 | Impoverished Pakistanis abandon hopes of reaching Europe after boat tragediesThe International Organization for Migration has declared the Mediterranean passage the world's most perilous migration route. Around 1,728 migrants have gone missing there this year alone. |
 | IMF-Pakistan tug of war and the changing geopolitical arenaPakistan’s army is a State within a State and controls crucial political and economic decisions. The civilian government simply cannot bypass the military for fear of being overthrown. |
 | Pakistan, IMF discussing USD 2.5 billion 'standby arrangement'PM Sharif and IMF chief Georgieva expressed hope that coordination on the points of the bailout programme would lead to a decision from the global lender in a day or two. |
 | Crisis-hit Pakistan unveils $51 billion budget, with half to service debtInflation has rocketed, the rupee has plummeted and the country can no longer afford imports, causing a severe decline in industrial output. |
 | Pakistan failing in every economic index amid skyrocketing inflationThe grim data gives the cash-strapped government little room to introduce populist vote-attracting measures in Friday's budget ahead of an election due to be held in October. |
