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.
Book-Buzz back with its second iteration
Ushinor Majumdar’s book details how, since Partition, the Pakistan military junta had continued to exert unjust power over Bengal and its resident Bengalis.
Koreas clash at Asian Games as fierce rivalries take centre stage
North and South Korea clash on the football pitch and India do battle with Pakistan in hockey as fierce rivalries take centre stage at the Asian Games on Saturday.
Zaka Ashraf retracts 'enemy nation' comment
Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has clarified his comments regarding India ahead of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, calling India a “traditional rival” and not an “enemy.”
Fans barred from Pakistan World Cup warm-up over security fears
Pakistan's first warm-up match ahead of the ODI World Cup in arch-rival India will be held behind closed doors due to security issues, the hosts said on Monday.
Australia series 'unnecessary' for India, says Akram
Former Pakistan captain and bowling legend Wasim Akram deemed India’s home series against Australia as unnecessary, saying that it was important to keep players fresh ahead of the World Cup.
Injured Naseem doubtful for Pakistan's early World Cup matches
Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah could miss their early Cricket World Cup matches in India next month having injured his bowling shoulder at the Asia Cup.
Pakistan look to match-winner Zaman against SL
Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead of a must-win Asia Cup match but a "fantastic opportunity" for up-and-coming talent.
Pakistan 'grateful' for India wake-up call ahead of World Cup
Pakistan's heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup was a "timely reminder" for the team to get their act together before next month's World Cup, head coach Grant Bradburn said.
Pakistan call up back ups for Rauf, Naseem
Pakistan has called up reserves for injured fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah after the pair did not turn out to bat in the team's loss to India in the Asia Cup.
Haris out with injury as India resume batting against Pakistan
India resumed their batting against Pakistan on Monday's reserve day of the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup despite a delayed start due to rain in Colombo.