Pakistan establishment
Imran Khan's Sister Warns of Chaos in Pakistan if Former PM is Harmed in Prison
Nov 29, 2025 01:48 am CST
Noreen Niazi, sister of imprisoned former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, has issued a warning that any physical harm to her brother would plunge Pakistan into chaos due to his strong public support. She criticized his prolonged solitary confinement as mental and physical abuse, while expressing concerns about deliberate rumors regarding his health and the denial of family visits.
Pakistan's Democratic Decline: How the Military Regained Control Without Tanks in the Streets
Nov 20, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Pakistan's military has regained central power through subtle means rather than overt force, as evidenced by recent constitutional amendments granting Army Chief Asim Munir expanded authority and legal immunity. While civilian leaders Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Zardari maintain ceremonial roles, they have systematically surrendered hard-won civilian oversight, potentially reversing two decades of democratic progress in Pakistan's governance structure.