Kazakhstan Orders Emergency Planning Amid Rising Iran Tensions
Astana places security agencies on alert and suspends Middle East flights amid fears of wider instability
Pakistan
Uzbekistan Calls For Ceasefire After Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clashes
Afghan officials later said they were open to negotiations
Afghanistan and Pakistan in Open War as Pakistan Bombs Kabul
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed their forces killed dozens of soldiers
Uzbekistan Airways Expands Cargo Delivery Options to Pakistan
Expanded flights between Tashkent and Lahore aim to improve logistics and support rising bilateral trade
India vs Pakistan Fever: Fans Brave Soaring Costs for T20 World Cup Clash
Supporters brave inflated airfares, expensive hotels and ticket queues to witness cricket’s fiercest rivalry in Sri Lanka
Pakistan, Uzbekistan Reaffirm Commitment to Boost Trade to $2Bn
Shehbaz Sharif and Shavkat Mirziyoyev sign 28 agreements and pledge deeper cooperation in trade, connectivity and investment
Usman Tariq’s Bowling Action Sparks Debate at T20 World Cup
Pakistan spinner cleared twice for suspect action draws scrutiny after impressive World Cup debut in Sri Lanka
At Least 31 Killed in Islamabad Explosion
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences to the victims’ families
Uzbekistan and Pakistan Prepare $3.5 Bn Project Portfolio
The two sides also agreed to establish a Business Council
Uzbek Pesident to Pay State Visit to Pakistan
High-level talks in Islamabad to focus on trade, connectivity and deepening strategic cooperation
Pakistan to Award Nishan-e-Pakistan to Leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Top civilian honour to be awarded during state visits as Islamabad deepens Central Asia ties
Karachi Gul Plaza Fire Death Toll Hits 67, 77 Missing
Some of the bodies recovered are only partial remains
Karachi Gul Plaza Fire Death Toll Nears 50, 84 Missing
Gul Plaza was known for its 1,200 family-owned shops
Karachi Gul Plaza Fire: 19 Dead and 60 Missing
By afternoon most of the building had collapsed
Karachi Gul Plaza Mall Fire in Pakistan Leaves 11 Dead, Over 60 Missing
After a day of intense firefighting, crews moved to cooling and clearing debris on January 18
Pakistan, Uzbekistan Pledge to Boost Bilateral Economic Cooperation
Islamabad and Tashkent aim to expand trade, investment and industrial ties, with a $2bn bilateral trade target
US-Made Weapons Abandoned in Afghanistan Are Boosting Militancy in Pakistan
Abandoned US arms are strengthening militant groups and worsening Pakistan’s security crisis
Pakistan’s PTI Demands Access to Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan Amid Health Concerns
Concerns grow over Khan’s health amid restricted prison visits
U.S. Report: China Used India-Pakistan Clash to Test J-10 Fighters and HQ-9 Air Defenses
Beijing used May border crisis as a live test for advanced weapons, U.S. review says
Three Suicide Bombers Attack Paramilitary HQ in Pakistan, Kill Three
The paramilitary headquarters is situated in a densely populated area
Gunmen and Suicide Bombers Strike Paramilitary HQ in Peshawar, Pakistan
The first bomber detonated at the main entrance
Pakistan Condemns Israeli Settler Violence and Al-Aqsa Mosque Raids
Islamabad urges global action as violence surges in West Bank and at Al-Aqsa Mosque
National Bank of Pakistan to Open Uzbekistan Branch
Both sides agreed to aim for bilateral trade of $2 bn
Pakistani Taliban Claim Responsibility for Islamabad Courthouse Bombing
Militant group says it targeted officials and vows more attacks until Islamic law is imposed