South Asia

Pakistan rescues 155 passengers after train attack, dozens still held hostage

QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistani forces have rescued 155 passengers from a hijacked train in Balochistan, but dozens remain in captivity.

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Israeli tourist, Indian woman gang-raped in India

The attackers forced the three male tourists into a river canal before assaulting the two women.

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Pakistanis call Trump’s proposed travel ban ‘unfortunate’ and a ‘setback’

The restrictions could also impact tens of thousands of Afghans who were cleared for resettlement in the U.S.

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Thousands mourn victims of suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan

The military added that 16 militants, including four suicide bombers, were killed in the attack.

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Pakistan welcomes Trump’s ‘decision’ to withdraw US weapons from Afghanistan

In a phone call with U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Dar expressed appreciation for the decision and reiterated Pakistan’s.

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Taliban commander killed in Pakistan: Reports

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A Taliban commander was killed in a security operation in Pakistan last week, according to reports from.

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High prices overshadow start of Ramadan in Pakistan

"Prices have tripled, and shopkeepers’ attitudes have drastically changed," a Karachi resident said.

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Suicide bombing in North Waziristan kills two Pakistani security personnel

The attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the convoy in the Eidak area.

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Darul Uloom Haqqania: A breeding ground for Taliban leadership

For decades, Darul Uloom Haqqania, a religious seminary in Akora Khattak, Pakistan, has been a key ideological and training hub.

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Son of Hamid-ul haq Haqqani pledges to establish ‘Islamic government’ in Pakistan

The announcement was made by Maulana Irfan-ul-Haq Haqqani, speaking on behalf of the Haqqania family and the seminary’s scholars.

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