Pakistan

Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on election eve

Several groups, including the Islamist militant Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and separatist groups from Balochistan have carried out attacks in recent months.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 7 years for unlawful marriage

Imran Khan had been sentenced to 10 years for leaking state secrets and 14 years along with his wife for illegally selling state gifts.

By REUTERS
03/02/2024

Concerns rise for journalistic freedoms in Pakistan after reporters summoned for defaming judiciary

The US State Department recently expressed its concerns over the restrictions on freedom of expression in Pakistan.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
31/01/2024

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 14 years on graft charges

The 14-year imprisonment is harsher than the 10-year sentence given to Khan on Tuesday on charges of revealing state secrets, and comes as Pakistan prepares for an election on Feb. 8.

By REUTERS
31/01/2024

‘Removed for Integrity’: Imran Khan’s conviction stirs political turmoil

Imran Khan, a legendary cricketer turned Prime Minister, faced charges for allegedly retaining and communicating a classified diplomatic cable or cipher

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
31/01/2024

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term for leaks, party says

The jail term is the second conviction for Khan in recent months, and ensures the popular politician will remain out of the public spotlight ahead of next week's parliamentary vote.

By REUTERS
30/01/2024
 The flag of Iran is seen over its consulate building, with Pakistan's flag in the foreground

Iranian gunmen kill nine Pakistanis near border as tensions rise

No individuals or groups had claimed responsibility for the shootings in the restless Sistan-Baluchestan province, Iranian state media said.

By REUTERS
27/01/2024

Pakistan's National Airline faces crisis as yet another flight attendant vanishes into Canada

Pakistan International Airlines flight attendants have been failing to report back after landing in Toronto, and while some blame low salaries and fear of privatization, the airline blames Canada.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
25/01/2024
A PAKISTAN ARMY vehicle carrying the long-range surface-to-surface Ghauri missile

Islamabad says it has evidence linking Indian agents to killings of Pakistanis

Pakistan's allegations come months after both Canada and the United States separately accused Indian agents of being linked to assassination attempts on their soil.

By REUTERS
25/01/2024

Pakistan's civil, military leaders to review Iran standoff -minister

The tit-for-tat strikes are the highest-profile cross-border intrusions in recent years, raising alarms for the rest of the Middle East.

By REUTERS
19/01/2024
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