‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups
The comments come amid heightened tensions between the neighbours and a new Pakistani military offensive.
Asian news from city Islamabad, Pakistan
Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs
Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice.
IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge
The $7bn loan is a lifeline for Pakistan’s struggling economy, but experts say the country needs fundamental changes.
Who is Pakistan’s new spy chief Asim Malik?
A decorated officer, Malik takes charge of an agency that’s often caught in controversy but is central to the functioning of the armed forces.
Is the Indus Waters Treaty the latest India-Pakistan flashpoint?
India wants to renegotiate the 64-year-old pact that has withstood four wars, and under which the neighbours split water from six Himalayan rivers.
What are Pakistan’s controversial constitutional amendments about?
The proposed amendments could weaken the independence of the judiciary, allege opposition parties and some experts.
Will US sanctions make any difference to Pakistan’s missiles programme?
Pakistan’s missile programme continues despite six rounds of US sanctions in the past three years, experts say.
Is Pakistan’s $7bn IMF bailout package in trouble?
Pakistan’s deputy prime minister has accused the IMF of stalling on a loan deal, prompting concerns over its fate.
Is Pakistan set for new Khan vs government showdown after PTI arrests?
Will the arrest of several PTI parliamentarians and leaders a day after holding a rally to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release worsen the political conflict?