The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Taliban’s ties with Pakistan fraying amid mounting security concerns

Two years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, ties between the neighbours deteriorate amid rise in armed attacks.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023

Man held for shouting pro-Pakistan slogans in Nashik

Man from Nashik arrested for raising pro-Pak slogans on I-Day. Police deployed to prevent untoward incident. Toll plaza manager filed complaint, suspect arrested. All-party protest march to police station demanding sedition charges. Police registered case, suspect arrested, investigations ongoing.

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Pakistan arrests 129 Muslims after mob attacks churches and homes of minority Christians

Police say they have arrested more than 100 Muslim rioters from an area in eastern Pakistan where a Muslim mob angered over the alleged desecration of the Quran by a Christian man had attacked churches and homes of minority Christians

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Akram criticizes Pakistan Cricket Board for leaving Imran Khan out of Independence Day video

The Pakistan Cricket Board has received severe backlash for leaving World Cup-winning captain and former prime minister Imran Khan out of a video showing the country's cricketing achievements

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

A mob in Pakistan burned a church and Christian homes after blasphemy accusations

A Pakistani Christian leader appealed for help on social media, asking authorities to "assure us that our lives are valuable in our own homeland that has just celebrated independence and freedom."

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn wants to see his team play an aggressive brand of cricket

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's coach, Grant Bradburn, has expressed his desire for the team to adopt an assertive style of cricket as they embark on their preparations for the upcoming World Cup. The journey commences with a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023

2 youths held for posting video of Pakistan’s Independence Day

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) was informed and the team tracked down the students.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Mob attacks churches in eastern Pakistan after blasphemy claim

Christian family accused of desecrating copy of Qur’an, setting off rampage in Faisalabad

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Muslim mob attacks 3 churches after accusing Christian man of desecrating Quran in eastern Pakistan

Police say a Muslim mob has attacked a Christian locality in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, burning a church, damaging two others and demolishing a man's house after accusing him of desecrating the pages of Islam’s holy book

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Mobs burn Christian churches, homes in Pakistan after blasphemy allegations

Hundreds of people armed with batons and sticks attack churches in Jaranwala after the Quran was allegedly desecrated.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2023