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October 19, 2023

Pakistan grants ex-leader Nawaz Sharif protection ahead of his return from self-imposed exile in London

Ex-Prime Minister Nawa Sharif is planning to return to Pakistan following his self-imposed exile in London. A state court has granted Sharif protection from arrest for the time being.

October 18, 2023

Pakistani journalist's widow files wrongful death suit against elite Kenyan policing unit

Javeria Siddique, the widow of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kenya's General Service Unit.

October 13, 2023

Arrests made in connection to mosque attack targeting anti-India militant in Pakistan

Pakistan announced that law enforcement has apprehended several individuals connected to the recent murder of a member of a banned anti-India militant organization during an assault within a mosque.

October 11, 2023

Gunmen target mosque in eastern Pakistan, killing 2, including militant linked to anti-India group

A mosque in Pakistan was targeted by gunmen who opened fire on the congregation, resulting in the deaths of two, one of whom was a member of an outlawed anti-India militant organization.

October 9, 2023

Border ambush by Pakistani Taliban kills 7

On Monday, a contingent of Pakistani Taliban militants ambushed military personnel engaged in an operation against insurgents along the border with Afghanistan.

October 4, 2023

Pakistan claims 2 civilians shot dead by Taliban at Afghan border

Two people have been reported dead at the Pakistani-Afghan border after a Taliban guard opened fire on a group of civilians, according to Pakistan's military.

October 4, 2023

Pakistan announces big crackdown on its illegal migrants, including 1.7 million Afghans

Over a million illegal migrants in Pakistan have been warned to leave the country. The government of Pakistan said it will start expelling illegal migrants in September.

October 3, 2023

Jean-Pierre snaps at reporter who waited four months to ask a question: 'You're wasting our time, sir'

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre snapped that a reporter was wasting time on Tuesday after he stated that he hadn’t gotten a question in four months.

September 29, 2023

Bombing in Pakistan kills dozens at Muslim celebration

A bombing in southwestern Pakistan on Friday killed at least 52 people and injurid 70 more at a rally for the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.

September 27, 2023

8 dead in southern Pakistan after rocket launcher shell accidentally explodes in village

A rocket launcher shell, which was possibly found in an open field and taken to a residence near the remote village of Kandhkot, has exploded in southern Pakistan, causing eight deaths.