Imran Khan arrest

Amid a crackdown on his party, the former cricketer turned Islamist politician is on the back foot.

Unlike Iran’s Khomeini, the former Pakistani PM is neither a revolutionary nor is he seeking to overthrow established institutions as part of his so-called righteous struggle.

The rise and fall of Pakistan's most controversial populist.

There is a powerful surge of public anger against the military's political interference. But Pakistan's civilian politicians are too caught up in their personal feuds to capitalize on the movement.

Chaos erupted after Imran Khan's arrest. His release brought an uneasy calm, but the stage is set for a more serious clash.

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.

Critics are accusing Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial of bias for releasing ex-PM Imran Khan.

The government has vowed to find a way to get the former PM back into custody, which would spur violent protests again.

His arrest sparked violence earlier this week and now Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled it illegal.

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

The popular former prime minister faces multiple cases relating to corruption and terrorism charges.