A man disembarks a bus at a junction in Karachi. Though much of Pakistan remains peaceful and moderate, extremist groups have increased their influence on its politics, stability and daily life.

Pakistan Beneath the Surface

The nation of 170 million is torn by many religious outlooks, class divisions and ethnic rivalries.

Photographs by Alixandra Fazzina for TIME

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