The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Aide: Pakistani PM orders review of ban on Oscar-entry film

A Pakistani official says the prime minister has ordered a review of the ban on the country's Oscar entry, the movie “Joyland.”

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

‘It’s not against Islam’: Pakistani trans actor tells of deep sadness over film ban

Exclusive: Alina Khan, star of award-winning Joyland, speaks out as the movie’s licence for domestic release is revoked, putting its Oscar contention in doubt

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

Amaan Khan isn’t your typical high school pitcher. The Lane Tech junior represented Pakistan in the World Baseball Classic.

Lane Tech junior Amaan Khan first picked up a baseball when he was a toddler.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 15, 2022

Pakistani judge sentences two Islamic militants to death

A Pakistani court has convicted and sentenced to death two Islamic militants over a suicide attack last year that killed nine Chinese engineers, two paramilitary troops and two other locals in the country’s northwest

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Pakistan reverses course, bans 'Joyland' from cinemas

A Pakistani official says the country's Oscar entry, “Joyland,” is banned from cinemas, despite being previously approved for release

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Pakistan bans its official Oscar entry Joyland

The film, which received accolades for the portrayal of a trans love affair, is banned for ‘objectionable material’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022

Pakistan-Afghan border crossing closed after clashes

A major border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has closed for trade and transit after a clash between security force personnel from both sides, a local Pakistani official said on Monday.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

T20 World Cup final ‘most nervous I’ve ever been for a game’, says Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali admitted that Sunday’s T20 World Cup final was the most nervous he has been in an England shirt after playing a key role in the run chase against Pakistan.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022

Pakistan bans its official Oscar entry Joyland over ‘highly objectionable material’

‘It’s heartbreaking to see that things haven’t changed a bit, probably just gotten worse,’ says filmmaker Javaria Waseem

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

England’s T20 World Cup final was ‘most nervous I’ve ever been’, says Moeen Ali

The all-rounder’s innings of 19 runs off 12 balls against Pakistan swung the momentum towards England

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022