Betsy Joles
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Imran Khan’s Absence Fuels Defiance and Despair for Pakistan Voters
At a campaign office of Imran Khan’s beleaguered political party in Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, workers remain defiant about an election later this week even as the former prime minister sits in jail and another ex-leader, Nawaz Sharif, is the favorite to take power.
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Pakistan’s Sharif Faces an Even Tougher Task Second Time Around
When Shehbaz Sharif first became Pakistan’s prime minister two years ago, he had to persuade a fractious coalition and an angry public to swallow unpopular measures in order to save the nation from default. This time it’s worse.
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Pakistan’s Army Still Firmly In Command Despite Election Rebuke
Pakistan’s voters expressed their disillusionment with the nation’s powerful military in a surprising election result earlier this month. But the army is still poised to have more control from behind the scenes than ever — and reviving the economy will be its ultimate test.
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Pakistan’s Army Still Firmly In Command Despite Election Rebuke
Pakistan’s voters expressed their disillusionment with the nation’s powerful military in a surprising election result earlier this month. But the army is still poised to have more control from behind the scenes than ever — and reviving the economy will be its ultimate test.
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Pakistan Closer to a Sharif Government After PM Consensus
Pakistan is a step closer to getting a new government after an influential leader pledged support for his main rival.
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Pakistan Suspends Mobile Phone Service As Voters Head To Polls
Measure aims to maintain law and order, interior ministry says. Action comes less than 24 hours after bombs kill at least 20
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Pakistan Suspends Mobile Phone Service As Voters Head To Polls
Measure aims to maintain law and order, interior ministry says. Action comes less than 24 hours after bombs kill at least 20
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Military Men Want To Kickstart Pakistan’s Green Revolution
Proponents see army's involvement as crucial to attracting foreign investment. Others are less certain.
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Military Men Want To Kickstart Pakistan’s Green Revolution
Proponents see army's involvement as crucial to attracting foreign investment. Others are less certain.
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Pakistan Prepares To Deport Afghans Fearful Of Life Back Home
Amanullah Mughal has spent the past four decades in Karachi’s Malir neighborhood, in a one time refugee camp that is today a bustling informal settlement housing 150,000 people, many fellow Afghans like him.
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Pakistan Prepares To Deport Afghans Fearful Of Life Back Home
Amanullah Mughal has spent the past four decades in Karachi’s Malir neighborhood, in a one time refugee camp that is today a bustling informal settlement housing 150,000 people, many fellow Afghans like him.
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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif Returns After 4 Years
Four years ago Nawaz Sharif left Pakistan, dodging a jail sentence on health grounds as ties with the powerful military soured. Now, the three-time former premier is heading back, prompting speculation his allies brokered a deal with the generals for his return to politics and he may become prime minister again.
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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif Returns After 4 Years
Four years ago Nawaz Sharif left Pakistan, dodging a jail sentence on health grounds as ties with the powerful military soured. Now, the three-time former premier is heading back, prompting speculation his allies brokered a deal with the generals for his return to politics and he may become prime minister again.
