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Imran Khan's Former Aide Calls Army Chief Asim Munir Pakistan's 'Biggest Security Threat'

Shehzad Akbar, a former adviser to Imran Khan, has accused Pakistan's military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir of posing the country's greatest national security threat. Speaking to ThePrint on October 13, 2026, Akbar criticized the military establishment's growing political influence and the suspension of the PTI-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan's federal government says emergency rule is necessary to address militant violence and improve counterterrorism coordination, while PTI rejects those claims and alleges political interference. The controversy has intensified debates over civilian authority, provincial autonomy, Imran Khan's imprisonment and Pakistan's political stability.

Elizabeth Smith • 15 min read
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From Fields to Streets: Pakistan Farmers Issue Countrywide Call to Protest Crop Policies

Pakistan's agricultural sector faces growing unrest as the Pakistan Kisan Rabita Committee (PKRC), representing 36 farmer organizations, announces nationwide protests for October 18, 2026. Farmers accuse the government of pursuing policies that increase financial pressure through rising production costs, unpredictable crop prices, and private wheat procurement. They demand a wheat support price of PKR 5,000 per 40 kilograms, a sugarcane price of PKR 700 per 40 kilograms, affordable agricultural inputs, and easier access to loans. The protest call highlights growing concerns about rural livelihoods, agricultural policy, and Pakistan's long-term food security.

Elizabeth Smith • 11 min read