Pakistan’s PM says Taliban freed thousands of ‘terrorists’ now fighting in Pakistan
Sharif claimed that terrorism had been eradicated in Pakistan but resurged in 2021 after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
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South Asia
Pakistan train hijack survivors recall ‘terrifying’ ordeal
QUETTA, Pakistan — Survivors of the Pakistan train hijacking described their harrowing ordeal on Thursday, a day after security forces.
South Asia
Pakistan ends train hijack standoff; hostages, 33 militants killed
Military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said 21 hostages and all 33 militants were killed in the operation.
South Asia
Pakistan suspends rail services to Quetta after deadly train attack
The attack occurred on Tuesday as a train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar came under fire.
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.
South Asia
Israeli tourist, Indian woman gang-raped in India
The attackers forced the three male tourists into a river canal before assaulting the two women.
South Asia
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.
South Asia
Thousands mourn victims of suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan
The military added that 16 militants, including four suicide bombers, were killed in the attack.
South Asia
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.
South Asia
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.