In August an Emirati academic who once advised his country's president looked at Pakistan and saw only a poor, under-schooled state whose sole
Umar Farooq is a journalist at various esteemed publications, including Greater Kashmir and Dawn Group of Newspapers, based in Istanbul. He focuses on regional interest and world news, with particular emphasis on law and legal affairs, climate change, and finance, often exploring topics such as litigation and environmental issues. Umar's work has been featured in a wide array of outlets, including ESPN, ProPublica, and Al Jazeera Media Network.