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Imran Khan Has Outsmarted Pakistan’s Opposition. For Now
The clock is ticking on his leadership, as it seems the military has turned against him.
Brace yourself for the next round of turmoil.
Photographer: Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images
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So much for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “New Pakistan.” Faced with growing discontent among his own lawmakers and allies, Khan told the president to dissolve parliament and called for fresh elections after a hotly anticipated no confidence vote against him was abruptly canceled Sunday.
“Prepare for elections,” Khan said in a televised speech to the nation. “No corrupt forces will decide what the future of the country will be,” he said, repeating the allegation that the U.S. is working with his rivals to overthrow the government.