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June 19, 2023

Pakistanis on boat that sank off Greece, killing dozens of migrants, were ordered below deck: report

Migrants who survived the sinking of a fishing trawler near Greece that left 78 dead and hundreds missing describe conditions onboard the troubled ship.

June 13, 2023

5.4 magnitude earthquake shakes India-controlled Kashmir

Eastern India-controlled Kashmir was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4. Residents in India, Pakistan, and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir also felt the tremors.

June 13, 2023

Thousands in India, Pakistan evacuate ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy

Cyclone Biparjoy is approaching the densely populated regions of Pakistan and India, prompting thousands or residents to evacuate and seek shelter.

June 12, 2023

Pakistan celebrates arrival of first shipment of discounted Russian crude oil in landmark deal

The Pakistani government expressed its delight Monday as the initial consignment of discounted crude oil from Russia arrived, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral agreement.

June 6, 2023

Norweigan mountain climber to attempt scaling world's 14 highest mountains in three months

Norwegian mountain climber Krisitin Harila is looking to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains in three months. A male climber in 2019 did the 14 mountains in just over six months.

May 30, 2023

Pakistan’s pro-Imran Khan television journalist returns home after being released by his captors

After going missing last week, Sami Abrahim, a prominent Pakistani journalist and supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has returned home after being freed from his captors.

May 24, 2023

Suicide car bomber kills 2 soldiers, 2 others at security checkpoint

Two soldiers, a policeman, and a civilian were killed by a suicide bomber at a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan on May 24, 2023.

May 17, 2023

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan says police are surrounding his home

Imran Khan tweeted that he could be arrested and police have been surrounding his house. Imran Khan is the former prime minister of Pakistan.

May 16, 2023

Pakistani officer accused of shooting at girls' school bus, killing 8-year-old

Pakistani police officer Alam Khan has been arrested for opening fire on a bus at a girls' school he was tasked with guarding, injuring five people and killing an eight-year-old girl.

May 16, 2023

Tribes feuding over coal mine ownership kill 15 in remote northwest region

Two tribes feuding over the ownership of a coal mine killed 15 people in the remote northwest region of Pakistan. The fighting erupted on Monday between the Sunny Khel and Zarghun Khel tribes.