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Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)

Imran might find it tough to deliver on his promises

Imran Khan's victory speech has raised hopes for the return of some rationality to his politics.

3 Aug 2018 5:11 AM IST

(From left) Nawaz Sharifs Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Bilawal Bhutto Zardaris Pakistan Peoples Party are major political parties in Pakistans general election. (Photo: PTI)

New govt must end vendettas; focus on India ties, China biz

Most importantly, the polls must be seen as credible and the results accepted by all parties and state institutions.

26 July 2018 12:58 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Pak Punjab is the real battleground: It can make or break Imran's...

Imran is surely much closer to fulfilling his dream this time with a favourable playing field.

19 July 2018 6:29 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

A resolution between Sharif brothers seems impossible

It is evident that the long absence of Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam from the country has seriously affected the...

6 July 2018 12:33 AM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan's brief Id truce: A window of opportunity?

Most of the fighters are believed not to have seen life in town for a long time and were baffled by it.

22 Jun 2018 12:44 AM IST

Prince Mohammed bin Salman suggested the Islamic Republics alleged expansion under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei needed to be confronted. (Photo: AFP)

Will reforms in Saudi Arabia set off a backlash?

The crown prince is walking a tightrope in a country where conservative ideology is deeply entrenched.

6 April 2018 6:54 AM IST

Pakistans army senior officer Lt. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa attends a military exercise in Khairpur Tamiwali, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Gen. Bajwa's doctrine' is really entire Army's view

Violent extremism is certainly not acceptable but the mainstreaming of tamed jihadists is important under the perceived...

23 March 2018 1:21 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Sharifs' power play: Shahbaz chief, but Nawaz still supreme

The most serious concern for senior party leaders at the moment is how to stop the party from fragmentation.

2 March 2018 4:17 AM IST

Asma Jahangir faced death threats, beatings and imprisonment to win landmark human rights cases while standing up to dictators. (Photo: File)

Who's afraid of Asma Jahangir?

Her fearlessness made them shudder. Her quest for regional peace earned her the wrath of warmongers.

15 Feb 2018 2:06 AM IST

The clip surfaced after a recent move by Hurriyat leaders to downplay fears of the growing influence of the ISIS in the Valley. (Photo: AP)

How the Afghan war has turned bloodier

The rise of IS has brought greater devastation and caused a spike in the number of civilian casualties.

1 Feb 2018 3:11 AM IST

Saudi role in Pak growing

Indeed, the Sharif family owed much to the Saudis for getting them out from Gen Musharraf's prison and hosting them...

5 Jan 2018 12:06 AM IST

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Afghans have deep distrust for Pak govt

The rise of Taliban insurgents as the most serious threat to the gains made in the field of education.

23 Dec 2017 1:27 AM IST