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Pakistan politics
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.
June 01, 2023
Pakistan in Crisis: Imran Khan vs. the Army Chief
By Ayesha Siddiqa
Even if the establishment manages to put Khan behind bars, his political ghost will not be that easy to get rid of.
May 26, 2023
The Battle for Supremacy in Pakistan: Asim Munir Vs Imran Khan
By Aditya Kumar Singh and Rahul Rawat
The tussle between Asim Munir and Imran Khan will only provoke politics of revenge, furthering polarization and deepening Pakistan’s poly-crisis.
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.
May 25, 2023
Where Are the Women in Pakistan’s Politics?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?
May 22, 2023
The Wrath of Imran Khan
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
The rise and fall of Pakistan's most controversial populist.
May 22, 2023
The Impact of Political Instability on Pakistan’s Internal Security
By Abdul Basit
Troops have been deployed in cities to quell violent protests. Militant groups could target them.
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.
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.
May 15, 2023
Government Supporters Call for Pakistani Chief Justice to Quit
By Munir Ahmed
Critics are accusing Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial of bias for releasing ex-PM Imran Khan.
May 12, 2023
Islamabad Court Grants Imran Khan Bail
By Munir Ahmed
The government has vowed to find a way to get the former PM back into custody, which would spur violent protests again.
April 10, 2023
A Requiem for Pakistan
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Unpacking Pakistan's economic and political meltdown.
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