The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

India vs New Zealand: Boult, Southee's absence leaves massive hole; Sodhi too out of first ODI, says Tom Latham

HYDERABAD: Experienced pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult's absence leaves a "massive hole" in the New Zealand squad but it also provides chances to fringe players to step up in the India tour, said stand-in-captain Tom Latham ahead of the first ODI on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2023

Police warn tourists to heed signs after man drowns on Esperance beach

The man's death is the second in less than five months in the same area, after a tourist from Pakistan was swept off rocks while taking photographs in September.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

Pakistan's largest province to hold snap polls in win for former PM Khan

A snap local election will be held in Pakistan's most populous province, officials said, after the provincial leader, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan, triggered the poll, putting pressure on the government ahead a planned general election.

Reuters · Jan 16, 2023

Australia restrict Pakistan to 160 in ODI

Australia's spinners and wicketkeeper Beth Mooney were superb against Pakistan, keeping the tourists to 8-160 in a rain-affected ODI match in Brisbane.

AAP · Jan 16, 2023

Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield shine as Australia cruises to victory over Pakistan in opening ODI

Meg Lanning was in superb touch on return for Australia but it was a debutant who stole the show in an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.

ABC News · Jan 15, 2023

What happened to Zhao Lijian? China's 'Wolf Warrior' diplomat has been mysteriously shifted aside

China's controversial diplomat Zhao Lijian has stepped back from China's diplomatic front line. Does that mean China will give up the aggressive and assertive Wolf Warrior diplomacy?

ABC News · Jan 15, 2023

Edinburgh mum-of-two undertakes life saving work in Pakistan after devastating flood

Sandra Baldwin has been involved in helping administer foreign aid in some of the most pressing global disaster scenarios of the last decade and she is now set to use her expertise in Pakistan.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 15, 2023

Mohammed Bux Baloch obituary

Other lives: Souvenir shop owner whose central London stores became welcoming hubs for newly arrived Pakistani immigrants

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023

Pakistan launches anti-polio drive targeting 44M children

Pakistan is launching its first anti-polio campaign of the year, targeting more than 44 million children under the age of five

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia Supports Pakistan’s Economy with $20 Bn in 4 Years

Saudi support for the Pakistani economy constituted a safety valve for its stability and continuity, allowing it to face economic repercussions. Asharq Al-Awsat monitored recent agreements between Riyadh and Islamabad, revealing that Saudi support has doubled in the last four years, exceeding $21.64 billion, in a diversified portfolio including aid,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 15, 2023