Discusses the response to the Lahore bombing and the friction between the Pakistani military and civilian authorities over the appropriate response. From the United States Institute of Peace.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R44313.pdf
Examines past efforts to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives through strengthening foreign security institutions in countries that share those interests. Explores 20 case studies since World War II according to one of seven strategic U.S. goals. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
Describes the problems with Pakistan’s anti-terrorism act including the low conviction rates and what could be done to bring about improvements. From the United States Institute of Peace
Analyzes Afghan president Ashraf Ghani’s decision to embark on a policy of conciliation with Pakistan to secure greater cooperation in fighting Taliban militants on Afghan soil. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/SR375-Pakistans-Power-Crisis-The-Way-Forward.pdf
Discusses Pakistan’s energy crisis, including electricity and gas shortfalls, and the reasons for the problem. Report written before the June 2015 deadly heat wave in Pakistan. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/SR367-Education-and-Attitudes-in-Pakistan.pdf
Examines attitudes among Pakistani youth toward terrorism and the U.S. and how features of the Pakistan education system are responsible for these attitudes. From the United States Institute of Peace
Examines the determinants of religious tolerance in Pakistan, particularly among Shias and Sunnis and the role that religious authorities might play in reducing sectarian tensions. From the United States Institute of Peace
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/20153/9781464801716.pdf?sequence=1
Examines the prevalence and the factors associated with various types of violence against females in South Asia. From the World Bank