Khan Announces Assembly Dissolution, Reko Diq, and Border Tensions
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In this episode, Amber and Uzair talk about the recent announcement by Imran Khan to dissolve the KPK and Punjab assemblies on December 23 and the implications of this announcement. We discuss the various strategies the competing parties are likely to deploy in the coming weeks to improve their political position. We also talk about the Reko Diq case agreement and why that made our blood boil, as well as the ongoing tensions on Pakistan's border with Afghanistan. As always, please do subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends. Share your comments and feedback with us in the comments section or by tweeting at us @uzairyounus and @amberrshamsi. The links for your reading are: - Reko Diq bill - https://na.gov.pk/uploads/documents/63981f24513ed_216.pdf - Story on the Sanjrani empire - https://loksujag.com/story/The-curious-case-of-the-Sanjranis-Saindak-mine-project - LSE article - https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/2019/08/14/long-read-the-reko-diq-fiasco-in-perspective-pakistans-experience-of-international-investment-arbitration/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Khan’s announcement on dissolution 20:20 Reko Diq settlement and legislation 38:27 Afghan border clashes and tensions 44:26 Winners and losers for the week
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