The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Deepfakes Weaponised To Target Pakistan's Women Leaders

Pakistani politician Azma Bukhari is haunted by a counterfeit image of herself -- a sexualised deepfake video published to discredit her role as one of the nation's few female leaders.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024

Pakistan withdraws plans for VPN ban – but usage may still be at risk

No legal grounds to ban VPNs, said Pakistan's Law Ministry. Yet, VPN usage may still be at risk.

TechRadar · Dec 2, 2024

Former Moto2 rider Pons walks barefoot from Spain to Pakistan

Ex-Moto2 rider Axel Pons has radically altered his life after retiring from motorcycle racing, having walked barefoot from Spain to Pakistan on his way to India.

Autosport · Dec 2, 2024

A 2nd ceasefire is reached between warring Shiites and Sunni Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest

Pakistani officials say authorities with help from community leaders brokered a second ceasefire between warring minority Shiites and Sunni Muslims in a troubled northwestern region bordering Afghanistan following a deadly sectarian violence that left dozens of people dead

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Sectarian Violence Escalates In Pakistan's Northwest, Leaving 130 Dead

Sectarian violence in Pakistan's Kurram district leads to 130 deaths and 200 injuries, with ongoing clashes between Shiite and Sunni groups.

Top News · Dec 2, 2024

Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan’s wife stands at the forefront of the Pakistan protests

Elusive spouse of the former prime minister led march of tens of thousands on Islamabad

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130

Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.

Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2024

Punjab: On its 60th Raising Day, BSF seizes 250th Pakistani drone in 2024

The Border Security Force celebrated its 60th Raising Day on Sunday with a "significant operational achievement" as it neutralised the 250th Pakistani drone this year, the BSF said in a release. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 1, 2024

Pakistan agrees to hybrid model for Champions Trophy, wants same for ICC events hosted by India in future

NEW DELHI: After a month of backand-forth discussions on the ICC Champions Trophy venue, hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday climbed down to agreeing to a hybrid model in which India will play their matches in Dubai in Feb-March.

The Times of India · Dec 1, 2024

Pakistan VPN ban: how to stay safe online and bypass restrictions

Authorities have just withdrawn the plan over "lack of legal grounds" to ban VPNs – but usage could still be at risk. Here, some workarounds and alternatives.

TechRadar · Nov 30, 2024