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Irfan Husain

Irfan Husain is a columnist with Dawn newspaper in Pakistan.

Recent articles


Pervez Musharraf, the commando who couldn’t

The legacy of Pakistan's former general-president is one of political and strategic failure for which his own people are paying the price, says Irfan Husain.

China and the Olympics: a view from Pakistan

A firm Beijing-Islamabad alliance extends from politics to the track, says Irfan Husain.

Pakistan’s rivalrous coalition

The fissures in Pakistan's new government are allowing the country's dangerous problems to fester, says Irfan Husain.

Pakistan’s tough inheritance

A new government in Pakistan must address the difficult political legacy bequeathed by the country’s discredited president. Irfan Husain assesses the challenge.

Pakistan’s judgment day

Pakistan's election was a major defeat for the Islamists, the president's allies, and most of all for Pervez Musharraf himself. But what happens next? Irfan Husain assesses a big moment and the challenges ahead.