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Balochistan’s War on Journalism: When Truth-telling Becomes a Death Sentence
By Dilshad Baluch
Balochistan has long been the most deadly place in an already dangerous country for journalists. Here, speaking truth to power isn’t just risky; it is often fatal.
The Evolution of the Baloch Liberation Army
By Abdul Basit
With growing operational capacity, BLA is targeting Chinese projects, blocking highways, and briefly taking over control of remote towns.
Critical Minerals Add a New Dynamic to Pakistan-US Relations
By Umair Jamal
However, Pakistan will need to improve security in Balochistan, where these resources are located.
After FM Phone Call, Are Pakistan-US Ties on the Mend?
By Muhammad Murad
The first call between Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio was another encouraging sign, but great uncertainty remains in the bilateral relationship.
Mahrang Baloch Takes on the Might of the Pakistani State
By Sanjay Pulipaka
The peaceful resistance she leads is hamstrung by limited financial resources and global networking opportunities to mount an international campaign.
Pakistan Sees Opportunity in Trump’s Tariffs
By Umair Jamal
Its main Asian competitors for access to the U.S. textile market have been slapped with higher tariffs.
Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: April 2025 Update
By ACLED Asia Pacific Team
An overview of conflict, from protests to military and militant violence, in the Asia-Pacific in March 2025.
What Trump’s New Tariff Rules Mean for South Asia
By Saqlain Rizve
Uncertainty looms. But since the tariffs are also squeezing global competitors, South Asian countries could, with the right policies, recover.
Frontline Failure: Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability and Leadership Gap
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Despite being an extremely climate-vulnerable nation, Pakistan remains conspicuously absent from global climate leadership.
India-Bangladesh-Pakistan: South Asia’s Fateful Triangle
By Swasti Sachdeva
Bangladesh’s interim government’s outreach to Pakistan is of concern to India. But Dhaka’s ties with the two countries are not a zero-sum game.
The Perils of Ignoring the Taliban Regime’s Support for Terror Groups
By Abdul Basit
While Pakistan is bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks emanating from Afghanistan, the threat is wider. Regional and global peace is in peril.
Pakistan’s War on Balochistan Has Reached a Point of No Return
By Dilshad Baluch
The arrest of Dr. Mahrang Baloch, the leader of the peaceful Baloch protest movement, has set the entire province aflame.
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