The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan's Khan gets bail on new charge of abetting violence - lawyer

Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday granted bail on a new charge of abetting violence against the military by his protesting supporters after he was arrested and detained on May 9 in a corruption case, his lawyer said.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Imran Khan called for questioning over attacks on Pakistan military buildings

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has been summoned by Pakistan authorities to face questioning over the outbreak of violence that followed his brief detention earlier this month in which military buildings were attacked, as pressure mounts against the former premier amid a crackdown on his party and supporters.

The Times of India · May 30, 2023

IMF hoping for board meeting on Pakistan before current program expires

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains in touch with Pakistan's authorities in order to pave the way for a board meeting before a financing program expires at the end of June, the IMF mission chief for Pakistan said.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Pak says it is ready for talks ‘with open mind’

New Delhi, May 29: Pakistan, in its latest communication to India, is believed to have expressed its willingness to discuss “with an open mind” every proposal or alternative that may be put forward at the talks to resolve the deadlock, according to the Karachi newspaper “Dawn.” A special representative of…

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Pakistan to share budget details with IMF to unlock funds - finance minister

Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday the country will share its upcoming budget details with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to unlock stalled funds.

Reuters · May 28, 2023

Asia Cup: BCCI unlikely to support hybrid model, final decision at ACC executive board meeting

NEW DELHI: The BCCI will not support Najam Sethi's proposed hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup wherein four preliminary round and two super four games will be held in Pakistan with India's matches and the final taking place in a neutral country.

The Times of India · May 28, 2023

The activists confronting period taboos in Pakistan

Facing threats and alienation, women push for menstrual awareness in a country where women’s health taboos limit rights.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2023

European team in Bangladesh probes genocide by Pakistan army in 1971

A European team was in Bangladesh for an international probe into countless killings by the Pakistani army in 1971 amid calls to declare the atrocities the worst genocide since World War II.

Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2023

India play out 1-1 draw against Pakistan in men's Junior Asia Cup hockey

SALALAH (Oman): India played out a thrilling 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their third Pool A game to continue their unbeaten run in the men's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament in Salalah here.

The Times of India · May 28, 2023

India is trying to promote tourism in one of the most militarised places in the world, but some Kashmiris say things are far from normal

Foreign journalists are rarely allowed entry into Kashmir, but the Indian government invited the ABC to visit the capital as part of a G20 event. Here's what we found.

ABC News · May 27, 2023