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Pakistan military-civilian power struggle
How the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Strengthened Pakistan’s Military Deep State
By Dhruv Banerjee
The invasion sparked an internationally supported process of militarization and Islamization that cemented the military's power.
In Pakistan, Hybrid Rule Is Further Institutionalized Through Dynastic Political Parties
By Ali Malik
Amid the power struggle between the PML-N, PPP, and PTI, the only winner has been the military establishment.
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.
The Rise, Fall, and Rise of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Imran Khan’s unceremonious fall from the prime minister’s office has only reinvigorated his devoted supporters.
Imran Khan and the Generals
By Ayesha Siddiqa
Imran Khan is unlikely to lose the army’s support anytime soon.
Has Gilgit-Baltistan’s Election Made Pakistan’s Opposition Parties Relevant Again?
By Umair Jamal
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.
Quetta Rally Marks a Turning Point in the Opposition Movement in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
By repeatedly taking on the country’s security establishment, Pakistan’s opposition may have foreclosed the possibility of future reconciliation.
Pakistani Parliamentarian Introduces Legislation That Would Punish Criticism of the Military
By Abhijnan Rej
The latest move by a PTI member once again suggests that the Khan government is doing the powerful army’s bidding in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Lost Hope of Civilian Supremacy
By Daud Khattak
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.
Pakistan’s Sit-In Protests Come to an End, But Key Issues Remain Unresolved
By Daud Khattak
The protest might be over, but the central civilian-military tussle persists.
Pakistan’s Massive March Calls out Military Overreach
By Daud Khattak
The Azadi March has brought the religious right and secular left together on a one-point agenda of civilian supremacy.
The Political Hurdles for Imran Khan’s Government
By Daud Khattak
Ironically, Khan's biggest test will come not from the opposition, but from the groups that supported him.
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