Pakistan
Explore our coverage of Pakistan’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Asia
India wields cricket as a geopolitical tool against Pakistan
A spat over a big tournament highlights how bad relations have got
Asia
Bushra Khan, Imran Khan’s wife, marches on Pakistan’s capital
Although her protest didn’t free him, it perhaps launched her political career
Asia
Pakistan’s politicians seize control of the judiciary
Powerful judges were seen as a threat to the government
Asia
Pakistan rolls out the red carpet for China’s prime minister
But the “all-weather strategic co-operative partnership” has hit a rough patch
Asia
Imran Khan comes under further pressure in Pakistan
The government and the generals who back it want to outlaw his party
Asia
What next for Pakistan?
The new government faces polarised politics, a faltering economy and terrorist threats
Asia
Pakistan’s generals look increasingly desperate
A fraudulent election may not keep Imran Khan’s fans at bay
Leaders
Pakistan is out of friends and out of money
A botched election and an economic crisis show how low it has fallen
Asia
Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it
Imran Khan’s candidates won the most seats despite heavy-handed attempts to hobble them
Asia
Confusion reigns in Pakistan’s rigged election
Despite their strenuous efforts, the generals appear much less in control than they thought
The Economist reads
What to read about Pakistan
Six books provide an introduction to a troubled, nuclear-armed country
The Economist explains
Why is there so much violence in Balochistan?
Militant groups in the region are a common problem for Iran and Pakistan
Asia
Imran Khan is convicted. Pakistan’s generals are content
The message is clear: don’t bother voting for his party
By Invitation
A former ambassador argues that Pakistan needs a new political compact
Free and fair elections are just the start of what’s required to bring stability and prosperity, says Husain Haqqani