The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan’s real test begins after election, say analysts

Pakistan’s struggling democracy faces serial crises — political, economic, on the security front, and of legitimacy.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

Pakistan Goes To The Polls After Bloody Election Eve

Millions of Pakistanis vote Thursday in an election marred by violence that has killed dozens, allegations of pre-poll rigging, and the jailing of the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024

‘Harassed constantly’: Imran Khan’s party fights state pressure in Pakistan election

PTI turns to virtual rallies and AI-generated speeches from jailed leader after alleged intimidation and curbs on campaigning

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024

Pakistan Elections: Challenges Await New Government in Economic, Security, and Diplomatic Fronts

Pakistan's 12th general elections on Thursday include 44 political parties competing for seats in the National Assembly. The outcome will impact the countr...

Top News · Feb 7, 2024

Deadly bombings strike Pakistan the day before parliamentary elections

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul-Haq-Kakar denounced the bombings in Baluchistan, and conveyed his condolences to the families of those who died.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

Nawaz Sharif poised for historic fourth term win in Pakistan

Discover the return of Nawaz Sharif and his potential fourth term as Pakistan's leader. Explore the challenges and hopes for stability in the country's pol...

Top News · Feb 7, 2024

Nearly 2 dozen killed in bomb blasts ahead of Pakistan election

Learn about the escalating violence and political uncertainty in Pakistan ahead of the general election, including the imprisonment of former Prime Ministe...

Top News · Feb 7, 2024

Twin bombings kill at least 28 as Pakistan prepares for elections

The attacks, claimed by ISIL, targeted election campaign offices of candidates in the restive Balochistan province.

Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024

Pakistan: Bomb attacks at election offices kill at least 24 day before national vote

Two bombings at the election offices of a political party and an independent candidate in south-west Pakistan have killed at least 24 people and wounded more than two dozen others just days before parliamentary elections are due to be held.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024

12 Killed By Blast Near Candidate's Office On Eve Of Pakistan Election

At least 12 people were killed and 25 wounded Wednesday by a blast outside a poll candidate's office in southwestern Pakistan, officials said, on the eve of an election marred by violence and allegations of poll-rigging.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024