Pakistan
Pakistan extends visas for 1.45 million Afghans but denies deportations on hold
Middle East
July 15, 2024
Pakistan extends visas for 1.45 million Afghans but denies deportations on hold
CNN — Pakistan is extending the stay of nearly 1.5 million registered Afghan refugees – but its mass deportation of…
Temperatures in Pakistan cross 52 degrees Celsius — that’s more than 125°F
World
May 28, 2024
Temperatures in Pakistan cross 52 degrees Celsius — that’s more than 125°F
CNN — Temperatures rose above 52 degrees Celsius (125.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh, the highest reading…
Arish airport receives planes from Pakistan, Russia carrying aid to Gaza
Egypt
May 18, 2024
Arish airport receives planes from Pakistan, Russia carrying aid to Gaza
El Arish International Airport has received two planes from Pakistan and Russia carrying humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. A…
More than 100 killed across Pakistan and Afghanistan as flash floods and heavy rains sweep the region
Middle East
April 18, 2024
More than 100 killed across Pakistan and Afghanistan as flash floods and heavy rains sweep the region
CNN — Unseasonal rainfall has lashed Pakistan and Afghanistan over the past few days, killing more than 100 people across…
Chinese workers killed in suicide bomb blast as Pakistan grapples with attacks on Beijing’s interests
World
March 27, 2024
Chinese workers killed in suicide bomb blast as Pakistan grapples with attacks on Beijing’s interests
Islamabad CNN — Five Chinese workers and their local driver were killed in a suicide bomb blast in northwest Pakistan on…
Sisi greets Pakistan on Pakistan Day
Egypt
March 19, 2024
Sisi greets Pakistan on Pakistan Day
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi delegated Presidential Secretary Mohamed Negm to the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Cairo…
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistani prime minister for a second time after controversial elections
World
March 3, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistani prime minister for a second time after controversial elections
Islamabad CNN — Shehbaz Sharif has become Pakistan’s prime minister for a second time nearly a month after an inconclusive…
Pakistan’s major parties formally announce ruling coalition that keeps Imran Khan shut out
World
February 21, 2024
Pakistan’s major parties formally announce ruling coalition that keeps Imran Khan shut out
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Two of Pakistan’s dynastic political parties have formally announced the formation of a coalition government, a…
Pakistan releases official election results, independents affiliated with Khan’s PTI secure most seats
World
February 11, 2024
Pakistan releases official election results, independents affiliated with Khan’s PTI secure most seats
CNN — Pakistan’s official election results were announced by the election commission on Sunday, with independent candidates affiliated with former…
Vote counting in Pakistan hit by unexpected delays after millions cast their ballot in controversial general election
World
February 9, 2024
Vote counting in Pakistan hit by unexpected delays after millions cast their ballot in controversial general election
Vote counting in Pakistan’s general election has been hit by unexpected delays after millions cast their ballot in an election…