Pakistan’s army is back in charge of politics

Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan, has been jailed and banned from politics, signaling tighter military control and potential changes in the country's political order.

August 10, 2023 . 3:50 PM

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Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan, has been jailed for three years for "corrupt practices" and banned from politics for five years.
The conviction is seen as the culmination of the army's campaign to remove Khan and his party from politics.
The army has gained more power and involvement in politics, with several laws granting sweeping new powers to the armed forces and intelligence agencies.
The incoming caretaker government, controlled by the army, has the power to negotiate with the IMF and sign foreign investment deals.
The army's assertiveness and control over politics may lead to a new political order in Pakistan, with curtailed civil liberties in the name of economic development.