The country’s armed forces have become intimately involved in everything from canal projects to energy contracts. Investors are increasingly nervous

Figures from CSJ show that last year 343 people were charged with blasphemy, including 19 Christians, five of whom were women.

Authorities say militants have attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan that triggered an intense shootout in which two soldiers and five insurgents were killed

It was a series to remember for him, and not just with the ball: he had the best batting average on either side, and the fourth-highest runs tally

Pakistan's central bank cut its key policy rate by 100 basis points to 12% on Monday, the governor told reporters, for a sixth straight reduction since June as the country attempts to revive business and economic sentiment amid easing inflation.

Gunmen opened fire on the convoy in the Bagan area on Monday. However, no damage was reported, with oil carriers reaching the Alizai area in the district afterwards.

Pakistan's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to 12% on Monday, in line with expectations, as the bank expects an uptick in economic activity after 1,000 basis points of rate cuts over the last six months.

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Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say is designed to suppress freedom of speech

While security concerns are important, the strategy is not security-centric but pays equal attention to diplomatic, political and economic engagement.

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