Sources: dawn
Balochistan Liberation Army separatists launch rockets against security forces in Machh, Balochistan, Pakistan, killing a police officer and injuring 15 others, in response to Pakistan's Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar. Six militants are killed in the ensuing shootout. 2024-01-30
Five Iranian border guards are killed and two others are injured in Saravan, Sistan and Baluchestan province, during a confrontation with an armed group at the border with Pakistan. 2023-05-21
The United States releases Majid Khan from the Guantanamo Bay prison and transfers him to Belize. Khan had been captured in 2003 in Pakistan and was being held on accusations of helping al-Qaeda. 2023-02-2
Power is restored in Pakistan following a nationwide blackout. 2021-01-10
Prime Minister Imran Khan announces a temporary ban on political rallies and gatherings of more than 300 people in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Pakistan. 2020-11-16
The National Assembly of Pakistan votes a constitutional amendment merging the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This will abolish colonial-era rules and provide the five million people from the tribal areas with equal rights as the other people of Pakistan. The measure is expected to pass the next stages without fuss. 2018-05-24
Attacks all across Pakistan leave dozens dead, with the most violence centered in Peshawar and Quetta. 2014-03-14
Pakistan's former leader Pervez Musharraf is directed to appear before the country's Supreme Court on allegations of treason. 2013-04-8
A man suspected of being Umar Patek wanted for his alleged role in the 2002 Bali bombings is arrested in Pakistan. 2011-03-30
20 militants are killed and six others wounded as helicopter gunships pound militant hideouts in Khadizai, Shahu Wam, Kasha and Saifal Dara areas of Orakzai tribal region of Pakistan. 2010-10-29