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PTI opposition jailed as Trump embraces Pakistan’s Asim Munir

by Stephen Prager October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

As US President Donald Trump deepens his ties with Pakistan’s powerful military chief Asim Munir, the nation’s government has detained the elected leadership of the last province controlled by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s opposition party – a move critics have condemned as a coup. Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari, declared a state of […]

Pakistan in turmoil – what next?

by Swaran Singh May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

How long will Sharif last in Pakistan?

by FM Shakil April 15, 2022April 20, 2022

Pressure mounts on Pakistan’s PM and ruling party

by FM Shakil February 16, 2022February 21, 2022

Khan averts a coup but remains in army crosshairs

by Salman Rafi Sheikh October 29, 2021November 4, 2021

A Pakistani fruit vendor reads a newspaper as he waits for customers on a street in Islamabad. Photo: AFP / Aamir Qureshi

Alarming state of press freedom in Pakistan

by Ayaz Khan May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

Pakistan’s National Assembly passed a bill on October 2 allowing ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif to be reelected as leader of the ruling PML-N. Photo: Reuters

PTI failures set stage for Sharif’s return to power

by Imad Zafar April 7, 2021April 7, 2021

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

Nawaz’s revenge puts Pakistan military on defensive

by Salman Rafi Sheikh April 3, 2021April 6, 2021

PPP betrayal of Pakistan Democratic Movement shortsighted

by Imad Zafar March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif speaks to media after appearing before a Joint Investigation Team in Islamabad on June 15, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood

Pakistan’s hybrid regime fails on yet another front

by Imad Zafar January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

The tale of Pakistan’s failures remains the same

by Imad Zafar January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

PDM’s unimpressive show gives Khan new lease on life

by Imad Zafar December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Yet another episode in Pakistan’s Game of Thrones

by Imad Zafar December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

The useless battle among Pakistan’s power elites

by Imad Zafar December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

Sharif checkmates Pakistani establishment

by Imad Zafar October 26, 2020October 28, 2020

Husain Haqqani, former Pakistani ambassador to the US and a regional director of the Hudson Institute. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Forum puts weight behind Pakistan democracy campaign

by Imad Zafar October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

Farooq Haider Khan exclusive picture for Asia Times

Worn-out ‘treason’ card played yet again in Pakistan

by Imad Zafar October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Sharif adds drive to anti-establishment movement

by Imad Zafar October 2, 2020October 2, 2020

Sharif strikes back against military establishment

by Imad Zafar September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Photo: Reuters

Sharif needs to break his silence

by Imad Zafar September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Even in Pakistan, sun will rise despite the darkest night

by Imad Zafar September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Supporters of Pakistani cricket star-turned-politician and head of the party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan cheer as they attend a political campaign rally ahead of the general election in Multan on July 20, 2018.Pakistan will hold the general election on July 25, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / SS MIRZA

Pakistan marks two years of rigged political discourse

by Imad Zafar July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Two more steps toward restoring Pakistan’s democracy

by Imad Zafar July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

Imran Khan has been accused of bowing to religious extremists in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/Aamir Qureshi

PTI dissident on how the party went astray

by Imad Zafar July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

Imran Khan has been accused of bowing to religious extremists in Pakistan. Photo: AFP/Aamir Qureshi

Shrewd silence versus cowardice in Pakistani politics

by Imad Zafar June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Pakistani politics: blunders, delusion and egotism

by Imad Zafar June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Political dynamics rapidly changing in Pakistan

by Imad Zafar June 19, 2020June 23, 2020

Pakistan’s fiscal budget leaves masses on their own

by Imad Zafar June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

A view from outside Pakistan's Supreme Court building in Islamabad. Photo: AFP / Aamir Queshi

Isa case triggers snowball effect against Pakistani regime

by Imad Zafar June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

Shahbaz Sharif, chief minister of Punjab province. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Mahmood

Diverting masses’ attention won’t save Imran for long

by Imad Zafar June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

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