The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan death toll from monsoon rains, flooding reaches 304

Pakistani authorities say the death toll from more than five weeks of monsoon rains and flash flooding across the country has reached 304

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2022

Pakistan reports polio case to take year's count to 13

Pakistan's polio count for the year has risen to 13 with one case reported on Friday as the South Asian nation looks to contain a disease mostly eradicated elsewhere, officials said

Reuters · Jul 23, 2022

Protesters in Pakistan slam ‘theft’ of ex-PM Imran Khan’s mandate

Khan’s party loses key vote in Punjab assembly despite winning a by-election there in a landslide earlier this week.

Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2022

Pakistani who came to kill Nupur vandalised Lahore Ranjit Singh statue: Sriganganagar cop

JAIPUR: Sriganganagar police, investigating the case of Rizwan (24), who crossed the international border into India illegally in Sriganganagar, has found that the accused is also facing trial in his home country for vandalising Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s statue at Lahore’s Shahi Quila in August 2019.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Why Sri Lanka imploded so catastrophically

As Sri Lanka's economy unravels before our eyes, one must ask how this could happen in a country historically known for its high standard of living and stable economy. Sri Lanka's achievements go back decades, giving it a per capita GDP that is 70% higher than India's, and a life…

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's bloc sidelined in Punjab assembly vote

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party has been sidelined in a key vote in Punjab province, despite winning a byelection there earlier this week

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

Pakistan's win against SL at par with 1987 Bangalore Test victory over India: PCB chief Ramiz Raja

KARACHI: PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has lauded the national team for its recent win against Sri Lanka in the Galle Test, saying the victory is at par with Pakistan's historic triumph over India in the 1987 Bangalore Test.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Women climbers from Pakistan and Iran reach K2 summit

A woman from Pakistan and another from Iran appear to be the first females from their countries to reach the top of K2, one of the world’s highest and most dangerous summits

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

American woman gang-raped in Pakistan's Punjab province

ISLAMABAD: A 21-year-old American social media activist and vlogger was allegedly raped by two men in Punjab province of Pakistan last week. The incident has sparked outrage among Pakistan netizens who demanded stricter action from authorities in the country.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Nepalese climber Sanu Sherpa sets record atop Pakistan mountain

Sherpa becomes the first person to climb the world’s 14 tallest peaks twice after reaching top of Gasherbrum II.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022