The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

BSF seizes Pakistan fishing boat in Gujarat's Kutch

Some fishermen managed to flee into the Pakistani territory with another boat, the BSF said

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2022

Pakistan’s Top Court Hears Arguments on PM Khan’s Dissolving Parliament

Pakistan's top court began hearing arguments on Monday on the legality of Prime Minister Imran Khan calling a general election after his party blocked a no-confidence vote and he dissolved parliament to prevent an opposition attempt to oust him. Khan, a former cricket star, lost his majority in parliament last…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022

Ruth Pollard: Imran Khan has outsmarted Pakistan’s opposition. For now

So much for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “New Pakistan.” Faced with growing discontent among his own lawmakers and allies, Khan told the president to dissolve parliament and called for fresh elections after a hotly anticipated no confidence vote against him was abruptly canceled Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

McDonald still unsure on Aussie coach job

Andrew McDonald has spoken to Cricket Australia about the men's coaching position but he remains reluctant to say if he wants the job full-time.

AAP · Apr 4, 2022

Pakistan's top court to meet as PM Khan clings on to power

Pakistan's top court will meet on Monday to decide on the fate of Prime Minister Imran Khan, after his party blocked a no-confidence vote and he dissolved parliament in a surprise move to prevent his ouster.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2022

Pakistan PM Imran Khan names US official who sent 'threat' message

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu had sent a threatening message to him through Pakistan's envoy Ambassador Asad Majeed.

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2022

Imran Khan bets Pakistan drama will help him return to power

ISLAMABAD: To avoid losing a no-confidence vote in parliament, Pakistan leader Imran Khan instead triggered an unprecedented political crisis. Now the question is whether voters will reward him at the next election.

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2022

Imran Khan thrusts country into constitutional crisis: Pakistan media

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan media has criticised the dissolution of the National Assembly in the country, saying that whatever happened on Sunday violated all rules governing proceedings in the House, particularly those dealing with the motion of no-confidence.

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2022

Explainer-What political upheaval in Pakistan means for rest of the world

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan blocked a no-confidence vote he looked sure to lose on Sunday and advised the president to order fresh elections, fueling anger among the opposition and deepening the country's political crisis.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2022

Punjab: Border school gets AC, auditorium

BATHINDA: A government school at Chananwala village barely 3 kilometres from the Pakistan border has witnessed a turnaround and become Punjab’s first air-conditioned campus with auditorium.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022