POLITICS
Jammu in jihadist crosshairs
Huge security pressure in Kashmir Valley has been pushing terrorists into Jammu for a while. These terrorists are better trained and well-armed, with clear signs of a Pakistan Army connection. India needs to unleash more potent weapons to tackle terror
WORLD
Pakistan Elections: Foreboding of a fraught future
The trouble is that not just the politicians but even the military thinks they can keep doing business as usual with a few tweaks here and there. It is almost as if the entire country is in denial over the reality of the magnitude of the crises confronting it
BUSINESS
Pakistan: Finance Minister Dar’s dare, IMF’s stare
Pakistan desperately needed a bailout but its expansionary budget for 2023-24 with an eye on the upcoming elections has belied the IMF’s expectations of greater fiscal responsibility. It could fall on a newly elected or caretaker government to deal with the mess, but the forex-strapped country has precious little time left to avoid a default
BUSINESS
Imran Khan Versus The Rest: Pakistan’s institutions have no clue how to handle this dangerous demagogue
If elections were held now, Imran Khan would sweep it. But he is also the greatest threat to Pakistan democracy and whatever remains of its institutions. The Pakistan Army is in deep trouble with many officers supporting Imran’s populist antics
BUSINESS
Economic collapse nears, but Pakistan’s elites can’t see beyond bailouts
Long dependent on foreign aid and fearful of political turmoil, Pakistan is postponing major structural reforms
WORLD
Pakistan | Imran Khan's disqualification to have far-reaching consequences
According to the ECP, Imran Khan had "deliberately concealed the material facts" in relation to gifts he received as Prime Minister and later sold for profit. If found guilty, he can be imprisoned for up to three years and also face disqualification for life:
WORLD
Pakistan’s topsy turvy politics reveals military’s true dominance
With Imran Khan’s roller coaster success more chaos has unfolded in Pakistan. The Pakistan Army, which has been instrumental in maintaining political stability, may have the upper hand once again
POLITICS
Five reasons why Imran Khan’s actions could sabotage his position as Pakistan PM
The next few weeks will provide some hints on how the political cookie is going to crumble in Pakistan. The opposition Pakistan Democratic Movement has suddenly become active all over again, as if it has smelt blood
