Pakistan • Table.Briefings

December 7th, 2025

Central Asia: New border skirmishes between Pakistan and Afghanistan jeopardize China's interests

At least five people have been killed in heavy fighting at the border. Pakistan and Afghanistan blame each other for the violence.

By Amelie Richter

News | Justice

November 16th, 2025

Pakistan: Judges protest constitutional reform

Two judges of Pakistan’s Supreme Court have resigned in protest against a constitutional amendment that strengthens the power of the military chief and undermines judicial independence.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Climate complaints

October 30th, 2025

Climate litigation: Why people from Pakistan are demanding compensation from RWE and Heidelberg Materials

In 2022, millions of people in Pakistan lost their homes and livelihoods due to flooding. Now 43 farmers are demanding the two German corporations pay "adequate" compensation as major emitters.

By Alexandra Endres

News | Rare earths

October 13th, 2025

Rare earths: Beijing allegedly informed about exports

According to the Foreign Ministry, China’s tightened export controls on rare earths have nothing to do with Pakistan’s cooperation with the USA. Pakistan and the USA had previously concluded a multimillion dollar deal for critical minerals.

By Yi Ling Pan