Pakistan

The Pakistan Army announced on Saturday that it has neutralized at least 30 suspected militants during a series of security operations in the northwest region, Anadolu Agency reported. Conducted in the Karak, Lakki Murwat, and Khyber districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

A Pakistani court Saturday sentenced four individuals to death for blasphemy, following allegations they posted sacrilegious content on social media regarding Islamic figures and the Quran, The Associated Press reported. The ruling, delivered by Judge Tariq Ayub in Rawalpindi, emphasizes…

Pakistan’s National Assembly on Thursday passed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, intensifying government control over the digital landscape, according to Amnesty International. The amendment introduces criminal penalties for disseminating “false and fake information,” with offenders facing up to…

In Kurram, a comprehensive clearance operation is underway to restore peace and security, resulting in the recovery of a significant number of illegal weapons, Shiite News reported. Conducted jointly by the civil administration, police, and security agencies from January 19…

The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has finalized urban master plans for 32 districts, aiming to regulate land use and curb illegal housing developments, Dawn Newspaper reported. This initiative comes in response to the alarming loss of 225,000…

A total of 7,208 Pakistani prisoners have been released from Saudi prisons between 2019 and 2024, Dawn Newspaper reported citing Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. This information was shared in the Senate in response to a question…

Security forces in Balochistan’s Zhob district killed five terrorists attempting to cross the Afghan border, Dawn Newspaper reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident occurred in the Sambaza area during the early hours of Sunday. The ISPR described…

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kurram has ordered the establishment of camps for temporarily displaced persons (TDP) in Lower Kurram tehsil, anticipating a counterterrorism operation by law enforcement agencies, Dawn Newspaper reported. This decision follows recent attacks on aid convoys…

Pakistan has deported 285 Afghan nationals between January 1 and 15, including 80 individuals holding preliminary documents issued by the UNHCR, VOA reported. This marks a shift in policy, as Pakistani authorities previously refrained from deporting those with UN-issued papers.…

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for alleged corruption, following a conviction alongside his wife, Bushra Bibi, who received a seven-year sentence, The Guardian reported. The couple was found guilty of…