The Unexpected and Uncertain Result of Pakistan’s Elections The Unexpected and Uncertain Result of Pakistan’s Elections
Former prime minister Imran Khan’s party was banned from running. But as independent candidates, Khan’s allies claim to have won a majority.
Feb 12, 2024 / Highlights / Hasan Ali
In the “Year of Elections,” Is AI on the Ballot? In the “Year of Elections,” Is AI on the Ballot?
Politicians like Pakistan’s Imran Khan have found themselves duplicated by artificial intelligence—sometimes by their own parties.
Jan 23, 2024 / Hasan Ali
A Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer Is in Jail for Giving a Speech A Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer Is in Jail for Giving a Speech
My lawyer, Imaan Mazari, was arrested for speaking out against the Pakistani military.
After Imran Khan’s Arrest, Pakistan’s National Assembly Is Dissolved After Imran Khan’s Arrest, Pakistan’s National Assembly Is Dissolved
The former prime minister was detained and convicted on Saturday. By Wednesday, the lower house of Parliament had been disbanded.
Aug 11, 2023 / Hasan Ali
Pakistan’s Crackdown Is “Unprecedented,” Says Imran Khan Pakistan’s Crackdown Is “Unprecedented,” Says Imran Khan
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the embattled former prime minister alleges that American interference was behind his ouster and excoriates the Pakistani ruling coa...
Jun 30, 2023 / Highlights / Hasan Ali
Pakistani Police Are Making Protesters Disappear Pakistani Police Are Making Protesters Disappear
While reporting on the protests against the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, I was attacked and held without cause. I’m not the only one.
How an English Footballer Took On the BBC How an English Footballer Took On the BBC
Former England team captain Gary Lineker was censured by the network for statements in support of refugees. But after a public outcry, the BBC had to back down.
Mar 16, 2023 / Hasan Ali
An Interview With the Taliban An Interview With the Taliban
Two years after the US announced its withdrawal from Afghanistan, a Nation reporter speaks to Taliban spokesman Mufti Abdul Matin Qani about the government's policies.
Feb 14, 2023 / Hasan Ali
Pakistan’s Transgender Community Rises Up Pakistan’s Transgender Community Rises Up
In the wake of changing legal standards recognizing the self-determination of gender identity, transgender Pakistanis are taking steps to live openly.
After an Attempt on Imran Khan’s Life, Pakistan Is in Crisis After an Attempt on Imran Khan’s Life, Pakistan Is in Crisis
For the past two months, the former prime minister has tried to cajole his supporters to march on the capital and compel the sitting government to call early elections.
Dec 5, 2022 / Hasan Ali