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2 wanted Taliban members, 1 police officer killed in Pakistan shootout

February 27, 2024

2 wanted Taliban members, 1 police officer killed in Pakistan shootout

A senior police officer and two wanted members of the Pakistani Taliban were killed in a shootout early Tuesday after a militant hideout was raided.

Men accused of smuggling Iranian-made missile parts to appear in court in Virginia

February 27, 2024

Men accused of smuggling Iranian-made missile parts to appear in court in Virginia

Four crew members of a vessel U.S. officials say was carrying Iranian-made missile parts are scheduled to appear in federal court. Ten others are being detained as material witnesses.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan and his wife plead not guilty in another graft case, alleging political conspiracy

February 27, 2024

Pakistan’s Imran Khan and his wife plead not guilty in another graft case, alleging political conspiracy

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, appeared in court on Tuesday to plead not guilty in a corruption case. Khan was ousted in 2022.

Pakistan's Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman elected as chief minister in eastern Punjab province

February 26, 2024

Pakistan's Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman elected as chief minister in eastern Punjab province

Mariam Nawaz, the eldest daughter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has become the first woman to hold the title of chief minister in the eastern Punjab province.

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push

February 23, 2024

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push

Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan is urging the International Monetary Fund to link talks with the government to an audit of this year's election.

Pakistani regulators block access to X, formerly Twitter

February 22, 2024

Pakistani regulators block access to X, formerly Twitter

Pakistani media regulators have blocked access to X, formerly Twitter, in the country, with Thursday marking the sixth day of widespread service disruptions.

Pakistan's ex-premier Khan's rivals name Shehbaz Sharif as candidate for prime minister

February 20, 2024

Pakistan's ex-premier Khan's rivals name Shehbaz Sharif as candidate for prime minister

A power-sharing agreement was announced by rivals of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, late Tuesday. Shehbaz Sharif will serve as joint candidate for Prime Minister.

Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Khan appeals 3 recent convictions

February 16, 2024

Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Khan appeals 3 recent convictions

Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan is now facing 31 years in prison on a variety of charges, including corruption, revealing secrets, and marriage law violations.

No clear winner reported in Pakistani election

February 13, 2024

No clear winner reported in Pakistani election

Pakistan's parliamentary elections have established no clear winner, with the best-performing party winning a mere 93 out of 265 National Assembly seats.

Pakistani leader defends slow vote reporting, notes previous 66-hour tabulation times

February 12, 2024

Pakistani leader defends slow vote reporting, notes previous 66-hour tabulation times

Caretaker Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar defended his country's controversial delay in the revelation of last week's election results.