribal belt.</p><p>We take listeners through the critical turning points that shaped this trajectory: Dick Cheney’s 2007 visit to Islamabad, the breakdown of peace agreements with Taliban warlords, and the em...






