Browsing: Pakistan

Dubai, once bustling with tourists, has become a ‘ghost town’ amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The city has seen hotel closures and empty beaches as fears rise. With many flights cancelled, visitors are urged to reconsider travel plans.

A Pakistani taxi driver became the first civilian casualty in Dubai linked to Iran’s military actions. Debris from an intercepted drone struck his vehicle, igniting a fire on a bridge in Al Barsha. The Consulate General of Pakistan is coordinating with local authorities to assist his family.

Pakistan has declared ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following severe cross-border violence. Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif announced airstrikes on Kabul in retaliation for Afghan attacks. The situation escalates as both nations endure escalating casualties and ongoing clashes; further developments are anticipated.

Cliff Notes – Afghan women activists in Pakistan fear deportations Zahra Mousavi, who fled the Taliban in Afghanistan, now lives…

Cliff Notes Hira Anwar, killed on a trip to Pakistan; a 14-year-old girl from Yonkers, New York, initially felt comfortable…

IMF approves $7bn loan to support Pakistan’s struggling economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7bn (£5.25bn) loan…

The severe weather primarily impacted Pakistan’s northern and western regions, causing road blockages and extensive damage to hundreds of residences.

Votes are currently being counted following yesterday’s general election in Pakistan, which was marred by the suspension of mobile phone and internet services and violent unrest. Many analysts consider this to be among Pakistan’s least credible elections, and the release of results has been notably sluggish compared to previous votes.

While calls and data services are suspended, WiFi appears to remain operational. The country remains on high alert and polling stations across Pakistan are being heavily guarded. 

Pakistan: At least 50 killed, dozens injured in Mastung blast Police in Pakistan have told the BBC that at least…