Stories from Pakistan
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Explosions Reported In Pakistan
Two remote-controlled roadside explosions have been reported in Pakistan's tribal districts. Police are investigating the incidents, with the first targeting a private vehicle and the second hitting a government building. The nature and location of the explosions are not yet clear. The locations and causes of these explosions are currently under investigation. One explosion targeted a vehicle, and another occurred on a beach. The first blast occurred in H Paktunua, with a second hit following.
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Pakistan Eliminates Luxury Tax On Sanitary Pads
Pakistan has eliminated the luxury tax on sanitary pads. This decision aims to make menstrual hygiene products more accessible.
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Iran Denies Signing US Understanding Memo
Pakistan has claimed that a framework for a deal between Iran and the United States has been reached. Iranian authorities stated that assassinations and strikes over the past year have failed to deter them. The country remembers another recent bloody conflict. The memo was reportedly related to freezing Iranian assets.
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Pakistani Helicopter Crash Kills 22
A Pakistani Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing 22 personnel. The crash involved two pilots and 20 soldiers. A helicopter crash in Pakistan has resulted in 22 fatalities. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway. The incident occurred in the Muzaffarabad region. The type of helicopter and the circumstances leading to the crash were not immediately specified.
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Pakistan Carries Out Airstrikes In Three Provinces
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in three provinces, which it denies. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have deteriorated in recent months. The Pakistani government has stated that the strikes were in response to militant activity. The Taliban authorities have commented on the situation, and the strikes follow previous incidents involving U.S. The targets and outcomes of these strikes were not immediately specified. Pakistan conducted airstrikes in three of its provinces, according to reports.
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Pakistan Court Upholds Death Penalty For Rapists
The ruling was reported by Times of India. This decision reinforces the country's stance on severe sexual offenses.
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Pakistan To Tax Cryptocurrency Transactions
Pakistan plans to tax cryptocurrency transactions as part of its upcoming budget.
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Cybersecurity Spending To Remain Strong
A report indicates that data breaches will cost an average of RM3.2 million in 2026. The expansion of agentic AI is increasing the attack surface for cybersecurity threats. Pakistan has launched a national CERT platform for ethical hacking training.
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Pakistan Demands UN Action On Lebanon Incursion
Pakistan has demanded urgent global action at the UN Security Council to halt Israel's deepening incursion into Lebanon. The call comes amid ongoing conflict in the region.
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SkillBit Platform To Power 2026 Cybersecurity Challenge
The National CERT has launched a cybersecurity training platform in Pakistan. This initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity expertise within the country. The platform aims to teach cybersecurity skills in response to expanding AI-enabled threats.
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