The Latest Breaking News from KARACHI

‘He needs our votes’: In Karachi, Pakistan election tests old loyalties

The city’s voters have changed, but its challenges – cleanliness, sewage, water and cooking gas – remain the same.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2024

'I have known...': Shoaib Malik's old post regarding wife Sana Javed goes viral

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik married for the third time to the popular actor Sana Javed in Karachi, ending the rumors regarding his separation from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2024

Climate Change An Afterthought In Pakistan Election

As waves from the Arabian Sea crash into the shores of Pakistan's port city of Karachi, election candidate Ahmad Shabbar tells voters a list of growing but often ignored climate threats.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024

From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians

From Berlin to London and Limassol to Karachi, thousands of people took to the streets to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024

The dark underbelly of Pakistan’s male body image revolution

Inside the little-known world of bodybuilding, vulnerable young men face steroid abuse and sexual exploitation.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024

Pakistan likely to go in with new opening pairing in T20s against New Zealand

KARACHI: Pakistan are expected to go for a new opening pair in the T20 series in New Zealand with Muhammad Rizwan to partner young Saim Ayub instead of Babar Azam.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2024

Pakistan to bring in uncapped opener Saim Ayub for third Test against Australia

KARACHI: Pakistan are expected to field the 21-year-old uncapped opener Saim Ayub in the third and final Test against Australia at Sydney, beginning on January 3.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2023

PCB's decision to allow selector Sohail Tanvir to play in APL raises conflict of interest cries

KARACHI: The decision of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to permit national junior chief selector Sohail Tanvir to play in an on-going T20 league in the United States has come under severe criticism, raising questions about conflict of interest.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2023

Murderers, Kidnappers Sell Art From Pakistani Prison

Karachi's colonial-era prison is adorned with murals of rural Pakistani life, painted by convicted murderers and kidnappers locked away from the world but learning their craft inside its walls.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023

From power cuts to PM tweet: Beyond clickbait, Dawood debacle underlines media’s poor Pak understanding

It wasn’t the first time that rumours of Dawood Ibrahim’s death set sections of the Indian media abuzz. And it was so bad that even OpIndia did a fact-check.

Newslaundry · Dec 18, 2023