The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

The latest polio cases have put the world on alert. Here's what this means for Australia and people travelling overseas

Until recently, polio had only been detected in a handful of countries, thanks to global eradication efforts.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2022

Pakistan's former PM Khan says govt's Youtube block aims to censor him

Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan, who was facing charges on Sunday under an anti-terror act for threats to police and a magistrate, accused the government of temporarily blocking YouTube to deny live access to his speech at a political rally.

Reuters · Aug 21, 2022

Dutch restrict Pakistan to 206 runs in 3rd ODI

Wickets continued to fall at regular intervals to see Pakistan edge to 150-5 by the 40th over

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

Nine soldiers die as truck plunges into ravine in Pakistani Kashmir

At least nine Pakistani soldiers were killed and four injured when their truck plunged into a ravine in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Sunday morning, military and witnesses said.

Reuters · Aug 21, 2022

Pak melody queen Nayyara Noor, adored by millions on both sides of the border, no more

BATHINDA: India born melody queen of Pakistan Nayyara Noor passed away in the wee hours of Sunday at Karachi in Pakistan. She was 71. Having got the title of Bulbul-e-Pakistan, Nayyara Noor had sang poems of legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz apart from many known Ghazals.

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2022

Interpol 'Most Wanted' Brits on the run include ‘White Widow’ and ‘paedo kidnapper’

Interpol's red notices - given for the most wanted around the world, has around 7,000 names on its list, including 15 Brits wanted for crimes such as terrorism and murder

Daily Mirror · Aug 20, 2022

Two brothers who separated in 1947 partition could not meet again, but their families reunite after 75 years

KURUKSHETRA: Two brothers, Daya Singh and Ghulam Muhammad (Muhd) were separated during the country's partition in 1947. They could never meet again after that but their surviving families were digitally reunited after 75 years, with the efforts of Pakistan based YouTuber Nasir Dhillon on Friday.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2022

Afghan female judge fleeing Taliban appeals after Home Office refuses UK entry

Lawyers say the woman, who is in hiding in Pakistan with her son, will be killed if sent back to Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022

Female Afghan judge hiding from Taliban appeals against denial of entry to UK

Lawyers said the woman known as Y and her son fled Afghanistan and are currently hiding in Pakistan.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi out of Asia Cup, England T20Is

The injury to 22-year-old Afridi is a major blow to Pakistan's chances in the six-nation Asia Cup starting in the UAE from August 27.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022