Pakistan

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.

Atif Aslam to perform in Dhaka this November

Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam is set to return to the capital. On November 29, he will take the stage at Bangladesh Army Stadium for the “Magical Night 2.0” concert. Earlier this year, he performed at the Bashundhara Sports Complex, and fans are now eagerly anticipating his upcoming show.

Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.

Pakistan bans ethnic Pashtun rights movement critical of military

The group, which is not a political party, has at its peak pulled tens of thousands of people to largely peaceful rallies demanding better protection from the state.

Blast kills two Chinese nationals in Pakistan's biggest city

The regional government of southern Sindh province said on X that a "tanker" had exploded on the airport motorway.

U-17 SAFF Championship / Substitutes take Bangladesh into final

Bangladesh fought back from two goals down to beat Pakistan on penalties in the second semifinal of the SAFF U-17 Championship in Thimphu today to set up a final clash against India.

Pakistani blasphemy suspect's family forgives police officer accused of killing him

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom says the South Asian country is one of the world's strictest and most frequent enforcers of blasphemy laws.

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

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.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

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.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

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.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

Atif Aslam to perform in Dhaka this November

Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam is set to return to the capital. On November 29, he will take the stage at Bangladesh Army Stadium for the “Magical Night 2.0” concert. Earlier this year, he performed at the Bashundhara Sports Complex, and fans are now eagerly anticipating his upcoming show.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Pakistan bans ethnic Pashtun rights movement critical of military

The group, which is not a political party, has at its peak pulled tens of thousands of people to largely peaceful rallies demanding better protection from the state.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Blast kills two Chinese nationals in Pakistan's biggest city

The regional government of southern Sindh province said on X that a "tanker" had exploded on the airport motorway.

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

Substitutes take Bangladesh into final

Bangladesh fought back from two goals down to beat Pakistan on penalties in the second semifinal of the SAFF U-17 Championship in Thimphu today to set up a final clash against India.

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Pakistani blasphemy suspect's family forgives police officer accused of killing him

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom says the South Asian country is one of the world's strictest and most frequent enforcers of blasphemy laws.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Women ride Pakistan's economic crisis into the workplace

The South Asian nation is locked in a cycle of political and economic crises, dependent on IMF bailouts and loans from friendly countries to service its debt.