The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan government faces backlash over ‘draconian’ arrest powers

Amendment to bill would allow intelligence agencies to search ‘enemies’ and their premises without warrant

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023

Misbah-ul-Haq to head Pakistan's Cricket Technical Committee

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made an official announcement on Wednesday regarding the formation of a Cricket Technical Committee (CTC). The committee will be headed by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, and it will include former skippers Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez as its members.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

No bigger thrill than playing hockey in India: Pakistan head coach Rehan Butt

NEW DELHI: Two decades back, Rehan Butt used to be the reason for Indian defenders' sleepless nights and the man known for his deft stick-work still reminisces the good old days when playing against the next door neighbours in their backyard felt like "playing a home game".

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Pakistan: SC to hear Imran Khan’s plea in Toshakhana case today

The Supreme Court of Pakistan will take up former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plea against the trial court hearing in the Toshakhana case, Dawn reported on Wednesday. The matter is expected to be taken by the three-judge bench, according to Dawn. Read further on Dynamite News :

Dynamite News · Aug 2, 2023

World Cup 2023 | Pakistan agree to playing India on October 14, will be pitted against Sri Lanka on October 10 instead of 12

The marquee World Cup clash between India and Pakistan will be held in Ahmedabad on October 14, instead of originally scheduled date October 15

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

India's top court hear petitions challenging government's removal of Kashmir's special status

India’s top court began hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the legislation passed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2019 that stripped disputed Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, scrapped its separate constitution and removed inherited protections on land and jobs

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Mideast countries that are already struggling fear price hikes after Russia exits grain deal

Egypt and other lower-income Middle Eastern countries like Lebanon and Pakistan are worried about what comes next after Russia pulled out of a crucial wartime grain deal

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

World Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan match now on Oct 14, as PCB agrees to the change: Report

The India vs Pakistan World Cup match has been brought a day forward and will now be played on October 14, instead of the originally announced date of October 15, in Ahmedabad. This change came about as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reached an agreement with the International Cricket Council…

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Pakistan urges the Afghan Taliban to prevent militants from crossing the border and staging attacks

Pakistan’s prime minister is asking neighboring Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to do more to prevent militants from crossing the border to stage attacks like the massive suicide bombing earlier this week that killed dozens in a border region

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Bill apparently aimed at halting criticism of Pakistani intelligence figures expected to become law

Pakistan’s lower house has passed a bill that recommends a three-year prison term for anyone found guilty of disclosing the identity of an intelligence official, a move apparently aimed at stifling criticism of military-backed spy chiefs and agents

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023