Privilege in a Conflict Zone
remembering the peak of Pakistan's Islamic militant attacks, circa 2007-2010.
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This piece was originally written in 2018. It has since been edited and reworked. Please note that the term “terrorist” is used loosely here. I prefer Islamic Militants.
I often revisit these memories.
Content note: terrorist attacks, bombings, murder and suicide.
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I was born in Islamabad, the federal capital of Pakistan, and grew up…