Ashraf Khan

Ashraf Khan

Ashraf Khan is a Pakistan-based journalist who has worked with foreign media for the past 22 years. He has reported on a variety of issues including environment and climate change, economy, politics, human rights, the war on terror, and lifestyle. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Le Monde Diplomatique, Far Eastern Economic Review, Christian Science Monitor, IRIN — now known as The New Humanitarian, South China Morning Post, Qantara.de, and others.

Latest Articles

Pakistan prioritizes short-term gains over long-term development

Pakistan prioritizes short-term gains over long-term development

over 1 year ago // Economic development

The country’s meager development budget is part of a pattern of failing to alleviate the root causes of poverty.

Inside Pakistan's troubles with its latest IMF deal

Inside Pakistan's troubles with its latest IMF deal

over 2 years ago // Finance

Successive governments over several decades are to blame for Pakistan’s economic woes. But now, IMF funding is crucial for Pakistan to avert default on its foreign loans and other payments.