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‘A king above all’: The rise and rise of Asim Munir, Pakistan’s increasingly powerful army chief
Known as Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’, Munir’s power now extends over all the armed forces, along with li…
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Pakistani parliament votes to give army chief new powers and legal immunity
Critics say constitutional amendment, which will also limit supreme court’s independence, is ‘funeral for demo…
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Dozens killed in fresh clashes along Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Two sides declare ceasefire after Islamabad carries out retaliatory strikes on Kabul and Kandahar provinceDoze…
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Trump brags of ‘massive’ oil deal in Pakistan – but drilling has not found any
Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reservesTh…
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Who is Gen Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid India crisis?
Military chief once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power ove…
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India and Pakistan accuse each other of cross-border attacks on military bases
Claims of missile attacks on targets deep inside both countries marks the steepest escalation in confrontation…
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Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan’s wife stands at the forefront of the Pakistan protests
Elusive spouse of the former prime minister led march of tens of thousands on IslamabadAs vast crowds converge…
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Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters
Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supporters…
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Pakistan accuses Indian agents of two assassinations on its soil
Foreign minister draws comparison to similar claim in Canada and says India must be held to accountPakistan ha…
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Pakistan looks back to the future as Nawaz Sharif eyes fourth stint as PM
Return of Pakistan’s longest-serving PM highlights continuing role of military as political kingmakersThe scen…
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Imran Khan’s political games leave him isolated as Pakistan army destroys party
Allies desert former prime minister amid disappearances and torture as powerful military reasserts controlIn r…
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Pakistani minister flies to India for first visit by a senior official in 12 years
Foreign minister plays down any prospect of reconciliation effort as he stresses trip to Goa is purely for reg…
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‘We are living in hell’: Pakistan and India suffer extreme spring heatwaves
April temperatures at unprecedented levels have led to critical water and electricity shortagesFor the past fe…