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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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April 17, 2024
Pakistan in a Difficult Spot Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions
By Umair Jamal
The government cannot afford to annoy Western countries, whose support it needs for loans. But the Pakistani public is angry with Israel.
April 09, 2024
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Saudi Arabia
By Umair Jamal
With some of kind stability restored in Pakistan, the Saudis seem more willing to implement past investment pledges.
March 26, 2024
Will Pakistan Go Ahead and Build the Gas Pipeline With Iran?
By Umair Jamal
Iran has threatened to take Pakistan to court over its failure to complete the pipeline project. But U.S. sanctions on Iran are an obstacle.
March 13, 2024
Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence
By Umair Jamal
Key ministries have been assigned to those the establishment deems reliable.
March 05, 2024
Saudi Arabia Lauds Pakistani Cop Who Stood Up to Islamist Radicals
By Umair Jamal
It signals a shift in Riyadh’s position on Pakistani religious radicals, who traditionally seek moral guidance and support from the Kingdom.
February 27, 2024
New Pakistani Government Seeks Another Bailout From IMF
By Umair Jamal
Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked the Fund not to extend a loan to Pakistan unless an audit of the controversial election is done.
February 13, 2024
Confusion Reigns in Pakistan as PML-N and PPP Attempt to Form Government
By Umair Jamal
The big question is who will be the new prime minister? Both parties have their eyes on the top prize.
February 06, 2024
Frontrunners PML-N and PPP Lock Horns in Pakistani Elections
By Umair Jamal
Despite Imran Khan's immense popularity among the masses, the future of his party appears uncertain at this point.
January 19, 2024
With Surprise Air Raids, Iran Loses Goodwill in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
To not hit back was not an option for Pakistan, as that would have been interpreted as a sign of weakness at home and in New Delhi and Kabul.
January 17, 2024
Pakistan Supreme Court Strips Imran Khan’s Party of ‘Bat’ Symbol
By Umair Jamal
The party failed to provide sufficient evidence that it had conducted intra-party elections as mandated by the Election Commission, the apex court said.
January 12, 2024
How Will Islamist Parties Fare in Pakistan’s Battle for the Ballot?
By Umair Jamal
In a bid to broaden their support, they are not limiting themselves to religious appeals but discussing political and economic issues too.
December 27, 2023
Enthusiasm Marks Filing of Nominations for Elections in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The number of people who have applied to contest the upcoming elections has increased by 33 percent over that in the 2018 election.