Dire reports from neighboring India are persuading more Pakistanis to seek vaccinations, though the country’s supply is limited so far.
Author: SALMAN MASOOD
Journalist Absar Alam Shot After Criticizing Pakistan Military
The journalist, Absar Alam, survived the attack, but it sent a new chill through a media industry that has come under heavy pressure from the military and government.
Outcry in Pakistan After Imran Khan Links Rape to How Women Dress
Activists have accused Prime Minister Imran Khan of “baffling ignorance” and victim-blaming after he said rape cases had risen because of “vulgarity.”
Imran Khan of Pakistan Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Imran Khan, a former cricket star, recently received his first dose of a vaccine, and officials said he was most likely infected beforehand.
Much of Pakistan Loses Power in Massive Blackout
The capital, Islamabad, and most major cities were affected in what was one of the biggest power failures to hit the country of 200 million people.
Armed Attackers Kidnap and Kill 11 Miners in Pakistan
Officials said all the victims were ethnic Hazaras, a Shiite minority group that Sunni extremists have often targeted.
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan Apologizes for Retweeting Election Post
The American diplomatic mission in Islamabad said its account had been used “without authorization” to forward a message citing the presidential election result as a blow to demagogues and dictators.
Blast at Pakistani Religious School Kills at Least 8
No group claimed immediate responsibility for the bombing, which took place while classes were happening at a madrasa in the suburbs of Peshawar, Pakistan.
Pakistan Rescinds TikTok Ban
A decision outlawing the social media app was overturned after 10 days with assurances from the Chinese owners that content would be moderated according to local laws.
Pakistan Bans TikTok, Citing Morals. Others Cite Politics.
Conservatives have raised questions about public decency on the Chinese-owned service, but opposition groups see an efforts to stop criticism of the country’s leadership.