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Government decision comes amid mounting criticism of its earlier announcement to try all protesters under draconian law.

Pakistan's military has struck back after an unprecedented challenge to its hegemony by the popular Imran Khan and his followers, but the nuclear-armed nation remains caught between its most powerful institution and the man who was once a firm ally.

Protest by pro-gov’t supporters outside Supreme Court and parliament resolution against top judge escalate the tensions.

Former prime minister steps up attacks on Pakistan’s military leaders as ministers plan to rearrest him

Created by military dictator late General Pervez Musharraf and currently headed by a retired general, Pakistan's powerful anti-graft agency that arrested former prime minister Imran Khan in a land fraud case has a mandate to end corruption in the country.

Pakistan’s leaders are busy fighting each other instead of addressing the several crises such as the battered economy and terror attacks

Court orders immediate release of former prime minister who was arrested in Islamabad this week

Somehow resembling the chaotic street politics of the last few months, the dramatic arrest of Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan by paramilitary unit Pakistan Rangers on the premises of the Islamabad High Court on May 9, and the ensuing unrest, mark an expected escalation that may test the nerves of power…

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