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Pakistan Hails Baloch Separatist Leader’s Arrest as a Game Changer
By Umair Jamal
Gulzar Imam, who was in charge of insurgent operations in Balochistan and financial operations abroad, is the first top Baloch militant to be nabbed alive.
US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue and the Regional Terrorism Situation
By Abdul Basit
A consistent, albeit limited-scale, counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries is being put in place.
Pakistan Denies Israel Trade After Businessman’s Export
By Associated Press
The two countries do not have diplomatic ties.
The Socio-Economic Impact of the Delayed IMF Bailout Program in Pakistan
By Sania Zeb
Delaying the IMF program has negatively affected investor confidence, increased inflation, and hindered growth prospects.
This Week in Asia: March 31, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
The India-Pakistan Game: New Delhi Should Keep Playing to Win
By Bashir Ali Abbas
India can use its advantage to extract enduring political gains from Islamabad.
Pakistan Says It Will Skip US Democracy Summit Amid Turmoil
By Munir Ahmed
The decision seems aimed at assuaging close ally China, which has provided Pakistan with millions of dollars to ease its forex crisis.
India-Pakistan Tensions Flare Up Within SCO
By Catherine Putz
All eyes are on a series of critical meetings hosted by India in the lead up to the planned SCO Summit in July.
Revenge Politics Is the New Normal in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Top politicians have openly said that the current face-off between the ruling coalition and the opposition is a do-or-die battle, where only one side can survive.
Imran Khan Threatens Pakistan’s Military-Civilian Hybrid Model
By Ali Malik
Khan isn’t just a threat to the current government; he threatens the entire governance system instituted by the Pakistani military.
Women Join the Fight for Rights in Pakistan’s Gwadar
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Fishing is a male domain, but thousands of women are on the streets demanding implementation of laws against trawling and for inclusive development.
Pakistani Court Grants Imran Khan Protection From Arrest
By Munir Ahmed
Khan will be able to avoid arrest until at least March 27 amid accusations that he incited supporters to violence in last week’s clashes with police.