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February 27, 2023

Taliban security forces kill 2 militants from Islamic State group in overnight raid

An overnight raid in Kabul lead to the death of two militants from the Islamic State group. Taliban security forces also detained a militant.

February 24, 2023

Pakistani brothers released from Guantánamo Bay after 20 years in custody without charges

Two Pakistani brothers accused of helping al-Qaida members with low-level logistical support almost 20 years ago were released from Guantánamo Bay and sent back to their home country.

February 23, 2023

After a brief reopening, Pakistan-Afghan border crossing is once again closed

A key border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was briefly reopened before closing again. Tension between the two countries has increased because of the closure.

February 21, 2023

Main crossing on Afghan-Pakistan border remains closed for 3rd straight day

The main crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan is closed for the third straight day. This comes after gunfire was exchanged between Taliban rulers and Pakistani border guards.

February 20, 2023

Pakistan bus crashes off motorway killing 14 passengers, injuring 63

A speeding bus crashed and overturned off a motorway in Pakistan killing at least 14 passengers and injuring 63 others. Local police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

February 16, 2023

Pakistan train explosion kills 1, injures 8

A powerful train explosion in Pakistan has killed at least one person and injured eight others. Officers are still determining whether the disaster was caused by a bomb.

February 12, 2023

Pakistani mob drags man out of police jail, hangs him on blasphemy charge

A mob of Muslims broke into a police station, dragged a man in custody outside and hung him for allegedly desecrating pages of Islam's holy book, the Quran.

February 10, 2023

IMF delays $6 billion bailout for cash-strapped Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund has delayed a six billion bailout for cash-strapped Pakistan. This delay stems from their failure to meet the terms of a previous agreement.

February 7, 2023

Pakistan bus, car collision kills 22 people, injures 12

A Pakistan bus and car collision killed 22 people and injured 12 others on Tuesday. It is the second deadly accident to occur in less than a week in Pakistan.

February 7, 2023

Bomb in southwest Pakistan kills soldier, injures 11 people

A bombing Sunday in southwest Pakistan killed a soldier and wounded 11 people, who were mostly civilians. The Pakistani Taliban took responsibility for the attack.