Imprisoning Politics: The Escalating Crisis in Pakistan The allegations by Kasim Khan, son of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, that several members of his extended family have been detained and their whereabouts unknown, raise disturbing questions about the state of politics in Pakistan.
This appears to be a family drama playing out in the public eye, but scratch beneath the surface, and it's clear that something more sinister is at play.
For years, Pakistan has struggled with the delicate balance between democratic governance and authoritarian tendencies.