Soaring inflation and a rift with the military threaten Imran Khan’s tenure as prime minister. He has dismissed criticism as a foreign conspiracy.
Author: SALMAN MASOOD
Pakistan Will Cut Energy Prices to Offset Rising Costs After Invasion
Critics said the move by Prime Minister Imran Khan was aimed at stemming increasing criticism of his handling of the economy and would provide only temporary relief.
Separatists Kill 10 Pakistani Soldiers in Attack on Outpost
The assault was one of the deadliest on Pakistani security forces in recent years and comes at a time of heightened unrest.
Heavy Snow Kills 21 at Murree Hill Station in Pakistan
Stranded in their cars on snow-covered roads, some in the mountainside town of Murree froze to death and others died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Pakistan Paves Way for Ayesha Malik to Be First Woman Supreme Court Justice
Justice Ayesha A. Malik’s nomination, intensely opposed by some lawyers that have threatened to strike, was hailed by others as an important victory in improving representation for women.
Pakistan Reaches Cease-Fire With Resurgent Taliban Militants
The Pakistani government said it would offer amnesty for insurgents who are willing to disarm.
After Violent Standoff, Pakistan Strikes Deal With Banned Islamist Group
The pact, announced Sunday, defused a crisis that had paralyzed several cities, but it also highlighted the government’s struggle to assert itself against religious extremists.
2 Days After Cricket Victory Over India, Pakistan Still Feels the High
The nation is experiencing a much-needed burst of joy after it unexpectedly beat India in a cricket match in Dubai.
Pakistan in Talks With Taliban Militants, Even as Attacks Ramp Up
Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government was in preliminary negotiations with factions of the Pakistani Taliban, but details remained murky.
Pakistan Blames Politics as England and New Zealand Cricket Teams Cancel
Many see the pullouts by the England and New Zealand teams as punishment for the country’s support of the Afghan Taliban.