The Latest Breaking News from Rawalpindi

Harry Brook says double-century ‘doesn’t matter’ as England suffer stunning loss

Sri Lanka chased down 430 in Rawalpindi for the second-highest successful ODI run-chase.

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Harry Brook: England captain makes history with astonishing ODI double century

Records tumble in Rawalpindi as Sri Lanka left shellshocked

Evening Standard · Oct 22

How England’s Harry Brook smashed records with brilliant 202 against Sri Lanka

Harry Brook became the first England batter to score a double century in one-day internationals, smashing 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi . The Yorkshireman reached his milestone off just 114 deliveries to record the fastest double hundred in ODI history before holing out on the final ball. Brook surpassed…

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Imran Khan’s PTI postpones Islamabad march to October 4 amid security clampdown

Imran Khan's PTI party has decided to postpone its planned protest march to Islamabad until October 4. The decision follows the government's implementation of strict measures to prevent the protest from occurring. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasized the party's determination to hold the march despite road blockades and closures of…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

'Could endanger his life': Imran Khan's son warns against Adiala jail protest

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's son Kasim Khan has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters not to march towards Rawalpindi's Adiala jail during the party's planned September 27 protest, warning that such a move could be used by Pakistani authorities as a pretext for a "counter" assault on the prison…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Fuel price shock exposes Pakistan's transport fare crisis as commuters bear brunt

Rawalpindi citizens face rising transportation costs after recent fuel price increases. Goods transporters have raised freight charges by approximately fifteen percent. Local public transport fares have also seen an increase of PKR 10 per stop. Essential commodity prices have risen by around fifteen percent due to higher transport expenses. School…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi get slight relief as Pak HC bars solitary confinement

A Pakistan high court on Tuesday directed authorities at Rawalpindi Jail to ensure that former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are not held in solitary confinement. The ruling also set out provisions for Khan's family meetings, phone calls, reading material and medical care.

The Times of India · Sep 1

Big crisis brewing in Rawalpindi? Pakistan deploys army for ‘sensitive duties’

The notification said the deployment was intended to prevent a potential security problem and ensure that authorities could respond quickly if an unexpected situation arose. It said that the decision was taken "to avoid any undesirable situation as well as to respond effectively in any unforeseen situation as per the…

The Times of India · Aug 22

Imran Khan's three years in jail spark protests across Pakistan; over 100 held

Over 100 supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan were arrested on Wednesday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters held rallies nationwide to mark three years of his imprisonment. The demonstrations, which called for Khan’s release, saw police fire tear gas at protesters in Rawalpindi amid clashes and heightened…

The Times of India · Aug 6

PoJK poll violence: Neelum Valley resident killed in security firing as 2nd phase ends amid unrest

A resident was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Athmuqam, during the second phase of legislative polls marked by violence and low voter turnout. Allegations of electoral fraud and protests disrupted the voting process across key urban areas, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Furthermore, India continues to…

The Economic Times · Aug 3