The problem with Pakistan’s Supreme Court
Apr 25, 2023
Umair Jamal
Umair Jamal is a graduate of the School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University. He is a research fellow with the Centre for Governance and Policy. He regularly writes for various media outlets. He can be contacted on Twitter: @UJAmaLs.
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ColumnsEarly take away from Afghan peace talks
A promising start but a long way to goThere have been numerous reports regarding the ongoing talks between the United States and the Afghan Taliban. While both parties have not reached any sort of
Feb 2, 2019
ColumnsUS’s security assistance for Pakistan
Not resuming any time soonThe question of Washington restoring its economic assistance to Pakistan is a complicated one given the nature of existing politics in the US. President Donald Trump is a
Jan 27, 2019
ColumnsKeeping pace with the new court
How’s the ruling party going to do?The newly appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan has been known as a man of action and as someone who doesn’t shy away from taking tough decisions even at t
Jan 19, 2019
ColumnsStructural reforms for better economy
Debt and taxes The government of Prime Minister Imran Khan is focused on bringing structural reforms in an effort to stabilize Pakistan’s economy by getting out of the debt recycling circle. It’s<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/13/structural-reforms-for-better-economy/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 13, 2019
ColumnsLiberal India?
While Pakistan makes up for its past India sheds its secular image Prime Minister Imran Khan in a recent statement said that “We will show the Modi government how to treat minorities.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/05/liberal-india/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jan 5, 2019
ColumnsPakistan’s changing security doctrine
Pakistan’s changing security doctrine Last week, the chief of Pakistan’s Army, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, delivered a speech at the passing out parade at Pakistan’s Naval Academy in Karachi. The speech was<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/29/pakistans-changing-security-doctrine/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Dec 29, 2018
ColumnsTrump pulls the plug on Afghanistan
US weakens its negotiating positionU.S. President, Donald Trump, in an abrupt announcement last week announced that half of his country’s forces will withdraw from Afghanistan in the coming week
Dec 23, 2018
ColumnsA lesson for Trump
How not to ask for Pakistan’s cooperation Prime Minister Imran Khan in a recent interview to the Washington Post said that “I would never want to have a relationship where Pakistan is<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/08/a-lesson-for-trump/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Dec 8, 2018
ColumnsKhan’s 100 days in power
Enough talk, time for action! Imran Khan’s first 100 days in power have been ridden with promises and the government’s good intentions to bring measurable constructive change. The area of foreign policy<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/02/khans-100-days-in-power/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Dec 2, 2018
ColumnsPower, perception and a preemptive state
The state seems to have learned its lesson; it’s time for a preemptive posturing Reportedly, the leaders of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have been detained by security agencies in Punjab. Moreover, according<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/25/power-perception-and-a-preemptive-state/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 25, 2018
ColumnsPTI’s governance challenge
For PTI, the time for action is now! The current government of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appears to walk from one crisis to another. Recently, a video emerged showing PTI’s coalition partners<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/18/ptis-governance-challenge/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 18, 2018