With a hung parliament and uncertain election results, further political instability and a scramble to attain power is in full force in Pakistan.
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Days after the election, it remains unclear who the the next prime minister will be.
The PTI, the party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, won the most seats of any one party – but fell short of reaching the threshold for a majority government.
With the military back on his side and his convictions quashed, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif could return to power in this week’s election.
Pakistan’s citizens will vote in a lopsided poll on February 8.
Sustained political stability in Pakistan is imperative but remains elusive until the military restrains itself within its constitutional role and refrains from unwarranted interference in politics.
Could Pakistan become a Singapore of the 21st century?
Protests took hold across Pakistan following the detention of the opposition leader and former cricket star – raising tensions in an election year.
The supporters of Pakistan’s populist former leader have been seething with anger since his arrest on corruption allegations.
Zimbabwe, Turkey, Argentina, Pakistan and Nigeria all have presidential or general elections in 2023.
Former prime minister emerges from assassination attempt wounded, but vowing to continue protest against government.
The shooting in the leg of the former prime minister has seen his supporters take to the streets and the crisis in Pakistani politics deepen.
Pakistan’s coalition government had been relatively permissive of former prime minister Khan’s mass rallies. But the latest developments suggest this approach has ended.
The former prime minister was forced from office by a vote of no confidence. But that doesn’t mean the political drama is over, an expert on Pakistani politics explains.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan dissolved Parliament rather than face a no-confidence vote. The Conversation asked an expert: What happens next?
Pakistan is in the middle of a constitutional crisis as a bid to unseat Imran Khan failed.
Despite confessing to the murder of his sister, Qandeel Baloch in 2016, Waseem Khan has been acquitted by the Lahore High Court. The case has shocked activists campaigning against honour killings.
Pakistan covertly backed the Taliban in Afghanistan for years. But if the Taliban fail to ensure stability now, it could trigger another wave of refugees into Pakistan or more insurgent attacks.
Pakistan’s president is facing a backlash for his comments on sexual violence against women.
India has rejected recent offers on mediation over Jammu and Kashmir. But it should think again.
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