Pakistan Political Crisis
Latest in Pakistan Political Crisis· Oct 30
Pakistan's court convicted human rights lawyers Aitzaz Ahsan Mazari and Imaan Mazari Chattha to 10-year sentences, signaling judicial pressure on civil society and legal advocacy. The convictions deepen investor concerns about institutional independence and property rights enforcement, weighing on emerging-market risk premiums and foreign capital flows into Pakistan. Capital flows to Pakistan tighten as foreign investors reassess political and legal risk in the country.
Political developments, leadership transitions, and institutional conflicts affecting Pakistan's governance and democratic institutions.
7 events tracked
- Single source13 days ago
Pakistan jails human rights lawyers Mazari and Chattha for 10 years
Pakistan sentences human rights lawyer couple to 10 years in prison, raising rule-of-law concerns in the country.
BBC News
- Reported by 2 outlets30 days ago
Pakistan restricts access to Imran Khan's base amid concerns over unintended consequences
Officials have imposed restrictions on the former prime minister's stronghold, though observers worry the confrontation may worsen instability rather than resolve it.
Al Jazeera · BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Pakistan's PTI prepares legal challenge against federal control of province
Pakistan's PTI party prepares legal challenge against federal government's attempt to take control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Pakistan declares emergency, suspends PTI-led provincial administration
Pakistan invoked emergency powers to suspend the provincial government led by Imran Khan's party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Thousands march toward Pakistan's capital backing imprisoned former premier
Supporters of jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan staged street demonstrations after negotiations between officials and his party reached an impasse.
BBC News
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓about 1 month ago
Imran Khan backers organize major demonstration as negotiations collapse
Pro-Imran Khan supporters hold mass rally in Pakistan after government negotiations collapse.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Sohail Afridi pursues Imran Khan's release through courts and negotiations
Pakistan's Sohail Afridi seeks to secure release of former PM Imran Khan through legal or political means.
Al Jazeera