Why sudden increase in terrorism in Pakistan? Part 1
By Asif Haroon RajaAfghan Jihad (1979-1989)After the Islamic revolution in Iran in March 1979, the next big event which took place was the occupation of Afghanistan by the Soviet forces in December 1979. In anticipation to the Great Bear taking the next step in search of warm waters, Pakistan’s President Gen Ziaul Haq considered it prudent to support the Afghan resistance movement and to fight the war on Af ...
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