The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Babar Azam to pursue legal action against accusers after T20 World Cup criticism

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam is reportedly preparing to take legal action against YouTubers and former cricketers who have accused him of misconduct during the T20 World Cup. Sources cited by Geo News indicate that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is collecting evidence for this legal pursuit.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2024

Local tourist killed in Pakistan’s Swat over blasphemy allegations

Videos circulating on social media show a large crowd chanting religious slogans and surrounding a burning body.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board considers legal action against 'unsubstantiated claims' amid criticism over players' families at T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team continued to face flak for their disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in the USA. Not only for their performances, the players are facing harsh criticism for bringing their families along during the tournament. The decision to travel with family members has led to a backlash…

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2024

A Muslim mob in Pakistan torches a police station and lynches a man after accusing him of blasphemy

A Muslim mob in northwestern Pakistan has lynched a man over allegations that he had desecrated Islam’s holy book, the Quran

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Pakistan PM, president condemn journalist’s murder ‘after terror threats’

Three days after Pakistani journalist Khalil Jibran was killed near his home in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Landi Kotal town, local journalists are reportedly set to organise another protest to seek action against his killers. 

Newslaundry · Jun 20, 2024

PCB to make changes in selection committee after dismal show in T20 World Cup: Report

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee is set to undergo significant changes following the team's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2024

Google introduces Gemini Chatbot service in India

Tech giant Google has announced the global expansion of its Gemini service, making the app and Gemini Advanced available in India, along with Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Turkey. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 20, 2024

Pakistani rescuers call off search for a Japanese climber, days after his colleague's body was found

Rescuers have called off a search for a Japanese mountaineer who went missing a week ago while trying to scale one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

'Begum ko saath le ke ghoomne ki aadat hai': Former player uncovers indiscipline in Pakistan cricket

Pakistan's former wicketkeeper Atiq-uz-Zaman has made some startling revelations about growing indiscipline in the country's cricket team, highlighting a few negatives that contributed to Pakistan's disastrous show at the ongoing T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean islands.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2024

Watch: Virender Sehwag exposes bias in Pakistan cricket

Former India opener Virender Sehwag didn't hold back in expressing his opinion on Pakistan cricket in the wake of their T20 World Cup debacle, accusing their current chief selector Wahab Riaz of bias, which is hurting the country's cricket.

The Times of India · Jun 20, 2024