October 2024

“Pakistan Judiciary Crisis Deepens” as the government passed a controversial amendment to the constitution that many accuse of undermining the judiciary’s independence and further destabilizing the country’s democracy. During a secretive, late-night parliamentary session, lawmakers enacted the 26th constitutional amendment, sparking outrage over claims that authorities abducted and intimidated them to secure their votes in

Pakistan Faces $18.8bn Debt Repayment: IMF Warns of Fragile Capacity The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed that Pakistan’s capacity to manage external debt repayment remains fragile, with Islamabad’s external financing needs expanding to $62.6 billion over the next three years under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. Projected over five years from 2024-25 to

Jemima Goldsmith urges Justice for Imran Khan Imran’s ex-wife complains about the former prime minister’s jail conditions. I usually avoid speaking out on Pakistani politics. I don’t share Imran Khan’s views on many political matters, but this is no longer about politics—it’s about the fundamental human rights of my children’s father and the principles of

On Monday night, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) accused Indian diplomats and consular staff in Canada of engaging in “clandestine” and “criminal” activities, including involvement in homicides. This statement followed the expulsion of senior diplomats from both countries, marking an escalation in the ongoing diplomatic row over the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh

A recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights the reputational risks associated with “IMF’s Risky $7 Billion Pakistan Bailout”. The decision to provide a $7 billion bailout package to Pakistan has raised concerns that the program could go off track, posing significant risks. Despite these challenges, the IMF has deemed Pakistan’s debt sustainable,