The brief arrest of the former PM has again unleashed political turmoil in Pakistan, amid speculation that powerful military opponents may have orchestrated the unrest for their own interests. Following the spectacular arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan over an alleged corruption case on 9 May, Pakistan veered into anarchy and mayhem for a couple of days as enraged […]

Pakistan has a protracted history of political unrest. Numerous crises have recently affected the nation, notably the no-confidence vote that resulted in Imran Khan’s resignation as prime minister in April 2022. The ongoing political unrest in Pakistan is damaging the country’s reputation abroad for a range of reasons. First, investor trust in Pakistan has decreased as a result of the […]

A disturbing trend of polarization and the use of incendiary politics by Imran Khan has been the mainstay of the political affairs in Pakistan. Imran Khan’s constant attacks on his rivals can be seen as one of the contributing factors to Pakistan’s deep polarization today. Imran Khan’s political strategy has relied heavily on stoking divisions among various segments of Pakistani […]

The security situation in Afghanistan has been a cause of concern for many years. Since the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the country has been embroiled in conflict and instability. The Taliban, which was ousted from power, has made a comeback in recent years, and the security situation in the country has deteriorated. The situation has led to calls […]

One terrorist was killed and another held after exchange of fire during an operation of security forces here on Tuesday. According to details, the security forces on intelligence tip-off launched operation against militants in Domail area of Bannu. The terrorists taking shelter in the area upon sight of security forces started firing and tried to flee which led to an […]

Chaos erupted after Imran Khan’s arrest. His release brought an uneasy calm, but the stage is set for a more serious clash. Pakistanis could be forgiven for waking up on Tuesday morning and questioning whether the previous week’s events were an unnerving nightmare. The world’s fifth most populous country is no stranger to political unrest. No prime minister has ever […]

During the ongoing war of egos and power struggle, no one will be the winner. Rather, the losers would be the state and the common citizens who are already in the clinches of inflation, poverty, and unemployment. While the state is hitherto in economic meltdown and under the vicious eyes of major international players. The flames of the violence of […]

Though Rawalpindi’s highhandedness and brazen exercise of extra-constitutional powers is a routine matter, domestic criticism of its meddling in Pakistani politics has burgeoned exponentially the last few years. Yet, instead of reading the writing on the wall, introspecting and taking corrective measures to bridge the military-civilian chasm, Pakistan’s military leadership has been dismissing growing public resentment by portraying it as […]

“Mob culture” typically refers to a phenomenon where a group of people engages in collective behavior that is characterized by irrationality, emotional intensity and a disregard for individual judgment or responsibility. It often involves a large gathering of individuals who act as a unified group, displaying similar attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. The term “mob” in this context does not necessarily […]

The Joint Statement released by the Foreign Ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan at the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral dialogue in Islamabad is a victory for regional diplomacy. By eschewing intervention in Afghan affairs and providing a vision for future prosperity which is devoid of great power politics, addressing address economic, security and political quagmires in the country apolitically was prioritized. […]