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Ambassador Tariq Osman Hyder
 | Ambassador Tariq Osman Hyder, a retired Pakistani diplomat, is engaged in public service, working on issues fundamental to Pakistan's progress. These include regional security, nuclear and foreign policy, energy security, regional pipelines, improving the state educational system and the public transportation network, enhancing law and order and tax revenues, promoting value added exports, meeting the environmental challenges, water shortage and strategic export controls. |
Recent Articles
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Friday Jun 7
A protest movement that has its own dynamics
It will be unwise to count the Turkish premier out. However, these protests can polarise society further and damage his popularity and standing
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Sunday May 12
Pakistan election: The road ahead
The rise of Sharif’s Muslim League is a golden opportunity for a civilian government to build consensus with other political parties and take back space on foreign and security policy from the military
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Sunday May 5
Uncertainty clouds Pakistan poll climate
The most likely outcome at the federal level is that no one party will be able to govern on its own
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Friday Apr 12
Pakistan gets into election mode with challenges galore
From responding to the shifting matrix in Afghanistan to the need for a proactive socio-political order at home, the new government will have its plate full
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Monday Feb 18
Prognosis for Afghanistan still bleak
Pakistan cannot be kept out of the equation if Karzai is keen on achieving enduring peace and stability in his country
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Friday Sep 7
India, Pakistan face common challenges
Despite the fact that there are many areas of common interest, cooperation in these fields remains painfully slow
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Tuesday Aug 14
Looking back to move forward in Pakistan
On the surface, the country is beset with challenges such as terrorism and political uncertainty, but a deeper look reveals its fundamentals are strong
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Saturday Apr 21
Pakistan should continue process of engagement
In a major reversal of a six-decade policy, Islamabad decided to open trade with India despite worries that its industries would suffer
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Saturday Mar 3
Underestimating a clash of values
It is surprising that Nato commanders have not indoctrinated their soldiers to respect religious sensibilities of Afghans
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Saturday Dec 31
Pakistan between fragility and resilience
A more pragmatic and sustainable relationship with America, respecting its sovereignty and interests, will be Pakistan's major objective in 2012
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