Pakistan

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Beijing sends investigators to Pakistan to probe bombing that killed 5 Chinese nationals

Chinese investigators arrived Friday in Pakistan to join an investigation into a suicide bombing that killed five of its nationals earlier this week.

Pakistan 2 days ago

Pakistan to perform DNA test on remains of suicide bomber who killed 5 Chinese nationals

Pakistani authorities plan to conduct DNA testing on the remains of the suicide bomber responsible for an attack in Shangla, northwest Pakistan, officials said.

Pakistan 4 days ago

Pakistani forces kill 4 insurgents as they foil an attack on a naval facility in Baluchistan

Four insurgents were 'quickly spotted and killed' by Pakistani security forces on Monday as they attempted an attack on a naval facility in the southwestern Baluchistan province.

Pakistan March 20

8 militants dead after Pakistan fends off separatist attack near China-funded port

Pakistani security forces killed at least eight insurgents Wednesday as they repelled a separatist attack on a government building near a Chinese-funded port.

Pakistan March 18

Pakistani airstrikes target Taliban in Afghanistan following suicide bombing

Pakistani officials said the country launched multiple airstrikes targeting suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban in Afghanistan following a suicide bombing attack.

Pakistan March 13

IMF to meet with Pakistani government, assess billion-dollar bailout eligibility

The International Monetary Fund will conduct key talks with the new Pakistani government this week to determine the nation's eligibility for $1.1 billion in bailout funds.

Pakistan March 12

9 dead, 2 injured in Pakistan building collapse

A three-story residential building collapsed early Tuesday in Multan, Pakistan, on Tuesday, resulting in nine deaths and injuries to at least two others.

Pakistan March 12

Visitation privileges revoked for imprisoned ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after reports of possible attack

Pakistani authorities barred visitors for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan after receiving intelligence reports about a possible attack on the prison where he is being held.

Pakistan March 11

Pakistani court sentences 22-year-old to death for insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Junaid Munir to death for insulting the Muhammad, the prophet of the country's state-enforced Islamic religion.

Pakistan March 11

Pakistan swears in new prime minister's Cabinet

Newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet was sworn in Monday by President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad.