Pakistan
Most Suspects in 2023 Anti-Christian Rampage in Pakistan Remain Free, Amnesty Reports
August 17, 2024
Most Suspects in 2023 Anti-Christian Rampage in Pakistan Remain Free, Amnesty Reports
A report from Amnesty International reveals that over 90% of suspects involved in the 2023 anti-Christian rampage in Jaranwala, Pakistan, remain at large, said Arab News yesterday. The violence erupted after allegations that a local Christian desecrated pages of the…
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation
August 16, 2024
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Kurram District Operation
In a significant intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, security forces killed seven terrorists linked to Fitna Al Khawarij, formerly known as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. The operation, confirmed by the Inter-Services Public…
Pakistan: Shia of Quetta continue to commemorate Hussaini rituals in defiance of terrorism
August 15, 2024
Pakistan: Shia of Quetta continue to commemorate Hussaini rituals in defiance of terrorism
Despite the ongoing terrorist attacks targeting Shia followers of Ahlulbayt in Pakistan’s Quetta, they have continued to commemorate the rituals and mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Several religious figures and believers in the city told Shia…
Tragic Aerial Firing in Karachi Leaves One Dead, 95 Injured
August 15, 2024
Tragic Aerial Firing in Karachi Leaves One Dead, 95 Injured
On the eve of Independence Day, Karachi witnessed a tragic incident of celebratory aerial firing, resulting in the death of a child and injuries to at least 95 others, Dawn newspaper reported yesterday. Hospital officials reported that incidents of aerial…
Clash Reported Between Pakistani Forces and Taliban Near Torkham Border
August 13, 2024
Clash Reported Between Pakistani Forces and Taliban Near Torkham Border
Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters have engaged in clashes near the Torkham border crossing, Amu Tv reported yesterday citing local sources. The fighting is reportedly ongoing, with heavy weaponry audible from the area. As of now, the Taliban has not…
Pakistan Struggles to Eradicate Polio
August 9, 2024
Pakistan Struggles to Eradicate Polio
Pakistan remains one of only two countries worldwide where polio, a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children, is still endemic. Despite billions of dollars invested and extensive vaccination campaigns, the country continues to battle the disease. Polio is…
Javelin star Arshad Nadeem puts end to Pakistan’s 40-year wait for Olympic gold
August 9, 2024
Javelin star Arshad Nadeem puts end to Pakistan’s 40-year wait for Olympic gold
In a historic moment for Pakistan, javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem clinched gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking the country’s first Olympic gold medal in 40 years, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a remarkable…
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Drive to Plant 100 Million Trees
August 8, 2024
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Drive to Plant 100 Million Trees
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif initiated a countrywide monsoon tree plantation campaign on Wednesday, emphasizing the urgent need to combat climate change, Dawn Newspaper reported today. During a ceremony, he planted a sapling and announced a target of planting 100 million…
Pakistan: 55 Dead, 145 Injured in Punjab Monsoon Chaos
August 8, 2024
Pakistan: 55 Dead, 145 Injured in Punjab Monsoon Chaos
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Pakistan’s Punjab reported that 55 people have died and 145 others injured due to rain-related incidents, including building collapses and lightning strikes, during the ongoing monsoon season in the province, Dawn online newspaper…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
August 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
During a meeting with an Iraqi delegation, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi requested the exemption of Pakistani citizens from visa requirements for travel to Iraq. According to a report by the Pakistan Observer, both Iraq and Pakistan emphasized the importance…