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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz

Aqil Shah on Pakistani Elections and Beyond

Aqil Shah on Pakistani Elections and Beyond

By Sudha Ramachandran
“A coup may not be imminent, but it is fair to say that Pakistan is unlikely to come out of its enduring praetorian trap.”
Confusion Reigns in Pakistan as PML-N and PPP Attempt to Form Government

Confusion Reigns in Pakistan as PML-N and PPP Attempt to Form Government

By Umair Jamal
The big question is who will be the new prime minister? Both parties have their eyes on the top prize.

Ex-Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif Strikes Confident Note in Vote Marred by Rival’s Imprisonment

Ex-Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif Strikes Confident Note in Vote Marred by Rival’s Imprisonment

By Riazat Butt and Munir Ahmed
Interestingly, his jailed rival Imran Khan’s supporters showed up in large numbers in Sharif’s traditional stronghold of Lahore.

Dogfight and Football: How the 2019 Balakot Airstrike Still Fuels Political Bickering in India and Pakistan

Dogfight and Football: How the 2019 Balakot Airstrike Still Fuels Political Bickering in India and Pakistan

By Abhijnan Rej
A Pakistani opposition politician has accused the Imran Khan government of caving in to Indian pressure, forcing it to release a captured pilot last February.

In a Rare Show of Power, Pakistan Opposition Elites Challenge the Generals

In a Rare Show of Power, Pakistan Opposition Elites Challenge the Generals

By Daud Khattak
Political temperatures rise in Pakistan as the opposition takes on the military and Imran Khan headlong.
New Criminal Case Registered Against Pakistan Opposition Leader Nawaz Sharif

New Criminal Case Registered Against Pakistan Opposition Leader Nawaz Sharif

By Abhijnan Rej
This comes in the backdrop of a growing push by Sharif and other opposition leaders to oust the military-supported Imran Khan government.

Pakistan Opposition’s Plan to Challenge Military Faces Setbacks

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.
So, What Happens to Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Now?

So, What Happens to Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Now?

By Umair Jamal
What does the future hold for Nawaz Sharif?

What Nawaz Sharif’s Return to Pakistan Means for the Country’s Politics

What Nawaz Sharif’s Return to Pakistan Means for the Country’s Politics

By Umair Jamal
If Sharif wants to have any role in Pakistan’s politics, he has no option but to return to Pakistan.

Mapping the Road to Pakistan's Next General Election

Mapping the Road to Pakistan's Next General Election

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's upcoming general elections will be a significant moment for the country's still-fragile democracy.

Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?

Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?

By Umair Jamal
What should former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif do to see his party win the next general election?
Why Pakistan’s Ruling Party Should Aim For an Early Election

Why Pakistan’s Ruling Party Should Aim For an Early Election

By Umair Jamal
An alleged state led resistance to the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s rule can only subside if the party wins a colossal mandate in the next general elections.

Nawaz Sharif's Return to Politics Will Only Deepen Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis 

Nawaz Sharif's Return to Politics Will Only Deepen Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis 

By Umair Jamal
Sharif’s return to political leadership in the PML(N) will jeopardize Pakistan's already dire constitutional problems.
Sharif's Ouster Won't Impact CPEC

Sharif's Ouster Won't Impact CPEC

By Ahmad Rashid Malik
There's no civil-military divide in Pakistan when it comes to the Chinese megaproject.

Shahbaz Sharif’s PM Nomination Underscores PML-N’s desperation

Shahbaz Sharif’s PM Nomination Underscores PML-N’s desperation

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif hopes to keep Pakistan's premiership in the family.

Nawaz Sharif's Newfound Power

Nawaz Sharif's Newfound Power

By Muhammad Daim Fazil
Nawaz Sharif's position heading into 2017 is far stronger than it was three years ago.

Pakistan's Civilians Form a United Front on National Security

Pakistan's Civilians Form a United Front on National Security

By Hamzah Rifaat
Pakistan's civilian stakeholders have shown unity at a time of rising tensions with India.
Imran Khan's Unwarranted Posturing Over the 'Panama Papers'

Imran Khan's Unwarranted Posturing Over the 'Panama Papers'

By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Imran Khan may have crossed the line with his latest critiques of the Pakistani prime minister.

Pakistan’s Militancy Response: Too Little, Too Late

Pakistan’s Militancy Response: Too Little, Too Late

By Michael Kugelman
Pakistan may finally be getting more serious about tackling its militancy problem. But don’t get your hopes up.
Could Mamnoon Hussain Help Bring Peace to the Subcontinent?

Could Mamnoon Hussain Help Bring Peace to the Subcontinent?

Some think Pakistan’s new Indian-born president could help smooth relations.

Pakistan’s Elections: A Harbinger of Peace on the Subcontinent?

Pakistan’s elections mark a new era for the nation and could potentially promote peace in the region.

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