Pakistani politician criticizes harassment of Afghan refugees amid crackdowns
Afrasiab Khattak, a senior politician and former senator, also condemned the government’s actions, accusing it of unfairly targeting Afghan refugees.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Afghanistan, South Asia
Pakistan to require Afghan nationals in Islamabad to obtain residency clearance by year-end
Naqvi also dismissed allegations that the government’s handling of the protests had resulted in multiple fatalities.
South Asia
Pakistan’s political crisis: Analyst warns only one side will prevail as protests subside
Local residents expressed relief as cleanup crews worked to clear smashed vehicles and debris left behind by the protests.
South Asia
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.
South Asia
82 killed in tribal clashes in Pakistan
This triggered clashes on Friday night between residents of Bagan and Alizai.
South Asia
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.
South Asia
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.
South Asia
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.
South Asia
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.
South Asia
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