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Wajid Ali Syed

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Wajid Ali Syed

Wajid Ali Syed is a journalist who writes for The News International and Geo TV, and has previously written for HuffPost. Syed was a runner-up of CNN’s Young Journalist Award in 2004 in the Television category for his documentary “Unfair Price” about women being sold by their fathers in Pakistan.[1]

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Syed has written about the US government’s interests in various human rights issues in Pakistan,[2] including support for freedom of expression,[3] gender equality,[4] democracy,[5] and election integrity,[6][7] and the US government’s opposition to blasphemy laws,[8] human trafficking,[9][10] and curbs on religious freedom.[11] Other articles by Syed address Pakistan-US relations in the context of the war on terrorism.[12][13]

Syed has also written about the US government’s interest in Pakistan’s foreign relations with other countries, including Pakistan-India relations,[14][15] and opposition to a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline,[16] and growing Pakistan-Iran ties generally.[17] In a State Department briefing, Syed asked Secretary of State Spokesman Matthew Miller for the US’ position on Pakistan-China relations regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.[18]

Additionally, Syed has written about Pakistan's financial policies, including Pakistan-IMF relations,[19][20] and Pakistan's efforts to reduce its debt.[21]

Syed's review of “The Punjab Bloodied, Partitioned and Cleansed," a book about the Partition of India, was published in HuffPost.[22]

References

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  1. ^ CNN announces Young Journalist Award.” Pakistan Press Foundation. December 23, 2004.
  2. ^ "No change seen in Pakistan's human rights situation, says US report.” Geo TV. April 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "US asks Pakistan to respect fundamental freedoms.The News International. February 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "US reserves $200m for gender equality, democracy in Pakistan.” The News International. December 24, 2022.
  5. ^ "US reserves $200m for gender equality, democracy in Pakistan.” The News International. December 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "US for probe into poll fraud claims.” The News International. February 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "US lawmakers for free, fair, monitored Pak polls.” The News International. July 28, 2023.
  8. ^ "US concerned at killing of blasphemy accused in police custody.” The News International. October 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "US concerned at reports of violation of basic religious freedoms in Pakistan.” The News International. June 26, 2024.
  10. ^ Preventing trafficking crimes among areas of mutual interest, State Dept says on Sarim Burney arrest.” Geo TV. June 7, 2024.
  11. ^ US concerned at reports of violation of basic religious freedoms in Pakistan.” The News International. June 26, 2024.
  12. ^ ’US supports Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism’, State Dept on Operation Azm-e-Istehkam.” Geo TV. June 26, 2024.
  13. ^ The $800 Million Game.” HuffPost. July 12, 2011.
  14. ^ Pakistan, India should decide themselves scope of bilateral dialogue: US State Dept.” Geo TV. October 20, 2024.
  15. ^ US supports direct talks between India, Pakistan: State Dept.” Geo TV. June 21, 2024.
  16. ^ US says it doesn’t back Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project going forward.” The News International. March 27, 2024.
  17. ^ ‘Very serious’ if Pakistan gets in bed with Iran: Lu.” The News International. March 22, 2024.
  18. ^ Department Press Briefing – August 1, 2023. US State Department. August 1, 2023.
  19. ^ Finance minister hopes IMF, Pakistan strike next deal by mid-July.” Geo TV. April 21, 2024.
  20. ^ IMF ready to 'engage' with Pakistan on fresh bailout.” Geo TV. April 5, 2024.
  21. ^ "US backs Pakistan’s efforts to manage ‘daunting’ debt burden." The News International. April 17, 2024.
  22. ^ The House Divided.” HuffPost. September 17, 2012.
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