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Surge in Attacks on Chinese Nationals, Projects Amid Pakistan’s Dire Security Situation

The suicide bombing near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was the third attack on Chinese nationals and projects in less than a week.

29.03.2024 4

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

Post-Election Pakistan Is on a Knife-Edge

The three main political parties must evolve a political consensus through a grand dialogue.

09.02.2024 6

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

Pakistan’s Islamist Parties Could Emerge Spoilers or Kingmakers

Although these parties may not win many seats -- they have not formed an alliance and lack the support of the military establishment -- they could...

30.01.2024 5

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

Pakistan’s New Afghan Policy: Another Disaster in the Making?

Angry with the Taliban regime for not helping it against the TTP, the Pakistani government is lashing out at Afghan refugees.

24.11.2023 5

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

Saad Hussain Rizvi’s Soaring Popularity and Pakistan’s Elections

In September, a Gallup Pakistan survey revealed that the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi was Pakistan’s second most...

20.10.2023 2

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

Pakistan’s Outdated Counterterrorism Framework Requires Major Revamp

In the first nine months of 2023, Pakistani security forces suffered their highest terrorism-related casualties in eight years. As many as 386...

02.10.2023 4

The Diplomat

Abdul Basit

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