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Revenge Politics Is the New Normal in Pakistan
March 28, 2023

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.

Is This the End for Pakistan’s Sharif Political Dynasty?
August 27, 2022

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.
Pandora Papers Unravel Imran Khan’s ‘Anti-Corruption’ Narrative
October 09, 2021

Pandora Papers Unravel Imran Khan’s ‘Anti-Corruption’ Narrative

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Panama Papers took down Khan’s predecessor. How will his government weather the latest revelations of offshore wealth?

Pakistan’s Former Prime Minister Takes the Generals Head on Amid Growing Confrontation
October 20, 2020

Pakistan’s Former Prime Minister Takes the Generals Head on Amid Growing Confrontation

By Daud Khattak
The Pakistan army finds itself in a dilemma when it comes to continuing supporting the Imran Khan government.

In a Rare Show of Power, Pakistan Opposition Elites Challenge the Generals
October 09, 2020

In a Rare Show of Power, Pakistan Opposition Elites Challenge the Generals

By Daud Khattak
Political temperatures rise in Pakistan as the opposition takes on the military and Imran Khan headlong.

New Criminal Case Registered Against Pakistan Opposition Leader Nawaz Sharif
October 06, 2020

New Criminal Case Registered Against Pakistan Opposition Leader Nawaz Sharif

By Abhijnan Rej
This comes in the backdrop of a growing push by Sharif and other opposition leaders to oust the military-supported Imran Khan government.

Pakistan’s Hybrid Regime: The Army’s Project Imran Khan
October 01, 2020

Pakistan’s Hybrid Regime: The Army’s Project Imran Khan

By Mohammad Taqi
With its latest power play, Pakistan’s civilian-military regime might have bitten off more than it could chew.
Pakistan Opposition, Backed by Ex-Premier, to Protest Khan
September 21, 2020

Pakistan Opposition, Backed by Ex-Premier, to Protest Khan

By Associated Press
Nawaz Sharif has re-entered Pakistan’s political fray, calling for Khan’s ouster.

Has the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Stalled?
October 07, 2019

Has the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Stalled?

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
In a break from earlier feverish optimism, discussions about the CPEC have become more muted in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Former President Questioned in Anti-Graft Probe
June 12, 2019

Pakistan’s Former President Questioned in Anti-Graft Probe

By Munir Ahmed
Critics say the case against Asif Ali Zardari is politically motivated.

Should Pakistan PM Imran Khan Expect a Major Opposition Party Challenge Soon?
March 27, 2019

Should Pakistan PM Imran Khan Expect a Major Opposition Party Challenge Soon?

By Umair Jamal
The PPP and the PML-N are in disarray, leaving Khan with a clear runway for now.
What Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Latest Prison Sentence Means
December 26, 2018

What Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Latest Prison Sentence Means

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

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