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Pakistan Declares War on Pashtun Nationalism
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Pakistani military is trying to sound the death knell of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement.
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Why the Pakistani Establishment Is Rooting for the BJP
April 12, 2019
Why the Pakistani Establishment Is Rooting for the BJP
The strange logic behind Pakistan's leaders wanting a Hindu nationalist party to keep control of India.
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Why the Pakistani Establishment Is Rooting for the BJP
Pakistan Must Embrace, Not Collide With, PTM
February 13, 2019
Pakistan Must Embrace, Not Collide With, PTM
Securitizing the movement has put the state in an impossible situation. It’s time to de-escalate.
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Pakistan Must Embrace, Not Collide With, PTM
Pakistan’s Nasr Missile: ‘Cold Water’ Over India’s ‘Cold Start’?
January 31, 2019
Pakistan’s Nasr Missile: ‘Cold Water’ Over India’s ‘Cold Start’?
A closer look at the broader significance of the capability.
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Pakistan’s Nasr Missile: ‘Cold Water’ Over India’s ‘Cold Start’?
Pakistan’s Twitter Crackdown
January 14, 2019
Pakistan’s Twitter Crackdown
Why is Twitter sending notices to journalists and human rights activists in Pakistan?
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Pakistan’s Twitter Crackdown
Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan’s Military Rule
August 15, 2018
Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan’s Military Rule
U.S. aid to Pakistan's military has helped keep civilian governments in the country weak.
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Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan’s Military Rule
Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media
July 24, 2018
Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media
The well-known journalist is living in exile after narrowly escaping an abduction attempt by gunmen.
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Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media
Malaysia-Pakistan Military Ties in the Headlines With Navy Chief Visit
February 23, 2018
Malaysia-Pakistan Military Ties in the Headlines With Navy Chief Visit
Both sides continue to explore opportunities to advance their defense ties despite the challenges.
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Malaysia-Pakistan Military Ties in the Headlines With Navy Chief Visit
Why China Won't Be Glad to See US-Pakistan Relations Take a Nosedive in 2018
January 22, 2018
Why China Won't Be Glad to See US-Pakistan Relations Take a Nosedive in 2018
China sees more of a challenge than an opportunity in the ongoing U.S.-Pakistan tiff.
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Why China Won't Be Glad to See US-Pakistan Relations Take a Nosedive in 2018
Journalists in Balochistan: Caught Between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea
November 22, 2017
Journalists in Balochistan: Caught Between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea
Insurgents and security forces alike are targeting Balochistan's reporters.
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Journalists in Balochistan: Caught Between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea
Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
July 28, 2017
Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
Pakistan's former prime minister argued the case against him was a conspiracy backed by the military's "hidden hand."
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Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
Pakistan Raises Defense Spending
June 05, 2017
Pakistan Raises Defense Spending
Pakistan is slated to increase its defense budget by around 7 percent in fiscal year 2017-2018.
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Pakistan Raises Defense Spending
Pakistan’s New Main Battle Tank? Turkey’s Altay Tank Enters Mass Production
March 30, 2017
Pakistan’s New Main Battle Tank? Turkey’s Altay Tank Enters Mass Production
Turkey’s new third generation+ main battle tank has passed all acceptance tests, a Turkish defense contractor claims.
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Pakistan’s New Main Battle Tank? Turkey’s Altay Tank Enters Mass Production
Pakistan’s (Non-Nuclear) Plan to Counter ‘Cold Start’
March 25, 2017
Pakistan’s (Non-Nuclear) Plan to Counter ‘Cold Start’
Tactical nuclear weapons get most of the attention, but Islamabad is also building up conventional capabilities.
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Pakistan’s (Non-Nuclear) Plan to Counter ‘Cold Start’
Will Pakistan Buy Russia’s S-400 Missile Air Defense System?
February 17, 2017
Will Pakistan Buy Russia’s S-400 Missile Air Defense System?
The Pakistan military is purportedly toying with the idea of procuring the S-400 missile air defense system.
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Will Pakistan Buy Russia’s S-400 Missile Air Defense System?
Raheel Sharif's Legacy in Pakistan
November 28, 2016
Raheel Sharif's Legacy in Pakistan
General Raheel Sharif leaves behind a legacy that his successor should emulate.
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Raheel Sharif's Legacy in Pakistan
After <em>Dawn</em>: The Civil-Military Chasm Deepens in Pakistan
October 13, 2016
After Dawn: The Civil-Military Chasm Deepens in Pakistan
A report on a closed-door meeting between the country’s civilian and military leadership has sent shock waves.
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After Dawn: The Civil-Military Chasm Deepens in Pakistan
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Interview
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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