Who Controls Pakistan? Rizwana Ghazanfar on Democracy, Army & Imran Khan | KPK Governor Rule

Who really runs Pakistan — elected politicians or the military establishment?** In this episode of *Walk & Talk with Riz*, political analyst Rizwana Ghazanfar delivers a critical analysis of Pakistan’s democracy, civil-military relations, the role of powerful institutions, and the ongoing political confrontation between Imran Khan’s PTI and the ruling establishment. Is Pakistan a genuine democracy, or has its political system become a form of managed democracy? Rizwana Ghazanfar examines how political parties operate under pressure from powerful institutions, how unelected power centres may influence political decisions and legislation, and allegations of political manipulation, intimidation, and blackmail involving politicians. The discussion explores Imran Khan’s confrontation with the establishment, his political popularity, imprisonment, legal battles, and PTI’s continuing struggle for political space. It also examines the alleged use of state power against political opponents and the consequences for democratic institutions, freedom of expression, and the rule of law. *KPK Governor’s Rule: A Constitutional and Political Crisis?* The imposition of emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has intensified Pakistan’s political confrontation. With the PTI-led provincial government suspended, the debate has expanded to provincial autonomy, constitutional democracy, civil-military relations, and the future of political opposition in Pakistan. The federal government has cited security concerns and militant violence as reasons for its decision, while PTI has challenged the move as politically motivated. The development has unfolded amid plans for an Islamabad protest demanding relief for Imran Khan, including access to medical treatment, meetings, and legal proceedings. Rizwana Ghazanfar analyses these developments and asks whether political confrontation, institutional interference, and the concentration of power are weakening Pakistan’s democratic system. *Topics discussed in this vlog:* Democracy in Pakistan and its major weaknesses Military establishment and civil-military relations Intelligence agencies and alleged political interference Imran Khan versus the establishment PTI, political victimisation allegations, and opposition politics KPK Governor’s Rule and constitutional questions Islamabad long march and demands concerning Imran Khan Parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law Political engineering, accountability, and freedom of expression The future of democracy and civilian supremacy in Pakistan Watch the full analysis and join the discussion. **What do you think? Is Pakistan’s democracy functioning independently, or do unelected power centres have too much influence over its political system? Share your views in the comments. Subscribe to the channel for more political analysis, current affairs, Pakistan politics, PTI updates, investigative discussions, and *Walk & Talk with Riz*. #RizwanaGhazanfar #PakistanPolitics #ImranKhan #PTI #PakistanDemocracy #GovernorRule #KPKPolitics #MilitaryEstablishment #WalkAndTalkWithRiz