Pakistan
Why are tensions flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan? - explainer
Taliban claim Pakistani air strikes in eastern Afghanistan killed 9 children and a woman. Tensions rise amid cross-border attacks and accusations involving militants and India.
Nine children killed in Pakistani attack in Afghan province, Taliban says
Three suicide bombers attack Pakistan paramilitary force headquarters, police say
X location feature reveals origin of anti-Israel, antisemitic, and Gaza scam accounts
Imran Khan’s party threatens legal action over Economist story on Bushra Bibi
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf accuses The Economist of publishing a defamatory, politically motivated portrayal of Bibi’s role in national affairs.
Texas governor designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood criminal, terrorist groups
Texas Governor Greg Abbott labeled the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR terrorist and criminal groups, citing alleged Hamas ties and national security concerns.
PKK’s partial withdrawal from Turkey raises questions about peace deal - analysis
The Kurdistan Workers' Party’s decision to pull back from the Turkish border raises hopes for peace but leaves crucial questions about its future actions in Iraq, Syria, and beyond.
Jordan's King Abdullah arrives in Pakistan for high-level talks to expand bilateral ties
Pakistani officials said the visit represents the first trip by a Jordanian monarch in more than two decades.
Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures
Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan's ports has long given Islamabad leverage to press Kabul over Pakistani militants sheltering across the border.
Taliban deputy PM orders traders to cut ties with Pakistan amid exploitation claims
Due to deteriorating relations, the Taliban instructed traders to find new trade routes outside of Pakistan. The move primarily affects pharmaceutical imports and transit dealings.
Suicide bomber kills 12 outside court in Pakistan capital
A suicide bombing outside Islamabad’s district court killed 12, leaving several others critically wounded. Police are investigating the attack’s motives.
Pakistan maternity leave termination leads to landmark case with monetary compensation
After being fired while on maternity leave, Islamabad IT expert Zainab Zahra wins a case that could reshape workplace rights in Pakistan.
Indira Gandhi refused Israel, India plan to hit Pakistan’s Kahuta site
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi refused to go ahead with a secret strike on Pakistan’s nuclear site, claims an ex-CIA officer.
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says
Zabihullah Mujahid said negotiations had failed due to Islamabad's insistence that Afghanistan assume responsibility for Pakistan's internal security.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul, sources say
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to restart peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to prevent further border clashes after deadly violence this month.
