(Opinion) Imran Khan’s turbulent journey is a symptom of Pakistan’s chronic ills. The dramatic turn of events surrounding former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political and legal battles casts a long shadow on Pakistan’s already tumultuous political landscape. Khan, a former cricket star turned politician, has been a polarizing figure in Pakistani politics, facing allegations of […]
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