Category: Pakistan

Pakistani Islamists Converge On Islamabad, Urge PM To Resign

Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters have gathered in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, calling for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s resignation over economic hardships.

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Pakistan, Indian Exchange Of Fire Kills At Least Seven At Border

At least four civilians and three soldiers are said to have died during cross-border skirmishes between Pakistani and Indian troops late on October 19, reportedly making it one of the deadliest days since New Delhi revoked the special status of Indian-administered Kashmir in August.

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Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorism financing, watchdog says

Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorism financing, watchdog says.

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Blast injures at least 5 in Pakistan’s Quetta

A blast hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s southwestern Quetta city on Monday evening, leaving at least five people injured, including four policemen, said local police.

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Pakistan Faces Blacklisting Over Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering

Pakistan is trying to avoid getting blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force, a global watchdog, when it meets Wednesday in Paris.

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Pakistan Activated 20 Terror Camps, 20 Launch Pads With 50 Terrorists Each Along LoC

Pakistan has activated at least 20 terror camps and another 20 launch pads along the Line of Control with increased efforts to ensure infiltration of as many terrorists as it can into Jammu and Kashmir before the onset of winter, officials said on Tuesday.

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Nine Killed In Bombing, Bus Attack In Pakistan

At least three people were killed, including an opposition politician, and seven others injured in a bomb blast on September 28 in Pakistan’s southwestern town of Chaman in the province of Balochistan.

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Pakistan Rules Out Talks With India Over Kashmir

Pakistan has ruled out talks with India until India reverses recent controversial actions in the disputed Kashmir territory. Pakistan also turned down India’s overflight request for its prime minister’s upcoming visit to the United States.

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Pakistan to Buy 36 Mirage V Fighter Jets from Egypt Amid Build-Up With India

The Mirage V in question possesses a helmet-mounted display, mission pods, and night strike capability. Sources said Pakistan would upgrade these jets before putting a few of them into operation.

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Pakistan Clarifies There Is ‘No Change in Nuclear Policy’

Hours after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said his country will not initiate a nuclear war with India, his foreign ministry has clarified that the statement was taken out of context and there’s been no change in its nuke policy.

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