IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet
Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say the focus must be on reforms.
Shehbaz Sharif in asian news
Pakistan and Iran vow to enhance efforts at a ‘united front’ against Afghanistan-based militants
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Neighbors Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday pledged to enhance efforts at a “united front” against Afghanistan-based militants, saying their presence poses a serious threat to regional and global security.
Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve border issues.
The leaders of Iran and Pakistan vow to boost trade in a meeting seeking to mend a diplomatic rift
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The leaders of Iran and Pakistan agreed to strengthen economic and security cooperation in a meeting on Monday that sought to smooth over a diplomatic rift.
Key ally of Pakistan’s prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X
ISLAMABAD (AP) — An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying on Friday that it violates citizens’ right to speech and expression.
Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers
Police said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died.
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers, who narrowly escaped the attack Friday that wounded three bystanders in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, police said.
Dozens killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan
Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert with more severe weather on the way.