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Imran Khan
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.
No, Imran Khan Is not Pakistan’s Ayatollah Khomeini
By Umair Jamal
Unlike Iran’s Khomeini, the former Pakistani PM is neither a revolutionary nor is he seeking to overthrow established institutions as part of his so-called righteous struggle.
Rights Groups Oppose Trial of Pakistani Protesters in Military Courts
By Munir Ahmed
Following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan last week, his supporters torched buildings, including police and military facilities.
Pakistan: In the Eye of the Political Storm
By Joe Wallen
Chaos erupted after Imran Khan's arrest. His release brought an uneasy calm, but the stage is set for a more serious clash.
Islamabad Court Grants Imran Khan Bail
By Munir Ahmed
The government has vowed to find a way to get the former PM back into custody, which would spur violent protests again.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court Orders Release of Former PM Imran Khan
By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
His arrest sparked violence earlier this week and now Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled it illegal.
Pakistan Cracks Down on Former PM Imran Khan’s Supporters, Arresting Thousands
By Munir Ahmed
The arrests followed mob attacks on government buildings, military installations, and public places in response to Khan’s arrest on Tuesday.
Imran Khan’s Arrest Sets Pakistan on an Uncertain Course
By Umair Jamal
His supporters’ attacks on army installations set a dangerous precedent and will further erode the military’s support for the former PM and his party.
Political Crisis in Pakistan Escalates as Imran Khan is Arrested
By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
The popular former prime minister faces multiple cases relating to corruption and terrorism charges.
Pakistan’s Electoral Limbo
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The last year has been been a microcosm of Pakistan’s seven decades of dysfunction, now culminating in ambiguity over the most fundamental of democratic exercises: holding an election.
Revenge Politics Is the New Normal in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Top politicians have openly said that the current face-off between the ruling coalition and the opposition is a do-or-die battle, where only one side can survive.
Imran Khan Threatens Pakistan’s Military-Civilian Hybrid Model
By Ali Malik
Khan isn’t just a threat to the current government; he threatens the entire governance system instituted by the Pakistani military.