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Umair Jamal

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.

Posts by Umair Jamal
October 11, 2024

Pakistan Renegotiates Costly Contracts With 5 Private Power Producers

By Umair Jamal
Similar deals with other Independent Power Producers, including some set up under CPEC, are in the pipeline. Will China agree?

October 09, 2024

Pakistan to Host SCO Summit Amid Political Turmoil

By Umair Jamal
Protests by the opposition PTI and a major suicide bombing outside Karachi airport that killed Chinese civilians have cast a shadow over the event.
September 25, 2024

Pakistan Turns to Private Sector for CPEC’s Next Phase

By Umair Jamal
A proposed China-Pakistan anti-terrorism cooperation agreement envisages the establishment of a joint security company to safeguard Chinese citizens.

September 13, 2024

Is Pakistan on the Brink of Another Political Showdown?

By Umair Jamal
At a recent rally – its first outside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since the general elections – the PTI adopted a confrontationist posture vis-à-vis the civilian government and the military leadership.

September 05, 2024

Pakistan’s Military Vows Accountability in Its Ranks Amid Trial of Former Spy Chief

By Umair Jamal
The Corps Commanders' Conference sent out a strong message that any attempt to undermine the military institution would face severe consequences.

August 28, 2024

Chinese General Li Visits Pakistan Amid Deteriorating Security

By Umair Jamal
How strongly did Pakistan's military and civilian leadership broach the topic of China enhancing Pakistani counterterrorism capabilities?
August 12, 2024

Pakistan and India Celebrate Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic Gold

By Umair Jamal
However, the harmony was short-lived, as social media platforms were soon rife with Indian fans calling for drug tests to confirm Nadeem’s fitness.

August 09, 2024

Sheikh Hasina’s Exit Renews Concerns of India-Pakistan Conflict in Bangladesh

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan wants to capitalize on regime change in Bangladesh to revive its bilateral relationship and reposition itself to push back against India's influence.

July 30, 2024

What a Harris or Trump Presidency Could Mean for Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
While a Trump presidency could complicate matters for Pakistan, Harris’ approach could offer openings for continued security cooperation and fiscal support.

July 16, 2024

Pakistani Government Seeking Ban on Imran Khan’s Party

By Umair Jamal
The decision appears to be a response from the Sharif government and military to the judiciary’s recent rulings supportive of Khan.

July 08, 2024

Pakistan Looks to Leverage SCO for Regional Support on Counterterrorism

By Umair Jamal
The SCO summit provided Pakistan with an opportunity to bring its concerns to a forum that includes its neighbors, key allies, and adversaries, such as China, Russia, and India.
June 25, 2024

Pakistan Launches New Counterterrorism Operation

By Umair Jamal
Azm-e-Istehkam seems aimed at convincing Pakistan’s international partners that it is serious about tackling militancy and terrorism at home.

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