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IMF deploys remaining $1.1B in Pakistan bailout funds

April 29, 2024

IMF deploys remaining $1.1B in Pakistan bailout funds

The International Monetary Fund approved Monday the immediate release of the remaining $1.1 billion worth of bailout cash for Pakistan.

Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

April 24, 2024

Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

Pakistan and Iran pledged on Wednesday to develop a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants after a visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad.

Pakistani, Iranian leaders seek to increase trade, ease diplomatic tensions

April 22, 2024

Pakistani, Iranian leaders seek to increase trade, ease diplomatic tensions

Leaders from Iran and Pakistan met in an effort to increase economic and security cooperation following a dispute during which each attacked militants in the other's territory.

Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city

April 19, 2024

Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Karachi. The workers escaped, but three bystanders were wounded.

Pakistani security forces kill 7 militants trying to enter country

April 17, 2024

Pakistani security forces kill 7 militants trying to enter country

Pakistani security forces reportedly killed seven militants in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province when they tried to enter from Afghanistan.

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country's economic crisis

April 15, 2024

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country's economic crisis

During a two-day trip to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led a high-level delegation; Pakistan is seeking help in overcoming an economic crisis.

36 confirmed dead in Pakistan after lightning strikes, heavy rains

April 15, 2024

36 confirmed dead in Pakistan after lightning strikes, heavy rains

Severe weather has led to at least 36 deaths in Pakistan over three days. Other casualties were reported in Islamabad, Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

12 arrested in connection to Pakistan suicide bombing that killed 5 Chinese nationals

April 1, 2024

12 arrested in connection to Pakistan suicide bombing that killed 5 Chinese nationals

Pakistani counterterrorism forces have conducted raids, resulting in the arrest of 12 suspects linked to the suicide bombing that killed five Chinese workers.

Beijing sends investigators to Pakistan to probe bombing that killed 5 Chinese nationals

March 29, 2024

Beijing sends investigators to Pakistan to probe bombing that killed 5 Chinese nationals

Chinese investigators arrived Friday in Pakistan to join an investigation into a suicide bombing that killed five of its nationals earlier this week.

Pakistan to perform DNA test on remains of suicide bomber who killed 5 Chinese nationals

March 27, 2024

Pakistan to perform DNA test on remains of suicide bomber who killed 5 Chinese nationals

Pakistani authorities plan to conduct DNA testing on the remains of the suicide bomber responsible for an attack in Shangla, northwest Pakistan, officials said.