11/10/2025
Pakistan-American Daily Brief
Monday, November 10, 2025 – 7:00 AM PT
1. Pakistan And US Push “Economically Entrenched” Partnership
Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to move beyond a narrow security lens and build an “economically entrenched strategic partnership,” with recent meetings in Washington focusing on trade, investment, and critical minerals. Pakistani officials are presenting this as a new phase in ties, with an emphasis on jobs, technology, and energy opportunities that matter directly to overseas Pakistanis.
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2. Contentious 27th Constitutional Amendment Clears First Hurdle
The 27th Constitutional Amendment bill, which strengthens the office of the army chief as Chief of Defence Forces and reshapes the military leadership structure, has sailed through the Senate and is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly next. Supporters say it will streamline command and improve coordination, while critics warn it concentrates power and alters the balance among key state institutions.
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3. Debate Intensifies At Home Over Democracy And Civil-Military Balance
Political leaders, legal experts, and provincial voices in KP have raised concerns that the same 27th Amendment could weaken parliamentary democracy and judicial oversight. Opinion pieces and statements emphasize the need for a broad consensus and institutional balance at a time when Pakistan is already facing security and economic pressures. Read More
4. Security Forces Report Killing 20 Militants In KP Operations
Pakistan’s military says it has killed at least 20 militants in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in areas bordering Afghanistan. Officials frame the actions as part of ongoing efforts to protect civilians and secure the frontier amid a wider debate over how to manage cross-border threats.
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5. Pakistan–Afghanistan Talks End Without Breakthrough, Truce Still Fragile
The latest round of Pakistan–Afghanistan talks in Istanbul, mediated by Turkiye and Qatar, has concluded without a clear plan for further meetings, even as both sides publicly commit to a ceasefire along the border. Islamabad says it has shared “evidence-based” concerns about cross-border militancy, while stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred path to stability. Read More
6. Pakistani-American Lina Khan To Co-Lead New York Mayor-Elect’s Transition
In a moment of pride for the diaspora, former US Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Maliha Khan, a Pakistani-American legal scholar, has been appointed co-chair of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. Her role puts a Pakistani-origin professional at the center of economic and regulatory planning for one of the world’s most visible city governments. Read More
7. Rising Muslim And Pakistani-American Representation In US Politics
Recent US elections have seen a record number of Muslim Americans win office, including Pakistani-American figures such as Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi, who has now stepped into a statewide leadership role. For many in the community, these wins signal growing political voice and a gradual normalization of Muslim and South Asian leadership in mainstream American politics.
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8. Pakistan Pays Tribute To Scholar Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra
Pakistan’s federal minister for National Heritage and Culture has formally paid tribute to the late Dr Arfa Sayeda Zehra, honoring her life’s work as a scholar, educationist, and public intellectual. Authorities have indicated they will work to preserve and promote her scholarship, a legacy that has long resonated with educated Pakistanis at home and abroad.
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