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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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May 10, 2022

Imran Khan’s Political Career Far From Over

By Umair Jamal
Within a month of his ouster, the former Pakistani PM has been able to revive his support base substantially, prompting many to believe that he could win an election today.
April 20, 2022

Pakistan Takes Fight Against TTP Into Afghanistan

By Umair Jamal
The military action inside Afghanistan marks a significant shift in its approach to the terror group.

April 11, 2022

Imran Khan Is Pakistan’s New Political Pariah

By Umair Jamal
Abandoned by his former patrons, the military, the erstwhile prime minister is back on the streets to mobilize his supporters and push for early elections.

April 04, 2022

All Eyes on Supreme Court as Pakistan’s Political Crisis Deepens

By Umair Jamal
The political and constitutional crisis has only just begun. Violence looms and the military is watching

March 28, 2022

Imran Khan Fights For His Survival

By Umair Jamal
Could the Pakistani prime minister appoint a new army chief to turn the political tide in his favor?
March 14, 2022

Pakistan Alarmed Over India’s Accidental Missile Firing

By Umair Jamal
The incident has raised questions about existing safety mechanisms in India to prevent accidental missile launches.

March 08, 2022

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Takes on the West

By Umair Jamal
Imran’s Khan’s tirade against the U.S. comes at a time when he is facing serious political challenges at home.
February 23, 2022

Pakistan’s Opposition Prepares for No-Confidence Move Against PM Imran Khan

By Umair Jamal
Where the military stands on the question of Khan’s removal is unclear at this stage.

February 07, 2022

China and Pakistan Reiterate Support to Each Other’s Core Interests

By Umair Jamal
The joint statement issued during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Beijing was silent on any Chinese hard cash investment in CPEC projects.

February 02, 2022

Will Beijing Heed Pakistan’s Request for Loans?

By Umair Jamal
Their friendship may be doing well rhetorically, but Islamabad’s reliance on Chinese money is creating complications for Pakistan.

January 24, 2022

Taliban’s Victory, Baloch Militancy, and Pakistan’s Choices

By Umair Jamal
The first six months of Taliban rule show that the group has not delivered on any of Pakistan’s concerns.
January 19, 2022

Pakistan’s Ruling Party Is Under Attack From Within

By Umair Jamal
Prime Minister Imran Khan's government is being criticized publicly by legislators from his party.

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