By Imran
By Secunder KermaniBBC News, Getty Images Imran Khan had, until now, the covert backing of what is referred to as Ȣthe establishment,ɳ or the military. Imran Khan has been ousted as Pakistan's prime minister after a vote of no confidence in parliament. But what led to his downfall? When Imran Khan was elected prime minister in 2018, he seemed to have almost everything in his favour. A national hero from his cricketing days, he had transformed into a charismatic politician and, after years of struggle, managed to supplant the two rival established political dynasties that had dominated Pakistan for decades. He emerged as a fresh force, with vibrant rallies full of catchy songs which, along with his huge social media presence, amplified his staunch anti-corruption message. Mr Khan promised to bring Ȣchangeɳ to the country, creating a Ȥnew Pakistan. No prime minister has ever completed a full five-year parliamentary tenure in Pakistan, and Imran Khan looked as though he could well be the first. The reason his position appeared so secure, howerever, also helps explain his downfall. Both sides deny it, but itɹs widely acknowledged he came to power with the help of Pakistan's powerful army and intelligence services - and now he has fallen out with them. Political turmoil in Pakistan: What’s happening? The cricket hero fighting to stay PMWhy Imran Khan shouldn’t be written off yet Mr Khan undoubtedly had significant, genuine public support in 2018. But he also had the covert backing of what is referred to as Ȣthe establishment,ɳ or the military. The army has either directly or indirectly controlled Pakistan for most of its existence, and critics labelled Imran Khan’s government a éhybrid regime. Mr Khan proudly proclaimed he and the army were on ☘one page☙ when it came to policy decisions. But political turmoil in Pakistan has been ongoing for decades, and Mr Khan was unable to deliver on his promises of change.
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The Daily's Verdict
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Bias
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- The author also mentions that there were spates of attacks on journalists critical of both Mr Khan's government and intelligence services, which suggests a bias towards censorship or intimidation.
- The author has a clear bias towards the military and their role in Pakistan's politics. They repeatedly mention that Imran Khan came to power with the help of the military and now he is at odds with them.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- The author also mentions a spate of attacks on journalists critical of both Mr Khan's government and intelligence services, which suggests a bias towards censorship or intimidation.
- There are several conflicts of interest in the author's reporting. For example, they mention that Imran Khan has made impressive expansions to the social welfare system but also note that his decision to appoint an inexperienced and underqualified political newcomer as chief minister of Punjab was widely ridiculed.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- The author also mentions a spate of attacks on journalists critical of both Mr Khan's government and intelligence services, which suggests a bias towards censorship or intimidation.
- There are several contradictions in the author's reporting. For example, they mention that Imran Khan has made impressive expansions to the social welfare system but also note that his decision to appoint an inexperienced and underqualified political newcomer as chief minister of Punjab was widely ridiculed.
Deceptions
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