Issam Ahmed

Will Pakistan’s relief aid prevent destabilization

June 7, 2014Environment

Whether it is ‘compassion fatigue,’ lack of funds or a distrust in the Pakistani government’s transparency ? the real question is, will a failure to act now have greater foreign policy implications for the future stability of the region?

Taliban vows to disrupt Pakistan relief effort

August 14, 2013Environment

US increases humanitarian military presence in Pakistan

August 14, 2013Environment

In Pakistan, specter of militant attack on aid workers

August 14, 2013Environment

Amidst flooding wreckage, militants increase presence

August 14, 2013Environment

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For US, a diplomatic opportunity in sending Pakistan flood relief

August 14, 2013Global Politics

We talk with Christian Science Monitor reporter, Issam Ahmed, on the ground in Lahore, Pakistan, and Michelle Fanzo, Project Leader for the World Policy Institute, who weigh in on United States’ effort to aid in the floods’ devastating aftermath.

More than 1000 killed in Pakistan flooding

August 14, 2013Environment

The worst flooding in Pakistan’s history has killed over a thousand people in a volatile region. Issam Ahmed, reporter for the Christian Science Monitor, is in Lahore, Pakistan. He has the latest details.

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