Sufism, Pakistan’s most popular branch of Islam, has seen a rise of attacks against its worshipers at shrines. The bombings are part of an ongoing battle to enforce a more conservative brand of Islam.

This story was funded in part by the Dick Goldensohn Fund.

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Charlotte Buchen has shot and produced stories for outlets such as PBS FRONTLINE/World, PBS NewsHour, The New York Times and the Discovery Channel among others. She has a special interest in reporting from the Middle East and South Asia. Her documentary "All the Way Home" broadcast on PBS in 2009. Charlotte holds a BA in Political Science from Vassar College and a Masters degree from UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism.