The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Sara Sharif: Police in Pakistan seeking to arrest man wanted in connection with death of girl

Police are searching for her Urfan Sharif, 41, partner Beinash Batool, 29, and his brother Faisal Malik, 28

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2023

Pakistani police want to arrest man over death of daughter in Surrey

Lawyers have said Pakistan’s government is ‘unlikely’ to block a UK extradition request in connection to Sara Sharif’s death.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Watch: 'Gadar' promo of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash feat. 'Tara Singh'

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 is set to witness a thrilling face-off between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. It will be the first time in more than four years that the two teams will meet in an ODI match. The last encounter between India and Pakistan in the…

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023

Yasin Malik’s wife’s appointment to Pakistan Cabinet is an indication of a sabotage plan in Kashmir: BJP leader

The Bharatiya Janata Party said that Pakistan’s decision to appoint Mushaal Hussein Mullick as a Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on human rights. was “an indication of a sabotage plan in Kashmir”. Ms. Mullick is the wife of jailed Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Aug 11 - Aug. 18, 20223

From independence celebrations in Pakistan, to wildfires in Hawaii, to a smiley face in a corn field in Germany, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

In the name of god: On how dangerously sectarian Pakistan is

The pampering of extremist sections and the impunity with which Islamists and other parties have misused the laws are what are empowering extremists to attack the defenceless

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Police name father as one of three sought over death of Sara Sharif

Surrey police seeking Urfan Sharif, his partner and brother, all of whom are thought to be in Pakistan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

Girl, 10, suffered ‘extensive injuries’, say police as father sought in Pakistan

Sara Sharif was found at her home after officers were called at around 2.50am on August 10.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

PCB invites Jay Shah to Pakistan to watch opening match of Asia Cup

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) extended an invitation to Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), urging him to be present at the inaugural clash of the Asia Cup.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023

Pakistan players reluctant to sign central contracts, ask PCB for bigger share in their digital rights

NEW DELHI: Pakistani cricketers are displaying reluctance in committing to long-term central contracts offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), stemming from disagreements regarding the commercialisation of players' licensed digital rights between the two parties.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023