Pakistani gunmen kill 29 Shiites in two attacks

Gunmen shot dead 26 Pakistani Shiite Muslim pilgrims travelling to Iran on Tuesday, the deadliest attack on the minority community in Pakistan for more than a year, officials said.

US, Pakistan reach deal to limit American troops there, amid ongoing discord

The United States and Pakistan have agreed to limit the number of American troops in that country, amid frayed relations between the two nations and a struggle to repair them,

Pakistan condemns killing of Afghan peace chief

Pakistan's prime minister and president have condemned the assassination of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani.

Dengue epidemic affects sports activities in Pakistan

Islamabad : As an outbreak of dengue tightens its grip over Pakistan, especially over the eastern cultural city of Lahore, a number of scheduled sports events in the country have become its latest victims.

Pakistan says 21 killed in Taliban clash

Taliban gunmen stormed a Pakistani checkpoint in the country's lawless tribal belt, killing one soldier and sparking clashes in which up to 20 militants died, according to officials.

UNHCR seeks $33 mn for Pakistan flood victims

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking $33.2 million to help the flood victims in Pakistan.