JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Jailed Imran Khan Looms Over Pakistan's Upcoming Elections.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: CAMPBELL, CHARLIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the political turmoil in Pakistan surrounding the arrest of Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, and the implications for upcoming elections. Following Khan's arrest on corruption charges and subsequent imprisonment, the PTI has faced significant repression, with thousands of its supporters detained and many officials resigning or going into hiding. The Pakistan Election Commission has announced elections for January, but concerns about the fairness of the process persist, particularly given the dismantling of the PTI and the military's influence in politics. The article highlights the challenges facing potential candidates, including outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, amid a backdrop of public support for Khan. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/09, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:172300429
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