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Rights Groups Oppose Trial of Pakistani Protesters in Military Courts

Rights Groups Oppose Trial of Pakistani Protesters in Military Courts

By Munir Ahmed
Following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan last week, his supporters torched buildings, including police and military facilities.

Is Pakistan’s Powerful Military on the Ropes?

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.
Pakistan: In the Eye of the Political Storm

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.

Islamabad Court Grants Imran Khan Bail

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.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan, Supporters Start March to Islamabad

Pakistan’s Imran Khan, Supporters Start March to Islamabad

By Babar Dogar
The former prime minister is ramping up the pressure on the government that replaced him, demanding early elections.

What’s Driving Pakistan’s Political Crisis?

What’s Driving Pakistan’s Political Crisis?

Madiha Afzal, Ayesha Siddiqa, and Niloufer Siddiqui discuss the factors behind Imran Khan's ouster and what comes next for Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Opposition Holds Rally in Multan Day After Arrests

Pakistan’s Opposition Holds Rally in Multan Day After Arrests

By Associated Press
Hundreds of activists were arrested a day ahead of the opposition rally, which went ahead despite a government ban.
Dogfight and Football: How the 2019 Balakot Airstrike Still Fuels Political Bickering in India and Pakistan

Dogfight and Football: How the 2019 Balakot Airstrike Still Fuels Political Bickering in India and Pakistan

By Abhijnan Rej
A Pakistani opposition politician has accused the Imran Khan government of caving in to Indian pressure, forcing it to release a captured pilot last February.

Pakistan’s Great Digital Divide

Pakistan’s Great Digital Divide

By Shah Meer Baloch
A new reliance on virtual life in the COVID-19 era has laid bare the lack of internet access for much of the country.

Is Pakistan Headed for Political Crisis?

Is Pakistan Headed for Political Crisis?

By Asif Ullah Khan
The government (and military) may have miscalculated in their attempt to take down a popular judge.

Pakistan’s Pashtun Rights Movement Suffers First Casualty

Pakistan’s Pashtun Rights Movement Suffers First Casualty

By Daud Khattak
A year after the PTM took shape, one of its leaders has been killed and frustration is growing.
The Hard Limits of Pakistan's Media Freedom

The Hard Limits of Pakistan's Media Freedom

By Daud Khattak
Self-censorship out of fear might explain a near media blackout on reporting widespread Pashtun protests.

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