The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Australia eye World Cup after T20 washout

Meg Lanning says Australia have high expectations for the World Cup in South Africa, after rain washed out the third game of the T20 home series vs Pakistan.

AAP · Jan 29, 2023

Australia's third T20 international against Pakistan abandoned due to rain at Manuka Oval, home side wins series 2-0

Australia and Pakistan's third T20 clash in Canberra is rained out without a ball being bowled, as the teams look towards the Women's T20 World Cup.

ABC News · Jan 29, 2023

Bestway: from London cornershop to Sainsbury’s stakeholder

Founded in 1963, the group includes Well Pharmacy and the Costcutter and Best-one chains

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam named player of the year

He was the only batter in international cricket who managed to cross more than 2,500 runs in all formats last year.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023

India invites Pakistan foreign minister to attend SCO summit

Pakistan yet to accept the invite but experts say it will not lead to thaw in ties as it is a multilateral summit.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023

Cash-strapped Pakistan's rupee plunges amid talks with IMF

Cash-strapped Pakistan’s currency has plunged against the dollar after the government indicated it was ready to comply with tough conditions set by the International Monetary Fund

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Pakistan poll panel announces April elections in two provinces

Assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were dissolved this month as part of PTI bid to force early national polls.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023

Power surge crashes Pakistan grid, plunging millions into darkness

Pakistan's generators produced more power than was required on Monday, causing voltage fluctuations that culminated in a system collapse that plunged 220 million people into darkness, an internal government document reviewed by Reuters showed.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023

Double delight for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in ICC awards

DUBAI: It was double delight for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam as he was picked for both the 'ODI Cricketer of the Year' and the 'Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of 2022' on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023

Pakistan seeks U.S. help in unlocking $1.1 billion IMF loan - Dawn

Pakistan has sought support from Washington to unlock a stalled International Monetary Fund programme that would release $1.1 billion to its strained economy as the country rebuilds after last year's devastating floods, Dawn newspaper said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2023