Pervez Musharraf

A litmus test for Pakistan's 'zero-tolerance' policy on militancy

The escape of a notorious militant and the strong-arming of the state by a radical cleric has brought Pakistan's fight against militancy into question.

So how did Pakistan's Imran Khan fare on his Davos tour?

It was a mixed bag for Pakistan's prime minister who is always well-received, but unable to convincingly make Pakistan's case.

Pakistan's institutional clashes obscure its existential crises

Pakistan's leadership is embroiled in institutional clashes, petty squabbling and political scandals. So who is steering the ship?

Another India-Pakistan conflict is just a populism-driven decision away

Narendra Modi and Imran Khan may be tempted to escalate the hitherto limited warfare in disputed Kashmir, both to distract public opinion away from domestic governance failures, and to reinforce their ideological claims to power.

Is it time for a new OIC?

The Saudi-led OIC must recognise the desire for autonomy and real change in Muslim countries or risk being replaced by new actors.

What you need to know about Pakistani proceedings against Pervez Musharraf

The conviction of the former military chief could set a precedent for civilian-military relations in the future.

Musharraf sentenced to death, Pakistan's military slams decision

Pakistan's military swiftly slammed the special court's ruling, saying in a statement that the armed forces were in "pain and anguish" over the decision.

Pakistan's institutional rigmarole

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.

Is development boosting a spike in suicides in a remote Pakistani region?

Pakistan's neglected Thar desert region suffers from every development hurdle you can name, but its recently accelerated growth is leaving its residents further behind.

Imran Khan's interior minister pick raises questions about "new" Pakistan

"New Pakistan" has been Khan's catchphrase since he re-entered politics, promising to change the status quo. His new interior minister Ijaz Shah is a retired brigadier and ex-spy chief whom slain former PM Benazir Bhutto regarded as a deadly enemy.

The internationalisation of the Pakistan Army

The Pakistan Army is making a concerted effort to relieve itself of its dependency on the US, and it might be working.

Is Imran Khan India’s best hope for a meaningful dialogue?

Imran Khan's personal history gives him a leg up in trying to start a dialogue on Kashmir and moving towards ending the 72-year stalemate with India.