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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
August 27, 2022
Is This the End for Pakistan’s Sharif Political Dynasty?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Sharif family’s political fate hinges on whether they can overcome a split between backers of brothers Nawaz and Shehbaz – and convince supporters their alignment with the military is not a betrayal.
January 08, 2021
It’s Game Over for Pakistan’s Opposition Alliance
By Umair Jamal
Mutual distrust between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party has rendered the 11-party coalition toothless.
October 19, 2020
Opposition Rallies Rock Pakistan As Its Leaders Push Against Imran Khan and the Military
By Abhijnan Rej
Opposition leader Nawaz Sharif’s push against the country’s powerful military is a bold gambit with no obvious end game.
October 01, 2020
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.
August 28, 2020
What Does the Controversial Anti-Money Laundering Bill Tell Us About Pakistani Politics?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s parliament rejected a major Anti-Money Laundering Bill, claiming the government had left out the opposition’s amendments.
July 24, 2020
Why Can’t Pakistan’s Opposition Parties Remove the Khan Government?
By Umair Jamal
Opposition political parties in Pakistan cannot topple the current government unless they are ready to anger the country’s powerful military.
March 27, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Trouble, Pakistan Remains a House Divided
By Manik Aftab
The Imran Khan government is still refusing to seek cooperation from the opposition, even amid a health emergency.
February 13, 2020
Pakistan: How ‘Accountability’ Became a Tool for Political Oppression
By Abdul Rehman
Pakistan’s judiciary acknowledges the political victimization of the opposition, backed by military agencies.
August 03, 2018
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.
July 16, 2018
Can Shehbaz Sharif Escape His Brother's Shadow?
By Annam Lodhi
To become prime minister, the long-time ruler of Punjab must overcome his family's scandals.
July 11, 2018
Is China Influencing Pakistan’s Elections?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
CPEC is a major campaign point, for better or worse, in the run-up to Pakistan's elections.
December 01, 2017
Who Benefits From Pakistan's Sit-Ins?
By Farah Jan
The winners: hardline Islamists. The loser: Pakistan's democracy.
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