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Pakistan Must Embrace, Not Collide With, PTM
By
Hussain Nadim
February 13, 2019
Securitizing the movement has put the state in an impossible situation. It’s time to de-escalate.
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February 01, 2019
A Year Later, a Civil Rights Movement Soldiers on in Pakistan
The February 2018 Islamabad sit-in gave birth to the most dynamic, active, and nonviolent youth political uprising Pakistan has seen.
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A Year Later, a Civil Rights Movement Soldiers on in Pakistan
January 17, 2019
Freed by Court, Pakistani Christian Aasia Bibi Still a Prisoner
Bibi's hiding place is comfortable enough, but it's still a jail of sorts.
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Freed by Court, Pakistani Christian Aasia Bibi Still a Prisoner
August 15, 2018
Misuse of Blasphemy Law Again on the Rise in Pakistan
Pakistan's blasphemy law is easily abused but amendments to the controversial law are unlikely.
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Misuse of Blasphemy Law Again on the Rise in Pakistan
July 27, 2018
Imran Khan: Another Act in Pakistan’s Circus
It wasn't Imran Khan who won the election. It was (as always) Pakistan's army.
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Imran Khan: Another Act in Pakistan’s Circus
July 26, 2018
The Biggest Challenge for Pakistan’s Next Prime Minister
As premier, Imran Khan’s greatest challenge will be detaching himself from the Army’s strings.
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The Biggest Challenge for Pakistan’s Next Prime Minister
July 20, 2018
Why the Pakistan Army Is Vying to Influence the General Elections
The upcoming election is about more than Nawaz Sharif – or even Pakistani democracy.
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Why the Pakistan Army Is Vying to Influence the General Elections
July 16, 2018
Can Shehbaz Sharif Escape His Brother's Shadow?
To become prime minister, the long-time ruler of Punjab must overcome his family's scandals.
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Can Shehbaz Sharif Escape His Brother's Shadow?
July 11, 2018
Is China Influencing Pakistan’s Elections?
CPEC is a major campaign point, for better or worse, in the run-up to Pakistan's elections.
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Is China Influencing Pakistan’s Elections?
June 27, 2018
How Can Islamabad Further Isolate the Pakistani Taliban?
Pakistan has a chance to isolate the militant group if the country decides to completely support the Afghan peace process.
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How Can Islamabad Further Isolate the Pakistani Taliban?
June 21, 2018
How Land Reform Can Help Reduce Terrorism in Pakistan
A recent World Bank project in Punjab addressed numerous grievances indirectly contributing to extremism throughout the province.
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How Land Reform Can Help Reduce Terrorism in Pakistan
May 31, 2018
Is It Imran Khan’s Turn Yet?
A look into the political journey of one of Pakistan’s top prime minister candidates.
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Is It Imran Khan’s Turn Yet?
May 04, 2018
Pakistan’s Counterproductive Dismissal of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement
PTM’s criticism of the Pakistani military is furious, but their methods are constitutional and Islamabad would be better off listening.
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Pakistan’s Counterproductive Dismissal of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement
December 01, 2017
Who Benefits From Pakistan's Sit-Ins?
The winners: hardline Islamists. The loser: Pakistan's democracy.
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Who Benefits From Pakistan's Sit-Ins?
October 20, 2017
PML-N in Need of Structural Revamp After Nawaz Sharif’s Indictment
Nawaz Sharif's refusal to let go of party leadership might jeopardize the PML-N's future.
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PML-N in Need of Structural Revamp After Nawaz Sharif’s Indictment
October 04, 2017
Pakistan: The War Within
The country's war with itself is becoming more and more visible each day.
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Pakistan: The War Within
September 21, 2017
A Win for All: Pakistan's NA-120 By-Election
All of Pakistan’s major political players have something to celebrate after the by-election to fill Nawaz Sharif’s seat.
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A Win for All: Pakistan's NA-120 By-Election
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