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Suddaf is a freelance journalist currently based in Islamabad, Beirut and London. She covers extremism, security, politics and human rights primarily focusing on the Middle East and South Asia particular focus on Pakistan, Syria and Iran. Her works has been featured in Aljazeera, Middle East Eye, Arab Weekly, VICE, The Caravan and FirstPost. In 2016 she completed television production training, her television work has covered the faltering relationship between military and Media in Pakistan for Aljazeera. She is currently developing an investigative documentary on the subject of enforced disappearances. She speaks Urdu and Punjabi, Photojournalism is another focus she captures the under-reported, populations on the fringes. Furthermore, her journalism includes digital platforms which led her to lead a digital project mapping the water crisis in Pakistan in conjunction with a hackathon in order to enhance storytelling on a looming crisis in the Subcontinent. Suddaf recently covered the Pakistan elections uncovered poll rigging and the campaign of fear by the country's intelligence agencies. Her work on the Middle East has reported on the Iranian regime change through the airwaves, and Iran backed foreign militias. In Syria, she presented the costs of working without a legal system the dark underbelly of the illegal black market. She has also been a panellist at Chatham House discussing Afghanistan and Pakistan beyond the status quo, her work on the field in Pakistan was brought to the forefront.
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Pakistan’s Shia community alleges enforced disappearances after Middle East pilgrimages

05 Apr 2023  |  thearabweekly.com
The article discusses the issue of enforced disappearances among Pakistan's Shia community, with allegations that security services are detaining individuals returning from the Middle East. Families claim their relatives went for pilgrimage but were suspected of being trained to fight in Syria for Iran-backed militias. Intelligence reports suggest recruitment in various Pakistani cities for the Zainabiyoun Brigade, a militia created by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The article includes perspectives from family members, Shia leaders, and experts on Iran's strategy in Syria, including the use of foreign Shia fighters and the financial and ideological incentives offered to them. It also touches on Iran's military cooperation with Syria and the potential impact of Iran's foreign policy on its domestic situation. The number of Pakistani fighters and unresolved cases of enforced disappearances in Pakistan are also mentioned.

Chatham House Panellist

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Chatham House Panellist

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Geo goes dark: Media and the military in Pakistan Media mystery in Pakistan: who ordered Geo News off the air? Plus, covering the world's largest biometric database.

Frosty Neighbours? Unpacking Narratives of Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations Due to their strong historical, cultural and religious ties, Afghanistan and Pakistan officially profess a close friendship with one another. At the same time, with Islamabad fearing an Afghan rapprochement with India, and Kabul claiming that terrorist sanctuaries on Pakistani soil are prolonging the war in Afghanistan, do the neighbours view one another with certain levels of mistrust? Panellists consider the influence of popular narratives on the countries’ policies and ask whether bilateral relations can be reshaped in a constructive and meaningful way. Looking forward, will the Afghan government, driven by considerations for regional connectivity, become a partner with Pakistan? Can the new government of Imran Khan, who counts Pakistani Pashtuns as core supporters, move Pakistan and Afghanistan beyond their present cold friendship? Or, with the rise of political populism globally

Zee Companion Insight Episode 10-10-2017 Part 1 Paper Round

Syria’s justice system: ‘working without a written law’

12 Dec 2018  |  thearabweekly.com
The article discusses the complexities and challenges of rebuilding Syria's legal system after six years of war. It highlights the lack of a unified strategy for peace and the absence of a legal framework to administer the country post-conflict. Amnesty International's report 'Surrender or Starve' is mentioned, emphasizing the issue of refugees lacking official documentation. The article quotes Noha Aboueldahab from the Brookings Institution on the authoritarian nature of the Assad regime and the need for an accountable justice system. The ILAC report, with insights from Syrian lawyers and civil society representatives, suggests working with the existing legal system rather than starting from scratch. The article also covers the difficulties faced by judges in both regime-held and opposition-held areas, including intimidation and lack of qualifications for sharia courts. The status of women in the Syrian justice system is particularly dire, with many lacking official documentation and facing barriers to reporting crimes, especially sexual violence. The cost of obtaining official documents and the distrust in the legal system are also addressed.

Radical Origins

12 Dec 2018  |  thearabweekly.com
Azeem Ibrahim's book 'Radical Origins' explores the reasons behind the failure to effectively combat Islamic extremism. Ibrahim, affiliated with the Strategic Studies Institute and the Centre for Global Policy, critiques the Western understanding of Islamic doctrine and history. He provides a historical perspective, highlighting Islam's golden age and its alignment with Western ideals, exemplified by Ireland's societal structure. The book contrasts this with the current regressive state of the Islamic world, emphasizing the rise of Salafism and its role in violent extremism. Ibrahim discusses the misuse of Islamic teachings by groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda and the spread of Wahhabism. While he outlines the problems well, his solutions, which focus on education, media, and policy, are less detailed. He stresses the importance of inclusive education and unbiased media to combat the 'us versus them' narrative, especially in the context of the Trump administration's influence in the U.S.

Fighting in Yemen threatens widespread Humanitarian Disaster.

Growing demand by UK banks for Islamic finance

12 Dec 2018  |  thearabweekly.com
The article discusses the potential of sharia-compliant banking in the UK, especially in the context of Brexit. It highlights the low risk and high investment benefits of Islamic finance and notes that the UK has more banks offering Islamic financial services than any other Western country. The London Stock Exchange has listed 65 Islamic bonds, and the UK was the first country outside the Islamic world to issue a sukuk. Analysts, however, debate the difference between Islamic banking and conventional banking, with some suggesting that both systems increase wealth inequality. Key sharia-compliant financings in London are mentioned, and the article suggests that while Islamic finance is growing, it faces challenges such as being perceived as culturally exclusive and inefficient. The future of Islamic finance in the UK post-Brexit remains uncertain, with hopes that the government will not introduce legislation that negatively impacts sharia financing.
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