Since being removed from power, the former prime minister has heaped pressure on Pakistan's new government by staging protest rallies, reiterating a claim he was ousted in a "foreign conspiracy".
A handful of ruling party lawmakers have switched sides. But that’s something they always do.
Sudden changes at the information ministry spark speculation that the army generals want to have more say in how to counter the coronavirus challenge.
Pakistan's leadership is embroiled in institutional clashes, petty squabbling and political scandals. So who is steering the ship?
Pakistan's executive, judiciary and military have found themselves on a collision course, and Imran Khan's government might bear the brunt of the impact.
A religious leader has mobilised huge crowds demanding Prime Minister Imran Khan’s resignation.
As Khan has previously described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as one of his political heroes, it remains to be seen how the two countries will further strengthen their relationship in the near future.
The verdict in two corruption cases against former premier will be announced on Monday in capital Islamabad. If found guilty, the three-time PM could get up to 14 years in jail.
Nawaz Sharif is the only Pakistani leader to have become the prime minister of the country three times. He has been previously removed from office by the presidency, a military coup and an accountability court. Can he come back again?
Pakistan's parliament elected Khan to lead the government. The former cricketer-turned politician's Pakistan Movement for Justice (PTI) won most votes in the recent general election. But the PTI will need to govern in a coalition.
Members of the new assembly sworn in and plan to elect the speaker and deputy speaker of the house. Imran Khan, former cricket star and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, says it enjoys the backing of 180 lawmakers in the 342-seat assembly.
Several political parties have alleged vote-rigging, and have threatened nationwide protests, unless a new election is called.
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