Adnan Aamir

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Adnan Aamir is a journalist, researcher, and commentator based in Islamabad, Pakistan. He covers politics, economy, development, conflict, and security. His area of focus includes the conflict and the Chinese projects in Pakistan. He has written for Nikkei Asia, Financial Times, South China Morning Post, Asia Times, China-US Focus, and Business Standard, among others.

Adnan is also the founder and Editor of Balochistan Voices, a community-based online newspaper covering the issues of Balochistan that are ignored by mainstream media. He has won eight journalism awards, including the Best in Business Award from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, Association for Business Journalists (USA). Adnan was a Chevening South Asian Journalism Fellow in 2018 at the University of Westminster, London.

Pakistan and China’s diplomatic relations reach a low ebb
Pakistan and China’s diplomatic relations reach a low ebb
A once lauded partnership is being sorely tested.
Pakistan pulls the data plug
Pakistan pulls the data plug
Online censorship in the wake of extraordinary elections is the latest challenge to cost the country.
Pakistan intends to deport 1.7 million Afghans
Pakistan intends to deport 1.7 million Afghans
Will global condemnation and financial default force Islamabad’s hand on refugees fleeing the Taliban regime?
The Kalash are under threat from Pakistani Taliban
The Kalash are under threat from Pakistani Taliban
A remote and persecuted religious minority is an easy target for militants set on gaining territory by any means.
Pakistan’s gamble with Russian oil
Pakistan’s gamble with Russian oil
Any deal will be hindered by US sanctions, refining challenges, transportation costs, and payment concerns.
Pakistan and China: An unhappy union in Gwadar
Pakistan and China: An unhappy union in Gwadar
Protests against Beijing’s strategic investments in Balochistan are only the latest in a long line of grievances.
Saudi Arabia wins back Pakistan
Saudi Arabia wins back Pakistan
Islamabad mistakenly tried to strong-arm Riyadh from a position of weakness.
Pakistani Taliban turn on China
Pakistani Taliban turn on China
Any friend of the government in Islamabad appears to be an enemy of the terrorist group.
A dilemma for Pakistan as UAE cuts off work visas
A dilemma for Pakistan as UAE cuts off work visas
A vital source of employment and income has been severed after Pakistan ran afoul of its powerful benefactors.
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