Pakistan

Nearly 1,000 held in Pakistan after pro-Khan protests

Islamabad's police chief, Ali Rizvi, denied that live ammunition had been used during the operation, which he said police had conducted alongside paramilitary forces.

Supporters of Pakistan's Imran Khan call off protest

Broadcaster Geo News, citing a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) statement, said the party had announced a "temporary suspension" of the protest, in which at least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers and two protesters, have been killed.

82 killed in three days of Pakistan sectarian violence

Pakistan is a Sunni-majority country but Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province -- near the border with Afghanistan -- has a large Shiite population and the communities have clashed for decades.

Beijing pushes to join security efforts for citizens in Pakistan, sources say

Last month's airport bombing in the southern port city that killed two Chinese engineers returning to work on a project after a holiday in Thailand was the latest in a string of attacks on Beijing's interests in Pakistan.

India will not travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: PCB

India will not travel to Pakistan for the eight-team Champions Trophy starting in February, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Sunday.

Pakistan win first ODI series in Australia since 2002

Pakistan thoroughly punished Australia for resting their top players in the one-day international series decider at Perth Stadium on Sunday, cruising to an eight-wicket win in the third and final game after a sublime display of seam bowling.

Pakistan PM Sharif calls for expansion of China's Belt and Road Initiative

Sharif also called for a stable Afghanistan, saying it is essential to fully realizing trade opportunities for the SCO member states.

England ready for Pakistan's spin assault in second Test

Returning England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday he hopes a reused pitch for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan will play into the tourists' hands rather than the spin-heavy hosts.

Pakistan 'vigilantes' behind rise in online blasphemy cases

Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unsubstantiated accusations can incite public outrage and lead to lynchings.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

What lies ahead for Pakistan as it heads to polls

Pakistan’s caretaker government under interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will oversee a general election after the dissolution of the lower house of parliament. Kakar and his cabinet will run the government until a national election is held and the winner can secure a parliamentary majority and select a new PM.

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

Anwarul Haq Kakar named Pakistan’s caretaker PM

Anwarul Haq Kakar has been chosen as the interim prime minister of Pakistan, Outgoing Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Raja Riaz said on Saturday

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

ICC World Cup 2023 Fixtures

Ten teams will feature in the 46-day tournament, to be held across 10 cities. Along with Ahmedabad, the other host cities include Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune.

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

Pakistan announce Asia Cup squad

Allrounder Faheem Ashraf has been recalled to a strong Pakistan squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan and subsequent Asia Cup, selectors announced Wednesday.

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

Nine World Cup fixtures rescheduled

The eagerly-awaited contest between India and Pakistan at this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has been rescheduled to a different day, while details of eight other matches have also been changed.

August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq hopes his second stint as chief selector of the men's team will prove more successful than his first when the team won the 2017 Champions Trophy in England.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

Change in match timings for Asia Cup

However, according to broadcasting channel Star Sports, all the matches will now take place at Indian time 3:00pm and Bangladesh time 3.30pm.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Fit-again Rashid named in Afghanistan squad for Pakistan ODIs

Ace spinner Rashid Khan was named on Sunday in Afghanistan's 16-member squad for the one-day international series against Pakistan.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Pakistan to travel to India for World Cup - foreign office

Pakistan has decided to send its cricket team to India to participate in the international cricket World Cup this year, the foreign office in Islamabad said on Sunday.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

BCCI requested to change Pakistan-England WC schedule

ICC World Cup schedule could witness another change in date as the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has requested the BCCI to move the England-Pakistan game.