The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

American climber Mallory Geis among ten killed in Pakistan Broad Peak avalanche

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The Independent UK · Aug 21

England’s bowlers tear through Pakistan to seal crushing innings victory in first Test

Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took three wickets as England recorded a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

MEA dismisses Pakistan's "frustration" over US envoy's remarks; reaffirms J-K is "indivisible" part of India

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday dismissed Pakistan’s objections to US envoy Sergio Gor’s remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India”. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and indivisible parts of India, amid a diplomatic row between Islamabad and…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital trip

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The Independent UK · Aug 21

China deploys naval fleet with 700 personnel near strategic Red Sea gateway, Suez Canal; amid Pakistan's push for Somalia defence pact

China has sent its 49th naval escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden as African countries prepare a regional task force against piracy and armed robbery. The developments come amid renewed security concerns around the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea corridor. China has maintained escort missions in the area…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was transfered back to prison after being examined at the public PIMS hospital in Islamabad early Friday, not the private clinic ordered by the court. Sentenced to 17 years in prison alongside his wife Bushra Bibi, Khan remains held at Adiala Jail ahead of…

France 24 · Aug 21

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to prison after overnight hospital visit

Pakistan's former prime minister was examined after the Supreme Court ordered authorities to allow access to a private medical panel

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to Adiala Jail after medical evaluation

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to Adiala Jail. He underwent a medical evaluation at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. This transfer occurred under strict security protocols as ordered by the Supreme Court. Khan, serving a sentence since 2023, was checked for blood pressure concerns. Authorities moved him back…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Pakistan moves to give Asim Munir sweeping control over armed forces

Pakistan's National Assembly passed two bills to streamline military and nuclear command structures. These bills follow last year's constitutional amendment which introduced a Chief of Defence Forces. The new legislation aims to integrate strategic forces and establish a Defence Forces Headquarters. The Chief of Defence Forces will advise the prime…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan returns to Adiala Jail after medical examination at Islamabad hospital

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday returned to Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail shortly after undergoing a medical examination at Shifa Hospital in Islamabad.

The Times of India · Aug 21