Imtiaz Gul

Imtiaz Gul is the executive director of the independent Centre for Research and Security Studies in Islamabad and the author of the recently released book Pakistan: Before and After Osama, published by Roli Books, India.

Pakistan’s authoritarian move

The government in Islamabad will face opposition in the coming week to its Protection of Pakistan Ordinance. Is it about protecting the citizen—or the state?

By Imtiaz Gul and Farooq Yousaf

/ 13 Apr 2014

India and Pakistan: time to call time on proxy wars

India and Pakistan’s zero-sum game is hindering development and the proxy wars in which the two states have indulged need to come to an end. If they do, big dividends would follow.

By Imtiaz Gul and Farooq Yousaf

/ 24 Feb 2014

Pakistan: prospects poor for Taliban talks

The announcement of talks between Islamabad and representatives of the Pakistan Taliban surprised many. Few will however be surprised if they fail.

By Imtiaz Gul and Farooq Yousaf

/ 9 Feb 2014