Soaring inflation and a rift with the military threaten Imran Khan’s tenure as prime minister. He has dismissed criticism as a foreign conspiracy.
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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.
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.
Journalist Absar Alam Shot After Criticizing Pakistan Military
The journalist, Absar Alam, survived the attack, but it sent a new chill through a media industry that has come under heavy pressure from the military and government.
Outcry in Pakistan After Imran Khan Links Rape to How Women Dress
Activists have accused Prime Minister Imran Khan of “baffling ignorance” and victim-blaming after he said rape cases had risen because of “vulgarity.”
Islamists Block Construction of First Hindu Temple in Islamabad
The government hailed the temple as a sign of Pakistan’s growing tolerance under Prime Minister Imran Khan. But pressure from clerics mounted, and the government gave in.
Jet Crash Kills Pilot in Rehearsal for Pakistan Parade
The F-16 crash in Islamabad occurred during preparation for the annual Pakistan Day commemoration.
Pakistani Military Plane Crashes, Killing at Least 18
The plane crashed into a village near the capital, Islamabad, causing a fire that damaged several homes and killed at least 13 people on the ground.
Tired of Hearing Leader Criticized, Pakistani Lawmaker Starts Banning Words
After the opposition kept calling Prime Minister Imran Khan a leader “selected” by the country’s military, the deputy speaker banned the description. The debate is not over.
Pakistan’s War on Polio Falters Amid Attacks on Health Workers and Mistrust
Pakistani officials had hoped that 2019 would be the year they declared victory against the disease. But attacks and mistrust of vaccinations make that goal unlikely.