Economy
Pakistan and IMF say bailout talks have made key progress
Islamabad expects lender to increase program funding and duration
Economy
Economy
Pakistan blackouts choke economy as China power plants go unpaid
CPEC-linked suppliers await $1.5bn dues; industry disruptions hinder exports
Politics
Pakistan to unveil budget in political tinderbox: 5 things to know
PM braces for anger as he aims to hike taxes, secure IMF cash, revive China projects
Asia Insight
Beyond Sri Lanka, economic cyclone bears down on South Asia
From Pakistan to Maldives, forex and debt risks grow as inflationary headwinds build
Economy
Imran Khan ultimatum looms as Pakistan pushes for IMF deal
Experts say PM Sharif's longevity hinges on showing army he can stabilize economy
Economy
Pakistan hikes fuel prices to unlock IMF funding
New government was reluctant to remove fuel price caps
Economy
Pakistan central bank hikes main policy rate to 13.75%
Increase of 150 basis points comes amid high inflation and weakening currency
Terrorism
Suicide bombing stokes security concerns for Chinese in Pakistan
Blast tests Beijing's patience with separatist group behind other deadly attacks
Economy
Pakistan seeks increase in size, duration of IMF program
Finance minister says fund has 'largely' agreed to extend plan another year
Economy
Pakistan's new Sharif government tiptoes into economic minefield
Fledgling administration faces unpopular decisions as forex pressure builds
Opinion
People are the losers in Pakistan's political battles
Imran Khan's power grab has polarized society and left its economy in shambles
Economy
Pakistan hikes policy rate to 12.25% in emergency meeting
Rise of 250 basis points is largest increase in several years
Belt and Road
China takes wait-and-see stance on Pakistan's political turmoil
Beijing thought to prefer opposition groups to reset direction of Belt and Road
Business trends
Kashmir startups navigate barbed-wire checkpoints, internet shutdowns
Entrepreneurs fill vacuum left by bigger players in violence-plagued Himalayan region
Politics
Pakistan PM Khan faces ouster amid fears of failing economy
Opposition closes in on government, threatening IMF deal
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghans starve for wheat stuck in India-Pakistan bureaucracy
Red tape ties up 50,000 tons of goodwill assistance for hungry until spring
Economy
IMF board approves $1 billion disbursement for Pakistan
Review notes strong recovery but warns of widening imbalances and elevated risks
Climate Change
Pakistan to burn more domestic coal despite climate pledge
Islamabad expands use of lignite to ease burden of expensive imported fuel
Economy
Pakistan struggles to settle delayed mining license dispute
Islamabad seeks to avoid billions in penalty and interest, but local opposition grows
Economy
Pakistan considers higher taxes to meet IMF demands
Parliament to decide on indirect duties, as central bank role also under scrutiny