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Fraudulent elections ensure the army’s status quo

Former PM Imran Khan’s stunning win in the Pakistan election is swept aside as Nawaz Sharif claims power with the military’s backing.

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Imran casts a long shadow over polling day

He may be banned and his party in disarray but Imran Khan will be an influential figure in Pakistan’s election.

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Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

After enduring the worst economic crisis of 2023, Pakistan’s next election should be focused on repair and reform. What’s happening is more like musical chairs.

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Rigged or not, polls the only option for Pakistan

While there are allegations of it being fixed, as a constitutional exercise it is preferable compared to the alternative which is martial law.

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Beleaguered parties and strategic voters

While more and more of the country’s voters now live in urban areas, the bulk is still in the countryside. Does this effect voting behaviour?

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Pakistan, where democracy wears an army uniform

The Pakistan military does not want a genuinely popular civilian political leader in power

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Pakistan readies itself for an orchestrated election

The Pakistan Army manipulates the election process to get a friendly government in place.

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Video: Sometimes, democracy is hard. Just ask Pakistan

As the country faces down an economic crisis, Prime Minister Imran Khan is fending off several challengers.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Fraudulent elections ensure the army’s status quo

Imran casts a long shadow over polling day

Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

Rigged or not, polls the only option for Pakistan

Beleaguered parties and strategic voters

Pakistan, where democracy wears an army uniform

Pakistan readies itself for an orchestrated election

Video: Sometimes, democracy is hard. Just ask Pakistan

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