Pakistan politics

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

The Pakistani military supported and nurtured Imran Khan, but later realized it was a failed experiment. 

Charging political protestors under counterterrorism laws, even as extremist outfits are allowed to march in support of the military, will undermine Pakistan’s democracy.

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

The tussle between Asim Munir and Imran Khan will only provoke politics of revenge, furthering polarization and deepening Pakistan’s poly-crisis.

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

As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?

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

Troops have been deployed in cities to quell violent protests. Militant groups could target them.

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.

Unpacking Pakistan's economic and political meltdown.