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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence

Pakistan’s New Cabinet Indicates Military’s Influence

By Umair Jamal
Key ministries have been assigned to those the establishment deems reliable.

Shehbaz Sharif Returns as Pakistan’s New Premier

Shehbaz Sharif Returns as Pakistan’s New Premier

By Munir Ahmed
Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub, who was backed by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan

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.

Pakistani PM’s Visit to China Puts CPEC Back on Track

Pakistani PM’s Visit to China Puts CPEC Back on Track

By Umair Jamal
The two sides agreed to launch the $10-billion high-speed Karachi-Peshawar rail project and President Xi promised Pakistan help in dealing with its financial crisis.

The Clock’s Ticking on Pakistan’s Economic Bailout

The Clock’s Ticking on Pakistan’s Economic Bailout

By Niha Dagia
The new government could either take the decision of cutting fuel subsidies or call for fresh elections and leave that tough decision to an interim government.

What Political Change in Pakistan Could Mean for Relations With India

What Political Change in Pakistan Could Mean for Relations With India

By Namra Naseer and Rushali Saha
Although a radical improvement in ties is unlikely, given political volatility in Pakistan and the strong force of Hindu nationalism in India, incremental steps through trade or cultural diplomacy will go a long way.

Shehbaz Sharif Has Too Many Fires to Put Out

Shehbaz Sharif Has Too Many Fires to Put Out

By Niha Dagia
In addition to holding the ruling coalition together, Pakistan’s new prime minister will have to deal with an ailing economy and rising anti-Americanism.
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