Defense
China-Pakistan defense ties threatened by new U.S. sanctions
Fresh measures from Washington target Chinese ballistic missile companies
Opinion
Pakistan needs to learn lessons from failed Iran gas pipeline project
Islamabad should take a more strategic and realistic approach to its energy challenges
Politics
Pakistani police arrest 13 opposition leaders of ex-PM Khan's party
Unprecedented swoop due to party breaking public order law, government says
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
Telecommunication
Pakistan installs firewall in censorship drive, hitting businesses
Critics say move curbs freedoms, but government claims national security at risk
Opinion
Pakistan must enforce constitution to avoid Bangladesh's fate
Nation needs to end hybrid system that leaves room for power struggles
Energy
Iran slaps Pakistan with 'final notice' over unfinished gas pipeline
Islamabad could be on the hook for billions of dollars in penalties
Terrorism
More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan
Ethnic insurgents seek secession of resource-rich Balochistan
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
Politics
Pakistan arrests former spymaster in unprecedented legal case
Faiz Hameed faces court martial in trial seen as warning to jailed PM Imran Khan
Business trends
TotalEnergies' Pakistan exit stirs company exodus fears
French energy major latest Western multinational to quit crisis-hit Asian nation
Crime
U.S. charges Pakistani man allegedly linked to Iran in assassination plot
Unidentified officials targeted in retaliation for 2020 killing of Soleimani, complaint says
Politics
Pakistan's Imran Khan completes year in prison: 5 things to know
The uber-popular former prime minister remains a threat to the government
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
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Pakistan turns to the IMF once again
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
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
Politics
Pakistan to ban Imran Khan's party, information minister says
Khan aide calls move a step towards 'soft martial law' amid conflict with courts
Politics
Pakistan court nixes governing coalition's absolute majority
Supreme court ruling gives Imran Khan's opposition PTI blocking power
Asia Insight
Pakistan's rooftop solar boom shines spotlight on power crisis
Blackouts, soaring electricity bills spur urban, rural residents to install own panels
Opinion
Middle powers are the new architects of the world order
How emerging nations are bridging the deepening rifts between major powers
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