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Aman Azhar is a renowned Islamabad-based journalist who has worked for national and international publications, as well as broadcast TV networks. He is also a political analyst in addition to working as an advisor to governments on public diplomacy and strategic communications.

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How Reggae Resonates with Pakistan’s Political Climate
[19 Mar 2012 | Comments Off | Aman Azhar]
How Reggae Resonates with Pakistan’s Political Climate

Aman Azhar believes that reggae lyrics, which often critique the socio-political order, resonate in Pakistan’s ever-increasing dysfunction.

News & Politics »

The Return of the Holy Warriors
[26 Jan 2012 | Comments Off | Aman Azhar]
The Return of the Holy Warriors

Anti-US sentiment and anti-government chants formed the rallying cry of a cabal of religious groups, including some terrorist organisations, who joined together to form a coalition called the Difaa-e-Pakistan Council.

News & Politics »

Memogate: What Happened Behind Closed Doors
[10 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | Aman Azhar]
Memogate: What Happened Behind Closed Doors

The Memogate inferno is cutting a path towards the Presidency. The outcome of the conflagration will dictate the course of domestic politics.

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Are Frosty Pakistan-US Relations Thawing?
[23 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | Aman Azhar]
Are Frosty Pakistan-US Relations Thawing?

Secretary Hillary Clinton’s team attempts to salvage their ruptured relationship with the Pakistani establishment.