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Implications of Pakistan’s Terror Tagging of Political Opponents
June 05, 2023

Implications of Pakistan’s Terror Tagging of Political Opponents

By Abdul Basit
Charging political protestors under counterterrorism laws, even as extremist outfits are allowed to march in support of the military, will undermine Pakistan’s democracy.

Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Softens Demand for Snap Vote
May 25, 2023

Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Softens Demand for Snap Vote

By Munir Ahmed
Amid a crackdown on his party, the former cricketer turned Islamist politician is on the back foot.
Is Pakistan’s Powerful Military on the Ropes?
May 16, 2023

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.

Pakistan: In the Eye of the Political Storm
May 16, 2023

Pakistan: In the Eye of the Political Storm

By Joe Wallen
Chaos erupted after Imran Khan's arrest. His release brought an uneasy calm, but the stage is set for a more serious clash.

Pakistan Cracks Down on Former PM Imran Khan’s Supporters, Arresting Thousands
May 11, 2023

Pakistan Cracks Down on Former PM Imran Khan’s Supporters, Arresting Thousands

By Munir Ahmed
The arrests followed mob attacks on government buildings, military installations, and public places in response to Khan’s arrest on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s Electoral Limbo
April 28, 2023

Pakistan’s Electoral Limbo

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The last year has been been a microcosm of Pakistan’s seven decades of dysfunction, now culminating in ambiguity over the most fundamental of democratic exercises: holding an election. 

Husain Haqqani on India-Pakistan Talks
February 20, 2023

Husain Haqqani on India-Pakistan Talks

By Sudha Ramachandran
“If India and Pakistan keep emotions out of it and approach their problems logically, there is room for advancing the relationship.”
Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s Military Ruler in 9/11 Wars, Dies
February 06, 2023

Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s Military Ruler in 9/11 Wars, Dies

By Jon Gambrell and Munir Ahmed
He ruled Pakistan through the first six years of the US military operations in Afghanistan, tensions with India, a nuclear proliferation scandal and mounting Islamic extremism at home.

Pakistan’s New Army Chief Faces Tough Internal Security Challenges
December 05, 2022

Pakistan’s New Army Chief Faces Tough Internal Security Challenges

By Abdul Basit
Will the Pakistan military under Gen. Asim Munir favor peace talks with the TTP, or a return to military operations?

Indian Intelligence Official Anand Arni on Pakistan’s New Army Chief Gen Asim Munir
November 28, 2022

Indian Intelligence Official Anand Arni on Pakistan’s New Army Chief Gen Asim Munir

By Sudha Ramachandran
“If Gen. Munir keeps Lt. Gen. Nadeem Anjum on in the post of DG-ISI, then it could signal warmer ties with the U.S.”

Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan
November 25, 2022

Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
The civilian leadership seems to have realized that merit and seniority rather than political considerations should determine the selection of the army chief.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa: Pakistan’s Democratic General
November 15, 2022

General Qamar Javed Bajwa: Pakistan’s Democratic General

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff sought to ensure that the military confined itself to the role defined for it under the constitution.

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