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Zahid Hussain
Zahid Hussain is an award-winning journalist and author. He is a former scholar at Woodrow Wilson Centre and a visiting fellow at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, and at the Stimson Center in DC. He is author of Frontline Pakistan: The struggle with Militant Islam and The Scorpion’s tail: The relentless rise of Islamic militants in Pakistan. Frontline Pakistan was the book of the year (2007) by the WSJ. His latest book ‘No-Win War’ was published this year. X: @hidhussain
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Coronavirus and the government’s unpreparedness
The surge in coronavirus cases in Pakistan has raised questions about the government’s preparedness to deal with the pandemic. Despite the severity of the crisis, the government has not taken all the measures required to contain its spread.
Backroom deal ensures second term to General Bajwa
Pakistan’s National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the controversial bill amending the Army Act, for the tenure extension of the army chief. Both the main opposition parties, PML-N and PPP, supported the new legislation despite their reservations.
