After weeks of political turmoil, the opposition overthrew the government in Pakistan. In a no-vote of confidence … forced out of office. Opposition leader Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, President of the Pakistan Muslim League …

by Supreme Court action. The phenomenon was widely described as ‘a step forward for Pakistan’s democracy’. Nevertheless … the removal of Imran Khan, known for his anti-Indian rhetoric, opens a window of opportunity for India-Pakistan relations? …

Pakistan is witnessing a most severe political crisis, as the government is strongly challenged by both state and … society. It is not the first time that Imran Khan, as Pakistan’s Prime Minister (PM), is facing severe criticisms; it is not … forces within the institutional-administrative structure are most noteworthy characteristics of Pakistan’s political arena …

Civilian control of the armed forces is a sine qua non for democratic consolidation. In Pakistan, since its existence … shows that civil-military relations in Pakistan have tended to be affected by historical legacies, leading to the emergence …

The EU is considering offering Pakistan a Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP ) in trade which could have huge … implications for the economic well-being of Pakistan. However this deal is tied to a package of human rights, labour rights, good … governance and environment commitments. In the past Pakistan has signed up to such commitments but has failed to implement them …

The first ‘regular' transfer of power between two civilian governments in Pakistan manifested itself in the aftermath …