Stories from Peshawar · Pakistan

Pakistan has denied striking a hospital during a border incident.

A bombing targeting a rickshaw has killed nine people in Pakistan. A bombing incident involving a rickshaw has resulted in nine fatalities in Pakistan. Multiple sources confirm the rickshaw bombing in Pakistan killed nine people.

The United States announced the phased closure of its consulate general and diplomatic personnel in Peshawar, Pakistan. The US State Department issued a statement on May 5th regarding the closure. The US Navy previously fired on an Iranian cargo ship.

Police in Pakistan reported that a prominent religious cleric has been shot dead in the north-west of the country. No specific names or exact locations within the north-west were provided by the source.

Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported that the incident left at least 3 people dead and 45 others injured. The specific location within the province was not detailed. The incident occurred during ongoing tensions in the border region. Afghan authorities reported three deaths and over 85 injuries resulting from the incident. The exact circumstances of the fire remain under investigation. The Pakistani army killed at least seven civilians and eighty-five others in an Afghan border province, according to reports. The casualty figures were reported by multiple sources.