Pahalgam’s first anniversary
In this piece, Natiq Malikzada marks the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack by arguing that it reflects a continuing pattern of Pakistan-backed militancy and ev...
Pakistan and the rule of law
In this op-ed, Natiq Malikzada writes that Pakistan’s rhetoric at the UN about the rule of law and accountability is contradicted by its domestic policies....
Pakistan and India: Two economies, two trajectories
In this piece, Natiq Malikzada contrasts Pakistan’s deepening economic crisis with India’s relative stability and growth since 2022, arguing that governance...
Who really rules Pakistan?
In this piece, Natiq Malikzada argues that Pakistan’s political system is shaped by a “layered subservience” in which the military dominates civilian inst...
Pakistan’s proxy jihad: Why the world must raise the costs
In this op-ed, journalist and rights advocate Natiq Malikzada writes that Pakistan’s military has long used jihadist proxies in Afghanistan and Kashmir, and a...