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January 23, 2023
Lights Out in Pakistan as Energy-saving Move Backfires
By Munir Ahmed
Schools, hospitals, shops and homes were without electricity on Monday amid harsh winter weather.

January 23, 2023
The Resurgence of Terrorism in Pakistan
By Abdul Basit
Without revisiting its myopic Afghan policy, a new counterterrorism campaign alone will not fix Pakistan's mounting challenges with terrorism.

January 19, 2023
In Pakistan, Trans Men Search for Inclusion, Visibility
By Riazat Butt
While cultural traditions provide some space for trans women, trans men are invisible and live isolated lives.

January 19, 2023
Imran Khan’s Party Dissolves Assembly in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
By Riaz Khan
The former prime minister's party has been accused of trying to force early elections by creating political chaos.

January 18, 2023
UN Names Pakistani Linked to Mumbai Attacks as Terrorist
By Munir Ahmed
Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Abdul Rehan Makki’s designation as terrorist came after China lifted its technical hold on his inclusion in the UNSC list.

January 18, 2023
Amid Uranium Scare at Heathrow, Pakistan Confident its Nuclear Material is Secure
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan has an elaborate nuclear command and control system in place. So why does it get bad press on nuclear safety issues?

January 13, 2023
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Is Back. Washington Should Take Note.
By Harris Samad
The circumstances are dangerously ripe for a destabilizing element to shift the strategic balance in South Asia, with global consequences.

January 12, 2023
Gwadar’s Trials and Tribulations
By Somaiyah Hafeez
The “crown jewel” of CPEC saw protests turn violent, followed by a security crackdown and internet shutdown.

January 09, 2023
Pakistan in No Mood for Another Ceasefire with TTP
By Umair Jamal
Greater clarity on the government’s strategy toward the banned group has emerged after an NSC meeting.

January 07, 2023
Pakistan’s Port City Gwadar in Chaos
By Muhammad Bezinjo
The “crown jewel” of CPEC is under an internet shutdown after a crackdown on protests.

January 05, 2023
Pakistan Orders Shops and Hotels to Close Early Amid Economic Crisis
By Munir Ahmed
Aimed at reducing energy consumption to cut imports of oil, the measure could adversely affect businesses that are yet to recover from the pandemic.

January 05, 2023
Afghanistan, Pakistan Argue Over Cross-border Terrorism Accusations
By Catherine Putz
The TTP has called for attacks on Pakistani leaders while the Taliban in Kabul push back against Pakistani accusations of Afghanistan harboring terrorists.