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Pakistan May 7, 2024

Suicide attack that killed 5 Chinese nationals was planned in Afghanistan, Pakistan's military says

A suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver in March was planned in neighboring Afghanistan, according to Pakistan’s military.

Pakistan May 3, 2024

15 confirmed dead after bus plunges into rocky ravine in northern Pakistan

At least 15 people were killed on Friday in northern Pakistan after a bus plunged into a rocky ravine after its driver lost control, according to police.

Pakistan May 2, 2024

Landmine blasts kill 1, injure 18 in southwestern Pakistan

One person was killed and at least 18 were wounded Thursday in southwestern Pakistan as double landmine blasts detonated. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

Pakistan April 30, 2024

Gunmen kill police officer guarding polio workers in Pakistan's northwest

Pakistani police say gunmen have fatally shot a police officer assigned to protect polio workers in the northwest. Police said Tuesday that the gunmen fired at a team.

Pakistan 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.

Middle East 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.

Pakistan 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.

Pakistan 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.

Pakistan 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.

Pakistan 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.

Pakistan 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.