Arrest of former PM on corruption charges has triggered violent protests and could push Pakistan into further political unrest
The extraordinary arrest of the former prime minister of Pakistan
As an anti-corruption figure, Khan also seemed to be an attractive choice for the military establishment. “They decided to nurture [him] into a political leader who would be more amenable and someone who wouldn’t always be at loggerheads with the military,” said Shaikh. As a result, the opposition would not cooperate and Khan quickly found his reform programme grinding to a halt. As the political situation in parliament deteriorated, “things were also going pear shaped with the military, the main reason being his decision to interfere in military appointments, which was a red line for them,” Shaikh said.
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