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Natasha Matloob

Natasha Matloob

The Diplomat

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Why the TTP Remains the Central Fault Line Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

The costs of confrontation are not confined to the security domain; it’s impacting every facet of the bilateral relationship.

13.10.2026 50

The Diplomat

Natasha Matloob

Afghanistan and the BLA’s Evolving Capabilities

Reported discussions in Kandahar point to a possible expansion of the BLA’s external support networks as the group comes under pressure in Pakistan.

08.10.2026 20

The Diplomat

Natasha Matloob

The Taboo That’s Killing Pakistani Women

If Pakistan truly wants to protect its women, it must first dismantle the silence and shame that surround their bodies.

25.10.2025 40

The Diplomat

Natasha Matloob

Ten Years of CPEC Implementation: Promise, Pitfalls, and Potential

Once heralded as a transformative lifeline for Pakistan’s faltering economy, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) now symbolizes missed...

05.09.2025 90

South Asian Voices

Natasha Matloob

Pakistan vs the TTP: Bajaur’s Déjà Vu

Why is the political and military leadership of the country repeating the same policies that have failed to defeat militancy for the last two decades?

28.08.2025 50

The Diplomat

Natasha Matloob