Pakistan’s elections on February 8 come after one of the most turbulent periods in the country’s history. Around 127 million people will go to the polls on the back of a politically and economically choppy 20 months, dating back to the removal of the then-Prime Minister Imran Khan and his governing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party … Read more
For the next episode in our Road to ‘24 series, Beyond the Indus host Tushar Shetty sat down with Michael Kugelman and Kunwar Khuldune Shahid to break down Pakistan’s chaotic election campaign. Kugelman is the director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., and Shahid is a Pakistan-based correspondent for … Read more
In the complex tapestry of Pakistan’s political landscape, the country stands at a critical juncture with the approach of the general elections, scheduled for February 8. This period is not just a test of the democratic process but also a reflection of the complex interplay of power, influence, and aspirations that characterize Pakistani politics. At … Read more
On December 23, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided that it would address all formal complaints regarding the constituency delimitation after the general elections scheduled for February 8. The ECP’s decision comes after the Supreme Court ruled the previous week that holding timely elections needed to “be given primacy” to ensure “continuity of democratic … Read more
As Pakistan approaches its next general elections, with voting scheduled for February 4, 2024, the political landscape is buzzing with activity and intrigue. There is a sense of anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the fate of the country’s economy and political stability. Political maneuvering has taken center stage as parties explore alliances and strategize their campaigns. … Read more
A Pakistani court acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a graft case on Wednesday, removing a major obstacle for him to run in parliamentary elections in February. The Islamabad High Court’s decision comes weeks after it restored Sharif’s right to appeal a 2018 conviction in a case relating to the purchase of luxury apartments … Read more
Magazine “Pakistan is facing a polycrisis and it is the convergence of political, economic, social, and security crises that makes the current situation so volatile.” Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif attend a welcoming rally for their leader in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed Advertisement Pakistan is at … Read more
Advertisement As Pakistan heads toward its next general elections, set for late January 2024, the political scene is heating up. One former prime minister – Imran Khan – is facing trial on charges of leaking state secrets this week, while another former PM – Nawaz Sharif – just stage a triumphant return home, having received … Read more
Advertisement Nawaz Sharif – a three-time prime minister and a proclaimed offender in an ongoing corruption case – is back in Pakistan following four years of self-imposed exile in London. There has been a mixed reaction to his arrival, but that’s a bet the Pakistani army seems to be taking after their previous golden child, … Read more
Advertisement In September, a Gallup Pakistan survey revealed that the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi was Pakistan’s second most popular leader after former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Rizvi’s approval rating was 38 percent compared to Khan’s 60 percent. Three-time Prime Minister and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif stood slightly behind … Read more