The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Mountaineer accused of stepping over dying Sherpa in pursuit of K2 record

A top mountaineer has denied her team offered no help to a dying Sherpa and stepped over him in their efforts to summit Pakistan’s K2 mountain and secure a new world record.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

ACT 2023 Semifinals: India battle Japan in Sreejesh's landmark game

CHENNAI: Moments before the big game against Pakistan on Wednesday, special invitee and Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin stood at the centre of the pitch to wait for his good friend PR Sreejesh, and the two exchanged a hug. White it warmed the hearts of millions, the moment also highlighted the…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Two years after fall of Kabul, tens of thousands of Afghans languish in limbo, waiting for US visas

When the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021 it airlifted tens of thousands of Afghans to safety

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Did US ask for Imran Khan’s removal as Pakistan PM after he visited Russia?

Intercept cites alleged ‘cypher’ to suggest US official told a Pakistani envoy ‘all will be forgiven’ if Khan is sacked.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023

Asian Champions Trophy | We stuck to our structure and game plan: Craig Fulton

After the Indian men’s hockey team’s final league match of the Asian Champions Trophy against Pakistan, the reactions from both sides were contrasting, much like the on-field 4-0 result. While Pakistan coach Mohammad Saqlain questioned umpiring decisions, which he claimed denied his team a goal and deflated the morale of…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Pakistan dissolves parliament as election-delay speculation mounts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dissolved the national parliament as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif moves to hand over power to a caretaker government to lead elections while his rival Imran Khan seeks a court review on his jail sentence that’s barring him from contesting in the polls.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

ACT 2023: India look to maintain intensity throughout 60 minutes in semi-final against Japan

NEW DELHI: India's focus will be on maintaining a consistent level of intensity throughout the entire 60 minutes of the game, coupled with improved finishing, as they gear up to face Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Friday.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Nehru vs. Patel and the battle for the princely states in independent India

Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel's rivalry and differences in style shaped India's history. Nehru's visceral hatred of princes and Patel's diplomatic approach, plus their clashes over Junagadh, Kashmir and Hyderabad, resulted in India's map as we know it. John Zubrzycki’s new book ‘Dethroned’ examines their critical role in India's transfer…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

India finish on top of the table, knock Pakistan out of semis of Asian Champions Trophy

India men’s hockey team captain stood up and delivered for a 4-0 victory against Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

India vs Pakistan, ACT 2023: When Ashwin stood back to hug Sreejesh

CHENNAI: India's spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin received a loud cheer from his home crowd when the announcer at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here announced his name as one of the dignitaries invited to attend the big-ticket India vs Pakistan game in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023