Pakistan Battles Measles Epidemic

Doctors say current outbreak is worst in five years with 25,000 cases reported and 495 deaths. In the intensive-care ward of Lahore’s Mayo hospital, pale, spotty children cry in the intense heat of the summer—victims...

Six Soldiers Killed in Ambush

Four militants also killed in attack on Army convoy patrolling Matani area. Militants ambushed an Army convoy in northwest Pakistan late on Wednesday, killing six soldiers and wounding two others, military...

Pakistani Girl Killed In LoC Crossfire

Security officials claim 10-year-old girl died after shrapnel from an Indian mortar hit her house in Battal. A Pakistani girl was killed Wednesday after Indian troops opened fire across the de facto...

Khan Urges Govt. to Form New Drone Policy

PTI chief says he will hold new government accountable from opposition benches. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Wednesday urged military leaders and the government to formulate a strategy...

Pakistan World’s Top Host Nation

The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes has reached a two-decade high of 45.2 million. Pakistan remained the world’s top host nation in 2012 with 1.6 million refugees, mostly from...

Pakistan Pushed for Peace With Taliban

Islamabad likely played a crucial role in persuading a reluctant Taliban to enter into tentative peace talks with its American and Afghan government foes. For over two years, the United States has been...

PTI MPA Killed in Suicide Attack

At least 34 people dead, over 40 injured in attack targeting funeral prayers of local fuel station owner. A bomb attack killed 34 people, including a provincial lawmaker, and wounded more than 40 others...