PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Suspected militants opened fire on a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing five officers before fleeing, officials said, part of a surge in violence in the ...

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Pakistani army chief Asim Munir prays after laying a wreath on the Martyrs’ Monument at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, May 21, 2025 (Inter Services Public Relations photo via AP). Click ...

The military has long shaped the political system of Pakistan, which is often described as a hybrid civilian-military power structure. While the military last ruled in 2008, its influence in the ...

Calls by China for Pakistan and Afghanistan to abide by their ceasefire agreement reflect China’s concerns about its own interests in South Asia. With the flagship China–Pakistan Economic Corridor and ...

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The most powerful man in Pakistan is having a stellar year. Pakistan army chief Asim Munir put up a strong show in a short conflict with India earlier this year—becoming only the second army officer ...

This Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD) was conducted at the request and with the support of the Government of Pakistan to identify and analyze governance weaknesses and corruption ...

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. The context in ...

Pakistan has deferred several 2026 LNG cargoes as spot prices remain volatile, marking a sharp reversal from its rapid import growth just five years ago. Coal’s share in power generation has risen to ...

ISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber struck outside the gates of a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people, Pakistan's interior minister ...