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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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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.
June 17, 2024
Modi 3.0 and the Uncertain Path to India-Pakistan Dialogue
By Umair Jamal
Amid an otherwise bleak scenario, the ceasefire along the Line of Control remains in place, offering hope for more confidence-building measures.
June 10, 2024
Pakistan-China Agree to Upgrade CPEC
By Umair Jamal
During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing, Pakistan sought to reassure China of its stability and security concerns. But will it deliver on its promises?
May 28, 2024
Pakistan Plans to Regulate Social Media Through Legislation
By Umair Jamal
There are concerns that the authorities will misuse the proposed legislation to deal with critics and opponents.
May 14, 2024
Pakistan Government Sets the Stage for Reforms: Will the Public Embrace Change?
By Umair Jamal
Among other reforms, it is considering privatizing dozens of loss-making state-owned enterprises.
May 07, 2024
The Politics Behind Pakistan’s Controversial Judicial Reform Plan
By Umair Jamal
It is considering extending the term of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is known to be close to the Sharif government.
April 26, 2024
Pakistani Business Leaders Pitch for Trade Talks With India
By Umair Jamal
But the country’s aggressive posturing against India will make it difficult for the government to take the process forward.