The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistani PM: World should ramp up climate change fight

Pakistan’s prime minister is urging the world to step up the fight against climate change as a way to avoid more deadly flooding

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Asia Cup 2022: Asif Ali, Fareed Ahmad fined for on-field altercation

DUBAI: Pakistan's Asif Ali and Afghanistan bowler Fareed Ahmed were on Thursday fined 25 per cent of their match fees for their on-field altercation during their Asia Cup Super 4 match.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022

Pakistan's ex-PM Khan refuses to apologize in contempt case

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran has appeared in court and refused to formally apologize in a case in which he faces contempt charges over his verbal threat to a female judge during a political rally last month

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Record rains in Pakistan damage Mohenjo Daro archaeological site

At least 1,400mm of rain fell on the UNESCO World Heritage site in the second week of August.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022

For media, some floods matter more than others

In this season of floods, some floods matter more than others. You can see this in the amount of time and space the media accords to some floods, while virtually ignoring others.

Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2022

Pakistan floods: Is history repeating itself at Mohenjo Daro?

Back in 1919-20, R.D Banerji, an Archaeological Survey of India officer, rediscovered the ancient site of Mohenjo Daro, following the finding of a flint scraper. What followed next was years and years of extensive excavations led by prominent archaeologists from world over. Several decades after the initial stage of excavation,…

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.

Pakistan first received the F-16 aircraft package from the Ronald Reagan administration in the 1980s despite heavy objection from India.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2022

'Next time baat ko nation pe mat lena': Former Afghanistan cricket chief issues stern warning to Shoaib Akhtar

SHARJAH: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar and ex-Afghanistan Cricket Board chief executive Shafiq Stanikzai were involved in a heated argument on social media after unruly scenes broke out between fans of both teams here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022

Bharat Army urges fans to 'stand by' Arshdeep, Team India

MUMBAI: Bharat Army, a global group of Indian cricket supporters, has backed Team India left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, who has been the target of abuse and criticism from many people on social media after he dropped a catch in the closing stages of India's five-wicket defeat to Pakistan on Sunday…

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022

Asia Cup 2022, Pakistan vs Afghanistan: I had the self-belief to hit sixes, says Naseem Shah

SHARJAH: Pakistan tailender Naseem Shah credited self-belief and practice sessions in the nets for his final over heroics against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022