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Arrest of populist former prime minister’s supporters is a challenge to democracy, analysts say
Islamabad expects Beijing to roll over debt repayments next month but further deadlines loom
Former prime minister’s criticism of army chief Asim Munir heightens tensions amid political crisis
The cricketing star turned populist firebrand is at the centre of the country’s latest wave of unrest
Authorities braced for further unrest following release of former prime minister
Former PM released from custody of anti-graft agency after two days of political violence
Two provinces call on military to help restore order after Pakistan’s former PM spends night in custody
Social networks and messaging services restricted after opposition calls for protests in support of former PM
Beijing looks to boost investment in Afghanistan and bring country into Belt and Road project
Delicate diplomacy, refining capacity and forex payments pose challenges
Former prime minister warns debt burden on low-income countries is unmanageable
Soaring inflation and falling foreign currency reserves are creating shortages of imported drugs
Sukuk and see
The show, in its 75th year, prompts reflection on the power of plants to unite people
Carriers scale back flights or exit as country struggles with scant foreign currency reserves
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif struggles to restore calm in country hit by economic crisis
The disastrous floods offer a test case for what wealthy, polluting nations owe those at the mercy of extreme weather events
Central bank’s move comes as country struggles to contain rising prices and a deepening financial crisis
Defence minister warns country is ‘bankrupt’ after latest talks fail to unlock $1bn tranche
Stark choices face the nuclear power and its creditors if it is to avoid default
General led country through aftermath of 9/11 attacks
Attack in Peshawar police compound ‘completely shattered our sense of security’, says government official
Without immediate help, the debt-ridden country will follow in Sri Lanka’s footsteps
Liberalisation of exchange rate comes as economic crisis worsens and reserves dwindle
Promised aid will not alleviate energy shortages and cash crunch, analysts say
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