The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

General Asim Munir takes charge as chief of Pakistan's powerful army

General Asim Munir on Tuesday took charge as Pakistan's new army chief, a key change of command in an institution that plays a huge influential role in the governance of the nuclear-armed nation.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Pakistan foreign minister meets Afghan Taliban amid border concerns

Pakistan's minister of state for foreign affairs met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister in Kabul on Tuesday, the latest international minister to visit the country whose Taliban rulers are not formally recognised by foreign governments.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

James Anderson desperate to open Pakistan account 17 years on from last tour

Iconic England fast bowler James Anderson has 667 Test match wickets to his name, but will be searching for his first in Pakistan when the series starts on Thursday

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Pakistan: General Asim Munir Takes Charge As Country's New Army Chief

General Asim Munir on Tuesday assumed charge as the Pakistan's new Army chief, replacing General Qamar Javed Bajwa who retired after two consecutive three-year terms. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 29, 2022

Shaun Udal backs teenager Rehan Ahmed to shine if handed debut in Pakistan like he was

Former England spinner Shaun Udal enjoyed an impressive 20-year career but is now battling Parkinson's disease amid period of huge sorrow

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Asim Munir takes charge as Pakistan's army chief

ISLAMABAD: General Asim Munir, Pakistan's former spymaster, on Tuesday assumed charge as the country's new army chief, replacing Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa who retired after two consecutive three-year terms.

The Times of India · Nov 29, 2022

Taliban militants in Pakistan end ceasefire with government - spokesman

Taliban militants in Pakistan will no longer abide by a months-long ceasefire with the Pakistani government, a spokesman for the militant group said on Monday.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022

Pakistan Taliban ends ceasefire with gov’t, threatens new attacks

The armed group calls off a truce that started in June and orders fighters to ‘carry out attacks in the entire country’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2022

Pakistan vs England: Ben Stokes to donate match fees to flood victims; Mark Wood ruled out with injury

England captain Ben Stokes will donate his match fees from their three-Test series against hosts Pakistan to help the victims of devastating floods in the country.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022

Brendon McCullum vows England "rockstars" won't take a backward step in Pakistan series

England return to Pakistan for a Test series for the first time since 2005, and head coach Brendon McCullum has called on his players to make their mark on the big occasion

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022