Pakistan politics

However, Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot afford to be complacent. The steps he takes now will determine his future.

Khan will seek a vote of confidence from the parliament after his finance minister was defeated in a Senate election.

Hundreds of activists were arrested a day ahead of the opposition rally, which went ahead despite a government ban.

Pir Afzal Qadri, a prominent figure in the Tehreek-e-Labbaik, has challenged Khadim Rizvi’s son anointment as party leader.

Leader of a right-wing party with pull, Rizvi’s death will not diminish extremist politics in Pakistan.

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.