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Afghans Head to Border in Droves to Leave Pakistan Ahead of a Deadline in Anti-migrant Crackdown
By Riaz Khan and Abdul Sattar
Pakistani officials warn that people who are in the country illegally face arrest and deportation after October 31. The bulk of migrants in Pakistan are Afghan.
Pakistan’s Afghan Gamble: Refugees as a Strategic Tool Against the Taliban
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Islamabad wants Kabul to take actual action against the TTP, and is using Afghan refugees as a bargaining chip.
Bloodletting Continues in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Many of the attacks over the past decade were by religious extremist groups, a major shift for the province.
This Week in Asia: October 27, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Pakistan Sets Up Deportation Centers to Hold Illegal Migrants
By Munir Ahmed
Pakistan's government warned that action will be taken against Pakistanis who are found to be sheltering unauthorized migrants in the country.
In Pakistan, Hybrid Rule Is Further Institutionalized Through Dynastic Political Parties
By Ali Malik
Amid the power struggle between the PML-N, PPP, and PTI, the only winner has been the military establishment.
Pakistan Takes a Cautious Approach to the Israel-Gaza Conflict
By Umair Jamal
At the outset of the Russia-Ukraine war, then-Prime Minister Imran Khan traveled to Moscow. This time around Islamabad is avoiding taking sides.
Michael Kugelman on Pakistani Politics After Nawaz Sharif’s Return
By Shannon Tiezzi
"One can't rule out anything in Pakistani politics, which are nothing if not unpredictable."
The Indian Army’s Boosted Logistic Capabilities in Kashmir
By Usman Haider
India’s Cold Start Doctrine depends on quick movement through difficult terrain. Improved logistics are making that more feasible in the disputed Kashmir region.
Climate-Proofing the India-Pakistan Indus Water Treaty
By Smiti Mathur
Failing to address the impact of climate change could lead to migration crises, supply chain disruptions, and even trigger a conflict between the two neighbors.
Amid Pakistan’s Crackdown, Afghan Refugees Lose Hope
By Somaiyah Hafeez
“We came with such difficulty... We would not leave on our own. If we could survive in Afghanistan then why would we flee?”
Nawaz Sharif Returns to Pakistan: The Army Playing a Safe Bet?
By Rishi Gupta
The army seems to have given a green signal to Nawaz Sharif to become the face of forthcoming general elections in Pakistan.