Advertisement With former Prime Minister Imran Khan in custody, Pakistani authorities on Thursday cracked down on his supporters, detaining hundreds in overnight raids and sending troops across the country to rein in the wave of violence that followed his arrest earlier this week. For this Islamic nation, accustomed to military takeovers, political crises, and violence, … Read more
Advertisement Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday as he appeared in a court in the country’s capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases. Security agents dragged Khan outside and shoved him into an armored car before whisking him away. The arrest, which marks a dramatic escalation on Pakistan’s political scene, … Read more
The Pulse | Politics | South Asia His supporters’ attacks on army installations set a dangerous precedent and will further erode the military’s support for the former PM and his party. Police use a water cannon to disperse supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan protesting against the arrest of their leader, in Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday, May 9, … Read more
Advertisement On May 4 and 5, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was in India for a Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. It was the first visit by a Pakistani foreign minister to India since 2011 – but given the multilateral nature of the trip, it very much did not mark a breakthrough in bilateral relations. … Read more
Advertisement On May 4-5, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari embarked on a visit to India to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, marking the first visit of a Pakistani foreign minister to India in 12 years. Although no notable bilateral progress has been reported thus far, this visit assumed significance as it highlighted … Read more
In this photo released by Pakistan’s President office, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang meets with Pakistani President Arif Alvi, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, May 5, 2023. Credit: Pakistan President Office via AP Advertisement The Pakistani president on Friday assured Beijing’s top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on … Read more
Advertisement Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban regime have agreed to boost trade and lower tensions along their border amid a surge in militant attacks on security forces, officials said Monday. Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, struck the deal Sunday in Islamabad, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The … Read more
Advertisement China’s proposed $58 billion railway project aimed at connecting Pakistan’s port of Gwadar to Kashgar in Western China is set to revolutionize trade and geopolitics in the region and beyond. The project is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and has been welcomed by both countries for its potential to strengthen their … Read more
The Pulse | Economy | South Asia On further investigation, the wave of stories about a new breakthrough in the China-Pakistan Railway are based on hot air. The China-Pakistan border at Khunjerab pass. The proposed railway would have to pass through this inhospitable terrain. Credit: Depositphotos Advertisement An article published by the South China Morning Post on April 27 … Read more
Advertisement India witnessed a significant drone attack at the Air Force Station in Jammu on June 27, 2021. The airbase, which is 14 km away from the India-Pakistan border, was attacked by low–flying drones that dropped two improvised explosive devices (IEDs). One IED exploded on the roof of the building, and the other in an … Read more