Pakistan’s perma-crisis

Pakistan's military meddling has resulted in woeful governance and a perma-crisis. Imran Khan and his party are being dismantled ahead of elections.

June 2, 2023 . 8:58 PM

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Pakistan's military has not allowed a prime minister to complete a five-year term.
Imran Khan, a former military favorite, was handed power after the generals toppled his predecessor.
The military had Mr. Khan charged with multiple crimes, placed him under de facto house arrest, and dismantled his party.
Pakistan's governments, formed at the army’s behest, have little incentive to take tough political decisions.
Pakistan's woeful governance is a direct consequence of military meddling.