Taliban
- Formally known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the group is very closely linked with the Afghan Taliban and Al Qaeda. It shares its religious extremist ideology.The Taliban’s goal is to impose Sharia upon Pakistan. Women are banned from shopping in bazaars and have to completely cover themselves. Men are forced to grow beards or face punishment. Musicians, music and video store owners, dancers, and others whose professions are considered to be un-islamic have been ordered to shut down their businesses. Those who fail to obey Sharia are usually beaten or murdered, often in public.
- See Incompetency of Government.