A year since Pakistan’s May 9 riots: A timeline of political upheaval | Imran Khan News

A year since Pakistan’s May 9 riots: A timeline of political upheaval | Imran Khan News

EXPLAINER Nationwide riots on this ‘dark day’ last year triggered a months-long political crisis that saw ex-PM Imran Khan jailed, and a crackdown on his party. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has scheduled rallies all across the country on Thursday to mark a year since the arrest of its leader…

Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years | Climate News

Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years | Climate News

At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April. Pakistan has experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country’s weather agency has said. April rainfall was recorded at 59.3mm (2.3 inches), “excessively above” the normal…

Why are Pakistan’s wheat farmers protesting against the government? | Food News

Why are Pakistan’s wheat farmers protesting against the government? | Food News

Islamabad, Pakistan – Tens of thousands of farmers in Pakistan are holding protests in several cities over the government’s decision not to buy their wheat, causing them huge losses in income. The farmers in Punjab, the country’s largest province and often called the “bread basket” of Pakistan, are demanding that…

Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News

Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News

Workers and activists have taken to the streets across Asia as the world marks May Day. Rallies took place in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, among other countries, on Wednesday. The marchers protested rising prices and demanded greater labour rights. Workers’ rights are celebrated on May Day across…

Hinglaj Yatra Hindu festival brings mountainous region in Pakistan to life | Religion

Hinglaj Yatra Hindu festival brings mountainous region in Pakistan to life | Religion

The dramatic surroundings of Hingol National Park in Balochistan province are the setting for Pakistan’s largest Hindu celebration, Hinglaj Yatra, which started on Friday and ends on Sunday. Muslim-majority Pakistan is home to 4.4 million Hindus, just 2.14 percent of the population, and the ancient cave temple of Hinglaj Mata…

Pakistani activists heckle German ambassador over Gaza | Gaza

Pakistani activists heckle German ambassador over Gaza | Gaza

NewsFeed Activists in Pakistan called out the German ambassador’s alleged hypocrisy for speaking at a human rights forum while Germany stifles criticism of Israel’s assault on Gaza. The pro-Palestinian demonstrators were quickly removed from the Asma Jahangir Conference by authorities. Published On 28 Apr 202428 Apr 2024 Check out our…

Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk | Politics News

Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk | Politics News

Islamabad, Pakistan – The United States has warned Pakistan of the risk of sanctions after it promised greater security and economic cooperation with Iran during a visit by President Ebrahim Raisi. The first Iranian president to visit the South Asian country in eight years, Raisi concluded his three-day trip on…

Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers | News

Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers | News

Police said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died. A suicide bomber has detonated his explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi, police said, injuring three bystanders. The van was heading to an industrial area…

Heavy rains, lightning in Pakistan kill at least 50 people | Floods News

Heavy rains, lightning in Pakistan kill at least 50 people | Floods News

At least 50 people have been killed in heavy rains and lightning across Pakistan in the past three days, officials said, as authorities declared a state of emergency in some regions. Farmers harvesting wheat died after being struck by lightning. Rains caused dozens of houses to collapse in the northwest…