Adnan Aamir

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

Adnan is also founder and Editor of Balochistan Voices, a community based online newspaper covering the issues of Balochistan that are ignored by mainstream media. He won Agahi Award for Journalist of the year in Business and Economy category in 2016, and was also a winner of Reporting on Delimitation Award 2018. Adnan was a Chevening South Asian Journalism Fellow 2018 at University of Westminster, London.

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.
Obstacles remain for Pakistan dam backed by China
Obstacles remain for Pakistan dam backed by China
The Diamer-Bhasha dam project faces high costs, territorial disputes and community opposition.
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