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Mourners gather for funerals in Pakistan after deadly suicide bombing at election rally where 54 were killed

July 31, 2023

Mourners gather for funerals in Pakistan after deadly suicide bombing at election rally where 54 were killed

Hundreds of mourners in Pakistan attended funerals after a devastating suicide bombing at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric resulted in at least 54 deaths.

Suicide bomber kills police officer inside mosque near Pakistan-Afghanistan border

July 25, 2023

Suicide bomber kills police officer inside mosque near Pakistan-Afghanistan border

In northwestern Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan, a tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday when a suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a roadside mosque.

Kashmiri girl, 11, makes rare plea to meet rebel father jailed in India

July 20, 2023

Kashmiri girl, 11, makes rare plea to meet rebel father jailed in India

Razia Sultan, the 11-year-old daughter of Kashmiri rebel leader Mohammed Yasin Malik, urged New Delhi on Thursday to allow her to meet her imprisoned father.

2 officers dead in Pakistan after Taliban suicide bombers target police, government compound

July 20, 2023

2 officers dead in Pakistan after Taliban suicide bombers target police, government compound

The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing incident that led to two officer deaths Thursday. The explosion also caused a state compound to partly collapse.

11 dead in Pakistan after wall collapses due to monsoon rains

July 19, 2023

11 dead in Pakistan after wall collapses due to monsoon rains

Almost a dozen people died after a wall collapsed near a construction site in Islamabad, Pakistan. The incident occurred when monsoon rains weakened the wall’s integrity.

Suicide bomber attacks truck carrying Pakistani security forces, at least 8 wounded

July 18, 2023

Suicide bomber attacks truck carrying Pakistani security forces, at least 8 wounded

A truck carrying Pakistani troops was attacked by a suicide bomber in Peshawar. At least eight troops were wounded, and the truck was badly damaged in the attack.

Pakistan, Iran to work together to stop militant border attacks

July 17, 2023

Pakistan, Iran to work together to stop militant border attacks

Following a surge of militant attacks along the border of Pakistan and Iran, top military chiefs Munir and Bagheri have agreed to step up cooperation to prevent further assaults.

Chinese-designed nuclear energy project launched in Pakistan, part of clean-energy push

July 14, 2023

Chinese-designed nuclear energy project launched in Pakistan, part of clean-energy push

A Chinese-designed nuclear energy project has been launched in Pakistan. The project is part of the country's effort to generate more clean energy.

IMF deposits $1.2B in first installment of Pakistan's bailout deal, alleviating default fears

July 13, 2023

IMF deposits $1.2B in first installment of Pakistan's bailout deal, alleviating default fears

Pakistan's finance minister announced Thursday that the IMF had deposited the much-anticipated first installment of $1.2B into the country's central bank as part of a bailout deal.

4 adults, 6 children killed in Pakistan house fire, police say

July 12, 2023

4 adults, 6 children killed in Pakistan house fire, police say

A house fire in Lahore, Pakistan, has led to six child deaths. Four other adults were also killed in the fire, according to police and rescue officials.