UAE president arrives in Pakistan for official visit
Pakistan’s capital observed a public holiday to mark the visit, according to local authorities.
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Tribal elders in Pakistan call for reopening Chaman border crossing
A tribal eldder, Abdul Khaliq, said Pakistani citizens stranded in Afghanistan have not been allowed to return home, raising humanitarian.
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Four militants killed in attack on security forces camp in Pakistan’s North Waziristan
Four security personnel were wounded in the incident.
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Pakistan army says 13 TTP militants killed in northwest operations
The operations took place on Dec. 12 and 13 in the Mohmand and Bannu districts, the military said, describing them.
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Ex-Pakistan spy chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years in prison
Hameed’s trial began in August 2024 and continued for about 15 months.
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Three women found dead in Karachi apartment, police say
Sheikh earlier said investigators had ruled out a gas leak and noted that there were no signs of forced entry.
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Asim Munir appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces
Under the newly created role, Munir will oversee all branches of Pakistan’s armed forces.
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3 dead as paramilitary headquarters in Peshawar comes under attack
Police officials said the attackers targeted the paramilitary headquarters during morning parade drills.
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By-elections held in six national, seven provincial Assembly seats across Pakistan
More than 6,500 security personnel were deployed across 1,240 polling stations in five constituencies, according to a police spokesperson.
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Blast at factory in eastern Pakistan kills at least 18
Rescue officials told local outlets that chemical materials inside the factory made firefighting difficult.