What's Next For Pakistan After Imran Khan's Ouster?
Khan’s appointed chief minister in Punjab, Usman Buzdar, has been accused of widespread corruption, taking bribes and receiving cash in return for making bureaucrati c appointments. Even members of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or PTI, get together have broken with the prime minister over his backing of the now outgoing Punjab chief minister. But many imagine the biggest factor in his fall has been a breakdown in relations with the chief of the army workers, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, although Mr Khan denies a rift. That said, the Pakistani navy remains to be overwhelmingly dependent on the U.S., and as such Pakistan’s generals will need to keep some semblance of excellent relations with Washington. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu of being concerned within the plot to overthrow his authorities, suggesting that Lu had warned Pakistan’s ambassador in Washington that there could be implications if Khan survived the no-confidence vote. That stated, there is little urge for foo...