Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Pakistan tests secret China-like ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens’ online use. Al Jazeera · Nov 26, 2024
Vanishing street trades Traditional artisans like re-tinners and mattress makers are disappearing, highlighting the need to preserve their unique skills and livelihoods. The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024
Asian Champions Trophy: The Butt siblings who did their bit to restore Pakistan’s glory as coaches Two brothers, Rehan and Imran Butt, were passionate about hockey. Rehan was a sensation for his school and club teams, while Imran was left-handed and unable to play. When Rehan won an Umrah ticket for his performance in a school tournament, their parents allowed him to pursue hockey. Imran was… The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023
At least 44 killed in Pakistan suicide bombing during political rally The death toll is expected to rise, while dozens more have been injured The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023
A bomb at a political rally in northwest Pakistan kills 10 people and wounds more than 50 Police say at least 10 people were killed and 35 wounded when a powerful bomb ripped through a rally by supporters of a hard-line cleric and political leader in the country’s northwestern Bajur district that borders Afghanistan The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023
Pakistan's Punjab government sacked in blow to ex-PM Khan's snap polls plan A key ally of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was removed on Friday as chief minister of the country's largest province, dealing blow to Khan's plans to force snap polls in the South Asian nation. Reuters · Dec 23, 2022
Wasim Akram: ‘The match-fixing rumours were like a trauma … no one trusted each other’ The former Pakistan captain tells Ali Martin about World Cup glory in 1992, fractious relations with his teammates and life at Lancashire The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022
Four police officials in Tirupati suspended on charge of corruption TIRUPATI The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022
Andhra Pradesh: Four including CI and 3 SIs suspended on corruption charges in Tirupati urban police district TIRUPATI: The police department has cracked the whip against four errant police officers on corruption charges at the Tirupati urban police district on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jun 29, 2022
Pakistani media mogul acquitted of graft charges A Pakistani court on Monday acquitted the country's biggest media mogul of corruption charges over land acquisitions dating back three decades, a case that rights groups said was brought in an effort to curb press freedom. Reuters · Jan 31, 2022
Pakistan court acquits media mogul in corruption case Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman was arrested over allegations of corruption in a real estate deal involving the purchase of land. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2022
Pakistani court acquits TV mogul in tax evasion case A Pakistani court has acquitted the owner and editor-in-chief of the country’s largest independent group of newspapers and television stations in a lingering case related to allegations of tax evasion in a real estate purchase The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022