South Asia

Guterres urges global finance shake-up to help Pakistan after floods

As the conference drew to a close, delegates pledged more than $9 billion to help with Pakistan's key post-disaster needs.

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TTP threatens top political leadership including Pakistan’s prime minister

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned Islamabad, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, of “concrete action”.

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Islamabad ramps up checkpoints as part of ‘special’ security plan

Pakistan has installed 25 checkpoints in the city amid growing concerns over security, following Friday’s explosion and threats against the.

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Suicide car bombing in Pakistan kills one police official

A suicide car bombing at a checkpoint in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad on Friday (December 23) killed one police official.

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Pakistani Taliban overpower guards, seize police center

Officials say at least 30 TTP fighters are involved in the hostage situation, some of whom have been imprisoned for.

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Indian and Chinese troops clash at border

India's defense minister said the encounter along the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh state started when Chinese troops “encroached into.

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Pakistan PM’s son returns from exile to face graft charges

A son of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif returned home Sunday after four years in London to face corruption charges.

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After bombing in Quetta, Pakistan asks Taliban to prevent attacks

Islamabad blamed the attack on the Pakistani Taliban fighters saying they are hiding across the border in Afghanistan.

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Tensions rise over construction of Indian port project

Clashes between protesters leave dozens wounded as locals claim construction is causing coastal erosion, while pro-port activists want project completed

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Former spy chief takes over Pakistan’s armed forces

Bajwa hands over reins just hours after the TTP called off a months-long ceasefire which came about after the outgoing.

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