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Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com

Pakistani military’s attempt to create a hybrid regime with Imran Khan has imploded spectacularly

After the collapse of a direct military dictatorship in 2008, the army has kept its influence intact by taking civilian leaders into its fold.

Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
· Dec 06, 2022 · 07:30 pm
From Europe to Pakistan, far-right parties employ similar tactics to come to power

Populists on the far-right pose as warriors fighting against the corrupt, complacent and conniving elites. They warn of looming crises and impending breakdowns.

Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
· Oct 12, 2022 · 01:30 pm
The flexibility of our pluralistic constitutions has proven to be their vulnerability

Constitutions written in the 18th century are based on plurality and robust debate. But changes to them can contradict these ideals.

Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
· Dec 29, 2019 · 01:30 pm

1979: The year that sent Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan down the path of conservatism

Happenings in Iran and Saudi Arabia encouraged the Zia regime in Pakistan to unleash its own morality project.

Nadeem F Paracha, Dawn.com
· Nov 02, 2019 · 01:30 pm