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Pakistan military
Imran Khan Fights For His Survival
By Umair Jamal
Could the Pakistani prime minister appoint a new army chief to turn the political tide in his favor?
A Neutral Military Establishment Risks Collapse of Imran Khan’s Government
By Niha Dagia
No Pakistani prime minister has ever completed their term, and only three of 22 PMs have managed to stay in office for more than four years.
Pakistan’s Khan Rallies Supporters Ahead of No-Confidence Vote
By Munir Ahmed
Recent mutinies within Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party could tip the scales against him, resulting in his ouster.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Takes on the West
By Umair Jamal
Imran’s Khan’s tirade against the U.S. comes at a time when he is facing serious political challenges at home.
The Return of Military Rule in South and Southeast Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Coups and military interventions are on the rise, with disastrous implications for good governance and accountability.
Tough Days Ahead for Pakistan’s Ruling Party
By Umair Jamal
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s defeat in its traditional stronghold of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not bode well for its electoral prospects in other parts of the country.
Tumultuous Days Ahead for Prime Minister Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
Economic turmoil, mass protests and a spat with the military are among a string of crises that the Pakistan government is battling at home.
Imran Khan and the Generals
By Ayesha Siddiqa
Imran Khan is unlikely to lose the army’s support anytime soon.
Pakistan’s Hybrid Regime: The Army’s Project Imran Khan
By Mohammad Taqi
With its latest power play, Pakistan’s civilian-military regime might have bitten off more than it could chew.
Will Pakistan’s Military Hold a Free and Fair Election in Gilgit-Baltistan?
By Umair Jamal
The November election in the disputed territory will be closely watched in Pakistan and internationally.
Pakistan Opposition’s Plan to Challenge Military Faces Setbacks
By Umair Jamal
While publicly taking a harsh stance on the military’s role in Pakistan’s politics, the country’s opposition parties also seek to be in its good books.
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.