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Pakistan’s Military Vows Accountability in Its Ranks Amid Trial of Former Spy Chief
By Umair Jamal
The Corps Commanders' Conference sent out a strong message that any attempt to undermine the military institution would face severe consequences.
Finding Home in Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan’s South Asian Expats
By Jessica Sims and Haley Zehrung
The May mob violence targeting South Asian students in Kyrgyzstan’s capital was deeply jarring for the community of Indian and Pakistani expats that have made Bishkek their home.
The Danger of Distrust on the Iran-Pakistan Border
By Seamus Duffy
Looking for a culprit, there is a real possibility that Pakistan may view counterterrorism cooperation with Iran with increasing suspicion.
Animating Peace: How Pakistan’s ‘The Glassworker’ Found a Voice in Hiroshima
By Muhammad Rauhan Rasheed
Making a movie with an anti-war theme in a state known for glorifying war in its history is a bold step.
Chinese General Li’s Ill-Timed Visit to Pakistan
By Ghulam Ali
By sending its top army official to Pakistan on the anniversary of a prominent separatist leader's death, China risks inadvertently fanning the flames of anti-China resentment in Balochistan.
Can Gwadar Port Handle Half of Pakistan’s Cargo Shipments?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Currently, if functional, the port can manage only 11 million tons of bulk cargo annually, just 17 percent of Karachi Port’s cargo.
Traders Observe Daylong Strike Across Pakistan to Protest Rising Costs and New Taxes
By Associated Press
Most of the public markets across Pakistan were closed on Wednesday to protest a rise in electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners.
Chinese General Li Visits Pakistan Amid Deteriorating Security
By Umair Jamal
How strongly did Pakistan's military and civilian leadership broach the topic of China enhancing Pakistani counterterrorism capabilities?
The Insecurity-Underdevelopment Nexus in Balochistan
By Abdul Basit
Separatist violence has undermined CPEC, which was promoted as a vehicle of development. Baloch separatists view CPEC through a neo-colonial lens.
Imran Khan’s Biggest Trial
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The arrest of Pakistan’s former ISI chief sharpens the confrontation between Khan and the military. But reconciliation remains possible – at a cost.
Balochistan Reels Under Another Deadly Day of Violence
By Abdul Sattar and Munir Ahmed
Gunmen killed 31 people in two separate attacks, while security forces killed 12 insurgents.
Pakistan Authorities Charge Man With Cyber Terrorism Over Misinformation That Sparked Riots in UK
By Babar Dogar and Brian Melley
A Pakistan web developer is accused of spreading misinformation about the British suspect in a stabbing attack, leading to anti-Muslim and anti-migrant violence in the U.K.