Economic Times | Chinese official expresses concern over political unrest in Pakistan Economic Times ISLAMABAD: A top Chinese official has expressed concern over the prevailing political instability in Pakistan that could negatively impact the pace of the projects started under the ambitious USD 50 billion CPEC initiative, according to a media report ... Pakistan rejects use of Chinese currency Pakistan Will Be Our 'Priority' In Neighbourhood Diplomacy: China Energy-seeking Pakistan receives major setback |
The Diplomat | Why Pakistan Is Hyphenating Palestine and Kashmir The Diplomat While Pakistan has always maintained that it sees the Palestinian issue with the same lens as Kashmir, it has traditionally been a gesture to highlight how important the former is for Islamabad. However, not only has Pakistan upped the ante on ... |
Voice of America | Tillerson: Terror Group Ties Could Cost Pakistan Territorial Control Voice of America The United States has warned Pakistan it could lose control of its territory unless Islamabad abandons ties with terrorist groups operating in the country that are growing in "size and influence." U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued the ... Do not enjoy dealing with Pakistan: US Secretary of State Pakistan must alter relationship with terror groups: Rex Tillerson Ties with Pakistan have 'drifted over the years', says Tillerson |
Financial Times | Pakistan orders expulsion of 29 international NGOs Financial Times Pakistan has ordered almost 30 international non-governmental organisations to leave the country, the latest sign of a wider crackdown on human rights and civil society across South Asia. The interior ministry has in recent days written to 29 ... Pakistan Orders At Least 10 Foreign Charities To Close Down, Group Says Pakistan orders George Soros foundation, other aid groups to close Pakistan Orders George Soros Foundation, Other Foreign Aid Groups To Leave: NGO |
Financial Times | Pakistan economy falters over political concerns Financial Times Analysts said uncertainty over Pakistan's political leadership and the stability of its economic policies had led investors to withdraw their money. “I am glad the government has finally allowed the currency to weaken,” said Mushtaq Khan, chief ... Devaluation Drags Pakistan Rupee to Bottom of Currencies ... Pakistan Currency Slides in Effective Devaluation - WSJ |
NDTV | Pakistan To Reveal CPEC Plan On December 18 NDTV Addressing a CPEC Business Opportunities Conference here on Tuesday, Mr Iqbal said the CPEC is a "game-changer" for Pakistan, pointing out that the pace of its implementation is accelerating and there is no room for complacency. World | Indo-Asian News ... China Touts Anti-Corruption Drive to Promote 'Clean Corridor' With Pakistan In CPEC talks, Chinese drive a hard bargain with Pakistan - Dawn A grim reminder for Pakistan how it is sliding into the Chinese debt trap |
The New York Review of Books | Militants & Military: Pakistan's Unholy Alliance | by Ahmed Rashid ... The New York Review of Books Pakistan has largely escaped the ghastly destruction of the civil wars in the Middle East—despite its continuing struggle with homegrown Islamist extremism and terrorism. Since September 11, 2001, Pakistani governments have tried to fly under the ... Two Pakistani Soldiers Killed In North Waziristan Attack Pakistani army: Militants attack patrol, killing 2 soldiers |
The Diplomat | Pakistan's Invisible Health Crisis | The Diplomat The Diplomat Non-communicable diseases are a growing issues, although policymakers don't see to realize it. |
Voice of America | Pakistan's High Court Halts Release of Ex-Taliban Spokesman Voice of America Pakistan's Peshawar High Court on Wednesday ruled that Ehsanullah Ehsan, the former spokesman of U.S.-designated terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), be kept in captivity. The ruling came after concerns that Pakistani authorities might ... |
Bloomberg | Ride-Hailing Company Careem Eyes Pakistan Expansion Across 30 ... Bloomberg Ride-hailing company Careem Inc. plans to expand across as many as 30 new cities in Pakistan as it taps into the country's growing middle-class. |