Pakistan

Pakistan designates Iran-backed Zainebiyoun Brigade as terrorist group

As a part of the Iran-backed ‘Axis of Resistance,’ the Zainebiyoun Brigade can emerge as an active threat to Israel and pro-Israel countries, including the United States, analyst says.

By ARSHAD MEHMOUD/THE MEDIA LINE
22/04/2024

Saudi delegation visits Pakistan to bolster military ties, discuss defense and Gaza cease-fire

Saudi Assistant Defense Minister Al Otaibi visits Pakistan for defense talks, following closely after a trip by Saudi FM to enhance economic ties. Both visits underscore a deepening relationship.

By ARSHAD MEHMOUD/THE MEDIA LINE
20/04/2024

Eid in Pakistan: Elites undaunted by inflation while the working class struggles to survive

Rising inflation dampened the joy of Eid al-Fitr in Pakistan, whose economy is considered repressed, according to a Washington-based think tank.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
15/04/2024

Gunmen kill 9 men after abduction in southwest Pakistan, say police

Ethnic Baloch insurgents have previously claimed responsibility for similar killings in the region, which is home to deep-water Gwadar sea port being developed by neighboring China.

By REUTERS
13/04/2024

India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who run away there, defense minister says

The minister's comments come a day after Britain's Guardian newspaper published a report stating the Indian government had killed about 20 people in Pakistan since 2020.

By REUTERS
05/04/2024

Sunni Muslim terrorists attack IRGC base in Iran, 27 killed

State media reported that in southeastern Iran, suspected Sunni Muslim militants conducted two separate attacks on military installations, resulting in the deaths of at least 5.

By REUTERS
04/04/2024

Pakistan-Afghanistan trade talks address '50% decrease in transit trade'

The trade ties between the two neighboring countries have significantly worsened recently due to frequent border skirmishes.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
01/04/2024

Attack on Pakistan naval base results in six killed

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the most prominent of several separatist groups in Balochistan, claimed responsibility for the assault in a statement.

By REUTERS
26/03/2024

Pakistan restarts Afghan refugee repatriation amid border tensions

As terror attacks allegedly linked to Afghan continue to plague Pakistan, Islamabad is restarting its effort to send 1.7 million undocumented Afghan refugees back home.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
24/03/2024

Explosion in Pakistan coal mine kills 12 miners

Coal mine accidents, which are common on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, are results of gas build-ups, lack of safety gear, and poor working conditions.

By REUTERS
20/03/2024
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