Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

The government is unhappy with President Alvi’s announcement and the Supreme Court directive to hold elections for two provincial assemblies in a few months.

The former prime minister's party has been accused of trying to force early elections by creating political chaos.

The PTI chief is unwilling to talk to the civilian government and wants the generals to mediate in the crisis to deliver his demands.

"I will soon give you a call for a march on Islamabad," Khan told a cheering crowd this week in Peshawar, then asked: "Are you ready for it?"

The Sharif family’s political fate hinges on whether they can overcome a split between backers of brothers Nawaz and Shehbaz – and convince supporters their alignment with the military is not a betrayal.

With his party’s victory in the Punjab by-elections, he is pushing for early general elections. Will his opponents in the civilian and military establishment concede his demand?

Could the Pakistani prime minister appoint a new army chief to turn the political tide in his favor?

Recent mutinies within Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party could tip the scales against him, resulting in his ouster.

The rally has come close on the heels of the opposition submitting a no-confidence motion against the government in parliament.

Imran’s Khan’s tirade against the U.S. comes at a time when he is facing serious political challenges at home.

Where the military stands on the question of Khan’s removal is unclear at this stage.