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politics1 year ago

"Pakistan Election 2024: Key Players, Deep Divisions, and Military Influence"

Pakistan's upcoming general election on February 8 is expected to see the re-emergence of former premier Nawaz Sharif and his PML-N party as dominant players, despite concerns about the military establishment continuing to shape relations with India behind the scenes. The election, marred by attacks and the jailing of Imran Khan, is anticipated to result in Sharif and the PML-N emerging as the single largest political force, with experts highlighting the complex dynamics between civilian leadership and military power. The outcome will also impact the future of India-Pakistan relations, with cautious optimism expressed for potential improvements if Sharif is allowed by the Pakistan Army to pursue thaw with India.

via Hindustan Times|
#general-election#india-pakistan-relations#military-establishment
politics2 years ago

Thai opposition parties unite to challenge military rule.

Opposition parties in Thailand have formed a coalition to prevent the military establishment from remaining in power and to form a new government. The coalition includes eight parties, with Move Forward Party winning the largest share of seats and the popular vote. The coalition needs to win a majority of 376 seats in both houses of Thailand’s parliament to elect a prime minister and form a government. The party’s proposed structural changes to the military include getting rid of the draft, reducing the budget, making it more transparent and accountable, and reducing the number of generals.

via CNN|
#coalition#election#military-establishment
politics2 years ago

Imran Khan accuses Pakistan's military of plotting to jail him for 10 years

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed that the country's military establishment plans to keep him in jail for the next 10 years under sedition charges. Khan is set to appear before the Lahore high court in connection with cases registered against him for torching the house of the Corps Commander and other incidents of violence. The Islamabad high court had granted Khan bail, barring the authorities from arresting him in all the cases registered beyond May 9 and asked him to approach the Lahore high court for further relief on May 15.

via Times of India|
#imran-khan#lahore-high-court#military-establishment