Adnan Aamir

Chittagong

Contributing Writer at Nikkei Asia

Contributing Writer 🇵🇰 @NikkeiAsia Journalist | Politics, Conflict, Economy, China | Fellow @ReporterOG @CheveningFCDO @StateIVLP | Opinions are Personal

Articles

The Chinese-made jet bringing down Indian fighters in Pakistan

6 days ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- Amid a sharp escalation of tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, Pakistan said this week that it brought down five Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale, one MiG-21, and one SU-30. What was scrambled to stop the French- and Russian-made aircraft from advancing into Pakistani air space? Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets.
Pakistan says it downed 5 Indian aircraft, stresses right 'to avenge'

6 days ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

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Pakistan says it downed 5 Indian aircraft, stresses right 'to avenge'

1 week ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- After India launched attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Wednesday morning, Islamabad said that its forces shot down Indian fighter jets and destroyed multiple Indian security force checkpoints along the Line of Control, the de facto border between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Pakistan claims to down 5 Indian aircraft, stresses right 'to avenge'

1 week ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- After India launched attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Wednesday morning, Islamabad claimed that its forces shot down Indian fighter jets and destroyed multiple Indian security force checkpoints along the Line of Control, the de facto border between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Pakistan claims to down Indian Rafale, MiG-29 and SU-30 jets

1 week ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- After India launched attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir early Wednesday morning, Islamabad claimed that its forces shot down five Indian fighter jets and destroyed multiple Indian security force checkpoints along the Line of Control, the de facto border between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Multiple Pakistani security officials have told Nikkei Asia on condition of anonymity that five Indian aircraft were shot down in self-defense.
Pakistan shifts gears in car exports, with Japanese taking lead

2 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- Automakers in Pakistan have begun exploring exports of locally assembled cars, with Japanese brands taking the lead under a government policy drive aiming to turn the industry exportable. However, experts and industry officials question the policy's effectiveness and point to a lack of an adequate mechanism in the policy structure.
CPEC At 10: Broken Promises And Balochistan’s Continued Neglect

2 weeks ago | thefridaytimes.com | Adnan Aamir

It has been ten years since the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a project that promised to bring about a major economic shift in Pakistan. While some progress has been made, the overall picture is far from the original vision. Security challenges, weak governance, and delays have played their part. Yet, the most critical and painful part of this story is the exclusion of Balochistan.
Pakistan warns India: Halting water flow would be 'act of war'

2 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- A day after India unilaterally suspended a bilateral water-sharing treaty and downgraded diplomatic relations following a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir, Pakistan on Thursday announced countermeasures similar to New Delhi's and stressed that the country would consider any changes in the flow of water "an act of war" and respond with force.
Pakistan fears rising tensions after India scraps water treaty

2 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- A day after India unilaterally suspended a bilateral water sharing treaty following a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir, fears spread in Pakistan over an escalation of the conflict and possible military aggression by its neighbor. India on Wednesday announced that it is holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, closing a border crossing with Pakistan, canceling regional visa exemptions for Pakistani citizens and downgrading diplomatic relations.
Pakistan looks to Malaysia's success in Islamic banking: Habib Bank CEO

3 weeks ago | asia.nikkei.com | Adnan Aamir

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's transition to Islamic banking will head in a similar direction to that of Malaysia's, and the shift will be well supported by banks and customers, Muhammad Nassir Salim, president and CEO of Habib Bank (HBL), said in a recent interview with Nikkei Asia. Islamic banking is a financial system based on Islamic principles, where interest is prohibited and all transactions must be backed by real assets and follow ethical guidelines of fairness.