Pakistan security forces arrest hundreds of pro-Imran Khan protesters amid escalating tensions
The arrests followed a dramatic standoff as a convoy of demonstrators, led by Khan’s wife, broke through multiple security barricades.
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82 killed in tribal clashes in Pakistan
This triggered clashes on Friday night between residents of Bagan and Alizai.
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Islamabad locked down ahead of protests demanding Imran Khan’s release
Residents expressed concern over the political unrest and its impact on the country’s stability and economy.
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Gunmen kill at least 38 in attack on Passenger vehicles in northwestern Pakistan
In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack, calling it a heinous act of violence.
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Pakistan, China launch joint counterterrorism drills amid rising security concerns
The three-week-long exercise is the eighth in an annual series of bilateral drills.
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Suicide bombing at security post in northwestern Pakistan kills 12 soldiers
The Pakistani military, in a statement, said security forces repelled an attempt by militants to breach the post.
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Toxic smog engulfs Delhi as government orders work-from-home for staff
In response to the crisis, the Delhi government ordered 50% of its workforce to work from home
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Pakistan bans large gatherings in capital ahead of rally for Imran Khan
The two-month ban, announced Tuesday, comes days before Khan’s PTI party plans to stage a march on Sunday
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Sugar exports to Afghanistan skyrocket, boosting bilateral trade
From July to October 2024, trade between the two countries climbed to $703.15 million
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India tightens restrictions as air pollution in Delhi reaches severe levels
The new rules prohibit diesel trucks from entering Delhi and recommend remote working for non-essential sectors