The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistani garment workers left destitute and starving after Missguided collapse

Fashion retailer’s suppliers in Pakistan have sacked hundreds without pay, as invoices for completed orders remain unpaid

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022

Pakistan hopes for relief on FATF ‘grey list’ sanctions

Pakistan government sources quoted in media reports indicate that Islamabad is confident it has “completed” its task list.

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2022

Moeen Ali would ‘definitely’ play Test cricket for England in Pakistan

Moeen called time on his Test career last September after 64 caps over seven years.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022

How Hindi news TV covered police action in the wake of Prophet remarks row

The Delhi police on Thursday lodged an FIR against at least 30 people, accusing them of spreading hate and hurting religious sentiments on social media. They include All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi and Hindu supremacist priest Yati Narsinghanad.

Newslaundry · Jun 10, 2022

Pakistan probes Hindu temple's desecration as India protests

Pakistan’s foreign ministry says authorities are trying to trace and arrest suspects who this week desecrated a Hindu temple in the port city of Karachi, drawing condemnation from New Delhi

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Family: Former Pakistan military ruler Musharraf gravely ill

Musharraf has been hospitalised for three weeks and family have asked for prayers for his health.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022

Family: Pakistan ex-ruler Musharraf critically ill in Dubai

The family of Pakistan’s former military ruler Gen. Pervez Musharraf says he is critically ill and has been hospitalized in Dubai since last month

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Prophet comments: Why the diplomatic storm should bother India

In this episode of Worldview, we discuss whether the protests in the Islamic world over comments in India will impact India’s ties with the Gulf region and beyond.

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022

Pakistan to raise taxes on rich, ban some car buying to secure IMF bailout

Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Friday the government would raise taxes on the rich and ban government officials from buying new cars, amid pressure to control the fiscal deficit and secure International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout money.

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

South Asia protests over prophet remarks by India’s BJP officials

Thousands of Muslims in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan rally over derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad by BJP members.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022