Economy
Pakistan cuts key interest rate by 2 percentage points to 17.5%
Move marks third straight reduction as central bank tries to spur growth
Economy
Pakistan struggling to seal $7bn IMF bailout for crisis-hit economy
Subsidies and shortfall in external financing lie at heart of delay, sources say
Opinion
Pakistan's fragile path to economic stability requires deeper reforms
Moody's upgrade offers optimism as IMF aid arrives, but structural challenges persist
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
Business trends
TotalEnergies' Pakistan exit stirs company exodus fears
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
Politics
Protests disrupt Pakistan's Gwadar, home of Chinese-controlled port
Turmoil led by group demanding recovery of victims of enforced disappearances
International relations
Pakistan under pressure to renegotiate hefty Chinese power deals
Beijing unlikely to concede to Islamabad's request, experts say
Economy
Pakistan's IMF program 'at risk' if agriculture goes untaxed
Fund also advises nation to avoid building new power plants, chief of mission says
The Big Story
Why Pakistan cannot resist going back to the IMF for another fix
Latest $7bn injection of support will not itself end country's cycle of dependence
Startups
SadaPay deal has Pakistan looking to startups to attract foreign capital
Turkish fintech Parapa's acquisition of digital wallet startup seen as a harbinger
Finance
Pakistan reaches $7bn loan deal with IMF
Government promises to increase tax collection and number of payers
Asia Insight
Pakistan's rooftop solar boom shines spotlight on power crisis
Blackouts, soaring electricity bills spur urban, rural residents to install own panels
Terrorism
Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates
Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk
Economy
Pakistan floats international travel ban for tax dodgers
Ambitious $67bn budget in line with IMF demands, experts say
International relations
China rebuffs Pakistan's Sharif on new BRI investment
Islamabad hoped Beijing visit would breathe new life into infrastructure deals
Terrorism
Pakistan beefing up security after deadly attacks on Chinese workers
Islamabad under pressure to ease Beijing's concerns amid future investment fears
International relations
Pakistan scrambles for relief on $15bn energy debt owed to China
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
Asia Insight
Pakistan moves to sell national airline in test case for privatization drive
Dozens of state enterprises on auction block as IMF calls for end of subsidies
International relations
Iran smuggles $1bn worth of fuel into Pakistan annually: report
Traders sneak petrol and diesel across border in corruption-riddled trade
Politics
Pakistan appoints Ishaq Dar, close aide of elder Sharif, as deputy PM
First deputy in over a decade takes reins amid rift in ruling party
International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
Economy
Pakistan bargains hard for larger IMF deal of up to $8bn
Struggling country must reform economy to survive, even after approval
Politics
Pakistan opposition forms six-way alliance to challenge government
With economy bringing consumer pain, anti-government campaign could accelerate
International relations
Pakistan and Taliban to expand trade despite lingering tensions
Two countries agree on 'separation of business from politics'
Economy
Pakistan targets new IMF deal with banker atop Finance Ministry
Government accused of bending rules on cabinet selection