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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.”

On the back foot

If the powerful military establishment that dominates Pakistan shares this view, India and other countries in the region might feel reassured.

Pak PM hints at lockdown in virus-hit cities

A cabinet member, who did not want to be named, told Dawn that the government feared that it would have to impose complete lockdown if the intensity of spread of coronavirus increased by 14 per cent and above.

Fractured Ties ~ II

It seems Prime Minister Khan failed to convince his Cabinet colleagues, particularly, the hardliners, that resumption of India-Pakistan trade relations need not be conditional on the restoration of Article 370 which, after all, is India‘s internal matter. When he talked about improvement in India-Pakistan relations was he really serious, or was merely trying to gauge the extent of political support he would get for such a move?

Fractured Ties ~ I

The decision of the two armies to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and strictly observe all the bilateral agreements and understandings was indeed a welcome move towards reduction of hostilities and violence along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir and was applauded by the mainstream political parties in the region, as people living near the LoC were the worst victims of ceasefire violations.