Beyond Imran Khan: Pakistan’s New Political Direction
The disqualification and imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan marked an important turning point in the evolution of Pakistan's polity. It underlines the failure of the experiment with a hybrid democracy in the 21st century and the return of the Army to more direct rule in governing the country. The panel assessed the changing dynamic in Pakistan and its implications for India, with speakers Sharat Sabharwal (Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan), Tilak Devasher (Member of the National Security Advisory Board) and Smita Sharma (Independent Journalist). The session was moderated by Dr. C. Raja Mohan (Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute, Delhi).