Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday against the possible military custody for the military court trial.

Imran khan moves Islamabad High Court against military custody

Pakistan: Imran khan moves Islamabad High Court against military custody

As a series of at least six deadly strikes wreaked havoc on Pakistan's southern region of Balochistan on Sunday night and Monday morning, armed assailants pulled nearly two dozen civilians from their vehicles and shot them dead.

Balochistan attacks delay China-Pak airport project

<p>Economically-crippled Pakistan has now touched the mark of $254 billion (PKR&nbsp;71 trillion) in debt as of June 2024, Pakistan-based ARY News reported, on Friday (Aug 30).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan federal government released details of the domestic and foreign debt of the country, and the data was presented to the National Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country's total debt comprises 66 per cent domestic debt and 34 per cent foreign debt, according to the document presented in the National Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total debt sums to Rs 47 trillion in domestic loans and over Rs 24 trillion in foreign loans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moreover, the Pakistan Ministry of Finance also presented a debt repayment schedule for the next several years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the schedule, Pakistan will pay Rs 18,700 billion in 2024, Rs 8,700 billion in 2025, Rs 7,600 billion in 2026, and Rs 4,300 billion in 2027.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pakistan battles security crisis in Balochistan</strong></p>

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<p>Further, in future, the debt-ridden country will have to pay Rs 6,000 billion in 2028, &nbsp;Rs 8,400 billion in 2029, Rs 2,400 billion in 2030, and Rs 2,600 billion in 2031.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan also has to pay a significant portion of the debt and is scheduled for repayment in 2031.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country has been dealing with significant economic challenges, due to which, it was seeking bailout programs from International Monetary Fund (IMF).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July, Prime Minister&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government revealed a three-year economic plan, aiming to increase the share of provinces in the federal budget. The plan also highlighted the country's debt burden with total debts expected to reach PKR 79,731 billion by the end of the current fiscal year.</p>

<p>Earlier, the federal government shared a three-year economic plan, which aims to increase the share of provinces in the budget from 39.4 per cent to 48.7 per cent by 2027.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The provinces will receive Rs 10,350 billion by 2026-27 under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, the report stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Economically-crippled Pakistan has now touched the mark of $254 billion (PKR 71 trillion) in debt as of June 2024, Pakistan-based ARY News reported, on Friday (Aug 30).

Economically-crippled Pakistan has now touched the mark of $254 billion (PKR 71 trillion) in debt as of June 2024, Pakistan-based ARY News reported, on Friday (Aug 30). The Pakistan federal government released details of the domestic and foreign debt of the country, and the data was presented to the National Assembly. The country's total debt comprises 66 per cent domestic debt and 34 per cent foreign debt, according to the document presented in the National Assembly. The total debt sums to Rs 47 trillion in domestic loans and over Rs 24 trillion in foreign loans. Also read: Pakistan gets 24th IMF loan since 1947; this time it’s $7 billion Moreover, the Pakistan Ministry of Finance also presented a debt repayment schedule for the next several years. As per the schedule, Pakistan will pay Rs 18,700 billion in 2024, Rs 8,700 billion in 2025, Rs 7,600 billion in 2026, and Rs 4,300 billion in 2027. Watch | Pakistan battles security crisis in Balochistan × Further, in future, the debt-ridden country will have to pay Rs 6,000 billion in 2028, Rs 8,400 billion in 2029, Rs 2,400 billion in 2030, and Rs 2,600 billion in 2031. Pakistan also has to pay a significant portion of the debt and is scheduled for repayment in 2031. The country has been dealing with significant economic challenges, due to which, it was seeking bailout programs from International Monetary Fund (IMF). In July, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government revealed a three-year economic plan, aiming to increase the share of provinces in the federal budget. The plan also highlighted the country's debt burden with total debts expected to reach PKR 79,731 billion by the end of the current fiscal year. Earlier, the federal government shared a three-year economic plan, which aims to increase the share of provinces in the budget from 39.4 per cent to 48.7 per cent by 2027. The provinces will receive Rs 10,350 billion by 2026-27 under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, the report stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan debt crosses $254 billion as of June 2024

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has made it clear that India is not in favour of having extended dialogue with Pakistan, adding that the actions of the neighbouring nation had consequences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar was speaking at a book launch event in the capital city of New Delhi, where he touched upon several topics, including the approach of the Narendra Modi government in dealing with Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over. Actions have consequences," said Jaishankar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So far as J&amp;K is concerned, Article 370 is done. So, the issue is what kind of relationship we can contemplate with Pakistan...What I do want to say is that we are not passive, and whether events take a positive or a negative direction, either way, we will react," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for militants attacks in Balochistan</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>PM Modi receives SCO invite</strong></h2>

<p>Jaishankar's statement comes a day after Pakistan said it was formally extending an invitation to the Indian prime minister for the upcoming&nbsp;Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, slated to be held in Islamabad in October.</p>

<p>"An invitation has also been sent to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi," said&nbsp;Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it is highly unlikely that PM Modi will travel to Pakistan, given the tense relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. The statement by Jaishankar further proved that India was not willing to go back on its strategy of keeping communication minimal with its Pakistani counterparts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pm-modi-to-travel-to-pakistan-islamabad-formally-invites-indian-leader-for-sco-summit-754370"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;PM Modi to travel to Pakistan? Islamabad formally invites Indian leader for SCO summit</strong></a></p>

<p>PM Modi in his first term attempted to forge a working relationship with Pakistan but the continuous terror attacks from the other side forced him to take a much conservative position which resulted in New Delhi completely shunning Islamabad on all platforms.</p>

<p>The strategy opted during his second tenure as the PM has carried onto the current regime and might remain the de facto&nbsp;modus operandi for years to come. India has laid the preconditions for resumption of talks and that includes Pakistan not using 'terrorism' as a legitimate tool for diplomacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has made it clear that India is not in favour of having extended dialogue with Pakistan, adding that the actions of the neighbouring nation had consequences.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has made it clear that India is not in favour of having extended dialogue with Pakistan, adding that the actions of the neighbouring nation had consequences. Jaishankar was speaking at a book launch event in the capital city of New Delhi, where he touched upon several topics, including the approach of the Narendra Modi government in dealing with Pakistan. "The era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over. Actions have consequences," said Jaishankar. "So far as J&K is concerned, Article 370 is done. So, the issue is what kind of relationship we can contemplate with Pakistan...What I do want to say is that we are not passive, and whether events take a positive or a negative direction, either way, we will react," he added. #WATCH | Speaking on Pakistan at a book launch event in Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar says, "The era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over. Actions have consequences. So far as J&K is concerned, Article 370 is done. So, the issue is what kind of… pic.twitter.com/41ZSq9VQHs — ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2024 × Watch: Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for militants attacks in Balochistan PM Modi receives SCO invite Jaishankar's statement comes a day after Pakistan said it was formally extending an invitation to the Indian prime minister for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, slated to be held in Islamabad in October. "An invitation has also been sent to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi," said Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson. However, it is highly unlikely that PM Modi will travel to Pakistan, given the tense relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. The statement by Jaishankar further proved that India was not willing to go back on its strategy of keeping communication minimal with its Pakistani counterparts. Also read | PM Modi to travel to Pakistan? Islamabad formally invites Indian leader for SCO summit PM Modi in his first term attempted to forge a working relationship with Pakistan but the continuous terror attacks from the other side forced him to take a much conservative position which resulted in New Delhi completely shunning Islamabad on all platforms. The strategy opted during his second tenure as the PM has carried onto the current regime and might remain the de facto modus operandi for years to come. India has laid the preconditions for resumption of talks and that includes Pakistan not using 'terrorism' as a legitimate tool for diplomacy. (With inputs from agencies)

India's EAM Jaishankar declares 'era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan' over

Suspected militants kidnapped four people, including an army officer who was sitting in a mosque in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban to receive mourners after attending his father's funeral, officials said Thursday.

Suspected militants kidnap 4 members of Army Officer's family in Pakistan

In the wake of the recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan, the federal government on Wednesday removed Balochistan IGP Abdul Khalique Sheikh from his post and appointed Moazzam Jah Ansari as the new IG of Balochistan Police.

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Three terrorists are believed to have been killed as Security Forces on Wednesday evening launched an anti-terrorist operation at two places in Kupwara in North Kashmir. Watch WION to know more on the story.

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More than 100 casualties are feared in Pakistan's Balochistan province after multiple coordinated attacks on multiple Pakistani forces camps and civilians. The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for militants attacks in Balochistan

Pakistan: Over 100 killed in series of attacks in  Balochistan

As Pakistan faces a staggering rise in electricity costs, solar panels are rapidly becoming a common sight on rooftops across the country. Islamabad, in particular, is now a landscape dotted with these glinting squares, a testament to a growing trend driven more by economic necessity than environmental concern.

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Has a war broken out in Balochistan? Over 50 personnel of Pakistan's army have been killed in multiple attacks by Baloch Rebels- including an attack on an army camp. Is this a war on exploitation? How much is at stake for China?

Gravitas: A War In Pakistan: Baloch rebels kill over 50 Armed Personnel

<p>Nearly two dozen civilians were killed in Pakistan on Monday by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). They were pulled out from vehicles, segregated after their identities were checked, and then shot dead by the gunmen. The Baloch Liberation Army attacked railway lines, police stations, and vehicles on highways. As per officials, it is the most widespread assault by the insurgent group in years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BLA released a statement stating that it had killed more than 100 soldiers under "Operation Hereof”, by attacking Pakistan military checkpoints and army camps. The BLA claimed that the attackers, who are a part of ‘Majeed Brigade,' killed more than 40 soldiers during an attack on an army camp in Bela. However, Pakistan’s authorities have not confirmed whether the claim is true.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>BLA spokesman Jeeyand Balochm, as quoted by Economic Times, said, “Under the Baloch Liberation Army’s fidayeen operation ‘Herof,’ the fidayeen unit of the BLA’s Majeed Brigade attacked the occupying forces’ Bela camp, killing over 40 military personnel so far and holding control of a significant portion of the camp for the last six hours.” The statement added, “All the fidayeen are still safe and in contact with us.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Militants in Balochistan have been fighting for decades to separate the southwestern province from the rest of Pakistan and make it an independent state. Balochistan is home to about 15 million people. The region is rich valuable minerals that haven’t been utilised fully yet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Balochistan is an important location for China's big investment project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of President Xi Jinping's larger plan known as the Belt and Road Initiative.<br />
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The BLA was formed in 2000 to establish a state of Greater Balochistan. As per BBC, several Western nations, including the UK and the US, have designated the BLA as a global terror group.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nearly two dozen civilians were killed in Pakistan on Monday by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). They were pulled out from vehicles, segregated after their identities were checked, and then shot dead by the gunmen.

Nearly two dozen civilians were killed in Pakistan on Monday by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). They were pulled out from vehicles, segregated after their identities were checked, and then shot dead by the gunmen. The Baloch Liberation Army attacked railway lines, police stations, and vehicles on highways. As per officials, it is the most widespread assault by the insurgent group in years. The BLA released a statement stating that it had killed more than 100 soldiers under "Operation Hereof”, by attacking Pakistan military checkpoints and army camps. The BLA claimed that the attackers, who are a part of ‘Majeed Brigade,' killed more than 40 soldiers during an attack on an army camp in Bela. However, Pakistan’s authorities have not confirmed whether the claim is true. Also Read|Russian launches 'biggest' air attack of war on Ukraine, 7 dead| BLA spokesman Jeeyand Balochm, as quoted by Economic Times, said, “Under the Baloch Liberation Army’s fidayeen operation ‘Herof,’ the fidayeen unit of the BLA’s Majeed Brigade attacked the occupying forces’ Bela camp, killing over 40 military personnel so far and holding control of a significant portion of the camp for the last six hours.” The statement added, “All the fidayeen are still safe and in contact with us.” Militants in Balochistan have been fighting for decades to separate the southwestern province from the rest of Pakistan and make it an independent state. Balochistan is home to about 15 million people. The region is rich valuable minerals that haven’t been utilised fully yet. Also Read|Risk of all-out war lowered after Israel-Hezbollah clash: Top US general| Balochistan is an important location for China's big investment project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of President Xi Jinping's larger plan known as the Belt and Road Initiative. The BLA was formed in 2000 to establish a state of Greater Balochistan. As per BBC, several Western nations, including the UK and the US, have designated the BLA as a global terror group. (With inputs from agencies)

Baloch Liberation Army: Militant group behind deadly attacks in Pakistan

<p>The biggest separatist assault of the decade on Pakistani assets in Balochistan has killed at least 50 members of Pakistani armed forces while 10 others are injured, WION has learnt from sources on the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (Aug 26), a 'coordinated' spree of separatist attacks on police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways rocked Balochistan, a restive region bordering Iran and Afghanistan. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) had claimed responsibility for the attacks in email to various media groups in and beyond Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BLA is the biggest of several ethnic insurgent groups that have battled the central government for decades, saying it unfairly exploits Balochistan's gas and mineral resources. It seeks the expulsion of China and independence for the province.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan police attacked by rocket: 12 policemen killed in ambush</strong></p>

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<p>Armed separatists in Balochistan along with the BLA have fought a decades-long ethnic insurgency to demand the secession of the resource-rich southwestern province.</p>

<p>Balochistan is home to several major China-led projects, including a strategic port and a gold and copper mine.</p>

<h2><strong>Balochistan separatist attacks: Casualty figures</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from 50 members of the Pakistani army, a local policeman was killed during Monday's attack while one other was injured. &nbsp;</p>

<p>WION has learnt that a total of four levies were killed and six levies were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A total of 33 vehicles were torched and the Pakistani forces killed 13 "miscreants".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The maximum number of armed personnel were killed in Lasbella, a coastal town about 700 km south of the provincial capital Quetta. In Lasbella, 40 members of Pakistani armed personnel were killed and 10 others were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Kachhi, ten members of Pakistani armed personnel were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A maximum number of civilians were killed in Mushakhel, where separatists offloaded a bus and targeted citizens hailing from Pakistan's Punjab province. A total of 23 citizens were killed in this attack and two were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Balochistan separatist attacks: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Balochistan's Gwadar is the culmination of the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, part of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) opposed by armed and unarmed Baloch leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A number of projects are under construction as part of the Special Economic Zones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least a dozen Chinese engineers have been killed in attacks in recent years which Pakistan has blamed on militant entities purportedly based out of Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In May 2024, Pakistani authorities said they arrested 11 Islamist militants who were involved in the suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers in March.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest surge in militancy, although largely symptomatic of festering separatism in Balochistan, is also influenced against Chinese presence in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti strongly condemned Monday's incidents and expressed condolences to the families of those who died in the acts.&nbsp;<br />
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Chief Minister Bugti said, "The terrorists and their facilitators will not be able to escape an exemplary end."</p>

<p>Besides, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed that security forces would retaliate and bring those responsible to justice.</p>

<p>Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said, "The terrorists showed brutality by targeting innocent passengers near Musakhail. The terrorists and their facilitators will not be able to escape an exemplary end."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The biggest separatist assault of the decade on Pakistani assets in Balochistan has killed at least 50 members of Pakistani armed forces while 10 others are injured, WION has learnt from sources on the ground.

The biggest separatist assault of the decade on Pakistani assets in Balochistan has killed at least 50 members of Pakistani armed forces while 10 others are injured, WION has learnt from sources on the ground. On Monday (Aug 26), a 'coordinated' spree of separatist attacks on police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways rocked Balochistan, a restive region bordering Iran and Afghanistan. Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) had claimed responsibility for the attacks in email to various media groups in and beyond Pakistan. The BLA is the biggest of several ethnic insurgent groups that have battled the central government for decades, saying it unfairly exploits Balochistan's gas and mineral resources. It seeks the expulsion of China and independence for the province. Also watch | Pakistan police attacked by rocket: 12 policemen killed in ambush × Armed separatists in Balochistan along with the BLA have fought a decades-long ethnic insurgency to demand the secession of the resource-rich southwestern province. Balochistan is home to several major China-led projects, including a strategic port and a gold and copper mine. Balochistan separatist attacks: Casualty figures Apart from 50 members of the Pakistani army, a local policeman was killed during Monday's attack while one other was injured. WION has learnt that a total of four levies were killed and six levies were injured. A total of 33 vehicles were torched and the Pakistani forces killed 13 "miscreants". Also read | Pakistan: 'Coordinated' separatist attacks kill over 50; Baloch Liberation Army takes responsibility The maximum number of armed personnel were killed in Lasbella, a coastal town about 700 km south of the provincial capital Quetta. In Lasbella, 40 members of Pakistani armed personnel were killed and 10 others were injured. In Kachhi, ten members of Pakistani armed personnel were killed. A maximum number of civilians were killed in Mushakhel, where separatists offloaded a bus and targeted citizens hailing from Pakistan's Punjab province. A total of 23 citizens were killed in this attack and two were injured. Balochistan separatist attacks: What does it mean? Balochistan's Gwadar is the culmination of the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, part of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) opposed by armed and unarmed Baloch leaders. A number of projects are under construction as part of the Special Economic Zones. At least a dozen Chinese engineers have been killed in attacks in recent years which Pakistan has blamed on militant entities purportedly based out of Afghanistan. In May 2024, Pakistani authorities said they arrested 11 Islamist militants who were involved in the suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers in March. The latest surge in militancy, although largely symptomatic of festering separatism in Balochistan, is also influenced against Chinese presence in the region. Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti strongly condemned Monday's incidents and expressed condolences to the families of those who died in the acts. Chief Minister Bugti said, "The terrorists and their facilitators will not be able to escape an exemplary end." Besides, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed that security forces would retaliate and bring those responsible to justice. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said, "The terrorists showed brutality by targeting innocent passengers near Musakhail. The terrorists and their facilitators will not be able to escape an exemplary end." (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Army hit hard as Balochistan separatists kill its 50 members

Separatists militants attacked police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways in Balochistan province of Pakistan. Militants killed at least 39 people in Balochistan in 'coordinated' attacks. Watch in for more details!

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In Pakistan at least 60 people have been killed in Balochistan's Musakhel's district after armed men offloaded passengers from trucks and buses and shot at them. Watch in for more details!

Balochistan shocker: Balochistan army claims killing 100 soldiers

In Pakistan at least 39 people have been killed in Balochistan's Musakhel's district after armed men offloaded passengers from trucks and buses and shot at them. Watch in for more details!

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Travellers from Pakistan's Punjab killed in Balochistan; Baloch Liberation Army takes responsibility

<p>A simultaneous spree of separatist attacks on&nbsp;police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways in Balochistan killed over 50 people. The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The largest attack took place in Balochistan's Musakhel's district, about 317 km from Quetta, when armed men offloaded passengers from trucks and buses and fired at them after checking their identities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Assistant Commissioner, Musakhail Najeeb Kakar, armed men blocked the inter-provincial highway and offloaded passengers from buses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The armed men also set ablaze 10 vehicles, the official said, according to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper.</p>

<p>Police and levies officials reached the spot and began shifting the bodies to the hospital, the official added.</p>

<h2><strong>Timed attack on multiple sites in Balochistan</strong></h2>

<p>Militants in Balochistan have fought a decades-long ethnic insurgency to demand the secession of the resource-rich southwestern province, which is home to a number of major China-led projects, including a strategic port and a gold and copper mine.</p>

<p>A rail line between&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;and Iran and a railway bridge linking Quetta, the provincial capital, to the rest of the country were also hit with explosives in militant attacks, railways official Muhammad Kashif said.</p>

<p>Rail traffic with Quetta was suspended, he added.</p>

<p>Around the same time, militants also targeted police and security stations in the sprawling province, officials said, one of which killed at least 10 people.</p>

<p>The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militant group took responsibility in a statement emailed to journalists that claimed many more attacks, including one on a major paramilitary base, though&nbsp;Pakistani authorities have yet to confirm these.</p>

<h2><strong>Police stations attacked</strong></h2>

<p>Six security personnel, three civilians, and one tribal elder were among the 10 people killed in clashes with armed militants who stormed a station of the Balochistan Levies in the central district of Kalat, police official Dostain Khan Dashti said.</p>

<p>Officials said police stations had also been attacked in the two southern coastal towns, but the toll had yet to be confirmed.</p>

<p>The office of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks in a statement, vowing that security forces would retaliate and bring those responsible to justice.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A simultaneous spree of separatist attacks on police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways in Balochistan killed over 50 people. The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

A simultaneous spree of separatist attacks on police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways in Balochistan killed over 50 people. The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks. The largest attack took place in Balochistan's Musakhel's district, about 317 km from Quetta, when armed men offloaded passengers from trucks and buses and fired at them after checking their identities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × According to Assistant Commissioner, Musakhail Najeeb Kakar, armed men blocked the inter-provincial highway and offloaded passengers from buses. The armed men also set ablaze 10 vehicles, the official said, according to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper. Police and levies officials reached the spot and began shifting the bodies to the hospital, the official added. Timed attack on multiple sites in Balochistan Militants in Balochistan have fought a decades-long ethnic insurgency to demand the secession of the resource-rich southwestern province, which is home to a number of major China-led projects, including a strategic port and a gold and copper mine. A rail line between Pakistan and Iran and a railway bridge linking Quetta, the provincial capital, to the rest of the country were also hit with explosives in militant attacks, railways official Muhammad Kashif said. Rail traffic with Quetta was suspended, he added. Around the same time, militants also targeted police and security stations in the sprawling province, officials said, one of which killed at least 10 people. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militant group took responsibility in a statement emailed to journalists that claimed many more attacks, including one on a major paramilitary base, though Pakistani authorities have yet to confirm these. Police stations attacked Six security personnel, three civilians, and one tribal elder were among the 10 people killed in clashes with armed militants who stormed a station of the Balochistan Levies in the central district of Kalat, police official Dostain Khan Dashti said. Officials said police stations had also been attacked in the two southern coastal towns, but the toll had yet to be confirmed. The office of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attacks in a statement, vowing that security forces would retaliate and bring those responsible to justice. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: 'Coordinated' separatist attacks kill over 50; Baloch Liberation Army takes responsibility

<p>At least 35 people were killed in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan on Sunday. One incident&nbsp;involved a pilgrimage group on way to Iran and another near the town of Azad Pattan on the border between Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.</p>

<h2><strong>Accident near Azad Pattan</strong></h2>

<p>The first accident claimed the lives of 23 individuals when their bus plunged into a ravine near Azad Pattan. Sameena Khan, head of Tehsil Headquarter Hospital in the town of Kahuta, told AFP that 23 bodies have been recovered from the crash site.</p>

<p>Umar Farooq, a senior government official from Sudhanoti district, where the bus started its journey, also confirmed the death toll from the crash site in a phone call with AFP.</p>

<h2><strong>Accident on Makran Coastal Highway</strong></h2>

<p>In the second incident, 12 people died and&nbsp;35&nbsp;others were injured&nbsp;when their bus, heading towards Balochistan, crashed into a ravine on the Makran Coastal Highway after being prevented from crossing into Iran. The injured were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.</p>

<p>Aslam Bangulzai, a police official at the scene, told AFP that the death toll could rise as an army crane was on its way to lift the bus from the ravine and check if passengers were pinned underneath.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturns in Iran, at least 28 killed</strong></p>

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<p>"This is a particularly treacherous tract of road, with many twists and turns. The driver was speeding and the bus fell into a deep ravine," Bangulzai added.</p>

<p>The accident occurred in a mountainous area, approximately 100 kilometres from the nearest town of Uthal and 500 kilometers from the Iran border town of Pishin.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bodies-of-28-pilgrims-killed-in-iran-bus-crash-arrive-in-pakistan-752933">Bodies of 28 pilgrims killed in Iran bus crash, arrive in Pakistan</a></strong></p>

<p>Hamood Ur Rehman, a senior government official in the nearby district of Gwadar, stated that the bus was carrying pilgrims on their way to the Arbaeen pilgrimage but was turned back at the Iran border due to document issues.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistani bus crash in Iran</strong></h2>

<p>The accidents on Sunday occurred after 35 Pakistani pilgrims died and 15 were injured&nbsp;in a bus crash in Iran while on their way to Iraq. The pilgrims in that incident were from Larkana, Sindh. The bodies of the deceased were flown back to Pakistan on a military plane on Saturday, where they are to be interred in Sindh province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night," Iranian state television reported last Wednesday.</p>

<p>Each year, thousands of Shiite Muslims journey to Karbala in Iraq to observe Arbaeen, which commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein. Hussein is remembered as a symbol of resistance from the early days of Islam. In Pakistan, bus accidents are frequently caused by driver negligence and traffic violations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


At least 35 people were killed in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan on Sunday. One incident involved a pilgrimage group on way to Iran and another near the town of Azad Pattan on the border between Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

At least 35 people were killed in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan on Sunday. One incident involved a pilgrimage group on way to Iran and another near the town of Azad Pattan on the border between Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Accident near Azad Pattan The first accident claimed the lives of 23 individuals when their bus plunged into a ravine near Azad Pattan. Sameena Khan, head of Tehsil Headquarter Hospital in the town of Kahuta, told AFP that 23 bodies have been recovered from the crash site. Umar Farooq, a senior government official from Sudhanoti district, where the bus started its journey, also confirmed the death toll from the crash site in a phone call with AFP. Accident on Makran Coastal Highway In the second incident, 12 people died and 35 others were injured when their bus, heading towards Balochistan, crashed into a ravine on the Makran Coastal Highway after being prevented from crossing into Iran. The injured were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Aslam Bangulzai, a police official at the scene, told AFP that the death toll could rise as an army crane was on its way to lift the bus from the ravine and check if passengers were pinned underneath. Also watch | Bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturns in Iran, at least 28 killed × "This is a particularly treacherous tract of road, with many twists and turns. The driver was speeding and the bus fell into a deep ravine," Bangulzai added. The accident occurred in a mountainous area, approximately 100 kilometres from the nearest town of Uthal and 500 kilometers from the Iran border town of Pishin. Also read | Bodies of 28 pilgrims killed in Iran bus crash, arrive in Pakistan Hamood Ur Rehman, a senior government official in the nearby district of Gwadar, stated that the bus was carrying pilgrims on their way to the Arbaeen pilgrimage but was turned back at the Iran border due to document issues. Pakistani bus crash in Iran The accidents on Sunday occurred after 35 Pakistani pilgrims died and 15 were injured in a bus crash in Iran while on their way to Iraq. The pilgrims in that incident were from Larkana, Sindh. The bodies of the deceased were flown back to Pakistan on a military plane on Saturday, where they are to be interred in Sindh province. "A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night," Iranian state television reported last Wednesday. Each year, thousands of Shiite Muslims journey to Karbala in Iraq to observe Arbaeen, which commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein. Hussein is remembered as a symbol of resistance from the early days of Islam. In Pakistan, bus accidents are frequently caused by driver negligence and traffic violations. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: 35 dead, several injured in two separate bus crashes

<p>The bodies of 28 pilgrims killed, when their bus crashed in central Iran while they were travelling to a major Shiite Muslim ritual, have been returned to Pakistan.</p>

<p>The bus was carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq for the Arbaeen commemoration, one of the biggest events of the Shiite calendar, when it overturned and caught fire in front of a checkpoint in Yazd province on Tuesday night, Iranian state TV reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bus-carrying-pilgrims-from-pakistan-to-iraq-crashed-in-iran-kills-28-people-751857"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, 28 killed</strong></a></p>

<p>The bodies were transported from Yazd to an airfield in southern Pakistan, where most of the deceased were from and from where they had begun their journey.</p>

<p>The coffins, each draped with a Pakistani flag, arrived in the city of Jacobabad shortly before midnight on Friday, an AFP journalist witnessed.</p>

<p>A fleet of ambulances then took the bodies to their hometowns.</p>

<p>Other pilgrims injured in the crash, were moved to hospitals in Karachi.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran</strong></p>

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<p>Those killed included 11 women and 17 men, Yazd province crisis management chief Ali Malek-zadeh told the Iranian broadcaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head of Iran traffic police, Teymour Hosseini, cited a brake failure and the steep road as the reasons for the crash.</p>

<p>Arbaeen marks the 40th day of mourning for Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some 22 million pilgrims attended the commemoration last year in the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala, where Hussein and his brother Abbas are buried, according to official figures.&nbsp;</p>

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The bodies of 28 pilgrims killed, when their bus crashed in central Iran while they were travelling to a major Shiite Muslim ritual, have been returned to Pakistan.

The bodies of 28 pilgrims killed, when their bus crashed in central Iran while they were travelling to a major Shiite Muslim ritual, have been returned to Pakistan. The bus was carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq for the Arbaeen commemoration, one of the biggest events of the Shiite calendar, when it overturned and caught fire in front of a checkpoint in Yazd province on Tuesday night, Iranian state TV reported. Also read | Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, 28 killed The bodies were transported from Yazd to an airfield in southern Pakistan, where most of the deceased were from and from where they had begun their journey. The coffins, each draped with a Pakistani flag, arrived in the city of Jacobabad shortly before midnight on Friday, an AFP journalist witnessed. A fleet of ambulances then took the bodies to their hometowns. Other pilgrims injured in the crash, were moved to hospitals in Karachi. Watch | Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran × Those killed included 11 women and 17 men, Yazd province crisis management chief Ali Malek-zadeh told the Iranian broadcaster. Head of Iran traffic police, Teymour Hosseini, cited a brake failure and the steep road as the reasons for the crash. Arbaeen marks the 40th day of mourning for Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Some 22 million pilgrims attended the commemoration last year in the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala, where Hussein and his brother Abbas are buried, according to official figures. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bodies of 28 pilgrims killed in Iran bus crash, arrive in Pakistan

<p>Eleven officers were killed after gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province, injuring seven others, according to the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police officers were on duty, patrolling in a deserted area of&nbsp;Machka area of Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan, where the gunmen ambushed them, Pakistan local media reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Punjab police, in a statement, said that the two police vans were returning from weekly duties in the Machka area when one of the vehicles developed a malfunction, following which the gunmen attacked them with rockets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-10-cops-killed-after-militants-attack-police-station-687117"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Pakistan: 10 cops killed after militants attack police station</strong></a></p>

<p>The police said that the gunmen were probably robbers and not members of any armed group. N one has claimed responsibility for the attack in the Rahim Yar Khan district’s Kacha town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rai Babar Saeed told Dawn that “11 personnel were martyred and seven were injured in the attack.”</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan government condemns attack&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the families of the police officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, the president stressed the need for strict action against criminals in the riverine area and warned that attacks on police personnel or law enforcement agencies would not be tolerated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the attack, Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz condemned the attack and vowed that it would not go "unavenged", adding that her team of officials was dispatched with “clear directions to sort them out decisively”.</p>

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered that "immediate and effective action” be taken against riverine bandits.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Pakistan: 9 Policemen killed, 16 injured in terror attack</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, the country's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, condemning the attack, stressed that such heavy "loss of lives shows the unwavering commitment of the police force to fight with such a menace".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such incidents in Pakistan have been happening for long. Earlier this month, three policemen were killed by riverine dacoits in an attack on a police check post at the river Indus protective spur near Bhong.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Eleven officers were killed after gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province, injuring seven others, according to the authorities.

Eleven officers were killed after gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in eastern Pakistan's Punjab province, injuring seven others, according to the authorities. The police officers were on duty, patrolling in a deserted area of Machka area of Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan, where the gunmen ambushed them, Pakistan local media reported. The Punjab police, in a statement, said that the two police vans were returning from weekly duties in the Machka area when one of the vehicles developed a malfunction, following which the gunmen attacked them with rockets. Also read | Pakistan: 10 cops killed after militants attack police station The police said that the gunmen were probably robbers and not members of any armed group. N one has claimed responsibility for the attack in the Rahim Yar Khan district’s Kacha town. Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rai Babar Saeed told Dawn that “11 personnel were martyred and seven were injured in the attack.” Pakistan government condemns attack Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the families of the police officers. Further, the president stressed the need for strict action against criminals in the riverine area and warned that attacks on police personnel or law enforcement agencies would not be tolerated. Following the attack, Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz condemned the attack and vowed that it would not go "unavenged", adding that her team of officials was dispatched with “clear directions to sort them out decisively”. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered that "immediate and effective action” be taken against riverine bandits. Watch | Pakistan: 9 Policemen killed, 16 injured in terror attack × Moreover, the country's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, condemning the attack, stressed that such heavy "loss of lives shows the unwavering commitment of the police force to fight with such a menace". Such incidents in Pakistan have been happening for long. Earlier this month, three policemen were killed by riverine dacoits in an attack on a police check post at the river Indus protective spur near Bhong. (With inputs from agencies)

11 killed after armed gunmen ambush police convoy in Pakistan

Video footage shows that a German minister was asked to have her bag checked and leave it there at the security check before the entrance to the Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif house. The German minister refused to do this and resisted.

Pakistan PM's security staff tells German minister to hand over her bag

<p>In a shocking turn of events, a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army suffered a ‘technical malfunction’ on Friday (Aug 23) and drifted into Pakistani airspace. The Indian Army in a statement said that the UAV was on a training mission when it&nbsp;entered Pakistan’s Nikial Sector and was later recovered by Pakistani troops.</p>

<p>“At 9.25 am, a Mini UAV on a training mission well within the Indian Territory lost control due to a technical malfunction and drifted into the Nikial Sector of Pakistan opposite our Bhimber Gali Sector,” the Indian Army said.</p>

<p>The Indian side has now asked&nbsp;Pakistan Army to return the UAV, the statement added.</p>

<p>“A hotline message has been sent to the Pakistan Army to return the said UAV,” said the Indian Army.</p>

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<p>The incident comes two days after an Indian Air Force (IAF) jet accidentally released an "air store" near the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, following a technical malfunction.</p>

<p>The air store was essentially a practice bomb designed to be used in drills to target designated enemies. A probe has been ordered into the incident that happened on August 21.</p>

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<p>The Friday incident reminded Indians, as well as Pakistanis, of the March 2022 incident when&nbsp;India accidentally fired a BrahMos missile into Pakistan, with human error causing the unprecedented incident. The Indian Air Force blamed the incident on a technical malfunction during routine maintenance.</p>

<p>In an explanation to the Delhi High Court, the IAF later said that combat connectors of the Brahmos missile "remained connected to the junction box" which led to accidental firing in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Air Force added that the incident caused a loss of&nbsp;₹25 crore ($2.9 mn)&nbsp;to the government exchequer. The IAF also told the court that the incident had the "effect of affecting the relations" between India and Pakistan.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a shocking turn of events, a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army suffered a ‘technical malfunction’ on Friday (Aug 23) and drifted into Pakistani airspace.

In a shocking turn of events, a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army suffered a ‘technical malfunction’ on Friday (Aug 23) and drifted into Pakistani airspace. The Indian Army in a statement said that the UAV was on a training mission when it entered Pakistan’s Nikial Sector and was later recovered by Pakistani troops. “At 9.25 am, a Mini UAV on a training mission well within the Indian Territory lost control due to a technical malfunction and drifted into the Nikial Sector of Pakistan opposite our Bhimber Gali Sector,” the Indian Army said. The Indian side has now asked Pakistan Army to return the UAV, the statement added. “A hotline message has been sent to the Pakistan Army to return the said UAV,” said the Indian Army. Also read: Probe ordered after IAF jet ‘inadvertently’ releases ‘air store’ near Pokhran The incident comes two days after an Indian Air Force (IAF) jet accidentally released an "air store" near the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, following a technical malfunction. The air store was essentially a practice bomb designed to be used in drills to target designated enemies. A probe has been ordered into the incident that happened on August 21. Also read: Exclusive: Indian Air Force chief recalls 2021 Kabul airlift, says India first responder to any global crisis The Friday incident reminded Indians, as well as Pakistanis, of the March 2022 incident when India accidentally fired a BrahMos missile into Pakistan, with human error causing the unprecedented incident. The Indian Air Force blamed the incident on a technical malfunction during routine maintenance. In an explanation to the Delhi High Court, the IAF later said that combat connectors of the Brahmos missile "remained connected to the junction box" which led to accidental firing in Pakistan. The Air Force added that the incident caused a loss of ₹25 crore ($2.9 mn) to the government exchequer. The IAF also told the court that the incident had the "effect of affecting the relations" between India and Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The residence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday (Aug 22) witnessed chaotic scenes that could have led to a diplomatic standoff between Islamabad and Berlin.</p>

<p>PM Sharif was expected to welcome German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Ms Svenja Schulze, at his official residence.</p>

<p>However, when the minister was about to enter the PM House, the security officials asked her to leave her bag behind and get it checked.</p>

<p>The German minister resisted and refused to do so. In a viral video, one of the officials can be heard saying that&nbsp;“it’s protocol.”</p>

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<p>Visibly annoyed, the minister discusses the matter with the German ambassador, Alfred Grannas, briefly. Then, the duo makes a U-turn towards their vehicle, in an apparent sign that Schulze was no longer interested in the scheduled meeting.</p>

<p>Subsequently, the security officials relented and let the minister enter the building with her bag.</p>

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<p>According to German media, the German side had previously held detailed talks with Pakistani security ahead of the meeting. Schulze wanted to bring a photographer with her to the meeting, but this request was also rejected by the Pakistani&nbsp;side. But when officials told her to leave her bag behind, they ended up crossing her red line, forcing her to almost cancel the meeting and spark a diplomatic crisis.</p>

<p>But in the end, everything went according to plan. PM Sharif welcomed Schulze for dinner in the presence of nearly his entire cabinet.</p>

<p>Notably, Germany is extremely important for Pakistan’s cash-strapped economy, being a major export destination. Pakistan majorly exports textiles, leather goods, sports equipment, and medical instruments to Germany. The meeting was also important&nbsp;because Schulze was the first senior Western government official to visit the country since their recent election in February.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The residence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday (Aug 22) witnessed chaotic scenes that could have led to a diplomatic standoff between Islamabad and Berlin.

The residence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday (Aug 22) witnessed chaotic scenes that could have led to a diplomatic standoff between Islamabad and Berlin. PM Sharif was expected to welcome German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Ms Svenja Schulze, at his official residence. However, when the minister was about to enter the PM House, the security officials asked her to leave her bag behind and get it checked. The German minister resisted and refused to do so. In a viral video, one of the officials can be heard saying that “it’s protocol.” German Development Minister humiliated at Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office. When Minister Svenja Schulze arrived for her meeting with Pak PM @CMShehbaz, his security demanded that she hand over her bag. Schulze turned back to leave & then she was allowed. pic.twitter.com/AdPXJ59Xo3 — Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) August 22, 2024 × Visibly annoyed, the minister discusses the matter with the German ambassador, Alfred Grannas, briefly. Then, the duo makes a U-turn towards their vehicle, in an apparent sign that Schulze was no longer interested in the scheduled meeting. Subsequently, the security officials relented and let the minister enter the building with her bag. Also read: Pakistan: Two children killed in firing on school van in Punjab`s Attock According to German media, the German side had previously held detailed talks with Pakistani security ahead of the meeting. Schulze wanted to bring a photographer with her to the meeting, but this request was also rejected by the Pakistani side. But when officials told her to leave her bag behind, they ended up crossing her red line, forcing her to almost cancel the meeting and spark a diplomatic crisis. But in the end, everything went according to plan. PM Sharif welcomed Schulze for dinner in the presence of nearly his entire cabinet. Notably, Germany is extremely important for Pakistan’s cash-strapped economy, being a major export destination. Pakistan majorly exports textiles, leather goods, sports equipment, and medical instruments to Germany. The meeting was also important because Schulze was the first senior Western government official to visit the country since their recent election in February. (With inputs from agencies)

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