The Diplomat | Author
Umair Jamal
Umair Jamal is a correspondent for The Diplomat, based in Lahore, Pakistan.
Umair Jamal is a freelance journalist and a correspondent for The Diplomat, based in Lahore, Pakistan. His research focuses primarily on the analysis of South Asian security and politics. His work has been featured in number of renowned media outlets including Foreign Policy, Al-Jazeera, The National Interest, The Huffington Post, Asia Times, The News on Sunday, Pakistan Today and others. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @UmairJamal15.
Page 2 of 26
February 20, 2023
Pakistan’s Army Chief Calls for Cooperation in Tackling TTP
By Umair Jamal
The country's political parties are using the rising terrorist attacks in the country to score points against each other.
February 17, 2023
Changes to Indus Water Treaty Could Raise Hostility Between India, Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Many in Islamabad believe India’s threats are meant to strengthen Prime Minister Modi’s electoral prospects in upcoming general elections.
February 01, 2023
Pakistan Scrambles for New Approach Against TTP After Peshawar Attack
By Umair Jamal
Islamabad will need to focus on the TTP and the terrorism problem rather than be diverted by provincial elections at this point.
January 25, 2023
Pakistan Pursues Oil Deal With Russia
By Umair Jamal
Despite Western sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has not openly objected to Pakistan buying oil from Moscow.
January 18, 2023
Amid Uranium Scare at Heathrow, Pakistan Confident its Nuclear Material is Secure
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan has an elaborate nuclear command and control system in place. So why does it get bad press on nuclear safety issues?
January 09, 2023
Pakistan in No Mood for Another Ceasefire with TTP
By Umair Jamal
Greater clarity on the government’s strategy toward the banned group has emerged after an NSC meeting.
December 29, 2022
Pakistan and the US Join Hands Against the Pakistani Taliban
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan will be wary of becoming a staging post for U.S. counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan as this would worsen its already testy ties with the Taliban regime.
December 23, 2022
As TTP Attacks Mount, Pakistan Runs out of Patience With Afghan Taliban
By Umair Jamal
Pakistani commandos killed 25 TTP militants in an operation to rescue hostages at a counterterrorism center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
December 19, 2022
Pakistan Ups the Ante With India on Terrorism
By Umair Jamal
But will it succeed in persuading the world that India is a perpetrator of terrorism in the region rather than a victim?
December 08, 2022
Pakistan Could Take Its Fight Against the TTP to Sanctuaries in Afghanistan
By Umair Jamal
Washington's recent addition of the TTP to its list of global terrorist groups signals the renewed U.S.-Pakistan coordination in bringing such organizations to heel.
November 25, 2022
Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The civilian leadership seems to have realized that merit and seniority rather than political considerations should determine the selection of the army chief.
November 15, 2022
General Qamar Javed Bajwa: Pakistan’s Democratic General
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff sought to ensure that the military confined itself to the role defined for it under the constitution.