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Pakistan February 12, 2024

Pakistani leader defends slow vote reporting, notes previous 66-hour tabulation times

Caretaker Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar defended his country's controversial delay in the revelation of last week's election results.

Pakistan February 12, 2024

Pakistan's election results are out, and there is no winner. Here is what happens next.

The final results of Pakistan's parliamentary elections are out, but there is still no winner. People are angry about the election results and legal challenges have started.

Pakistan February 7, 2024

Pakistan prepares for pivotal election as one of the leading candidates serves jail time

Pakistan is abuzz with anticipation and uncertainty as it gears up for its elections. The political landscape is rife with tensions, raising concerns about possible poll-rigging.

India February 7, 2024

Militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir open fire on Punjabi workers, killing 1

One of two Punjabi workers shot at by militants in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, has been confirmed dead, police reported Wednesday.

Pakistan February 7, 2024

Two dozen killed after election offices in Pakistan bombed twice the day before elections

A pair of bombings in Pakistan at the election offices of a political party and an independent candidate killed at least 24 people and wounded more than two dozen others.

Pakistan January 30, 2024

Separatist rocket fire kills Pakistani police officer, injures a dozen others

A rocket attack reportedly perpetrated by the outlawed Baluchistan Liberation Army separatist group has left a police officer dead in the Pakistani province.

Pakistan January 30, 2024

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in prison in Cipher case

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was convicted in the Cipher case alongside a former party deputy.

Pakistan January 29, 2024

Pakistan and Iran vow collaboration to improve security after fatal airstrikes

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance security cooperation following deadly airstrikes by both countries this month. The airstrikes targeted militant groups along the border.

Iran January 22, 2024

Iranian foreign minister heading to Pakistan for talks on exchanged missile strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will visit Pakistan next week to discuss missile strikes launched by both countries last week, reportedly targeting Baluch groups.

Pakistan January 22, 2024

Pakistani forces kill 7 militants near Afghan border

Pakistani security forces reportedly killed seven militants in a shootout in Baluchistan province near the Afghan border, the military reported Monday.

Iran January 19, 2024

Pakistan seeks to de-escalate crisis with Iran after deadly airstrikes that spiked tensions

Amidst rising tension between Iran and Pakistan, the latter's political and military establishment called for a de-escalation as the two sides have engaged in airstrikes.