Pakistanis once thought of the military as the iron hand controlling the country’s politics. That illusion has been broken, creating one of the establishment’s biggest crises yet.
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Imran Khan’s Opponents Reach Deal to Shut His Allies Out of Government
After days of wrangling, two parties run by political dynasties joined forces and will nominate Shehbaz Sharif to be Pakistan’s prime minister.
Who Are the Major Players After Pakistan’s Stunning Election?
Politicians and the military are jockeying to lead the country after the success of the party of Imran Khan, a jailed former prime minister.
Who Are the Major Players After Pakistan’s Stunning Election?
Politicians and the military are jockeying to lead the country after the success of the party of Imran Khan, a jailed former prime minister.
How Imran Khan Used Social Media to Rise Again in Pakistan
Mr. Khan’s success was fueled by social media, which drove Pakistan’s young people to turn out to vote and rebuff the country’s powerful military.
Imran Khan Uses A.I. To Give Victory Speech in Pakistan
It was not the first time the technology had been used in Pakistan’s notably repressive election season, but this time it got the world’s attention.
What Happens Next in Pakistan’s Politics?
As supporters of Imran Khan lodge complaints of vote rigging in hopes of increasing their lead, his opponents are jockeying to form a government.
Shocking Opposition Victory Throws Pakistan Into Chaos
The party of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister, took the most seats, humiliating the country’s military rulers and creating a political crisis.
Pakistan Votes in an Election Widely Seen as Predetermined
A crackdown on a major political party and the political resurrection of a former leader are the latest dizzying swerves in the country’s roller-coaster politics.
Pakistan Election: Everything You Need to Know
Analysts say Pakistan’s powerful military has never intervened so openly on behalf of its preferred candidate.