Pakistan
14 Sep 2023
Fatal skirmishes last week near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border between troops and militants has resulted in a renewed crackdown on Afghan refugees.
7 Sep 2023
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6 Sep 2023
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6 Sep 2023
Teenagers and young men are increasingly taking part in violent attacks on religious minorities in Pakistan. Psychologists say they lack emotional maturity and are being taken advantage of by extremist groups.
30 Aug 2023
Christian families in Pakistan pick up pieces after mob attack over 'blasphemy' On August 16, a Muslim mob attacked a Christian neighbourhood of the Pakistani town of Jaranwala. Homes and churches were burned and ransacked by a crowd of hundreds that tore through the streets of the town in the eastern Punjab province.
30 Aug 2023
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had been handed a three-year prison sentence for concealing gifts he had received while in office. It was unclear whether the suspension enables Khan to run for office in 2024.
25 Aug 2023
As Pakistan waits for elections, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar's alleged proximity to the country's powerful military has raised concerns.
24 Aug 2023
More than 175 people have died in Pakistan in rain-related incidents since the monsoon season began in late June.
23 Aug 2023
Security officials said a suspected IED detonated beneath a truck that was transporting workers to an army construction site.
19 Aug 2023
Little-known politician Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will serve as caretaker prime minister until elections take place. The ceremony on Pakistan's Independence Day comes amid ongoing political turmoil in the country.
17 Aug 2023
Without a formal healthcare policy for Afghans in Pakistan, receiving treatment often depends on location and having the right connections.
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