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news.google.comworld4 days ago
China and India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says
A report found that hacking groups linked to China and India carried out cyberattacks against Pakistani police and security agencies. The intrusions focused on law enforcement systems in multiple provinces.
al-monitor.comworld5 days ago
Insurgents Kill 18 Abducted Police and 11 Soldiers in Pakistan Attacks
Insurgents killed 18 police officers abducted since Monday and 11 soldiers in separate strikes in Balochistan on Wednesday. The violence raised the death toll since Monday to 42, the military said.
Al Jazeeraworld5 days ago
Wreckage of K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737 Found in Arabian Sea
Rescuers located debris from the plane that disappeared on approach to Karachi on July 8. The five crew members remain missing while search operations continue in the Arabian Sea.
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livemint.compolitics5 days ago
K2 Airways Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Loses Contact Off Pakistan Coast
The aircraft lost contact after a rapid descent 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Five crew members are unaccounted for as Pakistani forces search the area.
GB Newspolitics5 days ago
Pakistan Sets Conditions for Britain to Deport Convicted Offender
Pakistan has told Britain it will accept the deportation of a convicted offender only if Britain returns political dissidents and respects Islamabad's priorities. The man, 73, was released last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence.
world6 days ago
Attack on Pakistan Police Post Kills at Least Nine Officers
At least nine police officers were killed and eight others abducted in an attack on a police post at a dam project in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province. Security forces later recovered the abducted officers and killed 15 assailants during clearance operations.
zeenews.india.comfinance7 days ago
Pakistan Buys Second Spot LNG Cargo From TotalEnergies at $17.37 per mmBtu
Pakistan purchased a liquefied natural gas cargo from TotalEnergies for mid-July delivery. The transaction follows a similar purchase from BP the prior week amid sharply reduced Qatari supplies.
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Pakistani Prime Minister Attends Funeral of Iranian Leader
The Pakistani prime minister spoke at the funeral of Iran's top religious leader. He described the deceased as a leader remembered by Muslims worldwide and called Pakistan and Iran brotherly countries.
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news.google.comworld8 days ago
Pakistani Police Arrest Four Men on Kidnapping, Rape, and Extortion Charges
Four Pakistani men, one a relative of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping, and extorting two women after helping them obtain Pakistani visas. The arrests followed facilitation of the visas by the foreign minister.
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politics9 days ago
Bus crash in Pakistan kills 40 after passenger grabs driver
An overcrowded bus carrying 48 passengers plunged into a ravine in Pakistan's Dana Sar mountain range, killing 40 and injuring eight. Officials said a fight on board led one passenger to grab the driver by the neck, causing loss of control.
dawn.comworld10 days ago
Over 100 Indian and Pakistani figures sign letter urging restart of diplomatic talks
More than 100 public figures from India and Pakistan have signed a letter calling for renewed talks between the two countries after an extended period without direct communication.
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upi.comworld9 days agoUpdated
Bus Overload and Crash in Southwestern Pakistan Kills 40
A passenger bus carrying 48 people fell into a rocky ravine early Friday near the Balochistan-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border. Officials reported 40 deaths and eight injuries. The incident occurred in Dana Sar after the vehicle picked up additional passengers from a broken-down bus.
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activistpost.comfinance10 days ago
Iran Deputy Defense Minister Says Iran Pakistan Form Regional Security Base
Iran's deputy defense minister stated that Iran and Pakistan could serve as the foundation for a new regional security arrangement. The comments were reported by Iran's state news agency IRNA.
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americanbanker.comfinance10 days ago
Pakistan Signed MoU With U.S. Stablecoin Firm to Explore Cross-Border Payments
Pakistan's finance ministry signed an agreement with an affiliate of President Donald Trump's family crypto venture to explore using its USD1 stablecoin. No pilot projects or transactions have occurred as of early July, though the deal provided diplomatic access to the Trump admi…
middleeasteye.netfinance11 days ago
Pakistan Official to Attend Funeral of Iran's Former Supreme Leader
Pakistan's foreign ministry announced that the country's prime minister will travel to Iran for the funeral of the former supreme leader. The statement provided no additional details on timing or delegation size.
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thehindu.comworld11 days ago
Pakistan military says it downed four drones from Afghanistan
Pakistan's military reported shooting down four drones launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan on July 1. Afghanistan's defense ministry said its forces struck sites in Pakistan the same day. The exchange follows recent cross-border strikes between the two countries.
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news.google.comworld12 days ago
Pakistan intercepts four drones from Afghanistan as Afghan forces strike border areas
Pakistan military reported intercepting four rudimentary drones launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan province. Afghan defence ministry said it conducted air strikes in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa targeting an ISIL affiliate.
abcnews.go.comworld12 days agoUpdated
Roof Collapse at Lahore Tutoring Center Kills 14 Children, Two Arrested
Fourteen children died and eight others were injured when the roof of an unregistered tutoring center collapsed in Lahore, Pakistan. Authorities arrested two people including the owner and opened a negligence investigation.
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app.buzzsumo.comfinance13 days ago
Pakistan Buys LNG Cargo from BP at $16.74 per mmBtu After Qatari Supply Halts
Pakistan purchased one prompt-delivery LNG cargo from BP at $16.74 per mmBtu, roughly $1 above Asian spot prices. The deal follows repeated tender rejections and the shutdown of Qatari exports due to Middle East conflict.
rediff.comworld14 days agoUpdated
Pakistan Launches Border Strikes After Karachi Attack
Pakistani forces conducted a ground operation and airstrikes along the Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants according to officials. Afghanistan's Taliban government reported 36 civilian deaths and more than 150 wounded in the same strikes.
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thehindu.comworld15 days ago
Pakistan Media Regulator Suspends Geo News Channel for 15 Days
A Pakistani media regulator suspended the Geo News television channel for 15 days after determining that a religious broadcast contained offensive content. The decision follows a review of the program by the authority.
winnipegfreepress.comworld15 days ago
Gun battle at Karachi Rangers compound kills six militants and four personnel
Pakistani security forces killed six militants and captured one after foiling an attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi. Four paramilitary personnel died in the roughly 90-minute clash, the first major terrorist incident in the city since October 2024.
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Bloombergworld15 days agoUpdated
Attack on Pakistan paramilitary camp kills six
Three rangers and three militants died when gunmen struck a security camp in Karachi on Saturday night. Officials said one wounded attacker was taken into custody.
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rediff.comworld16 days ago
Militant Rams Explosives Vehicle Into Pakistan Rangers Headquarters in Karachi
Abc News reported a vehicle-borne attack on the paramilitary headquarters in Karachi on Saturday that killed three troops and at least three militants. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility amid a recent rise in such assaults.
Al Jazeeraworld16 days ago
Attack on Karachi Rangers Compound Kills Three Soldiers and Four Assailants
Gunmen stormed a paramilitary facility in the eastern district of Karachi on Saturday evening. Pakistani police said three Rangers personnel and four attackers died in the assault.
asiaone.comworld15 days agoUpdated
Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan Hindu Kush Region, Felt in Parts of Pakistan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday. Tremors reached Kabul and multiple areas of Pakistan with no casualties or damage reported in initial assessments.
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Al Jazeerascience21 days ago
Pakistan Issues Nationwide Flood Alert and Places Provinces on High Alert
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority issued a nationwide alert on Sunday for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and elevated glacial lake outburst flood risks over the next 12 to 24 hours. The warning highlights northern areas including Hunza and Skardu a…
techjuice.pktechnology21 days ago
Report says tech firms and authorities overlook non-nude images in abuse cases
A study by Chayn finds that platforms and agencies often reject complaints about non-explicit photos shared without consent. Pakistani women interviewed for the report described lost jobs, family ties, and social standing after such images circulated.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld22 days agoUpdated
Pakistan mango exports projected to drop 30 percent
Traders expect Pakistan's mango export sales to decline at least 30 percent this season. Shipping costs have risen from $1,400 to between $6,000 and $7,000 per container.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics23 days ago
Pakistan Officials to Join Technical Discussions in Switzerland
Pakistan's Prime Minister’s Office announced that the prime minister and a field marshal will participate in technical discussions scheduled for June 21 in Burgenstock, Switzerland.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld22 days agoUpdated
Families of Pakistani Hostages Protest in Karachi as Ransom Talks with Somali Pirates Continue
Relatives of crew members aboard MT Honour 25 demanded stronger diplomatic action after two months in captivity. The protest followed a new video showing the hostages' conditions.
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citizen.co.zasports26 days ago
South Africa Defeats Pakistan by Two Wickets at Women's T20 World Cup
South Africa recorded its first victory of the Women's T20 World Cup, beating Pakistan by two wickets at Edgbaston. The result follows earlier matches in the tournament, including a 95-run win by India over the Netherlands.
news.google.comworld26 days ago
Pakistan Removes 18% Sales Tax on Menstrual Products and Contraceptives
Pakistan's new budget eliminates the sales tax previously applied to menstrual products and contraceptives. The change takes effect with the latest fiscal plan and replaces an earlier tax that activists had targeted for removal.
pakistantoday.com.pkfinance26 days ago
Pakistan Requests Delay on Publication of Memorandum of Understanding
Pakistan has asked that the full text of a memorandum of understanding not be published at this time. JD Vance stated the request during an interview with CBS without providing additional details.
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Al Jazeerasports26 days ago
Manchester-Born Midfielder Zidane Iqbal Becomes First Player of Pakistani Heritage at World Cup
Zidane Iqbal, a Manchester-born midfielder, became the first player of Pakistani heritage to appear in a World Cup match. The milestone marks Pakistan's first moment at the tournament through one of its heritage players.
rediff.comworld28 days ago
Pakistani Air Force Jet Crashes Near Mardan, Killing Two Pilots
A Pakistani Air Force aircraft crashed during a routine training mission near Mardan on Monday, killing both pilots. A board of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause.
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Australian girl, 10, killed and two relatives injured after Punjab police fired on family car during robbery response; officer arrested
A 10-year-old Australian girl was fatally shot by police in Pakistan on June 10 after officers mistook her family's vehicle for one carrying robbery suspects. Her father and brother were also injured.
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pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics33 days ago
India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan, Says It Will Stop River Flow
New Delhi says it is working to ensure not a single drop of water will flow into Pakistan after suspending the Indus Waters Treaty last year.
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nypost.comworld33 days ago
Pakistani Army Helicopter Crashes in Kashmir, All on Board Killed
A Pakistani army MI-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday due to a technical fault, killing all military personnel aboard. The military ordered an inquiry and said the crash was unrelated to nearby protests.
gamereactor.euworld33 days ago
Pakistan Reports Strikes Along Afghan Border Killed 26
Pakistan conducted strikes along the Afghan border that it said killed 26 people described as alleged terrorists. Kabul and Islamabad offered differing accounts of the targets, and no independent verification has been reported.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld33 days ago
Pakistan Airstrikes Kill 26 Militants in Afghanistan
Pakistan conducted airstrikes along its border with Afghanistan, destroying four targets and killing 26 militants. Afghan officials reported 13 civilian deaths, including 11 children, in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika.
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rediff.comworld34 days ago
Pakistani and Lebanese army chiefs meet on defense ties
The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces met in Rawalpindi on Tuesday and agreed to increase military cooperation. The visit occurred while Pakistan continues efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran over the months-long conflict.
pakistantoday.com.pkfinance35 days ago
Pakistan PM Sharif Urges Restraint in Middle East
Pakistan's prime minister called on all parties in the Middle East to exercise restraint and continue diplomatic efforts. The statement came as officials indicated a final objective is close to being achieved.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld36 days ago
Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Court Upholds 12 Refugee Seats for Assembly Elections
The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are constitutionally protected. The decision removes legal uncertainty ahead of next month’s vote for the 45-member Legislative Assembly.
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Pakistan Delivers Prime Minister's Message to Iran's Supreme Leader
Pakistan's Interior Minister met Iran's Interior Minister in Tehran and handed over a message from Pakistan's Prime Minister. Iranian state media did not disclose the message content.
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winnipegfreepress.comfinance37 days ago
Pakistan-administered Kashmir Bans Protest Group and Arrests Dozens of Supporters
Dozens of Joint Awami Action Committee backers were detained Saturday ahead of a planned Tuesday protest. The regional government banned the group Friday over public order concerns.
world38 days ago
Iran and Pakistan held nuclear call on unsecured line
Iran and Pakistan conducted a nuclear warning call on an unsecured line that U.S. intelligence reportedly intercepted. An ex-CIA analyst stated Iran likely possesses at least three warheads and may conduct an underground test.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldsports39 days ago
Pakistan Win ODI Series 2-1 After Australia Collapse to 157
Pakistan chased down 158 to win the deciding ODI in Lahore on Thursday, completing a 2-1 series victory over Australia.
techjuice.pkfinance39 days ago
Pakistan Issues Fourth LNG Tender in Two Months
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued a 1-million-ton spot-market tender for liquefied natural gas. The move follows the shutdown of Qatari LNG exports due to the Middle East conflict and rising summer electricity demand.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics39 days ago
Pakistani Court Upholds Death Sentences for Two Men Convicted of Gang-Raping French Tourist on Motorway
Two judges dismissed the appeal of Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, who were convicted in March 2021 of kidnapping, gang rape, robbery, and terrorism offences against a French woman on the Sialkot-Lahore Motorway.
politics39 days ago
Calm Returns to Afghanistan-Pakistan Border After Taliban Warns TTP to Halt Attacks
A relative calm has taken hold along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier after recent heavy fighting. Bangladesh has recorded nearly 71,000 measles cases and 585 deaths since March. The EU’s top diplomat visited Islamabad on Monday.
business41 days ago
Australia Wins Second ODI by 41 Runs to Level Pakistan Series
Australia posted 231 and bowled Pakistan out for 190 to win the second one-day international by 41 runs in Lahore. Nathan Ellis took four wickets and Cameron Green scored 53 as the visitors leveled the three-match series at one game apiece.
Bloombergfinance42 days ago
Pakistan Inflation Rises to Two-Year High on Higher Energy Import Costs
Pakistan’s inflation rate reached its highest point in two years in the most recent reading, driven by higher energy import costs linked to the war in the Middle East.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports44 days ago
Pakistan Defeats Australia by Five Wickets in First ODI
Arafat Minhas took 5-32 on debut and struck the winning six as Pakistan chased 202 to beat Australia by five wickets and lead the ODI series 1-0.
Los Angeles Timesworld44 days ago
Truck Overturns in Afghanistan’s Laghman Province, Killing at Least 22 People Including 10 Children
A truck carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan overturned early Saturday near the Surkhakan intersection in Qarghayi district, killing at least 22 people including 10 children and five women.
thehindu.comworld44 days agoUpdated
Truck Overturns in Afghanistan, Killing 18 and Injuring 35
A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned on a highway in Laghman province on Saturday, killing 18 people and injuring 35 others. Most of the victims were women and children.
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France 24world45 days ago
Pakistan's Young Population Offers Demographic Dividend if Education, Jobs and Infrastructure Improve
Pakistan's population exceeds 258 million and could reach 300 million by 2030. Contraception remains largely taboo in a society shaped by traditional values. The country continues to lag behind neighbors India and Bangladesh in key social sectors.
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dnaindia.compolitics45 days ago
Pakistan Gains Diplomatic Ground After India-Pakistan Ceasefire
Pakistan has strengthened ties with the United States and China following a May 2025 ceasefire. Indian officials have accused Pakistan of involvement in an attack that preceded the fighting.
indianexpress.comworld46 days ago
Pakistan Confirms Three New Polio Cases
Pakistan recorded three confirmed wild poliovirus cases in the first five months of 2026. Attacks on polio workers and their escorts have continued in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics47 days ago
Pakistan Serves as Intermediary in U.S.-Iran Talks
Pakistan’s army chief has acted as a channel between Washington and Tehran during recent negotiations. The role follows years of U.S. accusations that elements of Pakistan’s security services sheltered militants and aided nuclear proliferation.