Pakistan civil-military relations

Khan isn’t just a threat to the current government; he threatens the entire governance system instituted by the Pakistani military.

The civilian leadership seems to have realized that merit and seniority rather than political considerations should determine the selection of the army chief.

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.

The autonomous region is a powerful card in the hands of Pakistan’s opposition as it pushes against the Imran Khan government and the military establishment.

The November election in the disputed territory will be closely watched in Pakistan and internationally.

The “minus one” narrative is gaining traction, but it would be difficult to replace Khan as prime minister.

The PTI government's poor performance has apparently alienated even Pakistan's kingmakers: the military.

When Pakistan's opposition joined forces with the government to extend General Bajwa's term as army chief, it was a blow to pro-democracy activists.

Even if the verdict against Musharraf is never carried out, formally labeling the former general a traitor could undo 60 years of unquestioned military supremacy.

The Azadi March has brought the religious right and secular left together on a one-point agenda of civilian supremacy.

The government (and military) may have miscalculated in their attempt to take down a popular judge.