The airstrikes killed at least 45 people, stoking fears of a violent resurgence of the conflict in eastern Afghanistan, which has become a base for Pakistani militants.
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Your Friday Briefing: China’s Stimulus Plan
Plus a U.S. push for Ukraine funds and extreme heat in India and Pakistan.
India’s Extreme Heat Is Expected to Worsen
The Indian subcontinent has recorded above-average temperatures for weeks. Heat-related weather watches or alerts are now in effect for hundreds of millions of people.
Modi Stresses Growth, Sidestepping Politics, in Visit to Restive Territory
The Indian prime minister aims to ease decades of turmoil in Jammu and Kashmir through projects like a solar plant.
Days After Ouster, Imran Khan Is Back on the Trail in Pakistan
With fiery critiques of his rivals and the U.S., the former prime minister has drawn thousands to rallies across Pakistan and stoked fears of more political turmoil.
Shehbaz Sharif Becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan
Mr. Sharif, whose family has been dogged by accusations of graft for decades, was selected by Pakistan’s Parliament at a time of deep political divisions and economic tumult.
In Imran Khan’s Ouster, a Reminder of Pakistani Military’s Power
After Imran Khan’s ouster as prime minister, the legacy of his time in office is a continued military dominance of public affairs and deep polarization that could turn violent.
Imran Khan Ousted as Pakistan’s Prime Minister
The country will now face early elections after days of brinkmanship in which Mr. Khan tried to dissolve Parliament to head off the no-confidence vote.
Imran Khan Resigns as Pakistan’s Prime Minister
The country will now face early elections after days of brinkmanship in which Mr. Khan tried to dissolve Parliament to head off the no-confidence vote.
Your Friday Briefing: Russia’s Growing Isolation
Plus Imran Khan’s unsteady future and growing frustrations over Shanghai’s lockdowns.