Imran Khan, the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, took office in August 2018 after

leading his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to victory in the general elections. He
campaigned on a platform of anti-corruption and social welfare, and promised to bring
change and development to the country.

The political environment in Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, with a number of

influential players and factors at play. One of the major challenges that Khan's
government has faced is the country's struggling economy. Pakistan has a large trade
deficit and high inflation, and the government has had to seek financial assistance from
international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to keep the
economy afloat.

Another major issue that the government has had to contend with is the issue of
security and terrorism. Pakistan has been plagued by terrorist attacks for years, and the
government has been criticized for not doing enough to combat the problem. The
Pakistan military has launched several operations to clear out terrorist hideouts in the
tribal areas along the border with Afghanistan, but the problem persists.

The relations with neighboring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan, has been
another key issue in the political environment of Pakistan under Imran Khan. In 2019,
India revoked Article 370 of its constitution which granted a special status to the state of
Jammu and Kashmir. This led to widespread protests and clashes between the two
countries and the relationship between the two countries is still tense. Whereas,
Afghanistan has been in a state of war for decades and the peace process has been a
major concern for the Pakistani Government.

Khan's government has also been criticized for its handling of the political opposition.
The government has been accused of using tactics such as censorship and intimidation
to stifle dissent and opposition voices. The government has also been criticized for not
doing enough to protect the rights of religious minorities, particularly Ahmadiyya
Muslims, who have been the target of persecution and violence.

On the other hand, Khan's government has also taken several steps to improve the
country's infrastructure and promote economic development. The government has
launched the "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor" (CPEC) which aims to link Gwadar port
in southwestern Pakistan to China's northwestern region, through a network of
highways, railways, and pipelines. The project is expected to bring significant investment
and development to Pakistan, but it has also been criticized for being too heavily tilted
in China's favor.
In conclusion, the political environment in Pakistan under Imran Khan has been a
complex and multifaceted, with a number of challenges and opportunities. The
government has been criticized for its handling of the economy, security, and political
opposition, but it has also taken steps to promote economic development and improve
infrastructure. The relations with neighboring countries, particularly India and
Afghanistan, continue to be a major concern and will likely continue to shape the
political environment in the country in the coming years.