Thousands protest in Pakistan to demand ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
Khan’s party holds a rally in Islamabad, marking its first show of strength since the disputed February elections.
Asian news from city Islamabad
Supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan rally to demand his release
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan rallied on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad on Sunday, demanding his release. He has been in prison for more than a year in connection with more than 150 police cases.
Modi’s potential SCO summit absence dims hope for India-Pakistan thaw
The likelihood of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit October 15-16, seems to be low, which has dampened any hopes for an improvement in relations, between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan hasn’t learned lessons from 2022 deadly floods, experts say
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Millions of people in Pakistan continue to live along the path of floodwaters, showing neither people nor the government have learned any lessons from the 2022 devastating floods that killed 1,737 people, experts said Thursday, as an aid group said half of the victims among 300 people killed by rains since July are children.
Islamic State group claims Kabul suicide attack that killed at least 6
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for this week’s suicide bombing at a prosecutor’s office in Kabul that killed at least six people and injured 13.
A suicide bomber detonates in Afghan capital, killing at least 6 people and injuring 13
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police in the Afghan capital say a suicide bomber carried out an attack Monday, killing at least six people and injuring 13 others.