Three of India's neighbouring countries- Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan- have witnessed unusual shifts in their political environment including calls for politicians to step down and mass protests against ruling governments which often took a violent turn, killing and injuring numerous people.

Crisis in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan: What's going on with India's neighbours?

Non-provision of dollars has forced commercial importers in Pakistan to stop the import of all eatables and drinks from June 25. The Karachi Wholesale Grocers Association Secretary, Farhat Siddique, has issued a statement for body members, saying that all banks have refused to provide them with dollars, reports in Pakistani media said.

Pakistan's Karachi city to stop import of eatables, drinks due to lack of dollars

Protesters in Pakistan stormed into the house of the Corps Commanders House in Lahore Cantt in the aftermath of the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. Violent demonstrations were staged as the authorities were left with burnt buildings and debris, including charred vehicles which are blocking the road and disrupting traffic.

Pakistan crisis: Protesters 'loot' mutton korma and peacock from Lahore Corps Commander's house - Watch

Pakistan's former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has warned that the current crisis in the country is enough to lead to a military takeover. Is Pakistan headed for military rule once again? Is a coup on the cards? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas : Former Pak PM Abbasi warns of military takeover

A former Pakistan prime minister has warned that the current economic and political crisis can lead to the military taking over the country. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi told Dawn News that a military takeover is possible if the ongoing crises in the country do not end soon.

'Military takeover' likely in Pakistan? Former PM Abbasi has given this warning

The Pakistan army reported that a "high-value target" was captured by Pakistan's top intelligence agency during an operation against a Baloch rebel organisation in the southwest of the nation. Gulzar Imam, better known as Shambay, is the founder and commander of the outlawed Baloch Nationalist Army, according to a military statement released on Friday.

Pakistan army says top Balochistan separatist leader arrested

The ever-growing crises in Pakistan and the failing establishments raise the spectre of another military intervention in the south Asian nation. The economy is in shambles, and inflation is sky-high, but the ruling elites are engaged in an ugly tug-of-war.

Crisis pushes Pakistan in unchartered territory

Pakistan has announced that it will be buying cheap Russian oil to cushion the current energy crisis that emanated due to the balance of payment crisis. Pakistan has also been unable to procure oil after the banks refused to settle letters of credit (LCs) for the import of crude and petroleum products.

Pakistan to import cheap Russian oil, deal in ‘final stages’

In a major blow to cash-strapped Pakistan, the World Bank has delayed the approval of two loans worth USD 1.1 billion until the next fiscal year, according to media reports.

World Bank delays USD 1.1 billion loan to cash-starved Pakistan until next FY

Addressing the passing-out ceremony of probationary officers of the Pakistan Administration Service (PAS) on Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it was shameful to have a nuclear weapon in one hand and a begging bowl in the other.

It's shameful for a nuclear power to beg for funds, says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fell below $5 billion, threatening to spill over into a full-blown economic crisis. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan's forex reserves dip below $5 billion; No money left for imports

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified the top five risks faced by economic-crisis-hit Pakistan. In its report — ‘Global Risks 2023’ — the WEF said that debt crisis, sustained and/or rapid inflation, state collapse, failure of cyber security measures and concentration of digital power are the top five risks faced by Pakistan, the Dawn reported on Thursday (January 12).

World Economic Forum identifies top five risks faced by crisis-hit Pakistan: Reports

According to the reports, Pakistan's weekly inflation witnesses 30 percent rise compared to last year amid a rise in the prices of food and a couple of fuel items. Now, the question is will 2023 bring some relief for Pakistan?

Is Pakistan's economic crisis getting worse?

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