The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistani PM approves IMF agreement, says Geo citing sources

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and all mattters over the bailout program are settled, local broadcaster Geo said on Thursday, citing sources.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

Protests and fury at Pakistan’s ‘rape epidemic’ after woman attacked in city park

Assault in Islamabad’s largest open space raises questions about culture of impunity around sexual violence against women, say activists

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

Pakistan Finance Minister says expect IMF matters to be settled today - Dawn news

Pakistan's finance minister was quoted on Thursday as saying he expects talks with a visiting International Monetary Fund mission to be settled today.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

Pakistan navy says it will host 50 nations in maritime exercises

Pakistan's navy said on Wednesday it will host 50 countries at maritime exercises involving ships, aircraft and special operation forces from Feb. 10-14.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom

The HRCP report focuses on forced conversions, desecration of places of worship and marginalisation of Ahmadi community.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2023

Saudi Leadership Condoles Pakistan on Death of Former President

The Saudi leadership offered on Tuesday its condolences to Pakistan on the death of former President Pervez Musharraf. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of condolence to Pakistani President Dr. Arif Alvi. He expressed his condolences to the president, people of Pakistan and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023

‘God, come help us’: Pakistan families still hungry and homeless six months after floods

Forced to endure a ‘humiliating’ life in tent cities, waiting for stagnant waters to recede, villagers say they have been abandoned

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023

Explained: What happens if Pakistan defaults on its debt

NEW DELHI: Cash-strapped Pakistan economy is in dire states with plunging currency, soaring inflation, a balance of payments crisis, diminishing forex reserves all amid political chaos and a deteriorating security situation.

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2023

India-Pakistan contest on cards in Asian Junior Team Squash Championships

CHENNAI: The Indian men's and women's teams have been seeded second and third respectively in the HCL 21st Asian Junior Team squash Championships (under-19) which begins on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Feb 7, 2023

Pakistan's former President Musharraf buried in Karachi

Pakistani former President Pervez Musharraf, a key U.S. ally in the campaign against al Qaeda following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, was buried in his hometown of Karachi on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023