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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.
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May 12, 2021
Education in Pakistan Amid COVID-19: A Test Case for Policymakers
By Sidra Tariq Jamil and Umair Jamal
The nation's school system has faced unprecedented crises in the past year.
May 08, 2021
Treacherous Triangle: Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan After US Withdrawal
By Umair Jamal
After the last American soldier departs Afghanistan in September, India and Pakistan will be left with some very difficult, unsavory, choices.
May 07, 2021
What’s Behind Pakistan Outreach to Saudi Arabia?
By Umair Jamal
Amid a serious regional churn, Islamabad may not be ready to jettison its long-time ally just yet.
April 29, 2021
Pakistani Opposition’s Criticism of the Military Continues
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan Democratic Movement leader Fazlur Rehman’s potshot at the army shows the opposition remains emboldened.
April 22, 2021
What Is the Significance of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Latest Attack in Quetta?
By Umair Jamal
The attack on Serena Hotel, far outside TTP's usual operating area, is an extremely worrying sign that the group has regained its old strength.
April 15, 2021
Pakistan’s Police Brave Islamist Violence — Alone
By Umair Jamal
Despite being a frontline counterextremist force, the police in Pakistan suffer from an image problem – and directly bear the brunt of Islamists.
April 08, 2021
State and Non-State Actors Alike Threaten Pakistani Women’s Rights
By Umair Jamal
Between Prime Minister Imran Khan’s insensitive remarks and Pakistani Taliban threats, women in the country face an uphill battle for their rights.
March 31, 2021
Pakistan Not Invited to Climate Leaders’ Summit Hosted by US President
By Umair Jamal
However, analysts downplay the significance of what is surely going to be perceived as a snub in Islamabad.
March 13, 2021
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Wins Crucial Senate Election
By Umair Jamal
However, Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot afford to be complacent. The steps he takes now will determine his future.
March 05, 2021
Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Future Uncertain Following Political Upheaval
By Umair Jamal
Khan will seek a vote of confidence from the parliament after his finance minister was defeated in a Senate election.
February 25, 2021
Imran Khan’s Sri Lanka Visit: Progress Amid Constraints
By Umair Jamal
Colombo has offered Khan a symbolically warm welcome but not afforded him opportunities to raise concerns about India -- or Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority.
February 17, 2021
Will Pakistan Come Off the FATF Grey List?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan may have done enough work to stay on the clear. But that may not be sufficient.