South Asia

Six Pakistani soldiers, including senior officer, killed in clash with militants

Among those killed was Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Ali Shoukat, who had been leading the operation against the militants.

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South Asia

Eight militants killed in Pakistani forces raid in North Waziristan

The operation targeted an insurgent hideout in a region once dominated by the Pakistani Taliban, or Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

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South Asia

At Least 25 killed in clashes between Shiites, Sunnis in Pakistan

The violence, stemming from a protracted land dispute, erupted over the weekend in Kurram, a volatile district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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South Asia

Taliban requested funds from Pakistan to address TTP, ex-envoy says

In August 2024 alone, Pakistan experienced 59 attacks, most of them claimed by the TTP, according to reports. The rise.

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Afghanistan, South Asia

Nine Afghan nationals detained for using fake medical documents in Pakistan

They claimed to be seeking medical treatment as a means to enter the country.

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South Asia

Pakistani minister urges international community for increased support for Afghan refugees

"We hope to continue our cooperation to ensure the security and dignity of refugees within our borders," he said.

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South Asia

Pakistan condemns Taliban diplomats for disrespecting national anthem

On Tuesday, Taliban Consul General Muhebullah Shakir and his colleague remained seated during the anthem at an event in Peshawar.

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South Asia

India rebukes Iran’s supreme leader over comments on Muslim treatment

Khamenei included India in a list of countries where, he suggested, Muslims face suffering.

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South Asia

Indian police detain 104 Samsung workers ahead of planned protest

The strike has disrupted production at the plant, which contributes roughly one-third of Samsung’s $12 billion in annual revenue from.

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South Asia

Five Afghan workers die in Pakistan coal mine accident

The incident occurred early Saturday morning in southwestern province of Balochistan

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