The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Jammu Police charge-sheets two Pakistan-trained terrorists

Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a chargesheet against two terrorists, who were booked in a case here on their return from Pakistan via Nepal over 13 years ago, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2024

Pakistan should ensure fair, peaceful transition of power: Human Rights watch

Amid hectic parleys around government formation and allegations of rigging by the PTI, the Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday that Pakistani authorities should ensure the peaceful transfer of power. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 13, 2024

Pakistan in turmoil: On the Pakistan elections and results

Developments in Pakistan point to political manoeuvring aimed at stitching together a unity government that will keep the PTI and Imran Khan out of power

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

Be it coalition, PTI bloc or churn within the army: All roads in Pak lead to uncertainty

The February 8 elections in Pakistan have resulted in outcomes atypical of best laid plans. Every calculation of Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir and his “selected” winner Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League (N), has gone askew. The voters’ message was clear - against “selection”.

Newslaundry · Feb 12, 2024

Uncertainty Ahead For Pakistan After Indecisive Election

Independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan took most of the seats in Thursday's polls, scuppering the chances of the army-backed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) from securing a ruling majority.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2024

Why Nawaz Sharif failed to win Pakistan election despite tacit army support

The three-time PM’s party fell short in the election, as Imran Khan’s candidates emerged on top. What’s next for Sharif?

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2024

Army opens fire on Pakistani drone in J&K's Poonch

Indian Army fires shots at Pakistani drone near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district; drone returns to Pakistan.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

Pakistan’s democratic revolution, with seam and swing

The result is a phenomenal victory for Pakistan’s former Prime Minister who has been in jail for almost a year, has had no access to the electorate and has not participated in electioneering

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

Protests take place across Pakistan amid election vote-rigging allegations

Police fire teargas on supporters of Imran Khan amid turmoil as several parties claim they would be forming government

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Khan’s PTI leads as final results in Pakistan election called

The military has called for stability as multiple parties allege election tampering and announce protests.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2024