Himal Briefs > Pakistan’s politics continues to dictate its economic crisis

The arrest of Imran Khan on 9 May 2023 on charges of corruption, and the resulting clashes between Khan’s supporters and the police and paramilitary forces, reflect the deep-rooted political polarisation within the country. Photo: Pacific Press Agency / IMAGO

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