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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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November 20, 2019
The Looming Governance Crisis in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Has Imran Khan overplayed his hand in Pakistani politics?

November 09, 2019
What Can We Learn from the US State Department’s Terrorism Report on Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan took some serious criticism irrespective of the country’s efforts.

October 30, 2019
Where Does the Afghan Peace Process Stand After Talks Collapsed?
By Umair Jamal
Trump’s cancellation of peace talks with the Taliban makes his top envoy’s job more difficult.

October 23, 2019
How Dangerous Is the Pakistani Opposition’s Long March Against Imran Khan’s Government?
By Umair Jamal
Amid the opposition’s reelection demands, Pakistan braces for a major political crisis.

October 16, 2019
Can a Negative Decision at the FATF Bolster Hardliners in Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Being blacklisted at the FATF could set back real progress in Pakistan.

October 08, 2019
With the Afghan Taliban in Islamabad, Is Pakistan Finally Getting What It Has Always Wanted?
By Umair Jamal
What are the Taliban up to?

September 28, 2019
Why Imran Khan Acknowledged Pakistan’s Role in Training Jihadists
By Umair Jamal
Why is Prime Minister Imran Khan talking about Pakistan’s links with jihadist groups?

September 24, 2019
Pakistan’s Approach to Navigating Saudi-Iran Tensions: Solidarity With Riyadh
By Umair Jamal
How to make sense of Pakistan’s new approach of solidarity towards Saudi Arabia.

September 10, 2019
What the Apparent Collapse of Afghan Peace Talks Means for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
How will Islamabad adapt to Trump’s latest sudden move?

September 05, 2019
Why Does a Pakistani Islamist Party Want Imran Khan to Resign?
By Umair Jamal
Why the JUI-F’s dissent movement against the government is likely to fail.

August 28, 2019
Amid the India-Pakistan Kashmir Crisis, What’s the Future of the Kartarpur Corridor?
By Umair Jamal
Is the Kartarpur corridor doomed?

August 20, 2019
What Army Chief General Bajwa's Term Extension Means for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
General Bajwa's extension likely means big things are in store.