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Tag: Benazir Bhutto

Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Musharraf death sentence upsets Pakistan military

by Sajjad Tarakzai December 18, 2019February 18, 2020

Exiled former Pakistani military leader Pervez Musharraf was sentenced to death Tuesday after being found guilty of treason, a verdict swiftly condemned by the armed forces that have ruled the country for almost half its 72-year history. The court’s decision marks the first time a former leader of the armed forces has been convicted of […]

Prime Minister Imran Khan's government has been accused of wanting to devastate his rivals running Sindh state. Photo: AFP / Muhammad Reza / Anadolu
Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Lesson unlearned: treason, blasphemy allegations abound

by Imad Zafar April 24, 2019February 18, 2020
Pakistan flag on soldier's uniform. Photo: iStock
Posted inIndia, Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan Army’s ideology a stumbling block to peace

by Monami Banerjee and Pradeep Singh Gautam February 25, 2019February 18, 2020
Photo: Wikimedia
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Benazir Bhutto’s 11th death anniversary: a lady larger than life

by Imad Zafar December 27, 2018December 27, 2018
Pakistani writer Fatima Bhutto. Credit: AFP via Aurimages/Ulf Andersen
Posted inAfghanistan, AT Finance, France, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Fatima Bhutto: ‘Everything is political, if you do it right’

by Muhammad Cohen December 16, 2018February 18, 2020
Supporters of Pakistani opposition parties carry placards with the picture of ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif outside the election commission office against the alleged election rigging in Islamabad on August 8, 2018.Pakistani opposition parties rejecting election results on August 2 have agreed to participate in the parliamentary process, take oaths and protest inside and outside the parliament. Imran Khan's party announced it has acquired enough seats in Pakistan's lower house through coalition talks to form a majority government. / AFP PHOTO / FAROOQ NAEEM
Posted inPakistan, South Asia

What went wrong and what lies ahead for Nawaz Sharif?

by Imad Zafar September 6, 2018
Coke Studio. Photo: Wikimedia
Posted inIndia, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, World

Junoon: South Asia’s biggest rock band returns

by Turyal Azam Khan August 22, 2018
In addition to religious turmoil, violence and terrorism at home, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a broad raft of geopoltical challenges - and opportunities.  Photo: AFP
Posted inChina, India, Pakistan, South Asia

Imran Khan takes the pitch as prime minister of Pakistan

by Saikat Datta August 19, 2018February 18, 2020
A fan of 500 rupee banknotes from Pakistan showing the face of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in national dress. Photo: iStock
Posted inChina, India, Pakistan, South Asia, World

From Jinnah to ‘Naya Pakistan’: a journey moving in circles

by Imad Zafar August 13, 2018
Map of Pakistan. Photo: iStock
Posted inAfghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan’s national cauldron: civil-military conflict

by Rahim Nasar April 16, 2018
Flag of  Islamic Republic of Pakistan at the rusty background. Photo: iStock
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

The corrosive influence of Pakistan’s ‘deep state’

by Imad Zafar March 28, 2018March 28, 2018
Activists light candles on the anniversary of the death of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in Lahore, on December 27, 2015.  Photo: AFP / Arif Ali
Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Ten years on, no closure on Bhutto assassination

by F.M. Shakil September 9, 2017February 18, 2020
Supporters of the Awami National Party attend a protest rally in support of lawmaker Ayesha Gulalai Wazir in Peshawar on August 4, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Khuram Parvez
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Female lawmakers drawn into Pakistan’s dirty political games

by Tuba Athar Hasnain August 9, 2017
Shahbaz Sharif, chief minister of Punjab province. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood
Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Game of thrones in Pakistan as ousted PM’s brother takes over

by Agence France-Presse July 31, 2017February 18, 2020
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‘Our’ dictator gets away with it

by Pepe Escobar November 28, 2007May 6, 2020

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