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August 16, 2023

Japanese climber killed, another injured while trying to climb never-scaled mountain in Pakistan

A climber from Japan was killed and another was injured while trying to climb a never-scaled mountain in Pakistan. They were allegedly hit by rocks during their journey.

August 15, 2023

Corruption probe intensifies: Pakistan's anti-graft tribunal allows interrogation of president of Khan's party

An anti-corruption tribunal granted officials permission to question the president of former Prime Minister Khan's political party, marking a new development in a corruption investigation.

August 14, 2023

Former Pakistani senator sworn in as country's new caretaker prime minister

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was sworn in as Pakistan's new caretaker prime minister on the country's 77th Independence Day. The country's next election will be held in 90 days.

August 10, 2023

Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan allowed brief visit by wife at high-security prison

Imran Khan, the imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan, was allowed a brief visit by his wife on Aug. 10, 2023, at the high-security prison he is currently residing in.

August 7, 2023

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan plans to challenge graft case

Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with his lawyer Monday, reportedly planning a potential challenge to the graft case that resulted in his conviction.

August 7, 2023

Pakistani politician, 8 others dead after bombings; no group claims responsibility

Nine people, including a local politician, were killed in a pair of bombings on opposite ends of Pakistan over the weekend. No group has claimed responsibility for either attack.

August 7, 2023

Rail services in southern Pakistan partially restored a day after 30 people were killed in derailment

Rail services in southern Pakistan have been partially restored following a derailment that killed 30 people and injured dozens of others.

August 6, 2023

Pakistan train crash kills more than 30 people, nearly 100 injured

A train in Pakistan derailed Sunday, killing more than 30 people and injuring nearly 100 others as it was headed for a town near the country's capital of Islamabad.

August 5, 2023

Former Pakistan prime minister arrested as court hands down three-year jail sentence in corruption case

A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to three years in jail on charges related to the misappropriation of official state gifts during his time in office.

August 2, 2023

Death toll climbs to 63 in suicide bombing at Pakistan pro-Taliban rally

The death toll from a suicide bombing during a rally organized by a pro-Taliban Islamist party in Pakistan over the weekend has surged to 63.