Pakistan • Table.Briefings

Huthi-Anhänger bei einem Protest gegen die Angriffe der USA und Israel auf den Iran.

March 30th, 2026

War with Iran: Why the Houthis are attacking Israel again

If the Yemeni Houthi militia enter the war, this could lead to further escalation and increase calls for a stronger German military presence.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Feature | Iran

March 27th, 2026

Pakistan’s role as mediator: How the US and Iran are negotiating peace while saving face

The global repercussions of the war of aggression waged by the US and Israel against Iran make a peace agreement more urgent by the day. But why is Pakistan considered the best mediator?

By Shams Ul Haq

News | Pakistan

February 8th, 2026

Pakistan: China pledges support after terror attack

China has condemned a mosque attack in Islamabad and promised support for the Pakistani government. After recent attacks in the Balochistan region, China has also been increasingly concerned about the security of its own citizens in Pakistan.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Climate complaints

January 15th, 2026

Climate damage: Pakistani farmers sue RWE and Heidelberg Materials

More than 40 farmers from the Pakistani province of Sindh are demanding compensation for flood damage from the two companies. Because RWE and Heidelberg Materials are refusing their demands, the farmers have now filed a lawsuit.

By Alexandra Endres

News | Central Asia

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