Malala Yousafzai to visit native Pakistan for summit Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai will attend an international summit on girls' education hosted by her native Pakistan, where she was nearly killed by militants as a schoolgirl. World • 10 Jan 25
Malala Yousafzai to visit native Pakistan for summit Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai will attend an international summit on girls' education hosted by her native Pakistan, where she was nearly killed by militants as a schoolgirl. World • 10 Jan 25
Pakistani separatists kill 26 in railway station blast A bombing claimed by Pakistani separatists killed 26 people including 14 soldiers at a railway station in the southwestern Balochistan province, a hospital spokesman said. World • 09 Nov 24
Pakistani separatists kill 26 in railway station blast A bombing claimed by Pakistani separatists killed 26 people including 14 soldiers at a railway station in the southwestern Balochistan province, a hospital spokesman said. World • 09 Nov 24
'Terrorist attack' in Pakistan kills two Chinese people Two Chinese nationals were killed in an explosion near the international airport of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi last night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan said, in what it described as a "terrorist attack". World • 07 Oct 24
'Terrorist attack' in Pakistan kills two Chinese people Two Chinese nationals were killed in an explosion near the international airport of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi last night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan said, in what it described as a "terrorist attack". World • 07 Oct 24
10 soldiers killed responding to Pakistan militant attack Ten Pakistani soldiers were killed in southwestern Pakistan while responding to "cowardly acts of terrorism", the country's military said, after dozens of civilians died in coordinated overnight attacks. World • 26 Aug 24
10 soldiers killed responding to Pakistan militant attack Ten Pakistani soldiers were killed in southwestern Pakistan while responding to "cowardly acts of terrorism", the country's military said, after dozens of civilians died in coordinated overnight attacks. World • 26 Aug 24
Mayo mother and son killed in Pakistan road crash Two people from a Co Mayo family have been killed in a road crash in Pakistan, while three other family members were injured in the incident. World • 13 Jul 24
Mayo mother and son killed in Pakistan road crash Two people from a Co Mayo family have been killed in a road crash in Pakistan, while three other family members were injured in the incident. World • 13 Jul 24
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister Pakistan's newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif today as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government. World • 03 Mar 24
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister Pakistan's newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif today as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government. World • 03 Mar 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
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
