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Adjusting Pakistan’s Tech Sector Priorities
By Kashif Hussain
Pakistan’s IT exports nearly doubled over the past five years, but that rate of growth is not sustainable – unless the government takes drastic action.
Unleashing the Potential of AI in Pakistan’s Public Sector
By Sara Nazir
While Pakistan has started adopting AI in various departments, the overall pace of technological growth remains slow, and the government’s commitment to technology adoption appears insufficient.
Documented or Not, Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Humiliation and Abuse
By Freshta Jalalzai
“If you are Afghan, you have no rights, and actually, your status does not make much difference.”
How the Extended Range BrahMos Changes the India-Pakistan Deterrence Equation
By Usman Haider
The new range will bring distant targets within range of the BrahMos, as well as enhance Indian precision strike capabilities.
Air Quality Woes: A Joint Struggle for India and Pakistan
By Abdul Waheed Bhutto
Effectively addressing this challenge requires the governments of both India and Pakistan to prioritize year-round efforts aimed at reducing emissions.
What is Driving Pakistan’s Decision to Deport Illegal Migrants?
By Umair Jamal
The large migrant population is a drain on Pakistani resources and militants among the migrants threaten its security.
Pakistan Swoops Down on Illegal Afghan Immigrants
By Munir Ahmed and Riaz Khan
With the deadline for them to leave expiring, Pakistan has begun rounding up, detaining and deporting dozens of Afghans.
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.