Blood on the Path to Peace: Pakistan's Fractured Quest for Stability A glimmer of hope for peace and stability in Pakistan's troubled Swat Valley was extinguished on Sunday when a suicide bomber struck at a public rally, killing 14 people and injuring 20 others.
The attack is a stark reminder that the country's journey towards lasting peace remains fraught with peril.
The "Olasi Pasoon" peace gathering had been underway for hours, with speakers urging an end to militant violence and calling for the restoration of law and order in the region.