Death toll from Quetta railway station blast rises to 25
A bomb blast at a railway station in Quetta, Pakistan, has claimed 25 lives, with authorities fearing the death toll could rise further as many of the injured remain in critical condition.
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A bomb blast at a railway station in Quetta, Pakistan, has claimed 25 lives, with authorities fearing the death toll could rise further as many of the injured remain in critical condition.
Notwithstanding security concerns in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the election commission of Pakistan has confirmed that the country's national election will take place on time.
Terrorists in Pakistan's Balochistan province, reportedly belonging to the Majeed faction of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), launched a series of well-planned attacks on Mach town on January 29 to escape the heavily guarded central Mach Jail. Nine extremists were killed by security officers as they retaliated.
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former leader, receives a 10-year prison sentence for leaking state secrets; Khan denounces the verdict as being politically motivated.
Iran's Foreign Minister visits Pakistan to ease tensions after air strikes, emphasizing mutual commitment to regional stability.
Pakistan and Iran swiftly de-escalate tensions through diplomatic efforts, agreeing to return ambassadors by January 26.
The tensions had escalated to a point where Pakistan had recalled its ambassador to Tehran, preventing the return of his Iranian counterpart to Islamabad. Additionally, Pakistan had suspended all high-level diplomatic and trade engagements with Iran.
Pakistan and Iran de-escalate tensions through diplomatic dialogue, addressing mutual concerns and signaling a desire to return to pre-incident relations amid recent cross-border hostilities.
With a crippling financial crisis characterized by high inflation, substantial fiscal and current account deficits, and an economy valued at $350 billion, Pakistan faces a delicate economic landscape.
Pakistan's foreign ministry condemned the 'illegal' airstrike, citing the death of two children and injuries to three others. The move prompted Pakistan to summon Tehran's senior diplomat in Islamabad to protest the unprovoked violation of its airspace.
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