Pakistan

Pakistan is set to expel over 800,000 undocumented Afghan refugees in the second phase of a controversial repatriation plan, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The move comes amid a surge in armed attacks in Pakistan, with the government blaming groups based…

On Friday, unknown gunmen kidnapped 13 laborers in Tank, a district in northwestern Pakistan. Nine of the abductees were released on Saturday, according to police, as militancy surges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and the rest of the country, Arab News…

The Pakistani newspaper “Express Tribune” highlighted in a special report some aspects of the security and service plan set to be implemented in the country with the advent of the month of Muharram this year. The newspaper, as viewed by…

A horrific accident occurred in Swat’s Khwazakhela tehsil when a school bus plunged into a ditch, resulting in the death of one child and leaving 41 others injured, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Shafiqa Gul, the…

At least five individuals have lost their lives and three others were injured after a Rescue 1122 ambulance collided with an oil tanker in Pakistan, Aaj News reported today. The accident occurred while the ambulance was transporting a stroke patient…

Security forces in Pakistan’s southwest have arrested two key commanders of the Pakistani Taliban, the Associated Press reported yesterday. Baluchistan Interior Minister Ziaullah Langau confirmed the arrests of Commander Nasrullah and Commander Idress, stating the move was part of a…

Pakistani farmers are facing a financial crisis: Production costs for crops like wheat and cotton have doubled in a year due to rising prices for fertilizers, fuel, and electricity. At the same time, government policies and imports have driven down…

A scorching heatwave has swept across Pakistan, claiming dozens of lives and disrupting daily life, particularly in the country’s largest city, Karachi, Khaama Press reported today. Health officials report at least 36 deaths in Karachi alone over the past three…

Pakistan announced plans to repatriate an additional 1.5 million registered Afghan refugees, Amu TV reported citing Munir Akram, the country’s permanent representative at the UN. This brings the total number of refugees slated for return to 3 million, including the…

Pakistan announced a major counter-terrorism initiative named “Azm-e-Istehkam” (resolve for durability), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This reinvigorated campaign aims to eradicate extremism and terrorism through a multi-pronged approach. The announcement comes amidst rising violence, with 2023 recording the highest number…