Pakistan
Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case
October 1, 2024
Pakistani Court Denies Bail to Imran Khan and Wife in Graft Case
A Pakistani court has denied bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a graft case, Arab News reported citing their lawyer. This marks another setback for Khan, who has been imprisoned for over a…
Pakistan to cut 150,000 government jobs and reform ministries under IMF loan deal
September 29, 2024
Pakistan to cut 150,000 government jobs and reform ministries under IMF loan deal
In a bid to reduce administrative costs, Pakistan announced plans on Sunday to eliminate approximately 150,000 government positions, close six ministries, and merge two others, as part of reforms agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a USD…
Islamabad hosts ‘Seal of Prophets’ annual conference
September 29, 2024
Islamabad hosts ‘Seal of Prophets’ annual conference
The Pakistani capital, Islamabad, hosted the annual “Seal of the Prophets” conference, coinciding with the blessed birth occasion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure family. Approximately 400 religious scholars, mosque imams, and Friday prayer…
Pakistan Sees Surge in Dengue Outbreak and Fatal Incidents
September 29, 2024
Pakistan Sees Surge in Dengue Outbreak and Fatal Incidents
Following 72 new cases reported during the last 24 hours, the health department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is ramping up efforts to combat a rising dengue outbreak, with Secretary Health Adil Shah urging public support. Currently, there are 372 active dengue…
Clashes Resume Between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Nangarhar
September 28, 2024
Clashes Resume Between Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Nangarhar
On September 27, clashes erupted in the Goshteh district of Nangarhar between Pakistani border guards and Taliban forces, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Local residents reported ongoing skirmishes, although neither side has officially commented on the situation. There are currently no…
Kurram Clashes Continue: 5 Dead, 15 Injured on Day 8
September 28, 2024
Kurram Clashes Continue: 5 Dead, 15 Injured on Day 8
Violence in Kurram district has escalated, with five more fatalities and 15 injuries reported as clashes between rival tribes enter their eighth day, Dawn reported on Friday. The total casualties now stand at 46 dead and 96 injured, according to…
Pakistan Railways Rescues 626 Vulnerable Children in Eight Months
September 26, 2024
Pakistan Railways Rescues 626 Vulnerable Children in Eight Months
Pakistan Railways Police have rescued and reunited 626 vulnerable children with their families and welfare institutions over the past eight months, Aaj News reported yesterday. Most of these children were found unaccompanied at railway stations, often after leaving home due…
Pakistan: Two Militant Commanders Killed in Lakki Operations
September 26, 2024
Pakistan: Two Militant Commanders Killed in Lakki Operations
Two commanders of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in separate operations in Lakki Marwat, Dawn reported yesterday. The first operation occurred in Tor Lawangkhel, where a commander named Inam was killed during an intelligence-based raid by local police…
30 Killed in Sectarian Clashes Over Land Dispute in Pakistan
September 26, 2024
30 Killed in Sectarian Clashes Over Land Dispute in Pakistan
At least 30 people have died in ongoing clashes between armed Shiite and Sunni Muslims in Kurram, a district in northwest Pakistan, due to a persistent land dispute, Dawn reported today. The violence erupted over the weekend and continued into…
Renewed Sectarian Violence in Pakistan Claims 15 Lives
September 25, 2024
Renewed Sectarian Violence in Pakistan Claims 15 Lives
At least 15 people have died in renewed clashes between two tribes in Kurram district, northwestern Pakistan, as a longstanding land dispute escalates into sectarian violence, Arab News revealed yesterday. The conflict involves a Sunni tribe and a Shia tribe,…