QUETTA: At least nine people were killed on Wednesday evening when dozens of armed militants stormed a copper and gold exploration site in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, officials said, the latest strike by ethnic separatist groups against the region’s mining industry.
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Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft in its airspace, pushing restrictions into a second year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s airports authority on Tuesday extended its prohibition on Indian-registered aircraft using Pakistani airspace for another month, a step that will carry the restrictions into their second year and continue to impose significant financial strain on Indian airlines.
PCB bans Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka from 2027 PSL over unilateral withdrawal to join IPL
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Pakistan deploys two dozen fighter jets to escort Iranian negotiators home after inconclusive US talks, citing fears of Israeli attack
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Extra electricity outages sweep Pakistan after government promised limit of 2.25 hours a day
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IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast to 3.5 percent as Middle East war clouds global outlook
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Geo TV channel faces license threat after airing Indian songs in obituary for legendary singer Asha Bhosle
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading television news channel defended its decision on Monday to broadcast songs and film clips from India while reporting the death of the legendary singer Asha Bhosle, after the country’s electronic media regulator threatened fines, suspension or outright revocation of its license for violating a long-standing ban on Indian content.