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What Nawaz Sharif’s Return to Pakistan Means

What Nawaz Sharif’s Return to Pakistan Means

By Umair Jamal
It signals a fair level of confidence in upcoming elections being fair and inclusive, and that he will be treated fairly by the courts.

Pakistan’s Looming Constitutional Crisis Could Hurt Imran Khan

Pakistan’s Looming Constitutional Crisis Could Hurt Imran Khan

By Umair Jamal
President Arif Alvi, who is close to the former prime minister’s party, has acted unconstitutionally by proposing election dates.
What Lies Ahead for Pakistan’s Caretaker Government?

What Lies Ahead for Pakistan’s Caretaker Government?

By Umair Jamal
Since elections are unlikely to be held as constitutionally mandated within 90 days, the interim administration is here to stay for some time.

Pakistan’s Parliament is Dissolved to Pave Way for Elections

Pakistan’s Parliament is Dissolved to Pave Way for Elections

By Munir Ahmed
There is uncertainty over the election date even as the legal and political drama surrounding jailed ex-PM Imran Khan deepens.

With New IMF Deal, Pakistan Gets Another Chance to Fix Economy

With New IMF Deal, Pakistan Gets Another Chance to Fix Economy

By Umair Jamal
Elections are looming. There is a risk of politicians forgetting their commitments to the IMF.

Is the Worst Yet to Come for Imran Khan?

Is the Worst Yet to Come for Imran Khan?

By Umair Jamal
As things stand, it seems neither Khan nor his political party will be permitted to contest elections.

Imran Khan Threatens Pakistan’s Military-Civilian Hybrid Model

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.
Pakistan’s Parties Bicker Over Elections

Pakistan’s Parties Bicker Over Elections

By Umair Jamal
The government is unhappy with President Alvi’s announcement and the Supreme Court directive to hold elections for two provincial assemblies in a few months.

What’s Driving Pakistan’s Political Crisis?

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.

Pakistan’s Ruling Party Is Under Attack From Within

Pakistan’s Ruling Party Is Under Attack From Within

By Umair Jamal
Prime Minister Imran Khan's government is being criticized publicly by legislators from his party.

Dying For Democracy: Balochistan’s Fallen Political Workers

Dying For Democracy: Balochistan’s Fallen Political Workers

By Adnan Aamir
Remembering Wahab Zahid, a political activist and victim of the election day blast in Quetta.
Amid the Election Fanfare, How Are Pakistan’s Minorities Faring?

Amid the Election Fanfare, How Are Pakistan’s Minorities Faring?

By Ben Francis
The role of minorities in 21st century Pakistan and the issues they face has been absent from public discourse.

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