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Shehbaz Sharif Has Too Many Fires to Put Out
By Niha Dagia
In addition to holding the ruling coalition together, Pakistan’s new prime minister will have to deal with an ailing economy and rising anti-Americanism.
Pakistan Acts Tough on Top Terrorist
By Liam Gibson
Its sentencing of Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed is grounded in economic realism.
Pakistan Takes Fight Against TTP Into Afghanistan
By Umair Jamal
The military action inside Afghanistan marks a significant shift in its approach to the terror group.
Pakistan Warns Afghanistan Not to Shelter Militants
By Kathy Gannon
Militant attacks in Pakistan have grown since the Taliban came to power last year.
Continuity and Change in Pakistani Politics: The End of Imran Khan and What’s Next
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What does the future hold for Pakistan?
Economic Fallout of Pakistan’s Political Crisis
By Osama Rizvi
Should Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif take populist steps like reducing energy prices, Pakistan could go down the same route as Sri Lanka.
Imran Khan’s US Conspiracy Theory: A Close Examination
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Khan has not provided any evidence that Americans toppled his government; meanwhile, the Pakistan opposition has been agitating for a no-confidence vote for months.
Where Do Pakistan-US Relations Go From Here?
By Sheharyar Ali
Following Imran Khan’s ouster amid public accusations of a U.S. conspiracy, how will the new government approach the relationship?
The Emerging IS Threat in Pakistan
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Given Pakistan's lax approach to religious extremist groups, it was only a matter of time before IS reared its ugly head.
A Civilian Coup Subverted in Pakistan
By Niha Dagia
The Supreme Court has restored the National Assembly. Prime Minister Imran Khan will have to face a no-confidence vote in Parliament early Saturday.
Al-Qaida Leader Circulates Video; Dispels Rumor of His Death
By Kathy Gannon
Rumors of the death of Ayman al-Zawahri have persistently circulated, but a new video appears to dispel those rumors.
All Eyes on Supreme Court as Pakistan’s Political Crisis Deepens
By Umair Jamal
The political and constitutional crisis has only just begun. Violence looms and the military is watching