Pakistan’s Army Chief Uses Relationship With Trump to Foster Talks with Iran
Syed Asim Munir’s role demonstrates Islamabad’s acute exposure to regional instability and newly found geopolitical relevance.
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Protesters Try to Storm U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan
At least 22 people were killed in protests across Pakistan as Iran’s neighbors brace for turmoil and the fallout of a possible regional conflict.
Car Bomb Hits Quetta, a City in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
The blast outside the local headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force in the city of Quetta could be heard miles away.
At Least 185 People Killed in Devastating Flash Floods in Pakistan
Rapidly melting glaciers and abnormally heavy rain have led to deadly flash floods in Pakistan, killing over 500 people since late June. Officials expect the death toll to rise as the monsoon season continues.
Pakistan Is in Trump’s Good Graces, but for How Long?
President Trump hosted the South Asian nation’s army chief and seeks deals on critical minerals and crypto. But Pakistan is also tightening its military partnership with China.
School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 6, Including 4 Students
The vehicle was carrying dozens of children to a military-run school in southwestern Balochistan Province, a region long roiled by rebel activity.
Pakistan’s Leaders May Talk Tough, but War With India Is the Last Thing Pakistanis Want
For many across the country, economic struggles, political malaise and the fear of armed conflict with India now feel like parts of the same burden.
The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.
Inside the Pakistan Train Hijacking Standoff
Pakistani security forces declared an end to ethnic separatists’ seizure of a train carrying more than 400 people.
Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum
The militants, Baloch ethnic fighters, said they would kill dozens of seized security personnel if the Pakistani government did not agree to a prisoner exchange.