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Salman Bashir

Salman Bashir is a Pakistani diplomat who served as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and as High Commissioner of Pakistan to India. He posts on X with @Salman_B_PK

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The US election and its impact on a diplomatically wounded Pakistan

October 31, 2024

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Reason must prevail: Pakistan cannot blindside India indefinitely

While clear pathways for normalizing relations between Pakistan and India exist, any suggestion to this effect evokes considerable anxiety.

August 06, 2024

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Modi 3.0 and India’s distant Pakistan policy

June 24, 2024

Salman Bashir

Pakistan and India must accept realities and normalize their relationship

May 06, 2024

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Neighbors-first foreign policy: a sketch for the new government of Pakistan

March 10, 2024

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South Asia will vote in 2024, but does it mean change is coming?

January 23, 2024

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Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: Self-destructive policies and the national interest

June 02, 2023

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China Pakistan Economic Corridor: Challenges and implications of delays

March 17, 2023

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Salman Bashir

Latest published

The US election and its impact on a diplomatically wounded Pakistan

Reason must prevail: Pakistan cannot blindside India indefinitely

Modi 3.0 and India’s distant Pakistan policy

Pakistan and India must accept realities and normalize their relationship

Neighbors-first foreign policy: a sketch for the new government of Pakistan

South Asia will vote in 2024, but does it mean change is coming?

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline: Self-destructive policies and the national interest

China Pakistan Economic Corridor: Challenges and implications of delays

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Pakistan government open to talks with Imran Khan’s party, refuses to allow Nov. 24 protest

Chelsea defender Reece James misses Leicester match because of hamstring injury

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