This article talks about how Pakistan deals with numerous terrorist attacks from the ttp which is supported by the Taliban. Pakistan wants to find ways to stop and lessen the support for the ttp from the Taliban. They think they can do this but putting sanctions on Afghanistan being one of their major trade partners putting pressure on them to stop supporting the TTP. They also did this by rejecting and sending back many Afghani refugees which the Taliban have responded to by telling them to look at the Quran and that bad things will happen to them if they continue doing this. They have thought about supporting rival groups to the Taliban but this is difficult because they support the Taliban earlier making these groups not trusting of Pakistan. They have also thought about using military force and have sent airstrikes in Afghanistan which have worked but they don't know the consequences of doing these actions so they are wary of using them often. The Taliban in response have tried to make greater trade bonds with Iran and the USA. They sent a deputy prime minister to Iran to have trade talks and they have told the Western world, especially the US, that they will discriminate less against women in hopes they will trade with them more. The website is a credible source of information and has opinions from many different people

People in a village in Kalash Valley were attacked by the ttp which left them scared and worried about their future. This attack left 5 border guards and 20 TTP militants dead. The village is scared about losing their homes but their unique culture and religion. They are worried that if the TTP or the Taliban take over their village they will be forced to convert to Islam which has happened before but Islamic and Christian groups these conventions are still happening today. The response by Pakistan to this attack was to bring the military in to monitor the area and shut down two border crossings which halted trade and stranded many on both sides leaving people terrified in different countries. These attacks also affect a major source of income which is the tourists who want to experience their unique culture. After the attacks, all tourists were made to evacuate the area, and locals to stay inside. If these attacks keep happening it could cause a major blow to the local economy.

TTP is an Islamic terrorist organization that is located on the rural side of Pakistan they believe in a stricter version of Sharia, want to create a caliphate, and kick out Islamabad's influence in tribal regions in Pakistan. They are an anti-western and anti-Islamabad group that advocates for harsh tactics. The Taliban was founded in the early nineties and are mainly students of Islam and farmers; the TTP was founded in 2007 and is an alliance of militant networks in Pakistan.  They have done numerous attacks like their attack on Malala and a failed car bombing in New York on May 1, 2010. Baitullah Mehsud was the first leader of the TTP he was killed on August 5, 2009, latter the group was taken over by Hakimullah Mehsud who later died on November 1, 2013, the leader now is Mullah Fazlullah He holds up the ideals of the group on and has threatened many attacks on us and pakistan. 

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This article talks about an attack the ISIL did on Pakistan political parties which killed 28 people. These attacks coming the day before the election were on an independent party and an Islamic religious party the religious party had been attacked numerous times before they used motorcycles strapped with makeshift bombs to blow up the political offices. Pakistan in response closed off the western border crossing to Iran. There have also been several other politically influenced attacks that Pakistan has to worry about. Even with these attacks scaring people Pakistan still urges people to vote. Saying that exercise your right to vote to those who wanted a delay in the election. Because of these events Pakistan has sent many military and police to ward off future attacks. They also have put restrictions on the internet on the day of the election as an anti terrorist move. Al Jazeera is a qatari founded organization