Pakistan
Pakistan: Security Forces Neutralize Six BLA Militants in Harnai
October 3, 2024
Pakistan: Security Forces Neutralize Six BLA Militants in Harnai
In a significant operation in Harnai district, security forces killed six alleged militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on October 3, Dawn reported. The operation targeted BLA hideouts based on intelligence reports regarding the militants’ presence. In related…
Pakistan: Militant Attacks Decline, Fatalities Surge in Q3 2024
October 2, 2024
Pakistan: Militant Attacks Decline, Fatalities Surge in Q3 2024
A recent report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reveals a complex security landscape in Pakistan, where militant attacks have decreased by 7% in September, Dawn reported yesterday. However, the third quarter of 2024 witnessed a…
26% of Out-of-School Children in Pakistan Concentrated in 45 Tehsils
October 2, 2024
26% of Out-of-School Children in Pakistan Concentrated in 45 Tehsils
A recent report by the Pakistan Alliance for Maths and Science reveals that over 25% of Pakistan’s out-of-school children are concentrated in just 45 tehsils, Dawn reported yesterday. The study highlights that 25.3 million children aged 5-16 are not enrolled,…
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…