Figures from CSJ show that last year 343 people were charged with blasphemy, including 19 Christians, five of whom were women.

Authorities say militants have attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan that triggered an intense shootout in which two soldiers and five insurgents were killed

It was a series to remember for him, and not just with the ball: he had the best batting average on either side, and the fourth-highest runs tally

Pakistan's Senate has voted to criminalize "intentional" spreading of misinformation with jail terms of up to three years. Journalists and opposition figures argue the law could be used to tamp down dissent.

Pakistan's central bank cut its key policy rate by 100 basis points to 12% on Monday, the governor told reporters, for a sixth straight reduction since June as the country attempts to revive business and economic sentiment amid easing inflation.

Gunmen opened fire on the convoy in the Bagan area on Monday. However, no damage was reported, with oil carriers reaching the Alizai area in the district afterwards.

This move has instantly stopped a number of important United States Agency For International Development projects in Pakistan, including the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, the flagship programme to promote cultural heritage preservation and protection.

The advisory, issued on Tuesday, specifically warned against travelling to areas within 10 miles of Pak-Afghan border

Pakistan's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to 12% on Monday, in line with expectations, as the bank expects an uptick in economic activity after 1,000 basis points of rate cuts over the last six months.

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Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say is designed to suppress freedom of speech