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Rallies Show Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Khan Remains Political Force
By Munir Ahmed
"I will soon give you a call for a march on Islamabad," Khan told a cheering crowd this week in Peshawar, then asked: "Are you ready for it?"
Aid Pours into Pakistan; Deaths From Floods Cross 1,200 Mark
By Munir Ahmed
So far, Pakistan has received aid from China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Uzbekistan, U.A.E. and other countries.
Where are South Asia’s Green Parties?
By Bilal Ahmad Tantray
Pakistan’s floods highlight the dire risks of climate change in South Asia, so why is there so little Green politics in the region?
In Pakistan, Waterborne Diseases Surge as Floods Recede
By Munir Ahmed
In addition to those traumatized by the flooding, doctors are now treating people suffering from diarrhea, skin infections, and other waterborne ailments.
Pakistan’s Fatal Flooding Has Hallmarks of Warming
By Seth Borenstein and Sibi Arasu
The disaster is hitting a poor country that has contributed relatively little to the world's climate problem.
International Aid Reaches Flood-Ravaged Pakistan
By Munir Ahmed
The exceptionally heavy monsoon rains that triggered flash floods across the country have come at a time when the country is facing one of its worst economic crises.
Imran Khan Pushing Hard for Early Elections
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s former PM is confident that free and fair polls would bring him back to power.
Is This the End for Pakistan’s Sharif Political Dynasty?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Sharif family’s political fate hinges on whether they can overcome a split between backers of brothers Nawaz and Shehbaz – and convince supporters their alignment with the military is not a betrayal.
Islamic State Khorasan’s Expanded Vision in South and Central Asia
By Lucas Webber and Riccardo Valle
The expansion of ISKP propaganda outreach, recruitment, and fundraising efforts may have significant security implications for countries in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and possibly beyond.
Pakistan Court Summons Ex-PM Khan in Contempt Case Next Week
By Munir Ahmed
A conviction against Khan, who is to appear before the Islamabad High Court on August 31, would mean disqualification from politics for life.
Police File Terrorism Charges Against Pakistan’s Imran Khan
By Munir Ahmed
The charges came over a speech he made recently, vowing to sue police officers and a judge over the alleged torture of a close aide.
The Making of a Maritime South Asia?
By Udayan Das
Conceptions of the region have long focused on the primacy of the land. But, increasingly, South Asian states are turning toward the sea.