Pakistan

United Kingdom October 15

Father called UK police to confess to killing daughter, 10, in England after he fled to Pakistan

The father of a 10-year-old girl who was found dead in England called U.K. police, after flying to Pakistan, to say that he had killed his daughter, prosecutors said.

Pakistan October 3

Bus filled with wedding guests plunges into a ravine, killing 7

A speeding bus filled with wedding guests crashed in southeastern Pakistan on Thursday, killing seven of the passengers while injuring 17 others.

Pakistan August 27

Separatist group claims deadliest day in recent history in Pakistan’s Balochistan and threatens more violence

The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, has claimed responsibility for several attacks in southwestern Pakistan that left more than 50 people dead.

Afghanistan August 18

US failure in Taliban intel has opened Afghanistan up to China, Russia

A security expert dives into how the U.S. failure in intelligence and diplomacy ultimately led to the Taliban takeover and the vacuum, which has enabled Washington's top adversaries to step in.

Justice Department August 8

Justice Department indicts Iranian, Pakistani nationals linked to Navy SEAL deaths in Arabian Sea

The Justice Department has indicted two Iranians and a Pakistani national over their alleged support of Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program.

Odd News June 10

Man sent to mental hospital for trying to start gay club in Pakistan: report

A gay man living in Pakistan was recently sent to a mental hospital after he tried establishing a gay club in Abbottabad, according to an interview with the Telegraph that he was

Cricket June 7

USA cricket team, filled with office workers, pulls off huge upset over Pakistan

The United States cricket team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in sports history Thursday, taking down Pakistan at the T20 World Cup of cricket.

Security Council June 6

5 countries elected to serve term on UN Security Council

Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia were all elected in uncontested slates to serve a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.

Pakistan June 3

Police officer protecting polio workers fatally shot in Pakistan's northwest

Pakistani police say gunmen opened fire on polio workers in the country's northwest, killing a police officer assigned to protect them. One of the attackers died.

Pakistan May 31

Improving energy resilience in Pakistan could avert 175,000 deaths by 2030, UNICEF says

A new study by the United Nations children’s agency said more than 175,000 deaths in Pakistan could be averted by 2030 by developing resilient energy systems for health facilities.