Dr Muhammad Tayyab Safdar
The writer is a Post-Doctoral researcher at the East Asia Center and the Department of Politics,
University of Virginia. His research explores the political and economic implications of China's
rise for countries that are part of the Belt & Road Initiative. He holds an MPhil and PhD in
Development Studies from the Department of Politics & International Studies, University of
Cambridge.
Opinion
How State’s Patronage To Elite Class Is Worsening Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
This article is part of a series titled “Is there a way forward for Pakistan?” Read more about the series here. Pakistan continues to experience deep economic turmoil. Years of mismanagement by subsequent governments and political instability have contributed to the economic crisis. As I write...
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Swat Residents Take To...
Following yesterday's explosions at a counter-terrorism office in Swat that claimed 17 lives, citizens in Swat took to the...
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Anchor Sami Abraham, Who...
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-supporting anchorperson Sami Abraham, who was abducted six days ago from Islamabad by unidentified men, has returned home. The...
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TLP Workers Attack Ahmadi...
Workers of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) attacked a hundred-year-old Ahmadi place of worship in Ghughiat, Sargodha, allegedly in the presence...
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Sikh Man Shot Dead...
A Sikh man was gunned down by unknown assailants in a drive-by shooting in Lahore’s Nawab Town neighbourhood. The man...
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‘Gujranwala, Wazirabad Admins Directly...
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has found that civil administrations in Gujranwala and Wazirabad were directly involved...
Opinion
Pakistan Needs To Invest...
This article is part of a series titled "Is there a way forward for Pakistan?" Read more about the...
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In Powerful Verdict, Islamabad High Court Upholds Conviction of Rapist While Defining ‘Consent’
ISLAMABAD: Upholding the conviction of a man charged with raping a 20-year-old woman, the...
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22 Ahmadis Arrested From Place of Worship Under Pressure From Extremist Mob in Sialkot
LAHORE: Under pressure from Islamist extremist groups, police arrested 22 members of the Ahmadi...
Opinion
How The PPP Played Both Sides While Passing The Draconian PECA Amendments
Journalists across Pakistan are out on the streets protesting against The Prevention of Electronic...
Features
Looking Back at 2024 Election Violence In Balochistan That The Rest of Pakistan Ignored
This report is part of Dissent Today’s special series documenting violence and alleged irregularities...