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• August 5, 2023: Imran Khan was arrested from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore following a trial court conviction.
• August 5, 2026: Marked exactly three years of his incarceration, leading to major countrywide demonstrations by PTI and renewed calls for his release alongside his wife, Bushra Bibi.
• Mid-August Protests: PTI frequently anchors upcoming political agitation and milestones around mid-August, tying them to broader anti-government campaigns leading up to Independence Day (August 14).

For most of Pakistan’s history, the security state has divided the country into two convenient species: the obedient and the dangerous.

The terminology changes with geography, ethnicity and political need. “Good” Taliban and “bad” Taliban. “Good” Baloch and “bad” Baloch. Patriotic Pashtuns and foreign-sponsored Pashtuns. Heroic Kashmiris and suspicious Kashmiris. More recently, acceptable supporters of Imran Khan and unacceptable ones — the former frightened into apology, the latter insufficiently broken to surrender.

The Economist has interviewed experts and analysed data to build a “Hormuz dependency dashboard” to test these claims. It points to three conclusions. First, the staying power of the Iranian threat varies by commodity and country. Second, Iran’s ability to cash in on the strait will diminish but may never vanish. Third, even if the fees Iran can charge diminish over time, its strategic leverage will not necessarily fade in step. Indeed, it may even deepen as the regime institutionalises its regional influence.

USA has learnt that it cannot save Gulf Allies nor his basses, Soldiers and Air Assets. If USA goes ahead with planned energy attacks on Iran , then Iran will retaliate 100% and that will be devastating. Peace is good for Pakistan, Oil prices may come below 300

Better governance : Surely new provinces (smaller administrative units) will improve governance.
More Chief Ministers : Means opportunities for new leadership.
New Economic Opportunities: I am not sure how.
Law Order Situation: Local population may feel better that they have one of their own as Chief Minister. a person from Mianwali or DG Khan may not relate to Maryam Nawaz sharif as things stands now.

Better governance : Surely new provinces (smaller administrative units) will improve governance.
More Chief Ministers : Means opportunities for new leadership.
New Economic Opportunities: I am not sure how.
Law Order Situation: Local population may feel better that they have one of their own as Chief Minister. a person from Mianwali or DG Khan may not relate to Maryam Nawaz sharif as things stands now.