Salman Rafi Sheikh
Salman Rafi Sheikh is a PhD researcher based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. He is also the author of ‘The Genesis of Baloch Nationalism: Politics and Ethnicity in Pakistan, 1947-1977’. Salman covers Pakistan as a regular contributor to Himal Briefs. He can be reached at: salmansheikh.ss11.sr@gmail.com
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
Latest Articles
Still standing
Old Delhi’s Hazrat Shah Waliullah Public Library.
Social surveillance
The impact of social media platforms in the global South.
Ghar ki shaadi
Of family pressure, maulvis and the nikahnama.
Unpacking the floods in Pakistan
On root causes, challenges and gaps in state capacity.
