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Pakistan politics
A Neutral Military Establishment Risks Collapse of Imran Khan’s Government
By Niha Dagia
No Pakistani prime minister has ever completed their term, and only three of 22 PMs have managed to stay in office for more than four years.
Pakistan’s Khan Rallies Supporters Ahead of No-Confidence Vote
By Munir Ahmed
Recent mutinies within Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party could tip the scales against him, resulting in his ouster.
Pakistan Opposition Holds Major Rally, Demanding Prime Minister Khan’s Ouster
By Munir Ahmed
The rally has come close on the heels of the opposition submitting a no-confidence motion against the government in parliament.
Pakistan’s Opposition Prepares for No-Confidence Move Against PM Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
Where the military stands on the question of Khan’s removal is unclear at this stage.
Tough Days Ahead for Pakistan’s Ruling Party
By Umair Jamal
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s defeat in its traditional stronghold of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not bode well for its electoral prospects in other parts of the country.
Pakistan’s Surging Religious Extremism
By Umair Jamal
Its political class has neither the will nor the intent to tackle religious extremism as all have benefited from it.
Tumultuous Days Ahead for Prime Minister Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
Economic turmoil, mass protests and a spat with the military are among a string of crises that the Pakistan government is battling at home.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan Again Signals its Street Power
By Niha Dagia
The banned far-right party has considerable support in politically significant Punjab.
Imran Khan and the Generals
By Ayesha Siddiqa
Imran Khan is unlikely to lose the army’s support anytime soon.
The Battle Over Bahria Town Karachi
By Somaiyah Hafeez and Zafar Musyani
The construction of the exclusive suburb has sparked fierce resistance from local residents, who refuse to give up their land.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Wins Crucial Senate Election
By Umair Jamal
However, Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot afford to be complacent. The steps he takes now will determine his future.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s Future Uncertain Following Political Upheaval
By Umair Jamal
Khan will seek a vote of confidence from the parliament after his finance minister was defeated in a Senate election.