Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 Watchdogs have raised concerns over reports of deadly clashes during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where a banned activist group boycotted the vote and organised protests. The clashes between police and protesters earlier this week left more than 30 people dead,…
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Jayden Seales Claims Five Wickets as West Indies Defeat Pakistan in First Test
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1147 EAT on Tuesday 29 July 2026 Fast bowler Jayden Seales claimed his fourth five-wicket haul to lead the West Indies to a 90-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test match in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. After securing a narrow 29-run first-innings lead, the West Indies were…
Pakistan Monsoon Floods Death Toll Surpasses
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Monday 27 July 2026 Heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people, injured 344 others and damaged hundreds of homes since the start of the monsoon season in June, authorities have said, warning that more heavy downpours are expected later this…
Pakistan Reports Killing of 29 Fighters in Clashes Near Afghan Border
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1246 EAT on Monday 29 June 2025 Pakistan’s security forces have carried out ground operations and air strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to a series of deadly attacks, killing 29 fighters, according to officials. In a post on social media, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said…
China and Pakistan Deepen Strategic Partnership After New Consensus Talks
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1440 EAT on Tuesday 26 May 2026 China and Pakistan have reached a “new broad consensus” on deepening strategic cooperation aimed at advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and transforming the port city of Gwadar into a regional connectivity hub, according to a joint statement issued by the…
Pakistan Emerges as Unexpected Mediator in Iran Conflict with Trump’s Support
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1538 EAT on Tuesday 31 March 2026 The head of Pakistan’s armed forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is reportedly in US President Donald Trump’s favour. Trump has often referred to Munir as his “favourite” Field Marshal and praised his knowledge of Iran, saying he knows the country “better…
Pakistan Announces Sweeping Austerity Measures Amid Iran War Oil Shock
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1711 EAT on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Pakistan has ordered sweeping emergency austerity and fuel-conservation measures following disruptions to global oil and gas supplies triggered by the United States-Israel war with Iran and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the measures in…
Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jets Find Buyers Abroad: What’s Behind the Sales
Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1336 EAT on Friday 9 January 2026 Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan may soon sell its domestically produced JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Bangladesh, the military signaled following a meeting between Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan. The Inter-Services Public…
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