Pakistan security forces were set to launch a “full-scale operation” on Wednesday to free train passengers taken hostage by militants, including suicide bombers, officials said. Separatist militants bombed part of…
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Three matches to watch at the Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy begins on Wednesday with the world’s top eight teams competing in Pakistan and Dubai for the prestigious title. AFP Sport looks at three highly anticipated matches in…
Death toll in Pakistan tribal feud rises to 42
At least 42 people have been killed in a land feud between tribes in northwestern Pakistan, officials said on Monday, during days of fighting with machine guns and mortars. Inter-family…
Imran Khan defeated in path to second Pakistan innings
Former international cricket star Imran Khan had vowed to lead the country a second time after being ousted as prime minister in 2022, but two lengthy prison sentences in a…
Calls for calm after Iran, Pakistan trade strikes on militants
The United Nations and the United States appealed for restraint on Thursday after Iran and Pakistan traded deadly air strikes on militant targets on each other’s territory. The rare military…
Suicide attack on Pakistan army base kills 23 soldiers
At least 23 soldiers were killed when militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Pakistan military base on Tuesday, the army said, in an attack claimed by affiliates of the…
Pakistan zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack
A zoo in Pakistan has been shut down after a man was mauled to death by tigers in an attack discovered during routine cleaning, officials said Thursday. The body was…
Iran hangs 3 convicted over 2019 bombing attacks
Iran hanged on Monday three men who were convicted of carrying out 2019 bombing attacks in the restive southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, the judiciary said. The three men were sentenced…