Author: M. Abeel Khan (M. Abeel Khan)

Pakistan’s politic
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The Politics of Populism, Polarization, and Institutional Decline in Pakistan

Populism in Pakistan: Imran Khan and the Politics of Polarization In recent years, Pakistan’s political landscape has undergone a seismic shift, with populism emerging as a dominant force—most notably through the rise of Imran Khan and his p arty, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This thesis investigates how Khan’s brand of populism has redefined political discourse, eroded...