投稿者: Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad
In Pakistan’s capital, the army has been deployed, a public holiday has been declared and the streets are eerily emptyMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe streets of Islamabad were on strict lockdown as Pakistan’s capital prepared to play host to histo…
Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for nowMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and…
Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for nowMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and…
Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi met in Beijing as Pakistan pushes for peacemaker roleMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan and China have released a joint five-part proposal for peace in the Middle East, after Pakistan’s foreign minister fl…
Known as Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’, Munir’s power now extends over all the armed forces, along with lifelong immunity from prosecution, thanks to a constitutional amendmentSince it was penned in 1973, Pakistan’s constitution has been dealt many…
Critics say constitutional amendment, which will also limit supreme court’s independence, is ‘funeral for democracy’Pakistan’s parliament has passed a controversial amendment to its constitution that will expand the powers of the army chief and grant h…
Two sides declare ceasefire after Islamabad carries out retaliatory strikes on Kabul and Kandahar provinceDozens of soldiers and civilians have been killed after fresh clashes broke out along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and Islamabad carried out re…
Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reservesThe newfound camaraderie between the US and Pakistan was on full display this week as Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz S…
Military chief once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme courtIn the 77 years since Pakistan was established, its affairs and politics have long been governed by the whi…
Claims of missile attacks on targets deep inside both countries marks the steepest escalation in confrontation yetKashmir crisis live – latest updatesIndia and Pakistan have accused each other of cross-border missile strikes against major military targ…
Elusive spouse of the former prime minister led march of tens of thousands on IslamabadAs vast crowds converged on Pakistan’s capital demanding the release of the former prime minister Imran Khan, one unlikely figure was at the forefront of the protest…
Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supportersPakistan’s capital was put under lockdown as the government shut down the internet, blocked highways and brought in thousands of police and pa…
Foreign minister draws comparison to similar claim in Canada and says India must be held to accountPakistan has said it has credible evidence that Indian agents carried out two assassinations on Pakistani soil, and drawn comparisons to the killing of a…
Return of Pakistan’s longest-serving PM highlights continuing role of military as political kingmakersThe scenes were eerily similar: Nawaz Sharif, standing in front of tens of thousands of supporters in his home town of Lahore, making a pitch to becom…
Allies desert former prime minister amid disappearances and torture as powerful military reasserts controlIn recent days, Imran Khan has cut an increasingly isolated figure. Since Pakistan’s former prime minister was released from jail, after a brief b…