For two years, Pakistan has struggled with economic and political crises, an increase in militant attacks and souring relations with another neighbor, Afghanistan.
Author: Christina Goldbaum and Salman Masood
Pakistan Declares Day of Mourning for Migrant Ship Disaster
Officials say more than 100 Pakistanis were among those killed when a fishing boat overloaded with migrants capsized in deep Mediterranean waters. The death toll of the disaster is expected to rise.
Pakistan Courts Challenge Military With High-Profile Rulings
Long seen as kowtowing to the military, the judiciary has defied it in recent rulings, signaling an important shift in Pakistan’s political landscape.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Ex-Leader, Is Arrested
Mr. Khan, a former cricket star, has staged a comeback since being ousted, openly challenging the powerful military. His detention raises fears of mass protests.
Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Supporters of the former prime minister of Pakistan have repeatedly clashed this week with the security forces, keeping the country on edge. “Show you can fight,” he told supporters.
Imran Khan, Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Is Shot at Rally
Mr. Khan, who was leading a protest march, was wounded in both legs, in an attack that threated to plunge the country into turmoil.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Ex-Leader, Is Barred From Office
The decision by Pakistan’s election commission is a major escalation of the showdown between the ruling establishment and Mr. Khan, and it raises the specter of unrest.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Former Leader, Appears in Court
The police were ordered not to arrest the former prime minister, who has been charged under Pakistan’s antiterrorism act, before a hearing set for next Wednesday.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan Is Now the Target of Forces He Once Wielded
Old allies like the military have turned against him, but the former prime minister’s appeal on the street has only grown stronger, setting up a dangerous showdown.
In Imran Khan’s Ouster, a Reminder of Pakistani Military’s Power
After Imran Khan’s ouster as prime minister, the legacy of his time in office is a continued military dominance of public affairs and deep polarization that could turn violent.