Pakistan: 3 Killed in Suicide Attack on Paramilitary Headquarters
Three were killed and multiple others injured in a suicide attack in Peshawar on Monday. Is Pakistan a terrorism epicenter, or the U.S.' vital counter-terrorism partner?
Above: Army personnel at a suicide bombing site at the border force headquarters in Peshawar on Nov. 24, 2025. Image credit: Abdul Majeed/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
Pakistan stands as the epicenter of global terrorism, harboring U.N.-listed terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed while supporting these organizations. The country's military establishment uses these terror networks to wage proxy wars against India, with recent attacks targeting civilians, including the Sikh community.
Pro-establishment narrative
Pakistan has become America's most valuable counter-terrorism partner, earning praise from U.S. Central Command for phenomenal cooperation against ISIS-K and other international threats. Pakistan itself suffers as a victim of terrorism, with over 1,000 killed in 2024 alone, demonstrating shared interests in combating extremist violence.