The Inter-Services Intelligence was created in 1948 following the first Kashmir war, which had exposed weaknesses in intelligence … See more

A director-general, who is traditionally a serving lieutenant general in the Pakistan Army, heads the ISI. Three deputy director generals, who are … See more

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Afghanistan
• 1982–1997: ISI is believed to have had access to Osama bin Laden in the past. B. Raman, former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) officer, claims that the Central Intelligence … See more

Critics of the ISI say that it has become a state within a state and not accountable enough. Some analysts say that it is because intelligence agencies around the world remain secretive. Critics argue the institution should be more accountable to the president or the … See more

Both civilians and members of the armed forces can join the ISI. For civilians, recruitment is advertised and handled by both the See more

• Ramzi Yousef: One of the planners of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the Bojinka plot. Pakistani intelligence, and the Department of State – U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) … See more

The ISI has been accused of using designated terrorist groups and militants to conduct proxy wars against its neighbors. According … See more