The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Rubio Flags India-Pak Tensions: Says system can’t handle fresh conflict; warns nations will act alone

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday cited a “potential conflict between India and Pakistan” as an example of the international system’s inability to address major conflicts and crises, saying there was currently no “functional” global system capable of dealing with such situations.

The Times of India · Sep 24

Pakistan launches air strikes in Afghanistan, killing civilians, Taliban says

Pakistan launched air strikes Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan in what Islamabad said was a retaliation for a drone attack by Afghanistan's Taliban forces on a border post. A Taliban government spokesman denied the allegation and said Pakistan's latest strikes killed four civilians in Afghanistan's southern and eastern provinces.

France 24 · Sep 24

At least four killed as Pakistan launches airstrikes on Afghanistan in middle of night

Strikes mark sharp escalation in their recent border fights

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Pakistan appoints former army general Nauman Mahmood as first head of Mecca alliance

Pakistan on Wednesday appointed a former Pakistan Army officer as the first secretary-general of the country's trilateral Mecca pact with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.

The Times of India · Sep 23

International system is broken, unable to address conflicts like India and Pakistan: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a functional international system could help address conflicts such as potential tensions between India and Pakistan, while arguing that the current system is failing to resolve major disputes. His remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump again claimed credit for ending…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Giant dancing gorilla becomes hit at Lahore university event

A giant gorilla performer joins students on the dancefloor at a university event in Lahore, as Pakistan's viral party trend gains popularity.

Euronews · Sep 23

Pakistan wants to be the Muslim world's security guard. Can its economy pay the bill?

Pakistan is betting that military muscle can buy it a bigger seat at the global table. Islamabad has deepened defence ties with Saudi Arabia and Turkey through the Mecca pact, sought a larger role in Gulf security, marketed its fighter jets and drones abroad and cast itself as an emerging…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Pakistan’s hidden health crisis: Children contract HIV after routine hospital care

A routine visit to a hospital has turned into a life-changing ordeal for dozens of families in Pakistan, with parents alleging that their children contracted HIV while receiving medical care.

The Times of India · Sep 23

‘It’s about being loudly visible’: Ahadadream, the British-Pakistani dance star defanging racist slurs

Like many south Asians in the UK, he kept creativity separate from a corporate career. But after co-signs from dance music’s A-list, he’s releasing a defiant – and daringly titled – debut album

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

India rejects OIC remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, questions its credibility

India has dismissed the references made to the country in the OIC's joint communique about Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that the OIC has no authority to comment on India's internal matters. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of the country.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23