World Aug 31 Concern grows over spread of waterborne diseases in Pakistan as floods recede Officials in Pakistan are raising concerns about the spread of waterborne diseases among thousands of flood victims as waters from powerful monsoon rains began to recede in many parts of the country.
World Aug 24 903 dead since mid-June as floods wreak havoc across Pakistan Officials say that recent heavy rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan since mid-June, with 903 dead and about 50,000 people homeless.
World Aug 22 Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in the country as the ex-premier holds mass rallies seeking to return to office.
World Aug 02 Taliban government under scrutiny after U.S. kills al-Qaida leader, who was sheltered in Kabul The U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri is intensifying global scrutiny of Afghanistan's Taliban rulers.
World Jul 22 Female climbers from Pakistan, Iran make history by reaching K2 summit A woman from Pakistan and another from Iran appear to be the first females from their countries to reach the top of K2, one of the world's highest and most dangerous summits.
Economy Jul 14 IMF reaches preliminary deal with Pakistan on $6 billion bailout Pakistan has been facing a serious economic crisis since last year. The release of slightly over $1 billion had been held up this year over IMF concerns about Pakistan's compliance with the conditions of the bailout.
World Apr 03 Pakistan’s prime minister dissolves parliament, throwing the country into political turmoil The moves by Imran Khan appeared to trigger a constitutional crisis: Pakistan's Supreme Court must rule on their legality, but it adjourned until Monday and gave no indication when the matter would be settled.
World Aug 08 India arrests over 500 in Kashmir as Pakistan cuts railway Pakistan, which claims the divided Himalayan region together with India, on Thursday suspended a key train service with India over change in Kashmir's special status by New Delhi, as tensions between the rivals soared.
World Feb 28 Pakistan says it will release Indian fighter pilot to ease tension World powers have called on India and Pakistan to de-escalate the tensions gripping the contested region since a Feb. 14 suicide bombing killed over 40 Indian paramilitary troops in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
World Nov 01 Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy to leave Pakistan Asia Bibi was acquitted in Pakistan after eight years on death row for blasphemy.