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Roadside blast kills five, including three schoolgirls, in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Roadside blast kills five, including three schoolgirls, in Pakistan’s Balochistan

At least five people, including three schoolgirls and a police officer, were killed in a roadside explosion in Balochistan’s Mastung district on Friday, according to police. Thirteen others were injured in the attack, which targeted a police van during a…
Pakistan: Gunmen Attack Dam Workers in Balochistan, Killing Five

Pakistan: Gunmen Attack Dam Workers in Balochistan, Killing Five

In Balochistan province, Pakistan, gunmen attacked workers at a dam site on Tuesday, resulting in five deaths and two injuries, VOA reported yesterday. The incident occurred in the Panjgur district, known for its natural resources. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants…
Human Rights Lawyers Arrested in Pakistan Amid Growing Concerns

Human Rights Lawyers Arrested in Pakistan Amid Growing Concerns

Islamabad police arrested prominent human rights lawyers Amaan Mazari and her husband, Abdul Hadi, on charges of interfering in government matters, leading to a security risk, Associated Press reported yesterday. The couple attempted to remove a police blockade in the…
Bushra Bibi Released from Prison After Nine Months Amid Rising Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan

Bushra Bibi Released from Prison After Nine Months Amid Rising Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan

Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was released from Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on Thursday, October 24, after being granted bail by the Islamabad High Court, Al Jazeera reported. The couple had been sentenced to…
Pakistan Parliament Approves Controversial Constitutional Amendment

Pakistan Parliament Approves Controversial Constitutional Amendment

On October 21, the National Assembly of Pakistan approved the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, raising concerns over judicial independence, Jurist News reported yesterday. The amendment alters Article 175, establishing a parliamentary committee to select the Chief Justice from the three…
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign

Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan Ahead of Vaccination Campaign

Polio cases are surging in Pakistan, with 39 new infections reported since January, compared to just six last year, Arab News reported yesterday. Anwarul Haq from the National Emergency Operation Center for Polio Eradication highlighted the urgency of a new…
Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework

Pakistani Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance Islamic Banking Framework

In a late-night session on Saturday, the Senate passed the Banking Companies Amendment Bill, aimed at strengthening the legal framework for Islamic banking in Pakistan, Dawn reported yesterday. The session, initially scheduled for 11 AM, faced multiple delays due to…
Pakistan: Protests Erupt in Punjab Following Alleged Campus Rape

Pakistan: Protests Erupt in Punjab Following Alleged Campus Rape

Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province closed all schools and universities for two days on Friday, affecting approximately 18 million students, in an effort to contain escalating protests over an alleged on-campus rape, Dawn reported yesterday. The unrest began after reports…
Pakistan Hosts Major Security Meeting Amid Rising Violence

Pakistan Hosts Major Security Meeting Amid Rising Violence

Pakistan is hosting a crucial security meeting this week, with leaders from China and India in attendance, as the nation grapples with escalating insurgent violence, VOA reported yesterday. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, starting Tuesday, aims to address security concerns,…
Islamist Militants Attack Police Office in Pakistan, Four Dead

Islamist Militants Attack Police Office in Pakistan, Four Dead

In a violent assault on October 14, Islamist militants dressed as women stormed a police office in Bannu, killing three policemen and a civilian, Reuters reported. The attack, which involved five suicide bombers, unfolded over several hours before all attackers…
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