Pakistan

In the Spotlight Violent protests erupt after legendary Pakistan cricketer turned prime minister is arrested by paramilitary troops

By The Week Staff Last updated 15 May 23

The Week Recommends The spectacular region of Gilgit-Baltistan is home to snow leopards, ‘crumbling palaces’ and ancient mosques

By The Week Staff Published 24 April 23

feature A series of disasters is setting the nuclear power on a path towards total collapse

By Felicity Capon Published 20 April 23

feature Divisive army chief worked with President Bush to take on the Taliban after 9/11

By The Week Staff Published 17 February 23

Speed Read

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 5 February 23

Speed Read

By Brigid Kennedy Published 23 January 23

feature The emerging Asian superpower is showing ‘growing confidence’ on the world stage

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 20 January 23

Speed Read An ousted prime minister and a meddling army — what could go wrong?

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 1 December 22

Today's Big Question Talks on ’loss and damage’ compensation for developing countries expected to dominate Cop27

By The Week Staff Published 7 November 22

Speed Read

By Brigid Kennedy Published 3 November 22

Today's Big Question Recent unrest between sections of Muslim and Hindu communities finally boiled over

By The Week Staff Published 20 September 22

feature More than 33m people in the debt-ridden country have been affected by ‘monsoon on steroids’

By The Week Staff Published 7 September 22