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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
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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.

February 10, 2021

Did Iran Carry Out a ‘Surgical Strike’ Inside Pakistan?

By Umair Jamal
A recent news report is unlikely to be accurate, not the least because it goes against established patterns of behavior by both countries.
February 01, 2021

Daniel Pearl’s Alleged Murderer Acquitted by Pakistan’s Supreme Court

By Umair Jamal
The Biden administration’s statement on the Omar Saeed Sheikh order suggests a more nuanced public approach to Pakistan.

January 22, 2021

Déjà Vu All Over Again in Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s opposition alliance accuses the ruling party of being close to India and Israel, as its movement show signs of petering out.

January 08, 2021

It’s Game Over for Pakistan’s Opposition Alliance

By Umair Jamal
Mutual distrust between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party has rendered the 11-party coalition toothless.

December 28, 2020

Why Are Pakistani Leaders Revealing Their Secret Visits to Israel Now?

By Umair Jamal
Pakistanis love to hate Israel, but their state has had relations with the country for decades. 
December 22, 2020

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: BFF No More

By Umair Jamal
Bullied by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is turning toward Iran, Malaysia, and Turkey instead.

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