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Pakistan November 15, 2023

Pakistan, IMF reach deal to release $700M in bailout funds

Pakistan reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday with the International Monetary Fund to release $700 million from a previously-approved $3 billion bailout fund.

Pakistan November 9, 2023

Heavy smog in Pakistan's capital leaves thousands sick, forces school closures

Toxic smog has sickened tens of thousands of people in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore, forcing authorities to shut schools, markets and parks for four days.

Afghanistan November 4, 2023

Pakistan launches crackdown on illegal immigration, echoing US debate amid terror concerns

Pakistan authorities are launching raids against illegal immigrants as part of a crackdown that targets mostly Afghans after warning last month of deportations.

Pakistan October 29, 2023

Pakistan set to deport over 1.4 million undocumented Afghan nationals; UN seeks relief on deadline

A deadline of November 1, 2023, set by Pakistan officials is quickly approaching, and once it arrives, more than 1.4 million Afghan nationals who are undocumented could be deported.

Pakistan October 19, 2023

Pakistan grants ex-leader Nawaz Sharif protection ahead of his return from self-imposed exile in London

Ex-Prime Minister Nawa Sharif is planning to return to Pakistan following his self-imposed exile in London. A state court has granted Sharif protection from arrest for the time being.

Pakistan October 18, 2023

Pakistani journalist's widow files wrongful death suit against elite Kenyan policing unit

Javeria Siddique, the widow of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kenya's General Service Unit.

Asia October 13, 2023

Arrests made in connection to mosque attack targeting anti-India militant in Pakistan

Pakistan announced that law enforcement has apprehended several individuals connected to the recent murder of a member of a banned anti-India militant organization during an assault within a mosque.

Pakistan October 11, 2023

Gunmen target mosque in eastern Pakistan, killing 2, including militant linked to anti-India group

A mosque in Pakistan was targeted by gunmen who opened fire on the congregation, resulting in the deaths of two, one of whom was a member of an outlawed anti-India militant organization.

Pakistan October 9, 2023

Border ambush by Pakistani Taliban kills 7

On Monday, a contingent of Pakistani Taliban militants ambushed military personnel engaged in an operation against insurgents along the border with Afghanistan.

Pakistan October 4, 2023

Pakistan claims 2 civilians shot dead by Taliban at Afghan border

Two people have been reported dead at the Pakistani-Afghan border after a Taliban guard opened fire on a group of civilians, according to Pakistan's military.

Pakistan October 4, 2023

Pakistan announces big crackdown on its illegal migrants, including 1.7 million Afghans

Over a million illegal migrants in Pakistan have been warned to leave the country. The government of Pakistan said it will start expelling illegal migrants in September.