The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan v England: first Test, day four – as it happened

Pakistan have lost two wickets in their final innings chase after England set a target of 343

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Pakistani embassy in Kabul

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Pakistan's embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul on Friday, a statement carried by one of the militant group's affiliated channels on Telegram said on Sunday.

Reuters · Dec 4, 2022

First heat, then floods wipe out farms in Pakistan’s chilli capital

In a country heavily dependent on agriculture, the more extreme climate conditions are hitting rural economies hard

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Will Jacks stresses the need to be ‘flexible’ as England finish strongly against Pakistan

For all the crash, bang, wallop that has become so synonymous with this England team, it was the turn of the brains of ‘Bazball’ to show-off rather than the brawn.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022

How a Lane Tech junior is helping grow baseball in Pakistan

Amaan Khan, a 16-year-old right-hander, pitched for the Pakistan national team during its two-game stay in a qualifying tournament for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2022

5 talking points as England make late fightback after Babar Azam's brilliant hundred

England toiled hard on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi and got some just rewards as they picked up seven wickets on a lifeless pitch to remain in with a chance of winning

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

Joe Root leaves England fans in hysterics by using Jack Leach's bald head to shine ball

Joe Root shined the ball on Jack Leach's bald head on day three of the first between England and Pakistan, with David Gower calling the move "absolutely ingenious"

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

Will Jacks keeps Pakistan in check as England dig deep in search of lead

Pakistan closed day three of the first Test on 499-7, still 158 behind, despite centuries for Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

England strike late to take control of Pakistan test but work still to be done

A late flurry of wickets meant that England finished day three of the first Test slightly ahead with Pakistan still 158 runs behind and seven wickets down.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022

England rewarded for perseverance as late Pakistan wickets offer hope of victory

The hosts slid to 499 for seven at the end of day three in Rawalpindi, with England leading by 158 runs

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022