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March 13, 2024

IMF to meet with Pakistani government, assess billion-dollar bailout eligibility

The International Monetary Fund will conduct key talks with the new Pakistani government this week to determine the nation's eligibility for $1.1 billion in bailout funds.

March 12, 2024

9 dead, 2 injured in Pakistan building collapse

A three-story residential building collapsed early Tuesday in Multan, Pakistan, on Tuesday, resulting in nine deaths and injuries to at least two others.

March 12, 2024

Visitation privileges revoked for imprisoned ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after reports of possible attack

Pakistani authorities barred visitors for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan after receiving intelligence reports about a possible attack on the prison where he is being held.

March 11, 2024

Pakistani court sentences 22-year-old to death for insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Junaid Munir to death for insulting the Muhammad, the prophet of the country's state-enforced Islamic religion.

March 11, 2024

Pakistan swears in new prime minister's Cabinet

Newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet was sworn in Monday by President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad.

March 11, 2024

India successfully conducts first test flight of missile that can carry multiple warheads

India has conducted its first test flight of a domestically developed missile capable of carrying multiple warheads, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

February 29, 2024

Pakistan swears in new lawmakers as protests by ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters rage on

Pakistan's National Assembly on Thursday swore in newly-elected members of parliament, despite election integrity protests by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

February 27, 2024

2 wanted Taliban members, 1 police officer killed in Pakistan shootout

A senior police officer and two wanted members of the Pakistani Taliban were killed in a shootout early Tuesday after a militant hideout was raided.

February 27, 2024

Men accused of smuggling Iranian-made missile parts to appear in court in Virginia

Four crew members of a vessel U.S. officials say was carrying Iranian-made missile parts are scheduled to appear in federal court. Ten others are being detained as material witnesses.

February 27, 2024

Pakistan’s Imran Khan and his wife plead not guilty in another graft case, alleging political conspiracy

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, appeared in court on Tuesday to plead not guilty in a corruption case. Khan was ousted in 2022.