Afghan refugees in Pakistan face arrests and forced relocations as part of a growing repatriation campaign, raising concerns from the U.N. Refugee Agency.
Barkhan, Pakistan, February 17, 2025 – Unknown armed assailants killed seven passengers on a Lahore-bound bus in Barkhan district, Balochistan province, officials reported Tuesday.
The UN warns that over a million Afghan refugees in Pakistan face worsening conditions as U.S. aid cuts threaten critical services, including healthcare, amid urgent calls for international support.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Islamabad late Wednesday (February 12) for a two-day official visit. He was welcomed at Nur Khan Airbase by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and senior government officials.
The Pakistan Navy’s multinational exercise, AMAN 2025, wrapped up in the North Arabian Sea. Sixty nations took part in the drill, in a bid to strengthen maritime security.
Pakistan and China call for an inclusive Afghan government, counter-terrorism cooperation, and regional stability, as Islamabad explores direct talks with Kabul on key bilateral issues.
Azerbaijan is set to invest $2 billion in Pakistan's economy, with key investments focusing on oil and gas exploration, renewable energy development, and energy efficiency. The agreements will be signed during the upcoming visit of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Baku.
Pakistan army kills 30 militants in major operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the country faces its deadliest year of terror attacks in nearly a decade.
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan ended reconciliation talks after receiving a 14-year prison sentence, citing the government's lack of response to his party's demands.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to 14 years and his wife Bushra Bibi to 7 years in prison over corruption charges linked to the Al Qadir University Trust.
A brake failure led to a devastating accident on the Peshawar-Karachi Highway, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.
PIA resumes direct flights to Europe after a 4-year EU ban. First flight to Paris launched, marking a new chapter in Pakistan's aviation post-safety standards improvement.
Two separate road accidents in Pakistan on Monday claimed 18 lives and injured over 36, with a bus overturning near Islamabad and a van-truck collision in Sindh province.
Military courts in Pakistan sentenced 25 civilians to rigorous imprisonment for their alleged role in the May 2023 riots, amid ongoing Supreme Court deliberations on military trials for civilians.
Senior White House official warns of Pakistan's long-range missile development, calling it a potential emerging threat to the U.S., raising concerns over regional and global security.
UNICEF has raised concerns over the toxic smog hospitalizing children in Lahore, Pakistan, the world’s most polluted city in terms of air quality, according to Swiss group IQAir’s live ratings. Schools and outdoor areas have been closed in the region.
Dozens have died after a bomb blast hit a railway station in southwestern Pakistan. No group has claimed responsibility.
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