Pakistan
Nine Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan Operations
January 13, 2025
Nine Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan Operations
Security forces in North Waziristan have conducted intelligence-based operations (IBOs) that resulted in the deaths of nine terrorists, Dawn Newspaper reported. The operations took place in the Dosalli and Esham areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In the first engagement in Dosalli,…
Teen Pilgrim Missing from Karachi Airport for One Year
January 13, 2025
Teen Pilgrim Missing from Karachi Airport for One Year
A report has been filed regarding the disappearance of a young Shia pilgrim, Syed Haider Abbas, who has been missing since his return from religious visits in Iraq, ShiaNews.com reported. Despite inquiries from various agencies, none have confirmed that Haider…
Over 22 million Pakistani Children Out of Schools as Premier Urges Focus on Girls’ Education
January 12, 2025
Over 22 million Pakistani Children Out of Schools as Premier Urges Focus on Girls’ Education
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted a staggering figure of over 22 million children out of school in Pakistan during the opening of the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reported. He emphasized the urgent…
258 Pakistanis Deported from Seven Countries in Last 24 Hours
January 11, 2025
258 Pakistanis Deported from Seven Countries in Last 24 Hours
According to Pakistani officials, a total of 258 Pakistanis were deported from seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and China, in the past 24 hours, Inquilab news agency reported. At Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, a spokesperson from the Immigration…
Polio Cases in Pakistan Reach 70
January 11, 2025
Polio Cases in Pakistan Reach 70
A recent report indicates that the polio case count in Pakistan has risen to 70 as of January 10, 2025, Anadolu Agency reported. Health authorities confirmed a new case involving a boy in Karachi, identified by the National Institute of…
Militants Abduct 16 Government Employees in Northwest Pakistan
January 10, 2025
Militants Abduct 16 Government Employees in Northwest Pakistan
Militants kidnapped at least 16 government employees on Thursday in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, VOA reported. The hostages, workers for a mining project linked to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), were ambushed while commuting to…
Islamabad to Host International Summit on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities
January 10, 2025
Islamabad to Host International Summit on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that an international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” will be held on January 11-12 in Islamabad, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This summit aims to address the pressing challenges and opportunities regarding girls’…
Deadline for Afghan Refugee Cards in Pakistan Extended Until July 2025
January 9, 2025
Deadline for Afghan Refugee Cards in Pakistan Extended Until July 2025
Pakistan’s federal government announced on Tuesday an extension for the validity of Proof of Registration (PoR) cards held by Afghan migrants until July 30, 2025, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Approximately 1.3 million Afghans possess these ID cards in Pakistan. This…
First Relief Convoy Reaches Kurram District After Delays
January 9, 2025
First Relief Convoy Reaches Kurram District After Delays
A convoy of 40 vehicles carrying essential supplies has successfully reached Kurram district after being stranded in Thall for five days, Dawn Newspaper reported. The convoy, which included 10 trucks for the Bagan area, was dispatched following negotiations with local…
Pakistan: Security Forces Eliminate 19 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations; 3 Soldiers Killed
January 8, 2025
Pakistan: Security Forces Eliminate 19 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations; 3 Soldiers Killed
Security forces conducted three separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the elimination of 19 Khawarij terrorists, Such TV reported yesterday. During these operations, three brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting valiantly. According…