Opposition figures denounced the arrest of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a vocal critic of Prime Minister Imran Khan, as part of a political vendetta.
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In Pakistan, a Feminist Hero Is Under Fire and on the Run
Gulalai Ismail has been celebrated around the world for groundbreaking work helping women and girls. Pakistan considers her an enemy of the state.
Trump Tries Cooling Tensions With Pakistan to Speed Afghan Peace Talks
The president gushed about the prospect of improved relations and trade with Pakistan if it helps negotiate a cease-fire to bring home American troops from Afghanistan.
Pakistan Arrests Former Prime Minister in Anticorruption Sweep
Opposition figures denounced the arrest of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, a senior figure for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, as part of a political vendetta.
Hafiz Saeed, Founder of Group Behind Mumbai Attacks, Is Arrested in Pakistan
Mr. Saeed, founder of the group behind the deadly attacks in India in 2008, was placed in custody days before Prime Minister Imran Khan is due in Washington.
Pakistan Brings Terrorism Financing Charges Against Hafiz Saeed
Facing the threat of sanctions for not cracking down on militants, Pakistan is again moving against the founder of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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 Former President Arrested in a Money Laundering Case
Allies of Asif Ali Zardari, the former president, say his arrest was politically motivated. His wife was Benazir Bhutto, the assassinated former prime minister.
To Calm Nervous Families, Pakistan Changes Polio Vaccination Tactics
Paralysis cases spiked after a vaccination drive was derailed by false rumors that dozens of children had collapsed and died.
Pakistan to Accept $6 Billion Bailout From I.M.F.
Prime Minister Imran Khan had opposed any bailout before taking office, but has since reluctantly embraced the need for a rescue with Pakistan’s economy facing a crisis.