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Balochistan
The Baloch Liberation Army’s New US Terrorist Designation: Why Now?
By Umair Jamal
Why has the U.S. Department of State declared the Baloch Liberation Army a terrorist group?
Can Pakistan Protect CPEC?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
An attack on a luxury hotel in the heart of Gwadar proves that Pakistan's military-centric approach is failing.
New Trends in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistan is drawing closer than ever to Saudi Arabia, with consequences for its relations with Iran.
The Coal Miners Dying in Balochistan
By Abdul Hadi
Mining is one of the province’s most profitable industries – and the most deadly.
Armed Insurgents Attack Chinese Consulate in Karachi
By Ankit Panda
The attack was claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army.
Return From a Pakistan Dungeon
By Shah Meer Baloch
Thousands of people have been “disappeared” in Pakistan. And for those who reappear, life is never the same.
Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Baloch-dominated border area used to be a source of cooperation for Islamabad and Tehran. What went wrong?
Can Imran Khan Become Tehran's Man in Islamabad?
By Rupert Stone
Pakistan’s next prime minister wants to improve relations with Iran, but he may struggle.
National Ambitions Meet Local Opposition Along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Michael Kovrig
Pakistan's central government is all-in on CPEC. But at key points, local communities are resisting.
Baad: A Cruel Tradition in Balochistan
By Hizbullah Khan
Balochistan's women suffer at the hand of an old tribal cultural practice.
Is China Influencing Pakistan’s Elections?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
CPEC is a major campaign point, for better or worse, in the run-up to Pakistan's elections.
Are China-India Relations Really Improving?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Though both sides continue to try to stabilize relations, complications are expected to continue.