Shaikh Aziz
PNA dissociates itself from military junta after promises to lay out roadmap for elections come to naught.
Published 26 Oct, 2014 06:39am
Attempts at political engineering result in the formation of a splinter group, but Zia still pinned hopes on the PNA.
Updated 19 Oct, 2014 07:52am
Together with the Shah of Iran, Bhutto moved to quell Baloch resistance on this side of the border.
Published 12 Oct, 2014 06:56am
General Zia seeks to undo Bhutto’s Balochistan policy. But is it already too little too late?
Published 05 Oct, 2014 07:08am
With changes on the western border, General Zia ups efforts to give civilian legitimacy to his government.
Updated 28 Sep, 2014 07:04am
While Bhutto’s lawyers file an appeal in the Supreme Court, Gen Zia takes measures to strengthen his hold.
Updated 21 Sep, 2014 10:36am
The military regime cracks down on protests in the wake of Bhutto’s conviction.
Published 13 Sep, 2014 02:13pm
As the verdict is pronounced in the case against Bhutto, the military government engages the PNA in political dialogue.
Published 06 Sep, 2014 11:27am
With the case against Bhutto coming to a close, Zia steps up repression while also seeking political allies.
Updated 31 Aug, 2014 04:03pm
Had Bhutto been told what his hand said he might have tried to change a few things; but then who can defy fate?
Published 24 Aug, 2014 06:27am
General Faiz Ali Chishti extends invitation to PNA to join the government
Published 17 Aug, 2014 06:10am
Talk of elections gets sidetracked as General Zia announces new accountability mechanism
Updated 11 Aug, 2014 03:56am
PNA nears the end of its relevance as Wali Khan is set free
Published 03 Aug, 2014 07:15am
Gen Zia frustrated as Begum Nusrat and Benazir Bhutto begin meeting common citizens
Published 27 Jul, 2014 07:26am
Elections are postponed on the pretext of accountability, while attempts are made to incarcerate Bhutto
Published 20 Jul, 2014 06:42am
With Bhutto incarcerated, Tehreek-i-Istiqlal bids farewell to the Pakistan National Alliance.
Updated 17 Jul, 2014 10:08am
What PPP didn’t know at the time was that the seat of chief justice would be occupied by a General Zia-friendly judge.
Updated 09 Jul, 2014 09:46am
PPP rejects chance to meet Gen Zia as Khar, Jatoi await offers from greener pastures
Published 29 Jun, 2014 06:35am
PPP hot on the heels of the martial law regime and a divided opposition in play, the CMLA suspends all politicking
Updated 25 Jun, 2014 05:02pm
Gen Zia knew that in order for him to stay in power, he would have to erase Bhutto’s influence.
Updated 18 Jun, 2014 12:38pm
