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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.
December 20, 2024
US Unveils Sanctions on Pakistan Ballistic Missile Program
By Umair Jamal
Analysts caution that the incoming Trump administration could put Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile program under scrutiny, building upon sanctions imposed by Biden.
December 06, 2024
PTI’s ‘Do or Die’ Protest Ends, But Incitement of Instability Continues
By Umair Jamal
Perhaps Imran Khan sees stirring instability as his only way to evade prison and reclaim power.
November 27, 2024
Sino-Pakistani Counterterrorism Collaboration Grows
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan may seek China's assistance in exerting pressure on Baloch militant sanctuaries located in Afghanistan.
November 14, 2024
Trump 2.0 Appears Unfavorable for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Appointments to key positions in Trump’s team include people who are pro-India and China hawks.
November 07, 2024
Pakistan Appoints New Judge to Head Constitutional Bench
By Umair Jamal
Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan is unlikely to challenge the government’s decisions, which may not go down well with opposition parties.
October 28, 2024
Can Parliament’s Increased Influence Over Appointment of Judges Lead to Political Stability in Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Imran Khan's PTI expressed “no objections” to the final draft of the amendment. But it chose to boycott the voting procedure to please its voter base.
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?
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