Pakistan opposition figure warns of a slide toward dictatorship

Pakistan

First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 4:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Imran Khan's son and his lawyer accuse Pakistan's military leadership of authoritarianism. The headlines indicate heightened political tension involving the army chief.

SO WHAT?

Military-linked political confrontation could deepen instability in Pakistan.

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Pakistan Sliding Into Dictatorship: Imran Khan's Son, Lawyers Accuse Army Chief Asim Munir of Authoritarian Rule

Aug 25, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

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Imran Khan's son says Pakistan sliding towards dictatorship; his lawyer targets Army Chief Munir of "authoritarianism"

Aug 25, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC