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PTI chief Imran Khan
Is Pakistan on the Brink of Another Political Showdown?
By Umair Jamal
At a recent rally – its first outside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since the general elections – the PTI adopted a confrontationist posture vis-à-vis the civilian government and the military leadership.
Pakistan Court Rules the Prison Trial of Former PM Imran Khan Is Illegal
By Munir Ahmed
Will the government appeal? Or will it lead to future open court proceedings?
Treason, Contempt, Exposing Secrets. Legal Challenges Against Imran Khan Keep Growing
By Munir Ahmed
Since his ouster from power in a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April last year, the former Pakistani PM has been slapped with more than 150 legal cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revenge Politics Is the New Normal in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Top politicians have openly said that the current face-off between the ruling coalition and the opposition is a do-or-die battle, where only one side can survive.
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.
Gen. Munir’s Appointment as Army Chief Bodes Well for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
The civilian leadership seems to have realized that merit and seniority rather than political considerations should determine the selection of the army chief.
Pakistani PM Names Ex-Spy Master as New Army Chief
By Munir Ahmed
Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir, who was chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence when Imran Khan was prime minister, was sacked by the latter.
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