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Frankenstein’s Monster: Pakistan’s Military and Imran Khan
By Muhammad A. Basit
The Pakistani military supported and nurtured Imran Khan, but later realized it was a failed experiment.
Pakistan, Iran Seal Energy Deal to Power Gwadar
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Some Pakistanis are worried about Gwadar’s considerable reliance on Iranian electricity, especially in the context of U.S. opposition to trade with Iran.
A Breakthrough in Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations?
By Ureeda Khan
A new joint committee on border movement aims to address the problem of cross-border attacks.
The Myth of Rifts in China-Pakistan Relations
By Muhammad Shoaib and Syed Basim Raza
A new discourse has emerged that China-Pakistan relations are in trouble, but that idea is not backed up by facts.
Pakistan Turns to Barter Trade With Russia, Iran and Afghanistan
By Umair Jamal
The decision is aimed at conserving dollars amid its crippling economic crisis.
Implications of Pakistan’s Terror Tagging of Political Opponents
By Abdul Basit
Charging political protestors under counterterrorism laws, even as extremist outfits are allowed to march in support of the military, will undermine Pakistan’s democracy.
Captured Commander Calls for Peace, But Balochistan Insurgency Rages on
By Patrick Yeager
Gulzar Imam's arrest has only had a negligible effect on the fighting in Pakistan's poorest province.
This Week in Asia: May 26, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
The Battle for Supremacy in Pakistan: Asim Munir Vs Imran Khan
By Aditya Kumar Singh and Rahul Rawat
The tussle between Asim Munir and Imran Khan will only provoke politics of revenge, furthering polarization and deepening Pakistan’s poly-crisis.
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Softens Demand for Snap Vote
By Munir Ahmed
Amid a crackdown on his party, the former cricketer turned Islamist politician is on the back foot.
The Wrath of Imran Khan
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
The rise and fall of Pakistan's most controversial populist.
A Requiem for Pakistan
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Unpacking Pakistan's economic and political meltdown.