Regarded historically as a moderating force in the country’s politics, the generals’ reputation has withered under attacks from the ousted prime minister, Imran Khan.
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Also, protests in Pakistan after the arrest of Imran Khan.
Who Is Imran Khan and Why Was He Arrested?
The former prime minister, who was ousted last year, was arrested on corruptions charges.
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.
8 Killed in Pakistan Shootings, Including 6 Teachers
No group claimed responsibility for the attacks, near the Afghan border. The authorities said they believed there was a sectarian dimension to the violence.
Deadly Blasts Destroy Police Station in Pakistan
Some officials said the explosions, which killed at least 15, were caused by an accident. But a rise in militant attacks has put the region on edge.
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Chinese Worker in Pakistan Is Arrested on Blasphemy Charges
The arrest of a foreigner under the country’s harsh blasphemy laws, which can lead to the death penalty, is rare and could strain an otherwise warming relationship between China and Pakistan.
In Pakistan, Economic Crisis Mutes Ramadan Celebrations
Rampant inflation, damaged crops and the war in Ukraine have sent food prices soaring during the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting.
Trump Indictment Is a First for the U.S. but Not for Other Nations
Scholars say it is important to hold the powerful legally accountable, but there are likely to be charges — well-founded or not — that prosecutors have political motives.