Pakistan
Roadside blast kills five, including three schoolgirls, in Pakistan’s Balochistan
November 1, 2024
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
October 30, 2024
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
October 29, 2024
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
October 25, 2024
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
October 23, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
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
October 21, 2024
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
October 19, 2024
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
October 16, 2024
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
October 15, 2024
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…