Pakistan politics

Islamabad’s decision to ban the popular Chinese app comes amid deepening political turmoil in the country.

Opposition parties have tapped a right-wing Islamist as the leader of the Pakistan Democratic Movement. That raises serious questions.

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

With its latest power play, Pakistan’s civilian-military regime might have bitten off more than it could chew.

The November election in the disputed territory will be closely watched in Pakistan and internationally.

Nawaz Sharif has re-entered Pakistan’s political fray, calling for Khan’s ouster.

Declan Walsh talks about his latest book, Pakistan, regional politics, media freedom, and more. 

Karachi is in ruins and the likely cooperation between the PTI and PPP is not going to change anything. 

Pakistan’s parliament rejected a major Anti-Money Laundering Bill, claiming the government had left out the opposition’s amendments.

Pakistan’s political parties have gone so far to appease the radical Islamist right that they have become indistinguishable from the radicals. 

The “minus one” narrative is gaining traction, but it would be difficult to replace Khan as prime minister.