Pakistan

Former cricketer Imran Khan leads Pakistan's election: Partial results

Jul 26, 2018 03:15

Former star cricketer Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is leading Pakistan’s general elections, partial results show.
No Pakistani women vote in village over fear of divorce

Jul 25, 2018 16:03

Pakistani women who had pledged to defy men in their village by voting for the first time ultimately did not exercise their democratic right in Wednesday's election, citing intimidation by their husbands.
Bomb attack kills PTI party politician in northwest Pakistan

Jul 22, 2018 09:57

A candidate and his driver have been killed in a bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan; just three days before the nation goes to the polls for national elections.
Iran, Pakistan to jointly produce defense equipment: Top general

Jul 17, 2018 08:17

Iran’s top military commander has emphasized the importance of enhancing defense relations with Pakistan, saying the two neighbors are seeking to jointly manufacture defense equipment.
US tops list of countries seeking insecurity in region: Major General Baqeri

Jul 16, 2018 12:13

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the United States seeks insecurity in the Middle East and is against restoration of security to this region.
Nawaz Sharif, daughter arrested upon arrival in Lahore

Jul 14, 2018 02:34

Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam have been arrested upon arrival in the country ahead of the July 25 elections.
Election campaign convoy bombing in SW Pakistan kills 85, injures 150

Jul 13, 2018 12:40

At least 85 people have been killed in a bomb explosion that hit a campaign convoy in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, the day's second attack on a political event ahead of the upcoming election.
Turkey to sell 30 ATAK helicopters to Pakistan in major military export deal

Jul 13, 2018 12:40

Turkey and Pakistan have finalized a deal for the sale of 30 multi-role and all-weather TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK attack helicopters in an agreement that has been billed as one of Ankara’s largest single defense industry exports.
Pakistani police arrest ex-PM Sharif's supporters ahead of his return from UK

Jul 12, 2018 14:20

Pakistani police have detained hundreds of supporters of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in eastern Punjab province ahead of the ousted leader's return from London.
Pakistan against US-Saudi efforts to destabilize Iran: Report

Jul 12, 2018 02:32

The Pakistani government has reportedly opposed efforts by the administration of US President Donald Trump and the Saudi regime to destabilize Iran, a media report says.