The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

What is Indian Independence Day and how is it celebrated?

It marks a day of celebrations for Indians remembering their fight for liberation from British colonial rule

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023

Resolution of Kashmir dispute essential for sustainable peace in South Asia: Chargé d’affaires of Pakistan High Commission

Resolution of the Kashmir dispute is essential for “sustainable peace” in South Asia, Aizaz Khan, the Chargé d’affaires of the High Commission of Pakistan said.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Blast in eastern Afghanistan kills 3, wounds 7 at hotel frequented by Pakistani refugees

Police say an explosion has ripped through a hotel in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Khost, killing at least three people and wounding seven others

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Pakistan security forces kill 2 after attack on Chinese convoy

The separatist Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on a convoy of Chinese workers.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2023

PCB appoints sports psychologist Maqbool Babri for Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has enlisted the services of sports psychologist Dr. Maqbool Babri to provide counseling to the men's team as they compete in the ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

“Indira Gandhi divided Pakistan into two parts; you cannot even hunt a bird”: Kharge hits out at BJP

Congress President Mallikarjun Khrage on Sunday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that they have a habit of twisting the work done by Congress to their advantage and mislead people of the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 13, 2023

‘It’s cheap therapy, innit!’: comedian Mawaan Rizwan on family, adulthood and his brilliant new TV series

Comic Mawaan Rizwan has never taken to adulthood. His childlike way of exploring life’s complexities has won him legions of fans and a ‘trippy’ new BBC series that finds the funny in family drama – co-starring his mum

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023

India jump to No. 3 place in FIH rankings after ACT triumph

India rises to 3rd in FIH rankings after Asian Champions Trophy triumph, surpassing England. India had achieved similar ranking in 2021 after Tokyo Olympics bronze. India defeated Malaysia 4-3 to lift ACT title. Malaysia remain 9th, South Korea 11th, Pakistan 16th.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Thousands of Afghans in limbo two years after fall of Kabul – as Sunak urged to keep UK promise

Exclusive: MPs and top brass intervene as government deadline for giving sanctuary to Afghans looms

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Pakistan investigates claims that porter was left to die during Norwegian climber's K2 record quest

A Pakistani mountaineer says an investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the peak of the world’s most treacherous mountain

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023