The animus is maintained by some Sunni Muslims rather than Muslims as such. It relates to the killing by an enslaved Persian of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second of the first four 7th-century caliphs to succeed Prophet Mohamed.

Pakistan is among the seven most trade-averse countries in the world, with the highest average tariff among 70 countries, and there is a strong inclination toward import substitution in its economic policies.

The defection of several leading PTI members in recent days, whether to other parties or from politics in general, has prompted many to suspect that this was done under duress from The Establishment.

The strategic bonhomie is evident from defense cooperation, increasing trade ties, and US recognition of India as a ‘Major Defense Partner’.

It was founded in 1975 as an informal forum for the heads of state and government from seven major economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The PDM government alleged that it was a conspiracy by Imran Khan and his party to further destabilize the country which is already on the tenterhooks and, to create a civil- war like situation, pitting the military against the people of Pakistan

India has expanded its defense cooperation significantly, incrementing with many countries for military modernization. It is additionally reinforcing its nuclear and conventional forces. As a result, it is engendering a security dilemma for Pakistan.

Starting in the 1950s, American diplomats were gradually allowed to play the role of kingmakers. Pakistanis, to this day, as a gesture of ridicule, refer to the US ambassador in Pakistan as the “viceroy”.

In July 2010, General David Petraeus succeeded McChrystal as overall commander of US-led forces in Afghanistan, as McChrystal had irreconcilable differences with the Obama administration.

Arab media reported that the UAE, amid fears of a breakdown of the Jeddah talks and an escalation in the fighting, has sought to financially entice Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to back away from his support for Mr. Al-Burhan.

The Indo-Pacific economies are experiencing rapid growth, and the EU seeks to tap into these markets to expand its trade and investment opportunities.

Severe internet connectivity issues were reported across the country’s big cities in the week following the arrest of a popular politician on cooked-up charges. Protests erupted throughout the country after the arrest.