Four acquitted of Daniel Pearl murder re-arrested Pakistani authorities have ordered four men, convicted of the 2002 murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl, to be detained for three months despite a lower court's ruling to overturn their convictions. World • 03 Apr 20
Four acquitted of Daniel Pearl murder re-arrested Pakistani authorities have ordered four men, convicted of the 2002 murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl, to be detained for three months despite a lower court's ruling to overturn their convictions. World • 03 Apr 20
Pakistan commutes Pearl killer accused's death sentence A Pakistani court has commuted the death sentences of the main person accused in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, and acquitted three co-accused in the matter. World • 02 Apr 20
Pakistan commutes Pearl killer accused's death sentence A Pakistani court has commuted the death sentences of the main person accused in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, and acquitted three co-accused in the matter. World • 02 Apr 20
Former Pakistan leader Musharraf sentenced to death Pakistan's anti-terrorism court has sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death on charges of high treason and subverting the constitution, a senior government official said. World • 17 Dec 19
Former Pakistan leader Musharraf sentenced to death Pakistan's anti-terrorism court has sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death on charges of high treason and subverting the constitution, a senior government official said. World • 17 Dec 19
At least 74 killed in Pakistan passenger train fire At least 74 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a passenger train erupted in flames in central Pakistan, a provincial minister said. World • 31 Oct 19
At least 74 killed in Pakistan passenger train fire At least 74 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a passenger train erupted in flames in central Pakistan, a provincial minister said. World • 31 Oct 19
Kashmiris in Ireland voice concern for families Kashmir has been under strict lockdown for weeks with movement restricted and internet services cut and Kashmiris living in Ireland say they have not been able to contact their families. World • 04 Sep 19
Kashmiris in Ireland voice concern for families Kashmir has been under strict lockdown for weeks with movement restricted and internet services cut and Kashmiris living in Ireland say they have not been able to contact their families. World • 04 Sep 19
560 people detained in Indian Kashmir as tensions rise At least 560 people have been detained in the latest crackdown in Indian-administered Kashmir which has seen tensions rise since the Indian government stripped the region's autonomy. World • 08 Aug 19
560 people detained in Indian Kashmir as tensions rise At least 560 people have been detained in the latest crackdown in Indian-administered Kashmir which has seen tensions rise since the Indian government stripped the region's autonomy. World • 08 Aug 19
China and Pakistan oppose India's plans for Kashmir Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to change the status of Kashmir has run into fierce opposition from China and Pakistan as a communications blackout in the disputed territory entered a second day. World • 06 Aug 19
China and Pakistan oppose India's plans for Kashmir Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to change the status of Kashmir has run into fierce opposition from China and Pakistan as a communications blackout in the disputed territory entered a second day. World • 06 Aug 19
Britain, Germany warn against travel to Kashmir Britain and Germany have issued warnings against travel to the region following new intelligence about "terror threats" to a major Hindu pilgrimage in the region. World • 04 Aug 19
Britain, Germany warn against travel to Kashmir Britain and Germany have issued warnings against travel to the region following new intelligence about "terror threats" to a major Hindu pilgrimage in the region. World • 04 Aug 19
US says Asia Bibi 'safely reunited' with family Asia Bibi, the Christian woman at the centre of a decade-long blasphemy row, is "free" and has been reunited with her family, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said today. World • 08 May 19
US says Asia Bibi 'safely reunited' with family Asia Bibi, the Christian woman at the centre of a decade-long blasphemy row, is "free" and has been reunited with her family, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said today. World • 08 May 19
Afghan travellers grounded amid Pakistan-India tensions Airspace restrictions in Pakistan following simmering tensions with India have caused airfares to spike for Afghans who travel for medical treatment, education and business. World • 02 Apr 19
Afghan travellers grounded amid Pakistan-India tensions Airspace restrictions in Pakistan following simmering tensions with India have caused airfares to spike for Afghans who travel for medical treatment, education and business. World • 02 Apr 19
Bodies of two missing mountain climbers found Rescuers have found the bodies of two climbers missing for almost a fortnight on a mountain in Pakistan. News • 09 Mar 19
Bodies of two missing mountain climbers found Rescuers have found the bodies of two climbers missing for almost a fortnight on a mountain in Pakistan. News • 09 Mar 19
India accuses Pakistan of 'hiding' site of air strike India has accused Pakistan of having "plenty to hide" by preventing journalists from accessing the site of an air strike by Indian fighter jets inside Pakistan. World • 09 Mar 19
India accuses Pakistan of 'hiding' site of air strike India has accused Pakistan of having "plenty to hide" by preventing journalists from accessing the site of an air strike by Indian fighter jets inside Pakistan. World • 09 Mar 19
Pakistan reopens airspace after India incident Pakistan has fully reopened its airspace today, after it closed its skies to all air travel due to the incident with India last Wednesday. World • 04 Mar 19
Pakistan reopens airspace after India incident Pakistan has fully reopened its airspace today, after it closed its skies to all air travel due to the incident with India last Wednesday. World • 04 Mar 19
Pakistan to release Indian pilot as 'peace gesture' Pakistan will release a captured Indian pilot tomorrow morning as a peace gesture, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. World • 28 Feb 19
Pakistan to release Indian pilot as 'peace gesture' Pakistan will release a captured Indian pilot tomorrow morning as a peace gesture, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. World • 28 Feb 19
India and Pakistan square up in serious military crisis It is an almost unprecedented situation for two countries that have access to nuclear arms to carry out air strikes on each other's territory. World • 27 Feb 19
India and Pakistan square up in serious military crisis It is an almost unprecedented situation for two countries that have access to nuclear arms to carry out air strikes on each other's territory. World • 27 Feb 19
Past wars and conflict over disputed Kashmir India and Pakistan have fought two wars and countless skirmishes over Kashmir, the Himalayan region claimed in full by both nuclear-armed rivals. News Lens • 27 Feb 19
Past wars and conflict over disputed Kashmir India and Pakistan have fought two wars and countless skirmishes over Kashmir, the Himalayan region claimed in full by both nuclear-armed rivals. News Lens • 27 Feb 19
Pakistan's PM offers talks with India after clashes Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for talks with India after both sides said they had shot down each other's warplanes, a dramatic escalation of the confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals. World • 27 Feb 19
Pakistan's PM offers talks with India after clashes Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for talks with India after both sides said they had shot down each other's warplanes, a dramatic escalation of the confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals. World • 27 Feb 19
Pakistan rejects challenge against Asia Bibi acquittal Pakistan's Supreme Court has rejected a challenge against its decision to acquit Asia Bibi, lifting the last legal hurdle in the years-long blasphemy case and potentially paving the way for the Christian mother to leave the country. World • 29 Jan 19
Pakistan rejects challenge against Asia Bibi acquittal Pakistan's Supreme Court has rejected a challenge against its decision to acquit Asia Bibi, lifting the last legal hurdle in the years-long blasphemy case and potentially paving the way for the Christian mother to leave the country. World • 29 Jan 19
Pakistan bans 'bed scenes' and 'intimate moments' on TV Pakistani television channels may no longer show "intimate moments between couples" or "bed scenes", the conservative country's media regulator has announced, complaining of too much feminist content and warning that such "bold themes" offend viewers. Asia • 09 Jan 19
Pakistan bans 'bed scenes' and 'intimate moments' on TV Pakistani television channels may no longer show "intimate moments between couples" or "bed scenes", the conservative country's media regulator has announced, complaining of too much feminist content and warning that such "bold themes" offend viewers. Asia • 09 Jan 19
UK forced marriage victims charged repatriation costs Britain is charging young women rescued from forced marriages abroad for the cost of their repatriation, a newspaper reported today. UK • 02 Jan 19
UK forced marriage victims charged repatriation costs Britain is charging young women rescued from forced marriages abroad for the cost of their repatriation, a newspaper reported today. UK • 02 Jan 19
Gunmen attack China's consulate in Pakistan At least two police officers and three gunmen have been killed in an attack on the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi. World • 23 Nov 18
Gunmen attack China's consulate in Pakistan At least two police officers and three gunmen have been killed in an attack on the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi. World • 23 Nov 18
Pakistan summons US envoy over Trump comments Pakistan has summoned the US Chargé d'Affaires in Islamabad to protest against remarks made by US President Donald Trump who has criticised Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism fight and the killing of Osama bin Laden. World • 20 Nov 18
Pakistan summons US envoy over Trump comments Pakistan has summoned the US Chargé d'Affaires in Islamabad to protest against remarks made by US President Donald Trump who has criticised Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism fight and the killing of Osama bin Laden. World • 20 Nov 18
Pakistan frees Christian woman Asia Bibi A Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row for blasphemy has been freed from jail after an acquittal that triggered Islamist protests. World • 08 Nov 18
Pakistan frees Christian woman Asia Bibi A Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row for blasphemy has been freed from jail after an acquittal that triggered Islamist protests. World • 08 Nov 18
Defence lawyer in Pakistan blasphemy case flees country The Pakistani lawyer who saved a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy from the death penalty has left the country, saying his life was under threat. World • 03 Nov 18
Defence lawyer in Pakistan blasphemy case flees country The Pakistani lawyer who saved a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy from the death penalty has left the country, saying his life was under threat. World • 03 Nov 18
Pakistan frees woman facing death penalty for blasphemy Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a Christian woman sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy against Islam. World • 31 Oct 18
Pakistan frees woman facing death penalty for blasphemy Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of a Christian woman sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy against Islam. World • 31 Oct 18
