Bibliograph

The most dangerous place, Pakistan's lawless frontier, Imtiaz Gul

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Label

The most dangerous place, Pakistan's lawless frontier, Imtiaz Gul

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-266) and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The most dangerous place

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

501180628

Responsibility statement

Imtiaz Gul

Sub title

Pakistan's lawless frontier

Summary

In this gripping and definitive exposé, Gul reveals the story of the dark side of the Afghan war--and tells how Pakistan has degenerated into a nuclear-armed powder keg

Table Of Contents

Pakistan's dangerous game -- A cauldron of militancy -- The Kaloosha operation -- The Taliban in North and South Waziristan -- A question of justice: an administrative profile of FATA -- The al Qaeda connection: Arabs, Uzbeks, and the Haqqani network -- Crime and corruption in Khyber and Bajaur -- Mohmand, Kurram, and Orakzai -- Swat is burning -- Al Qaeda brings suicide bombing to Pakistan -- The ISI factor -- Who funds the militants? -- Epilogue -- Appendix 1: A profile of Pakistani militants -- Appendix 2: A profile of militant organizations in Pakistan

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