The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Massive explosion rocks Tehran as Israel says it is targeting ‘heart’ of city

A massive explosion struck Tehran, with the Israeli military stating it is targeting the "heart" of the Iranian capital. This follows Iran's vow of retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf…

The Independent UK · Mar 1

At least 6 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's supreme leader

Authorities say at least six people were killed in clashes with police on Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi

The Independent UK · Mar 1

Watch: Mob storms US Consulate in Pakistan after Khamenei's death; 9 killed in violent clash

Hundreds stormed the US consulate in Karachi after a joint US-Israel airstrike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters vandalized and set parts of the building ablaze, resulting in one death and several injuries as police intervened. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israel and Gulf Arab states, vowing…

The Times of India · Mar 1

NZ make World Cup semis after bold Pakistan bid fails

New Zealand have made the semis at the T20 World Cup after Pakistan beat Sri Lanka but not by enough runs to steal the last-four place from the Black Caps.

AAP · Feb 28

Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel owes NYC $14.6M despite migrant shelter windfall: Report

New York’s grand old Midtown landmark — owned by Pakistan’s national airline — has already pocketed hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to house migrants. Now, city officials say the same property has fallen behind on millions in unpaid property taxes and water bills, even as talk swirls of a…

The Times of India · Feb 28

Bored of Peace? Half of Donald Trump's Board of Peace is at war

Donald Trump’s grandly titled Board of Peace was supposed to be a Trumpian alternative to the United Nations, promising order, stability, and the end of endless wars. Instead, it resembles a Yes Minister casting call where the least qualified are handed the grandest titles. Nearly half its members are now…

The Times of India · Feb 28

'Immediate halt to escalations': Pakistan condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned "unwarranted attacks" on Iran by Israel and the United States, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities. Speaking with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Dar emphasized the need for urgent diplomacy to find a peaceful resolution. Meanwhile, Pakistan's embassy in Iran…

The Times of India · Feb 28

'Marriage, birth of child, deaths of parents’: Pakistani refugee who returned home six times secures chance to keep Canadian status

A Pakistani refugee who returned to his home country six times between 2016 and 2022 has won a judicial review, giving him another chance to retain his Canadian refugee status, reports the National Post.

The Times of India · Feb 28

US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid Taliban clashes

Washington affirms support for Islamabad amid heavy fighting and rising civilian concerns

The Independent UK · Feb 28

Pakistan says it killed more than 300 Afghan forces in dayslong airstrikes inside Afghanistan

Pakistan says its military has struck more Afghan military installations deep inside Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Feb 28