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Ex-Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif Strikes Confident Note in Vote Marred by Rival’s Imprisonment

Ex-Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif Strikes Confident Note in Vote Marred by Rival’s Imprisonment

By Riazat Butt and Munir Ahmed
Interestingly, his jailed rival Imran Khan’s supporters showed up in large numbers in Sharif’s traditional stronghold of Lahore.

The Delimitation of Pakistan’s Democracy

The Delimitation of Pakistan’s Democracy

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Whether the delay in elections, and the tarnished delimitation process, abets any party in the February polls remains to be seen.
Pakistan Gets Ready for Elections

Pakistan Gets Ready for Elections

By Umair Jamal
Parties and politicians are accusing each other of receiving support from the caretaker government.

Pakistan’s Former PM Imran Khan Appeals Conviction in Graft Case, Seeks Release

Pakistan’s Former PM Imran Khan Appeals Conviction in Graft Case, Seeks Release

By Munir Ahmed
Since his sentencing Saturday, Khan has renewed his call for mass protests, but has failed to gain traction among his supporters.

Is Prison the End of the Political Road for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

Is Prison the End of the Political Road for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

By Riazat Butt and Munir Ahmed
Imprisonment could win the former prime minister and his party greater electoral support and strengthen his image as a fearless campaigner for the disadvantaged.

Is the Worst Yet to Come for Imran Khan?

Is the Worst Yet to Come for Imran Khan?

By Umair Jamal
As things stand, it seems neither Khan nor his political party will be permitted to contest elections.

Pakistan’s Electoral Limbo

Pakistan’s Electoral Limbo

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The last year has been been a microcosm of Pakistan’s seven decades of dysfunction, now culminating in ambiguity over the most fundamental of democratic exercises: holding an election. 
Pakistan Arrests Senior Leader From Ex-PM Imran Khan’s Party

Pakistan Arrests Senior Leader From Ex-PM Imran Khan’s Party

By Munir Ahmed
Police said that Fawad Chaudhry was arrested on a complaint by the Election Commission of Pakistan that he had intimidated election officials.

Could Crusading Populist Imran Khan Bring About Reform in Pakistan?

Could Crusading Populist Imran Khan Bring About Reform in Pakistan?

By Shairee Malhotra
Khan has managed to effectively rally against the established political order, but could he deliver on his promises?

Pakistan’s Bittersweet Election Season

Pakistan’s Bittersweet Election Season

By Daud Khattak
Instead of a celebration of democratic transfer of power, doubts are growing about interference in the political campaigns.

Is It Imran Khan’s Turn Yet?

Is It Imran Khan’s Turn Yet?

By Annam Lodhi
A look into the political journey of one of Pakistan’s top prime minister candidates.
The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan

The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A Musharraf-Saeed alliance could provide the political face of the mullah-military takeover underway in Pakistan.

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