Pakistan
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Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years: how powerful is Pakistan's military?
Today's Big Question The country's armed forces ignore country's economic woes, control its institutions and, critics say, engineer election results
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What do Iran and its proxies want from Middle East escalation?
Today's Big Question Tehran launched attacks on Iraq, Pakistan and Syria this week, heightening tensions in the region
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Children trapped 900ft in the air in Pakistani cable car emergency
Speed Read A helicopter rescue effort has been launched to save the stranded group of eight
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Blast at political rally in Pakistan kills 43, wounds 200
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Imran Khan arrest: Pakistan enters ‘uncharted territory’
feature Incident escalates constitutional crisis that has dragged on since former PM was removed from power
By The Week Staff Published
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Imran Khan: from cricket hero to corruption charges
In the Spotlight Violent protests erupt after legendary Pakistan cricketer turned prime minister is arrested by paramilitary troops
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Trip of the week: a road trip through Pakistan’s high peaks
The Week Recommends The spectacular region of Gilgit-Baltistan is home to snow leopards, ‘crumbling palaces’ and ancient mosques
By The Week Staff Published
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Pakistan’s descent into crisis
feature A series of disasters is setting the nuclear power on a path towards total collapse
By Felicity Capon Published
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Pervez Musharraf: military dictator who became a valued US ally
feature Divisive army chief worked with President Bush to take on the Taliban after 9/11
By The Week Staff Published
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Pervez Musharraf, ruler of Pakistan during war on terror, dies at 79
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Massive outage leaves millions in Pakistan without power, drinking water
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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India’s geopolitical aspirations in 2023
feature The emerging Asian superpower is showing ‘growing confidence’ on the world stage
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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A brief history of Pakistan's recent political turmoil
Speed Read An ousted prime minister and a meddling army — what could go wrong?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Cop27: should the UK pay climate reparations?
Today's Big Question Talks on ’loss and damage’ compensation for developing countries expected to dominate Cop27
By The Week Staff Published
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