Terrorism
Suicide bombing stokes security concerns for Chinese in Pakistan
Blast tests Beijing's patience with separatist group behind other deadly attacks
Economy
Economy
Pakistan seeks increase in size, duration of IMF program
Finance minister says fund has 'largely' agreed to extend plan another year
Economy
Pakistan's new Sharif government tiptoes into economic minefield
Fledgling administration faces unpopular decisions as forex pressure builds
Opinion
People are the losers in Pakistan's political battles
Imran Khan's power grab has polarized society and left its economy in shambles
Economy
Pakistan hikes policy rate to 12.25% in emergency meeting
Rise of 250 basis points is largest increase in several years
Belt and Road
China takes wait-and-see stance on Pakistan's political turmoil
Beijing thought to prefer opposition groups to reset direction of Belt and Road
Business trends
Kashmir startups navigate barbed-wire checkpoints, internet shutdowns
Entrepreneurs fill vacuum left by bigger players in violence-plagued Himalayan region
Politics
Pakistan PM Khan faces ouster amid fears of failing economy
Opposition closes in on government, threatening IMF deal
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghans starve for wheat stuck in India-Pakistan bureaucracy
Red tape ties up 50,000 tons of goodwill assistance for hungry until spring
Economy
IMF board approves $1 billion disbursement for Pakistan
Review notes strong recovery but warns of widening imbalances and elevated risks
Climate Change
Pakistan to burn more domestic coal despite climate pledge
Islamabad expands use of lignite to ease burden of expensive imported fuel
Economy
Pakistan struggles to settle delayed mining license dispute
Islamabad seeks to avoid billions in penalty and interest, but local opposition grows
Economy
Pakistan considers higher taxes to meet IMF demands
Parliament to decide on indirect duties, as central bank role also under scrutiny
Belt and Road
Belt and Road sit-in at Pakistan port shows no sign of ending
Monthlong protest engulfs Gwadar, casting doubt on long-term investments
Opinion
Pakistan's cautionary tale of digital dependence on China
Beijing is successfully exploiting the need for connectivity in developing countries
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan food crisis prods India, Pakistan to cooperate on aid
Archrivals close to arranging emergency transport of 50,000 tons of Indian wheat
Asia Insight
China-Pakistan Belt and Road Initiative hits buffers
Disagreements, terrorism and COVID-19 stymie CPEC projects
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghan food prices soar as imports from Pakistan squeezed
Traders unable to settle payments after U.S. cuts off Taliban dollar access
Natural disasters
Strong earthquake in southwest Pakistan kills at least 20
At least 100 homes and a coal mine caved under 5.9 nighttime quake