What’s Next? Scenarios for Pakistan

• Best Case: Khan freed; PTI negotiates power-sharing.

• Worst Case: Violent crackdowns, PTI fragmentation, and military tightening control.

• Wildcard: Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination by Pakistan (June 2025) backfired when he struck Iran days later. Will Islamabad’s geopolitics shield Khan?

Imran Khan’s battle is Pakistan’s too. On August 5, 2025, either a jailed leader’s cry will ignite change, or the establishment’s walls will grow taller. As Khan’s message echoes – "Set aside differences or face disgrace" – Pakistan watches, hopes, and fears