Pakistan's Deepening Crisis: Economy, Unrest, and Global Maneuvers

• Pakistan faces a severe crisis with a collapsing economy, rising internal unrest, and tensions with neighbors, yet it continues to survive through strategic global engagements.
• Former PM Imran Khan is reportedly losing his eyesight in jail, sparking protests, while the army maintains control and fears his release.
• Despite its dire economic state and reliance on debt, Pakistan enhances ties with the US, offers rare earth minerals, and secures loans, with PM Shehbaz Sharif admitting shame over begging for funds.
• Growing freedom movements in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa challenge military control, with public support for rebels and increased attacks, including a shift in BLA tactics.
• Pakistan's narrative building and strategic alliances, including with Trump and Saudi Arabia, help it secure funding and maintain relevance despite internal turmoil and international scrutiny.