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Pakistan in Crisis: Imran Khan vs. the Army Chief
June 01, 2023

Pakistan in Crisis: Imran Khan vs. the Army Chief

By Ayesha Siddiqa
Even if the establishment manages to put Khan behind bars, his political ghost will not be that easy to get rid of.

Behind China’s Friendly Advice for Pakistan 
May 16, 2023

Behind China’s Friendly Advice for Pakistan 

By Eram Ashraf
China’s foreign minister made an unusually blunt demand for stability during his recent trip. Days later, Pakistan’s political unrest entered a new phase.
Is the Crisis in Pakistan Good for India?
May 12, 2023

Is the Crisis in Pakistan Good for India?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The current crisis in Pakistan may turn out to be a challenge for New Delhi after all.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Orders Release of Former PM Imran Khan 
May 11, 2023

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Orders Release of Former PM Imran Khan 

By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
His arrest sparked violence earlier this week and now Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled it illegal.

Pakistan Cracks Down on Former PM Imran Khan’s Supporters, Arresting Thousands
May 11, 2023

Pakistan Cracks Down on Former PM Imran Khan’s Supporters, Arresting Thousands

By Munir Ahmed
The arrests followed mob attacks on government buildings, military installations, and public places in response to Khan’s arrest on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s Electoral Limbo
April 28, 2023

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 Says It Will Skip US Democracy Summit Amid Turmoil
March 29, 2023

Pakistan Says It Will Skip US Democracy Summit Amid Turmoil

By Munir Ahmed
The decision seems aimed at assuaging close ally China, which has provided Pakistan with millions of dollars to ease its forex crisis.
Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan in Stable Condition After Shooting
November 04, 2022

Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan in Stable Condition After Shooting

By Munir Ahmed and Riazat Butt
One of Khan's supporters was killed and 13 others, including two lawmakers, were wounded in the attack.

Rallies Show Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Khan Remains Political Force
September 07, 2022

Rallies Show Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Khan Remains Political Force

By Munir Ahmed
"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?"

Pakistan Court Summons Ex-PM Khan in Contempt Case Next Week
August 24, 2022

Pakistan Court Summons Ex-PM Khan in Contempt Case Next Week

By Munir Ahmed
A conviction against Khan, who is to appear before the Islamabad High Court on August 31, would mean disqualification from politics for life.

Michael Kugelman on South Asia’s Overlapping Crises
June 01, 2022

Michael Kugelman on South Asia’s Overlapping Crises

By Shannon Tiezzi
“Pakistan and Sri Lanka have experienced the most political tumult in South Asia, and in both cases it’s been driven by economic stress.”
How Imran Khan Is Disrupting Pakistan’s Political Economy
May 05, 2022

How Imran Khan Is Disrupting Pakistan’s Political Economy

By Uzair Younus
While Khan has lost the prime minister’s office, his core base of supporters has not abandoned him. 

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