The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan court acquits former PM Sharif's daughter in graft case

A Pakistani court on Thursday quashed the conviction of Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, in a corruption case that had seen her sentenced to seven years in jail, her party and defence lawyer said, lifting curbs on her contesting elections.

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022

Why is Pakistan investigating several audio leaks from PM office?

PM Shehbaz Sharif orders formation of committee to investigate leaking of several audio files released over past week.

Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2022

Canada updates India travel advice with warnings of ‘landmines, terror’ in apparent retaliation

Canada’s updated advisory for Pakistan did not mention threat from landmines

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Moeen Ali calls on careless England to rein in aggressive instincts after defeat to Pakistan in fifth T20

Moeen Ali bemoaned England’s game management following Wednesday’s fifth T20 defeat by Pakistan, insisting they must learn when to check their attacking instincts ahead of next month’s World Cup.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022

Pakistan home series is a triumph but what they really need is to play India

High security for England’s tour is costing the PCB which is the only board denied huge TV revenues generated by facing India

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

India’s catch-22 dilemma on relations with Iran

Iran is vital for India’s energy security and connectivity plans — but New Delhi is in a bind on how to balance its cooperation with Tehran with its other bilateral ties

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022

Pakistan holds nerve to edge out England in 5th T20, takes 3-2 lead in series

Chasing a modest 146, England needed 15 off the final over but debutant Aamer Jamal held his nerve to close out the game for Pakistan, helping the team to a 3-2 lead in the seven-match series

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022

England failure to chase down Pakistan labelled ‘disappointing’ by Moeen Ali

The tourists were unable to make 146 in their Twenty20 chase against Pakistan.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Pakistan vs England: Moeen Ali’s late rally in vain as hosts take control of T20 series

A late rally from stand-in skipper Moeen Ali was not enough as Pakistan’s spirited bowling display beat England by six runs to take control of the seven-match T20 series for the first time.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

5 talking points as Pakistan win tight T20 by five runs despite Moeen Ali's fifty

Despite an excellent unbeaten half-century from stand-in captain Moeen Ali, England lost the fifth T20I to Pakistan by five runs after debutant Aamer Jamal bowled an impressive final over

Daily Mirror · Sep 28, 2022