Pakistani party backed by jailed ex-prime minister wins most seats in parliament
In Pakistan’s parliamentary elections held this week, the party of Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister won the most seats after being thoroughly reprimanded by the country’s military leadership. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), backed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was jailed last month, secured 97 seats in Pakistan’s parliament and lower house of parliament, the […]
Malaysia halves prison term for ex-Prime Minister linked to corruption
Malaysia’s Amnesty Commission has reduced former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 12-year prison term to six years and fine to $11.3 million in connection with a corruption case. Despite his conviction, Mr. Najib remains influential in his party, UMNO, which is part of the current unity government. The decision was controversial and raised questions about its […]