Pakistan's global diplomatic image hides a deepening economic crisis and military control.
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Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir emerges as a key figure in US-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
Palestinians voted in local elections, with Fatah party sweeping council seats, but low turnout raises questions about the vote's impact.
Imran Khan's son accused Pakistan's leadership of whitewashing democratic abuses and human rights violations while the country hosts US-Iran peace talks, alleging authorities suppress dissent to project a favorable international image.
10 lessons on Pakistan, Munir, ISI year after Pahalgam attack & what India must prepare for
Pakistan's army may undertake another misadventure like Pahalgam despite its confident appearance due to internal fragilities.
Pakistan leveraged peacemaking diplomacy between the US and Iran to position itself as a key regional mediator, potentially securing economic benefits including rare earth mineral access, the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, and foreign investment opportunities to stabilize its macroeconomy.
India’s missile attack shows that managing an India-Pakistan crisis is easier said than done
Pakistan navigated diplomatic tensions between the US and Iran while balancing nuclear obligations to Saudi Arabia, leveraging improved US relations following a 2025 India conflict to secure strategic partnerships and access to Trump's administration.
Imran Khan's lawyer claims he lost 85% of vision in one eye due to delayed prison treatment.
Pakistan deployed fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a 2025 defence pact obligating military support if requested, potentially dragging it into regional conflict while simultaneously brokering US-Iran peace talks.
Pakistan's military gains strength in the country's power equation as 2025 closes with relative stability in civil-military relations.
Pakistan's Prime Minister requests a two-week extension on Trump's Iran deadline.
Israel's military violations of October ceasefire agreements and subsequent closure of Rafah crossing amid U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran have severely restricted humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, worsening an already dire crisis and threatening Palestinian food security.
A cricket fan was forced to cover his 'Free Imran Khan' shirt. The fan, Luke Brown, was making a political statement about the jailed Pakistani great.
Imran Khan remains resolute in prison. His sons last spoke to him for 28 minutes.
Pakistan, a long-time supporter of the Afghan Taliban, has launched an attack on the group. The move marks a shift in Islamabad's stance. A decades-long alliance has been altered.
Pakistan's military Chief Asim Munir has consolidated control through repression and constitutional redesign while betting international legitimacy will establish domestic stability, though his regime faces critical tests in managing political dissent, economic challenges, and sustaining external partnerships.
The Last Interlocutor: Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Leadership Vacuum, and the Search for a Regional Peacemaker
Global leaders face increasing assassination attempts, driven by frustration and disillusionment with democracy.
Fighting India Helps Revive the Pakistani Military’s Popularity
Over one million Europeans petitioned the EU to suspend Israel trade ties over Gaza atrocities, with Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia proposing the measure, yet Germany and Italy blocked it, highlighting the bloc's inability to forge unified foreign policy requiring unanimous consent.
PM Imran Khan announces a probe against Pakistanis named in Pandora Papers.
Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?
US intelligence flagged Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir as a security risk for Trump's administration due to his alleged ties to Iranian military leaders, despite Trump's public praise, amid concerns about Pakistan's unreliability as a mediator in Middle East tensions.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis vows strict action in the Nashik TCS case.
Kashmiris with Pakistani MBBS degrees face job desperation due to invalid degrees in India.
Pakistan's military leadership seeks Saudi financing amid economic crisis, positioning itself as uniquely capable of addressing Saudi Arabia's mounting regional security concerns amid Iranian threats and US strategic reorientation.
Pakistan brokered a two-week U.S.-Israel-Iran cease-fire by leveraging relationships with Washington, Beijing, Tehran, and Riyadh, reasserting its diplomatic relevance while strengthening Army Chief Asim Munir's domestic political position.
Pakistan transformed from international isolation to regional mediator, securing renewed U.S. cooperation after capturing terrorism suspects and strengthening China ties, now positioning itself as the crucial diplomatic channel between Washington and Tehran amid Middle Eastern conflict.
China has significantly strengthened Pakistan's military and nuclear capabilities through defense transfers and clandestine weapons assistance to counterbalance India and project power in the Arabian Sea, though Pakistan's severe economic crisis, political instability, and institutional turmoil now threaten Beijing's substantial strategic investments in the region.
A cricket fan was forced to cover his 'Free Imran Khan' shirt. The fan, Luke Brown, was making a political statement about the jailed Pakistani great.
Imran Khan criticized the treatment of his wife. The situation involves Pakistan's political landscape. A hearing is expected soon.
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are at loggerheads. The two countries are India's western neighbours. Conflict has escalated into an 'open war'.
Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir negotiates peace between the US and Iran.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was treated for an eye ailment and returned to prison on Tuesday.
Attacks in Mali target government and Russian forces as former enemies unite.
How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image
US Vice President JD Vance met Pakistani-Norwegian businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor in Islamabad during April peace talks, despite Zahoor facing fraud accusations totaling millions in Norway and Switzerland, and an outstanding arrest warrant from Norwegian courts.
‘Don’t see a major war with India, but have to be ready’: Pakistan ex-NSA
India playing with Pakistan's poisoned playbook
The Russia-Ukraine war reshapes global politics, energy, and security, deepening great-power rivalry and disrupting economies.
Maharashtra CM seeks central probe into alleged exploitation at TCS Nashik BPO facility.
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi is being isolated to pressure him into submission.
Pakistan mediates between the US and Iran due to various motives and constraints, driven by regional interests and diplomatic goals.
Israel's massive bombing of Lebanon has killed at least 254 people, despite a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US.
Analyst Maryam Cockar argues Pakistan's Karachi Stock Exchange surged nearly 90 percent in twelve months following a $7 billion IMF loan and reform pledges, positioning the nation as potential "Vietnam of South Asia" if genuine economic reforms persist despite historical instability risks.
A cricket fan was denied entry for wearing a 'Free Imran Khan' T-shirt. Cricket Australia reversed the decision, deeming support for Imran Khan a humanitarian issue.
Imran Khan's son Kasim calls for UN intervention. Kasim hasn't seen his father in over three years.
Imran Khan accused Pakistan's judiciary of allowing mistreatment of his wife. He claimed this was to blackmail him.
