Terrorism charges against ousted premier Imran Khan have fuelled political tensions in Pakistan. An FIR was registered on August 21 alleging that the former Pakistan prime minister was ‘terrorising and threatening’ top police officials and a female additional sessions judge. Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Party has denounced the charges as a politically motivated move by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government. Pakistan is facing an economic crisis of gigantic proportions which the govt seems unable to handle and Imran is asking for early elections. Also, Khan’s popularity seems to be rising, while the govt faces backlash for the rising cost of living. There are also reports of divisions within the all powerful army. So, where is Pakistan headed next? Times of India spoke to former diplomat G Parthasarathy.