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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf
Pakistan’s Military Vows Accountability in Its Ranks Amid Trial of Former Spy Chief
By Umair Jamal
The Corps Commanders' Conference sent out a strong message that any attempt to undermine the military institution would face severe consequences.
‘Digital Terrorism’: A Label to Stifle Pakistan’s Political Opposition?
By Abdul Basit
Labeling political actors like the PTI as "digital terrorists" will weaken Pakistan’s democracy and undermine the state’s efforts to fight lethal terrorists like the TTP.
The Politics Behind Pakistan’s Controversial Judicial Reform Plan
By Umair Jamal
It is considering extending the term of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is known to be close to the Sharif government.
Pakistan’s Election: Who’s Running, What’s the Mood, and Will Anything Change?
By Riazat Butt
People on the street say they don't believe things will be different after this election.
Enthusiasm Marks Filing of Nominations for Elections in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The number of people who have applied to contest the upcoming elections has increased by 33 percent over that in the 2018 election.
Pakistan to Hold General Elections in Late January
By Munir Ahmed
The announcement puts to rest speculation that the election, which was due to be held in November, would be indefinitely postponed.
Pakistan’s Looming Constitutional Crisis Could Hurt Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
President Arif Alvi, who is close to the former prime minister’s party, has acted unconstitutionally by proposing election dates.
Dozens of Followers of Pakistan’s Imran Khan Quit His Party
By Munir Ahmed
They have launched a new party called Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians ahead of elections.
Political Crisis in Pakistan Escalates as Imran Khan is Arrested
By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
The popular former prime minister faces multiple cases relating to corruption and terrorism charges.
Why Is Imran Khan Politicking While Floods Devastate Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
The former PM does not want to weaken the momentum his campaign has built up against his political foes.
Imran Khan Pushing Hard for Early Elections
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s former PM is confident that free and fair polls would bring him back to power.
Imran Khan’s Political Career Far From Over
By Umair Jamal
Within a month of his ouster, the former Pakistani PM has been able to revive his support base substantially, prompting many to believe that he could win an election today.
Police Reforms Are Necessary in Punjab Province. Why Won’t PTI Do It?
By Umair Jamal
Why has it become impossible to reform Punjab’s police under the PTI government?
Governing Ineffectively: Has Pakistan’s Ruling Party Turned a Health Crisis Into a Political Crisis?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s political crisis is deepening with the rise of COVID-19 cases.
The UN Secretary General’s Visit to Islamabad Boosts the PTI’s Fortunes
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Antonio Guterres’ visit to Pakistan upped the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s domestic credentials.
The Looming Governance Crisis in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Has Imran Khan overplayed his hand in Pakistani politics?
Will Pakistan’s Khan Go After an Opposition Adrift?
By Umair Jamal
Will Prime Minister Imran Khan go after an indecisive opposition?
Should Pakistan PM Imran Khan Expect a Major Opposition Party Challenge Soon?
By Umair Jamal
The PPP and the PML-N are in disarray, leaving Khan with a clear runway for now.
How Pakistan's Struggling Economy Creates Opportunities for Imran Khan
By Umair Jamal
Imran Khan may have an opportunity that wasn't available to his predecessor.
What Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Latest Prison Sentence Means
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
The Future of CPEC: Enter Saudi Arabia?
By Umair Jamal
Why Saudi Arabia may be interested in joining the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Religious Hardliners in Pakistan Present Imran Khan With an Early Foreign Policy Challenge
By Umair Jamal
A religious group’s march to Islamabad poses the first major political challenge for the new government in Pakistan.
Where Do China-Pakistan Ties Go in the Age of Imran Khan?
By Harsh V. Pant
The Pakistan-China relationship is likely to maintain a familiar trajectory.
Can Imran Khan Become Tehran's Man in Islamabad?
By Rupert Stone
Pakistan’s next prime minister wants to improve relations with Iran, but he may struggle.
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