Pakistan News
Pakistan, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the 6th most populous and 33rd-largest country in the world covering an area of 881,913 square kilometres. It is a predominantly Urdu speaking nation with Islam being the most followed religion. A civil war in 1971 resulted in the formation of an independent Republic of Bangladesh which before the war was part of Pakistan.
How IAF saved Delhi from Pakistan's ballistic missile attack
A year after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, new revelations have surfaced about the Indian Air Force (IAF) foiling a potential attack on Delhi.
Indian flights now can't use Pakistani airspace till May 24
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace by another month.
US-Iran war: Pakistan mulls WFH, price revisions to conserve fuel
Cash-strapped Pakistan is contemplating a series of austerity measures to conserve fuel and ensure market liquidity.
India preparing for 'another war,' Pakistan president tells parliament
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that India is preparing for "another war."
After Shell, Pfizer, P&G becomes latest MNC to exit Pakistan
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced its decision to exit Pakistan.
Car-bombing outside security force headquarters in Pakistan's Quetta kills 10
A powerful car bomb exploded outside the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Quetta, Pakistan, on Tuesday.
Pakistan tapping phones, using firewalls to spy on citizens: Amnesty
Pakistan is spying on its citizens using a phone-tapping system and a Chinese-built internet firewall, according to a report by Amnesty International.
Will not participate in any match involving Pakistan: EaseMyTrip
EaseMyTrip, a leading travel-tech platform, has issued an official statement regarding its association with the World Championship of Legends (WCL).
Radiation leak in Pakistan's Kirana Hills? Nuke watchdog clears air
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has denied reports of a radiation leak from any of Pakistan's nuclear establishments.
Pakistan admits damage to its fighter aircraft in 'Operation Sindoor '
Pakistan's military has confirmed that an aircraft was slightly damaged in a recent skirmish with India.
India fact-checks Chinese state media over disinformation on 'Operation Sindoor'
India has hit out at Chinese state media, Global Times, for allegedly spreading "disinformation" regarding 'Operation Sindoor.'
'If India backs down, we'll definitely wrap up': Pakistan minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said they would agree to a ceasefire if India stops its own military operations too.
Pahalgam terror attack: India pauses Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan
In response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan with immediate effect.
Debt-ridden Pakistan plans to legalize crypto to boost revenue
Pakistan is moving closer to legalizing cryptocurrency trading, newly appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib said.
India slams Pakistan for hinting at involvement in train hijacking
India has categorically rejected Pakistan's allegations of "sponsoring terrorism" after the latter on Thursday hinted at New Delhi's involvement in the Balochistan train attack that killed 21 passengers.
Passenger train hijacked in Balochistan; 6 killed, 100s taken hostage
A passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, Pakistan, came under attack by separatist militants on Tuesday.
23 Ahmadis arrested for offering Friday prayers in Pakistan
Twenty-three members of the Ahmadi community were arrested in Daska, Sialkot, Punjab province of Pakistan for offering Friday prayers.
Pakistan and Bangladesh resume direct trade after 54 years
For the first time since their separation in 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct trade.
Almost got sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that he was once almost sentenced to death in Pakistan.
Pakistan: Sectarian clashes in Kurram district leave over 130 dead
Sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia communities in Pakistan's northwestern Kurram district has left over 130 dead, Wajid Hussain, a district administration official, said.
Pakistan: 42 killed in sectarian violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Protesters in Pakistan's northwest chanted anti-government slogans as tensions rose on Friday following funeral services for 42 Shiite Muslims.
21 killed, 30 injured in railway station blast in Pakistan
At least 21 people were killed and 30 injured in an explosion at the Quetta railway station in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, Pakistani news channels reported.
Pakistan's parliament passes 26th amendment bill: What does it mean
Pakistan's Parliament has passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, bringing about major changes to the judiciary's functioning.
Pakistan cuts 150,000 government jobs in one go: Here's why
Pakistan has rolled out a bunch of measures to cut down on admin costs, all part of a $7 billion bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Why Pakistan's internet firewall has its tech sector worried
Pakistan's tech industry is facing significant challenges due to the government's decision to implement a China-like internet firewall.
Pakistan's internet speed drops by 30-40%, businesses suffer huge losses
Pakistan is currently grappling with a significant slowdown in internet speeds, which have plummeted by 30-40% in recent weeks.
Pakistani father chops off daughter's leg for ending abusive marriage
In a horrifying display of patriarchal violence, Sobia Batool Shah, a Pakistani woman, was brutally attacked by her father and uncles for filing a divorce to end her abusive marriage.
Pakistan approves $2.58M compensation for Chinese nationals killed in bombing
Pakistan's premier economic body, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), has sanctioned a compensation of $2.58 million for the families of five Chinese workers killed in a suicide bombing on March 26.
Pakistan's UN ambassador accuses India of extra-judicial killings
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram, has accused India of conducting extra-judicial assassinations.
Mob attack in Kyrgyzstan: Indian students advised to stay indoors
The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan has issued a safety advisory to its nationals, urging them to stay indoors amid reports of large-scale mob violence targeting foreign students in Bishkek, the capital city.
India accuses Pakistan of dubious conduct at UN meeting
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ruchira Kamboj, has vehemently opposed Pakistan's destructive remarks at the UN, saying that it harbors the "most dubious track record" in all aspects.
Pakistan reacts to Rajnath Singh's 'ghus kar marenge' warning
Pakistan has responded to India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's warning that if terrorists attempt to disrupt peace in India and flee, it will enter Pakistan and kill them.
No more red carpets at events in Pakistan: Know why
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has banned the use of red carpets for federal ministers and government figures at official events.
Pakistan 'seriously' looking to restore trade ties with India: Minister
Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday (local time) said the country was "seriously" considering re-establishing trade relations with India, which had been suspended since August 2019, Geo News reported.
Unidentified gunmen open fire at Pakistan's Gwadar port, 8 killed
Unidentified gunmen opened fire at Pakistan's Gwadar port authority building in the volatile Balochistan province on Wednesday, according to local media reports.
Pakistan fixes interest rate at 22% as inflation nears 33%
In an attempt to combat alarming inflation rate of 32.89%, Pakistan's central bank has decided to keep its primary interest rate steady at 22% for sixth fiscal term in a row.
India abstains from voting on Islamophobia in UNGA; explains why
India on Friday (local time) chose to abstain from a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote on a resolution addressing Islamophobia, which was introduced by Pakistan and supported by China.
Pakistan's central bank clarifies after half-printed Rs. 1,000 banknotes circulated
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a clarification after videos showing half-printed Rs. 1,000 notes went viral recently.
Indian Union Muslim League challenges CAA implementation in SC
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a Kerala-based political party, on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
India sharply cuts arms imports from Russia
India has significantly reduced the import of Russian weapons despite rising tensions with Pakistan and China, The Times of India reported, citing a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Meet Ramesh Singh Arora, 1st Sikh minister in Pakistan's Punjab
Ramesh Singh Arora, a 48-year-old legislator from Narowal, Pakistan, has created history by becoming the first Sikh minister of the country's Punjab province.