The Latest Breaking News from Islamabad

Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir, ex-lawmaker Ali Wazir arrested

Police in Islamabad say both were ‘wanted for investigation’, following overnight arrest.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2023

Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns

Two years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, ties between the neighbours deteriorate amid rise in armed attacks.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023

Pakistan dissolves parliament as election-delay speculation mounts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dissolved the national parliament as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif moves to hand over power to a caretaker government to lead elections while his rival Imran Khan seeks a court review on his jail sentence that’s barring him from contesting in the polls.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Imran Khan’s ‘life under threat’ in jail, says Pakistan ex-PM’s party

Khan was arrested and sent to jail for three years following his conviction in corruption case by a court in Islamabad.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023

Pakistan ready for talks if India willing to address serious issues: Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan is ready to talk to India on bilateral problems if India is willing to address “serious matters”, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Inaugurating the Pakistan Minerals Summit in Islamabad, Mr Sharif said that the two countries can no longer settle disputes through war. 

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Pakistan's finance minister says China rolls over $2.4 billion loan for Islamabad for 2 years

Pakistan’s finance minister says Beijing has rolled over a $2.4 billion loan for his country for two years, a move aimed at helping Pakistan overcome a lingering economic crisis

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

11 dead after a wall collapses near an under-construction bridge in Pakistan during monsoon rains

Police and rescue officials say 11 workers were killed after a portion of the outer wall of a sprawling building collapsed near an under-construction bridge on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Pakistan’s flailing economy hit by drop in worker remittances

A dramatic drop in foreign workers’ remittances signals a further blow to the economy as Islamabad seeks an IMF bailout.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023

Pakistan's participation in ODI World Cup hinges on Bilawal Bhutto Zardari panel's advice

ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-profile committee led by foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to determine whether Pakistan should send its national cricket team to participate in the ICC ODI World Cup in India, scheduled to commence in October.

The Times of India · Jul 8, 2023

Pakistan hopes India would implement Indus Waters Treaty in 'good faith'

Pakistan has expressed the hope that India would implement the Indus Waters Treaty in “good faith” after New Delhi

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023