Part 11/13:

Elections are due by November, but uncertainties loom large. Many experts believe that the current government, under immense pressure and facing potential re-arrests of Khan, may delay or manipulate the electoral process. The military’s role remains ambiguous; while signals from the current Chief of Army Staff suggest an inclination toward keeping Khan out of power, major military intervention appears unlikely at present, as the military leadership prefers a managed political process.

Khan, for his part, urges supporters to prepare for peaceful protests, promising to mobilize mass resistance if re-arrested or disqualified from contesting elections. His supporters remain fiercely loyal, asserting that his political barber is resilient enough to withstand ongoing repression.