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Umair Jamal
Umair Jamal is a correspondent for The Diplomat, based in Lahore, Pakistan.
Umair Jamal is a freelance journalist and a correspondent for The Diplomat, based in Lahore, Pakistan. His research focuses primarily on the analysis of South Asian security and politics. His work has been featured in number of renowned media outlets including Foreign Policy, Al-Jazeera, The National Interest, The Huffington Post, Asia Times, The News on Sunday, Pakistan Today and others. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @UmairJamal15.
July 04, 2025
How Imran Khan’s All-or-nothing Approach Could Cost His Party Everything
By Umair Jamal
The Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision to divvy the PTI’s share of reserved seats among the ruling coalition has further weakened Khan’s party.
June 26, 2025
What Explains the Pakistan Military’s Growing Global Stature?
By Umair Jamal
The military has skillfully transformed regional crises into opportunities to enhance its reputation as well as Pakistan’s diplomatic footprint globally.
June 12, 2025
Pakistan’s FY25 Budget Balances Defense Needs and Economic Revival
By Umair Jamal
In the shadow of the recent India-Pakistan military clashes, defense spending has been increased by 20 percent since last year.
June 05, 2025
Military’s Popularity Surge Reshapes Pakistan’s Political Landscape After India Clashes
By Umair Jamal
A recent survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan found that 93 percent of respondents felt their perception of the military had improved since the clashes.
May 29, 2025
How the India-Pakistan Clashes Revealed China’s Strategic Commitment to Islamabad
By Umair Jamal
Despite reported frictions over CPEC and security issues in Pakistan, China had no qualms about offering – and even expanding – support for Islamabad.
May 13, 2025
Pakistan Comes Out Emboldened After Clashes With India
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan has established its own "new normal" with India, indicating that it will retaliate to India’s actions with resolve and firepower.
May 07, 2025
Pakistan Prepares Counterblow as India’s Airstrikes Raise War Fears
By Umair Jamal
Islamabad's policy of "quid pro quo plus" in responding to any Indian attacks is likely to see it carry out more attacks in Kashmir and India.
April 25, 2025
India’s Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan Could Backfire
By Umair Jamal
It could prompt China to block the Brahmaputra River, which supplies around 30 percent of India’s fresh water and about 44 percent of its total hydropower potential.
April 16, 2025
Critical Minerals Add a New Dynamic to Pakistan-US Relations
By Umair Jamal
However, Pakistan will need to improve security in Balochistan, where these resources are located.
April 09, 2025
Pakistan Sees Opportunity in Trump’s Tariffs
By Umair Jamal
Its main Asian competitors for access to the U.S. textile market have been slapped with higher tariffs.
March 13, 2025
Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Capacity Tested as Militants Hijack Train
By Umair Jamal
The hijack shows the capacity of groups like the BLA to not only carry out complex attacks but also engage in disinformation against the state.
March 11, 2025
Pakistan and the US Join Hands in Counterterrorism Operation
By Umair Jamal
Is the recent arrest of an ISKP commander a one-off instance, or will it lead to wider counterterrorism cooperation?
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