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    HomeNewsOpinionThe Eastern Window: Is Pakistan heading towards yet another military dictatorship?

    The Eastern Window: Is Pakistan heading towards yet another military dictatorship?

    The military is cracking down on Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and instigating desertions from its cadre. But the army is also fighting with its back to the wall after its reputation has been besmirched by accusations and mob attacks on its installations. The question is whether the army will organize a coup and seize power 

    Saibal Dasgupta
    May 29, 2023 / 09:26 IST
    The Army’s reputation has been seriously damaged by Khan’s accusations against Munir and the May 9 mob violence targeting military establishments has forced him to the wall
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