Salman Rafi Sheikh
Salman Rafi Sheikh is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan. He covers Pakistan as a regular contributor to Himal Briefs. He can be reached at: salmansheikh.ss11.sr@gmail.com
Pakistan needs to go beyond the 18th amendment to end the military’s role in politics
Reviving the 2010 reform process can be key to resolving Pakistan’s continued crises, but the reforms need to also target the military's massive business empire
Jan 30, 2023
Politics and Pakistan’s new army chief
The appointment of General Asim Munir as the COAS is of greater political than institutional significance.
Dec 13, 2022
Taliban regime under siege, within and without
One year later, the Taliban is under attack from rival groups.
Nov 11, 2022
Talking to Tehreek-i-Taliban
Pakistan’s negotiations with the banned group may lead to more violence and instability.
Sep 13, 2022
No neutrality
The military’s neutral stance around Imran Khan’s ouster may be damage control.
Jun 23, 2022
Devolution doldrums
In Pakistan, devolution is stalled at the provincial level.
Apr 15, 2022
Bypassing Parliament
Governing by ordinance in PTI’s Pakistan.
Feb 01, 2022
Military creep
Pakistan’s federal system is being undermined by militarisation.
Aug 04, 2021
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Pakistan needs to go beyond the 18th amendment to end the military’s role in politics
Reviving the 2010 reform process can be key to resolving Pakistan’s continued crises, but the reforms need to also target the military's massive business empire
