Pakistan Cracks Down on Illicit Economy Amid Economic Crisis
A convergence of criminal, militant, and state-sponsored networks between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran could threaten U.S. interests.
Uzair Younus is Director of the Pakistan Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center. Younus is also manager for engagement and strategy at Dhamiri, an innovation firm helping companies align their business competencies with public good needs. He focuses on Pakistan’s political economy and the impact of terrorism on economic stability and tweets at @UzairYounus.
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