The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Conflict and climate disasters combine to create record rise in displaced people

Ukraine war and Pakistan’s ‘monsoon on steroids’ among events driving surge on ‘scale never seen before’ as 71m people displaced

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Pakistan arrests Imran Khan’s party leaders as protests continue

Arrests made as government deploys the army to help end deadly unrest sparked by Khan’s arrest three days ago.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023

Top Pakistan court rules Imran Khan's arrest unlawful, streets are quiet

Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest was unlawful, two days after his detention on graft allegations triggered deadly violence, escalating his tussle with the powerful military.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

ICC has got no written assurance on Pakistan's participation in ODI World Cup: Sources

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has got no written assurance from the Pakistan Cricket Board over its national team's participation in the upcoming 2023 World Cup in India even as impasse regarding the Asia Cup continues.

The Times of India · May 10, 2023

Hundreds of Edinburgh protestors descend on Scottish Parliament after Imran Khan arrest

The 70-year-old politician, who lost power last year but remains the country’s most popular opposition figure, is the seventh former prime minister to be arrested in Pakistan.

Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2023

It’s no wonder that many in Pakistan now fear for the fate of Imran Khan

The arrest of the former PM is yet another chapter in the conflict between the country’s all-powerful army and political class, writes Farzana Shaikh, associate fellow at Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

Pakistan turmoil deepens after Imran Khan's arrest

Khan's arrest Tuesday set off skirmishes between his supporters and police in several cities that left at least six people dead, and his continued detention raises the prospect of more unrest.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

Imran Khan arrest: Former Pakistani Prime Minister can be held for questioning for eight days, court rules

Protests have broken out across the country following his dramatic arrest on Tuesday

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Why are people protesting in Pakistan? Former PM Imran Khan arrested by paramilitary forces

Thousands take to the streets across places such as the capital Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Imran's lawyers alleged plot to kill him, say his meals being laced with insulin

Imran Khan's lawyers on Wednesday alleged a conspiracy to kill the former Pakistan premier in prison, according to a video posted from the official Twitter handle of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 10, 2023