Pakistan

Formed after gaining independence in 1947 from the British empire, Pakistan continues to be plagued by internal and external instability. It has been hard for Pakistan to achieve strong economic growth over the years, but it still provides opportunities for private sector investors. Security remains a primary concern for Pakistan, as the decades-long conflict in Afghanistan and tensions with its eastern neighbor India persist.

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The South Asia Center is the hub for the Atlantic Council’s analysis of the political, social, geographical, and cultural diversity of the region. ​At the intersection of South Asia and its geopolitics, SAC cultivates dialogue to shape policy and forge ties between the region and the global community.

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In the News

Jul 25, 2022

Shuja Nawaz featured in The Print: Cut the clatter: On anniversary of Kargil Vijay Day, we look at how the debacle took shape in the Pakistani GHQ

By Atlantic Council

Conflict India

In the News

Jul 24, 2022

Munter quoted in Washington International Diplomatic Academy: Deputy chief of mission: The toughest job in an embassy

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 24, 2022

Khan featured in The News International: Default: more noise, less substance

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Jul 24, 2022

Ammar Habib Khan quoted in The Express Tribune: The rise and fall of Airlift

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Lakhani quoted in CB Insights: 422 startup failure post-mortems

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Lakhani in The News on Sunday: Nothing disruptive about this one

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

In the News

Jul 19, 2022

Nawaz on Riazul Haq: Civil military tussle & way forward for Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 18, 2022

Lakhani quoted in The Print: Pakistan’s start-up industry is collapsing

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 16, 2022

Hakimi quoted in Weekly Voice: Selling coal to Pak paints Taliban as Pakistani puppets

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Geopolitics & Energy Security

SouthAsiaSource

Jul 15, 2022

Pakistan must stop accommodating the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan

By Neha Ansari

Regardless of the outcome of this latest round of negotiations, Pakistan will have further provided legitimacy to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, which is responsible for killing and traumatizing thousands of Pakistani civilians and soldiers. Even if these talks succeed, Pakistan will lose. 

Afghanistan Pakistan

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