Coalition agrees to form new Pakistan government The two major Pakistan parties that joined forces to oust Imran Khan as prime minister in 2022 have said they would form a new coalition to rule the country, after an election last week failed to produce a decisive winner. World • 13 Feb 24
Coalition agrees to form new Pakistan government The two major Pakistan parties that joined forces to oust Imran Khan as prime minister in 2022 have said they would form a new coalition to rule the country, after an election last week failed to produce a decisive winner. World • 13 Feb 24
Parties argue over power after inconclusive Pakistan vote Pakistan's two largest political parties are wrangling over who will take the prime minister's job after inconclusive elections last week forced them to join forces to gain a majority in parliament. World • 12 Feb 24
Parties argue over power after inconclusive Pakistan vote Pakistan's two largest political parties are wrangling over who will take the prime minister's job after inconclusive elections last week forced them to join forces to gain a majority in parliament. World • 12 Feb 24
Pakistan police clash with Khan supporters at protests Police have fired tear gas to disperse supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after his party urged protests outside election offices where they said rigging had taken place in last week's national vote. World • 11 Feb 24
Pakistan police clash with Khan supporters at protests Police have fired tear gas to disperse supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after his party urged protests outside election offices where they said rigging had taken place in last week's national vote. World • 11 Feb 24
Ex-PM Khan's party aims to form government in Pakistan Candidates supported by former Pakistani premier Imran Khan's party plan to form a government, a senior aide to the jailed politician has said, calling on supporters to peacefully protest if final election results were not released. World • 10 Feb 24
Ex-PM Khan's party aims to form government in Pakistan Candidates supported by former Pakistani premier Imran Khan's party plan to form a government, a senior aide to the jailed politician has said, calling on supporters to peacefully protest if final election results were not released. World • 10 Feb 24
EU, UK, US urge probe into Pakistan election The EU, US and Britain have separately expressed concerns about Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of a vote yesterday and urged a probe into reported irregularities. World • 09 Feb 24
EU, UK, US urge probe into Pakistan election The EU, US and Britain have separately expressed concerns about Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of a vote yesterday and urged a probe into reported irregularities. World • 09 Feb 24
Pakistan starts count after election marred by violence Officials in Pakistan have begun counting votes after polling ended in a general election marred by militant attacks and suspension of mobile phone services. World • 08 Feb 24
Pakistan starts count after election marred by violence Officials in Pakistan have begun counting votes after polling ended in a general election marred by militant attacks and suspension of mobile phone services. World • 08 Feb 24
Blasts kill 26 in Pakistan on eve of general election Two blasts near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan have killed at least 24 people and injured dozens, local officials have said, raising concerns over security in the lead up to tomorrow's elections. World • 07 Feb 24
Blasts kill 26 in Pakistan on eve of general election Two blasts near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan have killed at least 24 people and injured dozens, local officials have said, raising concerns over security in the lead up to tomorrow's elections. World • 07 Feb 24
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 14 years Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra were each sentenced to 14 years in jail, in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts, his party has said. World • 31 Jan 24
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife jailed for 14 years Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra were each sentenced to 14 years in jail, in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts, his party has said. World • 31 Jan 24
Former Pakistan PM jailed for ten years over leak Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sentenced to ten years in jail, state media and a spokesman for his party said, in a controversial case related to a leaked document. Asia • 30 Jan 24
Former Pakistan PM jailed for ten years over leak Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sentenced to ten years in jail, state media and a spokesman for his party said, in a controversial case related to a leaked document. Asia • 30 Jan 24
Who are the separatists in Iran targeted by Pakistan? Pakistan has said it has carried out airstrikes against separatist militants in Iran, the latest step in a tense standoff after Iran's missile and drone strikes in the South Asian nation's border province of Balochistan. Middle East • 18 Jan 24
Who are the separatists in Iran targeted by Pakistan? Pakistan has said it has carried out airstrikes against separatist militants in Iran, the latest step in a tense standoff after Iran's missile and drone strikes in the South Asian nation's border province of Balochistan. Middle East • 18 Jan 24
Iran says it targeted 'terrorist group' in Pakistan Tehran's top diplomat has said that his country's armed forces targeted an "Iranian terrorist group" in Pakistan yesterday, after Islamabad said the strike killed two children. World • 17 Jan 24
Iran says it targeted 'terrorist group' in Pakistan Tehran's top diplomat has said that his country's armed forces targeted an "Iranian terrorist group" in Pakistan yesterday, after Islamabad said the strike killed two children. World • 17 Jan 24
UN 'deeply concerned' over forced return of Afghans The UN refugee Agency has called on the government of Pakistan to halt the forced deportation of Afghan refugees to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, amid human rights and humanitarian concerns. World • 04 Nov 23
UN 'deeply concerned' over forced return of Afghans The UN refugee Agency has called on the government of Pakistan to halt the forced deportation of Afghan refugees to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, amid human rights and humanitarian concerns. World • 04 Nov 23
Why is Pakistan deporting undocumented Afghans? Pakistan's deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave has expired, as more than 140,000 migrants, mostly Afghans, are estimated to have left voluntarily. World • 02 Nov 23
Why is Pakistan deporting undocumented Afghans? Pakistan's deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave has expired, as more than 140,000 migrants, mostly Afghans, are estimated to have left voluntarily. World • 02 Nov 23
Taliban seeks more time for Afghans to leave Pakistan Afghanistan's Taliban government has urged Pakistan to give undocumented Afghans in the country more time to leave as pressure mounts at border posts swarmed by thousands of returnees fleeing the threat of deportation. World • 01 Nov 23
Taliban seeks more time for Afghans to leave Pakistan Afghanistan's Taliban government has urged Pakistan to give undocumented Afghans in the country more time to leave as pressure mounts at border posts swarmed by thousands of returnees fleeing the threat of deportation. World • 01 Nov 23
Pakistan: Nearly 60 people die in suicide bomb attacks Suicide bombings at two mosques in Pakistan have killed at least 57 people and injuring more than 60 amid events marking the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, police and health officials said. World • 29 Sep 23
Pakistan: Nearly 60 people die in suicide bomb attacks Suicide bombings at two mosques in Pakistan have killed at least 57 people and injuring more than 60 amid events marking the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, police and health officials said. World • 29 Sep 23
Imran Khan's conviction suspended by Pakistan court A Pakistani court suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent conviction on corruption charges, his lawyer Naeem Panjutha said, but it will not lead to his release as a judge has ordered his detention in another case. World • 29 Aug 23
Imran Khan's conviction suspended by Pakistan court A Pakistani court suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent conviction on corruption charges, his lawyer Naeem Panjutha said, but it will not lead to his release as a judge has ordered his detention in another case. World • 29 Aug 23
Owner, operator of stranded Pakistan cable car arrested The owner and operator of a Pakistan cable car that was stranded in high winds above a ravine with children on board have been arrested, according to police. World • 23 Aug 23
Owner, operator of stranded Pakistan cable car arrested The owner and operator of a Pakistan cable car that was stranded in high winds above a ravine with children on board have been arrested, according to police. World • 23 Aug 23
Students and teacher rescued from Pakistan cable car All eight people - seven students and their teacher - have been rescued from a stranded cable car over a ravine in Pakistan, according to the country's caretaker interior minister. World • 22 Aug 23
Students and teacher rescued from Pakistan cable car All eight people - seven students and their teacher - have been rescued from a stranded cable car over a ravine in Pakistan, according to the country's caretaker interior minister. World • 22 Aug 23
Christians in Pakistan attacked over blasphemy claim A Muslim crowd has attacked a Christian community in eastern Pakistan, vandalising churches and homes after accusing two of its members of desecrating the Koran, police and community leaders said. World • 16 Aug 23
Christians in Pakistan attacked over blasphemy claim A Muslim crowd has attacked a Christian community in eastern Pakistan, vandalising churches and homes after accusing two of its members of desecrating the Koran, police and community leaders said. World • 16 Aug 23
Pakistan parliament to dissolve for election Pakistan's parliament was due to be dissolved today, ushering in a technocrat-led interim government to oversee an election that will not include the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan. World • 09 Aug 23
Pakistan parliament to dissolve for election Pakistan's parliament was due to be dissolved today, ushering in a technocrat-led interim government to oversee an election that will not include the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan. World • 09 Aug 23
Pakistan suicide bombing death toll rises to 63 The death toll from Sunday's suicide bombing in Pakistan that targeted a hard-line religious group's political rally has risen to 63. World • 02 Aug 23
Pakistan suicide bombing death toll rises to 63 The death toll from Sunday's suicide bombing in Pakistan that targeted a hard-line religious group's political rally has risen to 63. World • 02 Aug 23
23 children among 54 killed in Pakistan blast The death toll from a suicide blast which targeted a political gathering in northwestern Pakistan yesterday has risen to 54, with almost half of the victims being children, police have said. World • 31 Jul 23
23 children among 54 killed in Pakistan blast The death toll from a suicide blast which targeted a political gathering in northwestern Pakistan yesterday has risen to 54, with almost half of the victims being children, police have said. World • 31 Jul 23
At least 42 killed in blast at Pakistan political rally At least 42 people were killed and over 130 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a political rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. World • 31 Jul 23
At least 42 killed in blast at Pakistan political rally At least 42 people were killed and over 130 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a political rally in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. World • 31 Jul 23
'At least 350 Pakistanis' on boat that sank off Greece At least 350 Pakistanis were on an overloaded boat that capsized and sank in open seas off Greece last week, Pakistan's Interior Minister has said, promising to arrest and prosecute the human smugglers responsible. World • 23 Jun 23
'At least 350 Pakistanis' on boat that sank off Greece At least 350 Pakistanis were on an overloaded boat that capsized and sank in open seas off Greece last week, Pakistan's Interior Minister has said, promising to arrest and prosecute the human smugglers responsible. World • 23 Jun 23
Pakistan ex-PM Khan granted bail after unlawful arrest Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been granted bail by Islamabad High Court, after his arrest on political corruption charges this week sparked deadly clashes before being declared illegal. World • 12 May 23
Pakistan ex-PM Khan granted bail after unlawful arrest Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been granted bail by Islamabad High Court, after his arrest on political corruption charges this week sparked deadly clashes before being declared illegal. World • 12 May 23
