The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Final call on Asia Cup venue to be taken after IPL final, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

It has been learnt from ACC sources that PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s proposed hybrid model looks like a feasible solution although ACC had made no formal statements

The Hindu · May 25, 2023

Need to focus on technological advancement in defence sector: Rajnath

India must focus on advancement in defence technology in view of “double threat” along the borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday in an oblique reference to challenges along the frontiers with China and Pakistan.

The Hindu · May 25, 2023

Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party

Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has softened his year-long demand for new elections and suggested a committee be formed for talks with the government to end the country’s lingering political turmoil

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Pakistan considering banning party of ex-PM Imran Khan - minister

Pakistan is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party for attacking the state, the defence minister said on Wednesday, a decision likely to enrage his supporters and exacerbate his confrontation with the military establishment.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Muslims in South Korea want to build a mosque. Neighbors protest and send pig heads

The tensions are a test of the nation's tolerance of increasing diversity, when South Korea is looking to immigration to bolster its aging and shrinking workforce.

WEKU · May 24, 2023

‘He’s fighting for our future’: Pakistan’s young voters rally behind Imran Khan

Attempts to jail and harass the cricketer turned politician have only strengthened his support among young people

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

Journalist Imran Riaz Khan still missing in Pakistan

Since his arrest at Sialkot airport, neither his family nor police appear to know the commentator’s whereabouts.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023

What is going on with China's Belt and Road Initiative?

While the leaders of the G7 met in Japan, Chinese President Xi Jinping used a China-Central Asia Summit to push further economic and trade ties along the old Silk Road under the banner of his signature policy — the Belt and Road Initiative. So how is the project tracking and…

ABC News · May 23, 2023

J&K part of India, Pakistan has no right to talk about it, says Union Minister

Jammu and Kashmir is a part of India, and Pakistan has no right to talk about it and should rather pay attention towards its own people, Union Tourism Minister G K Reddy said in Srinagar on May 23.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Pakistan’s Imran Khan questioned over corruption charges

An anti-graft agency has questioned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan over corruption charges, his lawyer says.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023