The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistani police arrest journalist on unspecified charges

Police have arrested a prominent Pakistani journalist and government critic at his home on unspecified charges, his colleagues and local media said

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Indo-Pak World Cup match will inspire girls across the border to take up cricket: Bismah Maroof

NEW DELHI: She is well aware of the pressure of playing against arch-rivals India in the Women's ODI World Cup opener against India next month but Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof hopes that the marquee match will inspire girls across the border to make a career in the sport.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

Injured Neser out of Aussie Test squad

Queensland fast bowler Michael Neser has been ruled out of Australia's Test tour of Pakistan after suffering a side strain.

AAP · Feb 16, 2022

India hits out at Pakistan at U.N., says perpetrators of Mumbai, Pathankot, Pulwama terror attacks enjoying state support

“The world had witnessed the horrors of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, the 2016 Pathankot terror attack, and the 2019 Pulwama terrorist attack,” says Rajesh Parrihar

The Hindu · Feb 15, 2022

Pakistan, Iran to form joint working group on border issues

Border patrols from both countries have come under attack in sporadic skirmishes along the roughly 750km-long border.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022

Pakistan letting India deliver wheat to hungry Afghanistan

Pakistan is allowing nuclear rival India to deliver tons of wheat to ease food shortages in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Michael Neser suffers injury playing for Queensland, puts spot in Australia's tour of Pakistan in doubt

Australia is left sweating on another injury scare ahead of its tour of Pakistan, with fast bowler Michael Neser hurt playing a one-day match for Queensland.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2022

‘We’re encroaching into their habitat’: Angry mob kills leopard in Azad Kashmir

A mob of people killed a leopard by strangling it and pelting it with stones on February 8, 2022, in the Hattian Bala district of Azad Kashmir, the Pakistani-administered section of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region. At least 10 leopards – an endangered species – were killed by humans…

France 24 · Feb 14, 2022

Kishan Reddy condemns KCR’s Pulwama comments

“Isn’t the valour of Abhinandan Vardhaman proof enough?”

The Hindu · Feb 14, 2022

Pakistan appeals court frees brother convicted of 'honour killing' of social media star

A Pakistani appeals court on Monday acquitted the brother of social media star Qandeel Baloch of her murder, a 2016 killing that sparked national outrage and changes in laws covering so-called "honour killings".

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022