Dozens killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan
Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert with more severe weather on the way.
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Pakistan’s premier calls for closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia to enhance investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister called for closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and his cash-strapped Islamic nation to enhance Saudi investment in his country, a government statement said Tuesday.
Deadly weather kills dozens across Pakistan as officials declare state of emergency
Some deaths occurred when lightning struck farmers harvesting wheat. Rains caused dozens of houses to collapse in the northwest and in eastern Punjab province.
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country’s economic crisis
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Monday led a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan, which is seeking help in overcoming one of its worst economic crises.
Pakistan probes shooting of accused in 2013 murder of alleged Indian spy
Amir Tamba, who was acquitted in the killing of Sarabjit Singh, has been critically injured in the Lahore shooting, according to local media reports.
Lightning, rains kill 36 people in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in southwest
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 36 people, mostly farmers, across Pakistan in the past three days, officials said Monday, as authorities in the country’s southwest declared a state of emergency.
Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling
TOKYO (AP) — A civil lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling opened Monday with emotional testimony from plaintiffs who said they were constantly stopped and questioned without good reason.
Gunmen kill 9 men after abduction in southwest Pakistan, say police
QUETTA, Pakistan — Gunmen shot and killed nine men after abducting them from a bus in a troubled province in southwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan and Iran, officials said on Saturday (April 13).