The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal named Pakistan bowling coaches for tour of Australia and New Zealand

Former Pakistani bowlers Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been assigned the roles of Pakistan's fast bowling and spin bowling coach, respectively, in the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2023

Israel declares Lashkar-e-Taiba as terror organisation

Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Israel on Tuesday declared the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terror outfit. An official announcement from Tel Aviv informed that the move is in sync with Israel’s attempts to support a global war on terror. The announcement has come in the…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

A year after Pakistan's floods, 44% of children have stunted growth. What can be done about it?

The extensive flooding in Pakistan in August 2022 submerged one-third of the country. This affected 33 million people, half of them children. Some 9.4 million acres of crops were destroyed, and more than 1.1 million farm animals perished.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023

Malnutrition in Pakistan: Over 40% of children under five suffer from stunted growth

According to a recent World Bank report, more than 40 percent of children under the age of five in Pakistan suffer from stunted growth. The situation is especially worrying for some villages in Sindh province, where 66 percent of under-fives are affected. Stunting is closely linked to brain development and…

France 24 · Nov 20, 2023

Generational shift evident as India reflect on World Cup loss

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of India's heart-wrenching loss in the World Cup final, a composed Virat Kohli exchanged a brief handshake and hug with Shubman Gill, marking a poignant moment that encapsulated the imminent generational shift in Indian cricket. The night, filled with tears, underscored the need for a…

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

'They played better cricket...': Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Australia for their sixth World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, congratulated Australia on their record sixth ODI World Cup victory and shared a sweet message with the Indian squad.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

India's top World Cup moments: From making it 8-0 vs Pakistan to most wins in a single edition

NEW DELHI: As Australia claimed a record-extending sixth World Cup title beating India in the final on Sunday at the world's largest cricket venue, the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, the defeat pushed the entire nation of over 1.4 billion people into gut-wrenching agony.

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2023

Tens of thousands of religious party supporters rally in Pakistan against Israel's bombing in Gaza

Tens of thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s main religious political party have rallied in the eastern city of Lahore against Israel’s bombing of Palestinians in Gaza and what it says is the world’s failure to protect Gazans

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Pakistan military says four fighters killed near Afghanistan border

Troops are continuing to search the Khaisoor area of North Waziristan district for fighters in hiding.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2023

Hundreds of Afghans evacuated from Pakistan ‘dumped’ in military bases as UK scrambles to find them homes

Exclusive: Some refugees said it was hard to leave bases and that they had been given little help to claim benefits or find a GP

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023