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Pakistan democracy
Imran Khan’s Many Missed Opportunities
By Raja Qaiser Ahmed and Muhammad Shoaib
Khan missed the chance to make his support base democratic and republican – and thereby transform himself into a true political force to reckon with.
Is Pakistan’s Powerful Military on the Ropes?
By Kiyya Baloch
There is a powerful surge of public anger against the military's political interference. But Pakistan's civilian politicians are too caught up in their personal feuds to capitalize on the movement.
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.
What’s Driving Pakistan’s Political Crisis?
Madiha Afzal, Ayesha Siddiqa, and Niloufer Siddiqui discuss the factors behind Imran Khan's ouster and what comes next for Pakistan.
Which Asia-Pacific Countries Were (and Weren’t) Invited to the US Summit for Democracy?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The guest list underscores the region’s ambivalent relationship with democracy and political freedom.
No, Fazlur Rehman Cannot Protect Pakistanis’ Democratic Rights
By Umair Jamal
Opposition parties have tapped a right-wing Islamist as the leader of the Pakistan Democratic Movement. That raises serious questions.
What Does the Musharraf Verdict Mean for Pakistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The sentencing to death of Musharraf has been welcomed by many Pakistanis.
Imran Khan: Another Act in Pakistan’s Circus
By C. Christine Fair
It wasn't Imran Khan who won the election. It was (as always) Pakistan's army.
Pakistan’s Bittersweet Election Season
By Daud Khattak
Instead of a celebration of democratic transfer of power, doubts are growing about interference in the political campaigns.
Why Pakistan Needs a Democratic Revolution
By Touqir Hussain
The country needs much more than just another round of elections to address its manifold challenges.
Sharif's Lifetime Ban From Politics Is the Final Blow to Pakistan's Democracy
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Nawaz Sharif’s lifetime disqualification has scratched off Pakistan’s façade of democracy.
The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A Musharraf-Saeed alliance could provide the political face of the mullah-military takeover underway in Pakistan.
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