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.
ColumnsUsing sensitive issues for political gains The past two weeks of Pakistan’s politics have been tumultuous, presenting a disconsolate depiction of where the country is heading in the coming months and years.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/11/war-of-narratives/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Washington should support regional peace efforts rather than doing politicking to keep its role relevant in AfghanistanReportedly, Russia is going to host the leadership of the Afghan Taliban in a
ColumnsPakistan cannot afford enemies next door Recently, a US State Department official said “we genuinely believe that a shift in Pakistan policy in aligning with our [US] strategy is very much in<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/10/21/us-should-align-its-afghanistan-policy-with-pakistan/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ColumnsQuestion of survival The Russian president recently visited India where he signed a mega arms deal with the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the deal Russia is going to<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/10/14/economy-for-security/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ColumnsAnti-Pakistan rhetoric crucial for Modi before elections While responding to the Indian army chief’s threating of punishing Pakistan, the spokesperson of the ISPR in a statement said that ‘Pakistan is ready for<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/09/30/a-failed-first-effort/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ColumnsNot much is in his hands PM Khan’s political party made big promises as part of its electoral campaign to revive Pakistan’s dying economy. However, beyond rhetorical promises, there are limits to<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/09/16/economic-and-foreign-policy-under-imran-khan/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ColumnsMore of the same? The newly elected government of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has finalized its federal cabinet and its direct presence in two major provinces (Punjab and KP) has also taken<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/09/09/governing-with-compromise/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ColumnsThe advantages of consultation and coordination Prime Minister, Imran Khan’s arrival at the GHQ a few days ago, where he was not only given a comprehensive briefing about the country’s security situation<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/09/02/why-will-pm-khan-and-the-military-work-together/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ColumnsTaking all stakeholders on board firstThe newly elected government in Pakistan has made overtures to India in an attempt to begin peace talks with the country. It's quite significant that Imran Kh
ColumnsUnderstanding Usman Buzdar’s nomination for Punjab’s CMImran Khan has nominated Usman Buzdar for the post of Punjab’s chief minister. Buzdar who hails from Southern side of the province is b
ColumnsWhy Trump’s decision to shut military training programs for Pakistan is a bad move The Trump administration has decided to cut various military training programs which the country has been offering to<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/08/12/deteriorating-ties-with-the-us/" title="Read more" >...</a>
ColumnsTime to put words to actionThe Middle East Institute in Washington D.C. recently organised an event concerning Pakistan’s general election and the PTI’s governance dilemmas. The panelists,
