The decision comes amidst a rise in militant attacks in the run-up to the election & a day after jailed former PM Imran Khan urged supporters to wait for results outside polling booths.
The suspension comes as security forces continue their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left 5 soldiers dead.
The recent resignations of its seniormost judges are among the most pointed institutional protests Pakistan has witnessed since the lawyers’ movement of the late 2000s.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
One one hand Pakistan looks like it will need a new IMF bailout after March. On the other, it acquires a SAAB 2000-based Erieye AWACS as well as a full squadron of JC-10C fighter aircraft from China. It is quite clear what priorities the Pakistan establishment has for the country and the well being of ordinary Pakistanis doesn’t seem to figure on the list.
One one hand Pakistan looks like it will need a new IMF bailout after March. On the other, it acquires a SAAB 2000-based Erieye AWACS as well as a full squadron of JC-10C fighter aircraft from China. It is quite clear what priorities the Pakistan establishment has for the country and the well being of ordinary Pakistanis doesn’t seem to figure on the list.