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At least four personnel of Pakistan Rangers and one civilian were killed when a car struck them at a checkpoint in Islamabad on the night of 26 November. [64] The government claimed it was a targeted attack, meanwhile PTI leader, Zulfi Bukhari , denied the claim stating that "...there are videos viral on social media of protesters protecting ...
Pakistan has experienced an economic crisis as part of the 2022 political unrest. It has caused severe economic challenges for months due to which food, gas and oil prices have risen. As of 1 January 2025 Pakistan inflation rate was 4.1% lowest in 6.75 years. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused fuel prices to rise worldwide. Excessive ...
Ambassador of the European Union in Pakistan Ms. Reena Kivinka said that various government officials have been informed about this decision. Despite the absence of a full EU observer group, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) maintained an open-door policy and welcomed an observation mission for the upcoming general elections.
The Radio Pakistan premises in Peshawar were also targeted, with protesters setting fire to the main building and destroying dozens of historical audio recordings. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] On May 10, Section 144 was imposed across the country and military deployment was ordered in an attempt to quell the rising death toll.
Pakistan's economy remains under severe strain due to a debt crisis, with the country facing challenges in repaying $1.2 billion in outstanding payments. [27] In Pakistan, inflation maintains its upward trajectory, as indicated by the most recent official data, which shows a year-on-year increase of 35.4% in the consumer price index for March 2023.
One person is killed and 35 others are injured, including soldiers, in a car bombing in Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility for the attack, which states it targeted a military convoy. Business and economy
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority advised emergency services to be on high alert, as another round of heavy rains was expected. The confirmed dead include 25 children, 12 men and nine women, while the injured include 11 women, 33 men and 16 children. [10]
Conflict in December marked the third round of air strikes by Pakistan on the territory of Afghanistan in a period less than two years. The first similar Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan soil came in 2022 and second Pakistani airstrikes occurred in March 2024. [17] Third and most latest round of Pakistani air strikes on Afghan soil came in ...