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Imran Khan

Pakistan Unrest

Pakistan’s ongoing political unrest has entered a new phase, with violent clashes between police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Dealing with Imran keeps Pakistan busy

Pakistan’s information minister, Atta Tarar, recently announced that the government planned to permanently ban Imran Khan’s political party, PTI, claiming it was “a direct threat to the fabric of our nation.”

Uncertain days ahead for Pakistan

As the danger of a wider party rebellion grew, the government narrative began to change and entailed calls on dissidents to return to the fold with an ‘all-will-be-forgiven’ message. But the prime minister then shifted course saying he would rather lose office than engage in horse-trading.

Imran’s outlook

“Attempts are being made,” he said, “with foreign money to change the government in Pakistan. Our people are being used. Mostly inadvertently, but some people are using money against us. We know the places from where attempts are being made to pressure us. We have been threatened in writing, but we won’t compromise on national interest”.