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Pakistani Politics
How Effective Is Pakistan’s Newly Established National Commission for Minorities?
By Umair Jamal
The new commission has serious limitations that it should recognize.
Imran Khan Appoints the Pakistani Military’s Former Media Chief as Special Assistant
By Umair Jamal
Imran Khan brings in a former ISPR chief to ramp up his government’s information game.
Amid COVID–19, Pakistan Launches an ‘Islam Friendly’ Action Plan to Keep Mosques Open
By Umair Jamal
The plan should be a cause of concern for the international community.
Amid COVID-19, a Governance Crisis Looms in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan faces a likely ruling class reshuffle in due time—once the COVID–19 crisis clears.
In Pakistan, Criticism Grows Dangerous as Dissent Is Stifled
By Associated Press
Critics of the state in Pakistan are finding themselves increasing crunched.
Sedition Laws and Their Post-Colonial Legacy in India and Pakistan
By Bansari Kamdar
The legacy of colonial-era sedition laws weighs heavily on both India and Pakistan.
The UN Secretary General’s Visit to Islamabad Boosts the PTI’s Fortunes
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Antonio Guterres’ visit to Pakistan upped the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s domestic credentials.
Ehsanullah Ehsan’s Escape and Pakistan’s Militant Landscape
By Umair Jamal
What does the controversial militant leader's escape tell us about Pakistan's fight against militants?
Pakistan Delays Decision on Movie That Offended Islamists
By Associated Press
Pakistani authorities are yet to determine whether to lift a ban on a movie that offended certain hard-line Islamist groups.
Pakistan’s Crackdown on Pashtun Dissent Reflects Weakness, Not Strength
By Farahnaz Ispahani
The inability of the Pakistani state to stomach Pashtun dissent reflects internal fragility.
Prominent Pakistani Writer Says Novel on Ex-Dictator Confiscated By Authorities
By Associated Press
Copies of Mohammed Hanif’s book on Ziaul Haq, a former military dictator of Pakistan, were reportedly confiscated.
Can Pakistan Comply With the FATF’s Demands on Convicting the Members of Banned Groups?
By Umair Jamal
The FATF wants Pakistan to convict members of banned outfits. Can Pakistan comply?