The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan issues foreign media guidelines, drawing criticism from press freedom groups

Pakistan's government has issued new guidelines for foreign media organizations operating within the country. These rules require registration and accreditation for reporting outside major cities. Critics argue these measures create bureaucratic hurdles and discourage independent reporting. The government states the guidelines provide a transparent framework for foreign media operations. Media…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Protest group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir rejects claims of Indian meddling

Senior member of Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee says movement is driven by local grievances and not external interests

The Independent UK · Aug 6

England recall Lawrence, Carse, Pope, Cook for Pakistan tests with Bethell ruled out

Dan Lawrence returns to the England squad for the first test against Pakistan. Jacob Bethell is sidelined from the series due to a knee injury. Jordan Cox will bat at first drop after Bethell's absence. Ollie Pope is back in the team after being dropped during the Ashes. England faces…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox set to play in England’s first Test against Pakistan

The post-Ben Stokes era starts at Headingley on August 19.

The Independent UK · Aug 6

England begin post-Stokes era with call-ups for Lawrence, Cox and Pope against Pakistan

Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox will bat in the top six for England in their three-match Test series against Pakistan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

England dealt major injury blow as Dan Lawrence and Ollie Pope recalled for Pakistan Tests

Jacob Bethell will miss the three-Test series with Jordan Cox set to bat at No 3

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Pakistan's crackdown in PoK: How Islamabad is tightening information chokehold amid global scrutiny

Pakistan's widening crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has drawn international attention, with members of the Kashmiri diaspora, rights groups and global watchdogs raising concerns over restrictions on journalists and media freedom.

The Times of India · Aug 6

From first Omani woman to summit Everest to sherpa who climbed it seven times, the 10 mountaineers killed on Broad Peak

While attention has been focused on high-altitude mountaineering’s controversial star Nirmal Purja, the avalanche also claimed the lives of nine renowned climbers and guides from five countries

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Imran Khan's three years in jail spark protests across Pakistan; over 100 held

Over 100 supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan were arrested on Wednesday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters held rallies nationwide to mark three years of his imprisonment. The demonstrations, which called for Khan’s release, saw police fire tear gas at protesters in Rawalpindi amid clashes and heightened…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Pakistan crackdown in PoK draws protests on UK streets

Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. On Wednesday, members of the British Kashmiri diaspora held a protest in UK's Bradford, expressing solidarity with the people of PoJK and backing the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

The Times of India · Aug 6