Pakistan
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…
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
August 6, 2024
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary
Over 10,000 supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered yesterday, August 5, in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to mark the anniversary of his arrest and demand his release, Arab News reported today. The rally, organized by Khan’s Pakistan…
Rising Violence in Pakistan Claims Life of PTI Founding Member Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
August 5, 2024
Rising Violence in Pakistan Claims Life of PTI Founding Member Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
Dr. Shahid Siddiqui, a founding member of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was killed in a shooting incident on Friday, August 2, in Valencia Town, Lahore. According to Dawan News Agency, Dr. Siddiqui was attacked by unidentified assailants while…
Nearly 600 killed in suspected militant attacks in Pakistan over last 7 months
August 5, 2024
Nearly 600 killed in suspected militant attacks in Pakistan over last 7 months
Over 580 individuals, including security personnel and civilians, have died in more than 550 suspected militant attacks across Pakistan in the past seven months, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. According to the…
Surge in Militant Violence in Pakistan as July Sees 79 Attacks and 108 Deaths
August 3, 2024
Surge in Militant Violence in Pakistan as July Sees 79 Attacks and 108 Deaths
July witnessed a troubling rise in militant violence across Pakistan, with 79 attacks recorded, resulting in 108 fatalities and 71 injuries, Dawn reported yesterday citing the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). This marks a 14% increase in…
Pakistan: Monsoon Mayhem Kills 26, Injures 17 Amidst Widespread Destruction
August 2, 2024
Pakistan: Monsoon Mayhem Kills 26, Injures 17 Amidst Widespread Destruction
Severe monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan, claiming the lives of 26 people and injuring 17 others. The provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab have been particularly hard hit, Dawn Online newspaper reported yesterday. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24 fatalities,…
Four Law Enforcement Personnel Killed in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Attacks
August 2, 2024
Four Law Enforcement Personnel Killed in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Attacks
Four personnel from law enforcement agencies were killed in armed attacks across Pishin and Khyber districts, with a traffic police constable also sustaining gunshot wounds, Dawn Online Newspaper reported yesterday. The first attack occurred late Tuesday night at a security…
Pakistan’s Imran Khan Proposes Conditional Talks with Military Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
August 1, 2024
Pakistan’s Imran Khan Proposes Conditional Talks with Military Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned, has expressed his party’s willingness to engage in “conditional negotiations” with Pakistan’s military, appointing Mahmood Khan Achakzai as his representative, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Khan’s conditions include holding “clean and transparent” elections and…
Flash Floods Claim 35 Lives in Northern Pakistan
August 1, 2024
Flash Floods Claim 35 Lives in Northern Pakistan
Northern Pakistan is reeling from devastating flash floods that have claimed at least 35 lives in the past 48 hours, Anadolu Agency reported today. Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in the Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, destroying homes, bridges,…
Pakistan: Five Militants, One Constable Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations
July 31, 2024
Pakistan: Five Militants, One Constable Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations
In a series of security operations across Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, five militants were killed, and police constable Abrar Hussain also lost his life in duty, Dawn newspaper reported yesterday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that three militants were gunned…