The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

France promises €360m to help Pakistan recover from epic 2022 floods

President Emmanuel Macron has said France would contribute €‎360 million to help Pakistan recover from last year’s devastating floods.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2023

UN chief calls for sweeping reform of 'biased' financial system

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for sweeping reform of the international financial system to allow for low-income countries vulnerable to climate calamities to receive adequate funding from richer nations.

Reuters · Jan 9, 2023

Donors pledge more than $9bn for Pakistan flood recovery

Pakistan official says donors at Geneva conference commit more than $9bn to help it recover from devastating floods.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2023

UN gathering seeks aid for Pakistan after devastating floods

The United Nations is hosting a conference to help Pakistan cope with fallout of last summer’s devastating flooding that killed more than 1,700 people and displaced about 8 million others

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Bilateral Ties with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Sunday at the winter camp in AlUla, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, Lieutenant General Asim Munir. The two officials reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries in addition to a number of issues of common concern. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 9, 2023

Top international news developments of the day

The absolute disarray in the sale of the Pakistan Sindh government’s subsidised flour to the people resulted in the death of a man, a father of seven, in Mirpurkhas district during a stampede. The death occurred near the commissioner’s office where two mini-trucks carrying 200 bags each were selling flour.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2023

Shahid Afridi might continue as chief selector, Mickey Arthur to decide on Pakistan future later this month

KARACHI: Shahid Afridi could continue as chief selector after the home series against New Zealand while Mickey Arthur is expected to make a decision on whether to return as Pakistan's head coach later this month.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2023

I don't have to justify myself to anyone: Babar Azam on questions over his captaincy

KARACHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam was bombarded with questions over his captaincy future following a winless Test season at home.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2023

Pakistan’s finance minister to meet IMF delegation in Geneva

IMF has yet to approve the release of $1.1bn originally due to be disbursed in November last year.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2023

Pakistan seeks help with $16 billion flood rebuilding at UN conference

Pakistan and the United Nations are holding a major conference in Geneva on Monday aimed at marshalling support to rebuild the country after devastating floods in what is expected to be a major test case for who pays for climate disasters.

Reuters · Jan 8, 2023