All news on the topic: Pakistan

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Pakistani farmers plan to sue German polluters for flood damage linked to climate change
A group of Pakistani farmers whose livelihoods were devastated by floods three years ago has initiated legal action against two of Germany’s most polluting companies.
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Haider Ali placed under immediate suspension by PCB after arrest in the UK
Pakistan batter Haider Ali is involved in a criminal investigation in England. It has been revealed that the player was arrested in connection with an alleged case of sexual molestation.
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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact
Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan have entered into a mutual defence agreement that considers an attack on either country as an attack on both — a crucial agreement following Israel’s strike on Qatar last week.
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Eastern Afghanistan rocked by 6.0-magnitude quake: over 250 killed
At least 250 people have been killed and another 1,000 wounded after a magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border.
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Pakistan evacuates 200,000 as floods worsen after India releases dam water
Some 200,000 people have been evacuated as floods devastate parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province.
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India successfully tests Agni-5 ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warhead to any point in China
The Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile is also part of Narendra Modi’s defense strategy against Pakistan.
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Yob who threatened to gang rape Virgin Atlantic stewardess jailed after years of crime and chaos
Salman Iftikhar launched an extended and abusive verbal attack on a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant on a flight to Lahore, Pakistan, and the father was jailed last week.
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Pakistan monsoon disaster: at least 321 dead in 48 hours as floods devastate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Most of the fatalities were reported in the mountainous province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with additional rain expected.
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UK may finally deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleaders after Pakistan flight ban is lifted
Two ringleaders of the Rochdale grooming gang scandal could soon be deported as part of a ’deal’ with Pakistan after the UK lifted a ban on direct flights to the south Asian country.
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After "Operation Sindhur": India approves production of its own stealth fighter jet
The program for the 5th generation fighter jet is essential to maintain the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force, whose squadron strength has decreased to 31.
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Indian-Pakistani drone rivalry signals new arms race
India and Pakistan seem to be entering arms race as drone combat activity in the region is underway
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Pakistan dedicates 2,000-MW energy capacity to bitcoin mining
Pakistan is channeling 2,000 megawatts of electricity into bitcoin mining and AI data centers, aligning with its efforts to legalize crypto and boost investment.
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Pakistan launches missile strikes on Indian airbases in retaliation for attacks on its facilities
Pakistan has announced that it is taking retaliatory measures after accusing India of launching missiles at three of its airbases.
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125 fighter jets in the sky: India and Pakistan engage in largest ‘aerial battle’ in years
The “dog fight” between Pakistani and Indian fighter jets, which Pakistani officials say downed five Indian planes, was one of the “largest and longest in recent aviation history,” a senior Pakistani security source told CNN.
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After dozens killed in Kashmir, UK calls for ‘urgent dialogue’ between India and Pakistan
Keir Starmer has urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate the growing tensions over Kashmir that have already seen dozens of people killed.
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Operation “Sindur”: India claims to eliminate 17 terrorists in powerful cross-border strike
As a result of Operation "Sindur," the Indian army eliminated at least 17 terrorists and wounded 60 in Pakistan. New Delhi claims that the strike was aimed at destroying the governing bodies of terrorist groups.
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Pakistan initiates a counterattack after India targets civilians under the cover of darkness
Loud explosions were heard in the Muridke area, with initial reports indicating at least three blasts.
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India launches missile strikes on Pakistan: explosions rock Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad
India conducted missile strikes on three targets in Pakistan, — stated the Pakistani military spokesman.
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Pakistan tests new missile amid tensions with India, with a range of 120 km
Pakistan successfully conducted a test-fire of a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 km amidst tensions with India.
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Pakistan warns of a potential strike from India within 36 hours
Pakistan has "credible intelligence" that India plans to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, the country’s information minister has claimed.
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Ready for battle with Pakistan: India launches anti-ship missiles
The Indian Navy successfully tested BrahMos anti-ship cruise missiles in the Arabian Sea. The missile launches are taking place amid the possibility of a war with Pakistan.
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Chicago businessman Tahawwur Rana remanded in custody over 2008 Mumbai terror attacks
A businessman from Chicago, originally from Pakistan, who is wanted in India for his involvement in the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, has been remanded in custody for 18 days.
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Will Israel strike Iran’s nuclear sites? The unexploded bomb effect
A potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities is back on the agenda after the weakening of several key Iranian proxies — Hezbollah, Hamas, and the fallen Syrian regime, writes military expert David Gendelman.
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Betrayed allies: The Afghan Taliban’s defection against Pakistan and the rising threat of a new war
The Taliban has officially accused Pakistani authorities of supporting ISIS — this at a time when armed clashes along the Afghan-Pakistani border are escalating rapidly.
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Ex-Pakistani PM and cricket captain Imran Khan jailed for 14 years in £200 million corruption case
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in jail after he was found guilty of corruption.