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.
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Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Former Prime Minister
Mr. Khan’s party has had a comeback since he was ousted this year. He’s now facing charges of violating a terrorism law after he threatened to sue government officials.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Ex-Premier, Charged Under Terrorism Act
The move against Imran Khan is a major escalation of the power struggle between the government and the former leader and risks renewed public unrest.
Pakistan’s Deadly Flood Season Worsened by Climate Change and Bad Infrastructure
Monsoon rains have devastated Pakistan’s economic hub, Karachi, adding urgency to pleas to better equip cities to handle more frequent extreme weather.
Imran Khan Dominates Punjab Vote, Deepening Pakistan Turmoil
Mr. Khan’s political party won 15 of the 20 seats in the country’s most populous province, which has often served as a bellwether for national politics.
Pakistan Raises Fuel Prices in Effort to Stabilize Economy
The interim government’s move was seen as a bid to revive a $6 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
Days After Ouster, Imran Khan Is Back on the Trail in Pakistan
With fiery critiques of his rivals and the U.S., the former prime minister has drawn thousands to rallies across Pakistan and stoked fears of more political turmoil.
Shehbaz Sharif Becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan
Mr. Sharif, whose family has been dogged by accusations of graft for decades, was selected by Pakistan’s Parliament at a time of deep political divisions and economic tumult.
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.
Imran Khan Ousted as Pakistan’s Prime Minister
The country will now face early elections after days of brinkmanship in which Mr. Khan tried to dissolve Parliament to head off the no-confidence vote.