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In today’s newsletter: Protests could mark the start of a violent showdown that threatens the country’s fragile political system

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…

Pakistan's government has called in the army to help end deadly unrest following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, warning protesters

Pakistan’s army warns against further attacks on state buildings or personnel after ex-PM’s arrest.

China has objected to a proposal by India to blacklist senior Pakistan-based Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar at the United Nations Security Council.

Khan’s arrest in a corruption case led to countrywide protests, army deployment and social media blackout.

The 70-year-old politician, who lost power last year but remains the country’s most popular opposition figure, is the seventh former prime minister to be arrested in Pakistan.

The arrest of the former PM is yet another chapter in the conflict between the country’s all-powerful army and political class, writes Farzana Shaikh, associate fellow at Chatham House

Khan's arrest Tuesday set off skirmishes between his supporters and police in several cities that left at least six people dead, and his continued detention raises the prospect of more unrest.