Pakistan's popular opposition leader, Imran Khan, is under arrest. He was ousted as prime minister a year ago; now he's facing dozens of criminal charges. Supporters say the cases are politically motivated. So, could his arrest plunge Pakistan into turmoil?

Join host Imran Khan.

Guests:

Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari - Senior member of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.

Nasim Zehra - Writer and political commentator.

Javaid-ur-Rahman - Parliamentary correspondent at The Nation.

Pakistan's popular opposition leader, Imran Khan, is under arrest. He was ousted as prime minister a year ago; now he's facing dozens of criminal charges. Supporters say the cases are politically motivated. So, could his arrest plunge Pakistan into turmoil?
Join host Imran Khan.
Guests:
Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari - Senior member of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party.
Nasim Zehra - Writer and political commentator.
Javaid-ur-Rahman - Parliamentary correspondent at The Nation.

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Could Imran Khan's arrest plunge Pakistan into turmoil?

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins the country's first elections since the 2024 uprising. Rare international unity as the US, China, India, and Pakistan all welcome the result. But how's it being seen at home — especially by the young people who led the protests for change? 

In this episode:
Shahab Enam Khan, International Relations Professor at Bangladesh University of Professionals. 
Prapti Taposhi, Activist and first-time voter in Thursday's general elections
Sohela Nazneen, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, UK

Host: James Bays

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins the country's first elections since the 2024 uprising. Rare international unity as the US, China, India, and Pakistan all welcome the result. But how's it being seen at home &mdash; especially by the young people who led the protests for change?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Shahab Enam Khan, International Relations Professor at Bangladesh University of Professionals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prapti Taposhi, Activist and first-time voter in Thursday's general elections</li>
<li>Sohela Nazneen, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, UK</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Did Bangladesh’s election deliver the change student protesters wanted?

Amnesty International and Israeli human-rights organisation B'Tselem say the genocide in Gaza is still ongoing. Four months after a deal to stop the war, aside from continuing Israeli attacks, Palestinians face other dangers.

In this episode: 
Mansour Shouman, Middle East political analyst and citizen journalist from Gaza 
Shai Parnes, Director of Public Outreach, B'Tselem
Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus of Law at Western University in Ontario

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Amnesty International and Israeli human-rights organisation B'Tselem say the genocide in Gaza is still ongoing. Four months after a deal to stop the war, aside from continuing Israeli attacks, Palestinians face other dangers.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mansour Shouman, Middle East political analyst and citizen journalist from Gaza&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shai Parnes, Director of Public Outreach, B'Tselem</li>
<li>Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus of Law at Western University in Ontario</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan
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Is the genocide in Gaza still ongoing?

Will Thursday's elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh? Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed in 2024. But can the vote spark a real political transition for the country's democracy?

In this episode: 
Ashikur Rahman, principal economist at the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh
Prapti Taposhi, activist and a first-time voter
Thomas Kean, senior consultant for Myanmar and Bangladesh at the International Crisis Group

Host: James Bays

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Will Thursday's elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?&nbsp;Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed in 2024.&nbsp;But can the vote spark a real political transition for the country's democracy?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ashikur Rahman, principal economist at the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh</li>
<li>Prapti Taposhi, activist and a first-time voter</li>
<li>Thomas Kean, senior consultant for Myanmar and Bangladesh at the International Crisis Group</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays
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@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

Could Imran Khan's arrest plunge Pakistan into turmoil?

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