Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket Board Schedules Australia ODI Series Amid IPL Conflicts
Pakistan announced a three-match ODI series with Australia beginning May 30 in Rawalpindi, though IPL playoffs overlap threatens availability of Australian stars. The tour marks Australia's first bilateral ODI visit since 2022.
Pakistan seeks Singapore's support in repatriating nationals, Iranians aboard vessels seized by US
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Babar Azam Captains PSL 11 Team of Year
Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was named captain of PSL 11's Team of the Year after finishing as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 558 runs.
Pakistan Court Acquits Four in MQM-P Death Case
Sindh High Court overturned terrorism convictions against four men accused in the 2018 killing of former MQM-P lawmaker Ali Raza Abidi, citing insufficient evidence.
Pakistan regulator reverses Rs42 billion power company penalties
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority withdrawn Rs42 billion in fines imposed on the National Transmission and Dispatch Company for alleged violations of economic merit order procedures. The regulator concluded its earlier decision did not align with the legal framework and acknowledged the conflict between economic efficiency and system security requirements.
Legal reform advances marriage contract clarity in Pakistan
Pakistan's judiciary and government resolved disagreements over Nikahnama reform to clarify dower and dowry provisions. An eight-member committee was tasked with reviewing amendments to the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance to address discrepancies between Urdu and English versions that have caused prolonged litigation, particularly for female litigants.
Pakistan approves centralized tax litigation management system
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a Centralised Litigation Management System to expedite disposal of genuine tax litigation. The system aims to reduce misreporting, improve transparency, and facilitate timely resolution of the 2,800 tax cases pending before the Supreme Court, with alternate dispute resolution generating Rs24 billion for the exchequer.
UK jury convicts activists over Israeli defense firm damage
A jury in London convicted four Palestine Action activists of criminal damage for breaking into the Bristol facility of Israeli defense company Elbit Systems in August 2024 and causing $1.35 million in damage with sledgehammers and crowbars.
PTI party leader defends Punjab committee leadership appointment
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Salman Akram Raja affirmed his appointment of Amjad Khan Niazi as convener of the Punjab Coordination and Monitoring Committee despite criticism, asserting that Niazi is the best option given that 80 percent of PTI Punjab leadership is in jail or underground.
Pakistani court removes YouTuber from travel ban list
The Islamabad High Court ordered removal of YouTuber Rajab Butt's name from the Passport Control List, ruling that travel restrictions without lawful justification violate fundamental rights. The court found the investigating agency had no objection to the removal and noted the petitioner had fully cooperated with the inquiry.
Imran Khan's family denied jail meeting as protests planned
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf officials were denied a meeting with imprisoned founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail, with his sisters appealing for public pressure outside the facility. Party leaders claimed the meeting denial violates court orders and called for widespread demonstrations demanding his release.
Pakistan police investigate staged suicide murder case
Police in Multan, Pakistan confirmed that a woman and three children were murdered and the crime scene was staged as a suicide. Evidence suggests victims may have been strangled before being hanged, with a domestic dispute reported earlier in the day and investigators suspecting the deceased's husband and brother.
Pakistan announces protests over cleric's assassination
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl announced nationwide protests following the killing of prominent cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees in a motorcycle ambush in Charsadda. The party criticized government failure to maintain law and order and called for public participation in demonstrations on Wednesday and Friday.
Pakistan must accelerate climate transition as crisis deepens
Pakistan's UN Resident Coordinator called for accelerating the transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy as a national priority ahead of monsoon season. The opinion emphasizes strategic financing, coherent planning, and effective coordination are critical to addressing severe warming risks in the Indus Basin.
Pakistani cyber agency arrests 13 activists for anti-state social media
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency arrested 13 individuals across Punjab for running campaigns against the state on social media platforms. The suspects were charged under Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act sections for sharing provocative content targeting state institutions, government functionaries, and Gulf countries.
United States closes Peshawar consulate, shifts operations
The US announced phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar with diplomatic duties shifted to the Embassy in Islamabad. The State Department stated that US policy priorities in Pakistan remain unchanged and engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa officials and communities will continue.
Pakistani police briefly detain women's rights leaders
Police briefly detained leaders of the Aurat March outside Karachi Press Club while they were preparing to address a press conference. The detentions are part of ongoing restrictions on women's rights activism in Pakistan.
Pakistan's response to any future hostility will be 'more forceful', defence czar warns India
Cambridge exam paper allegedly leaked online in Pakistan
The AS-level Business Studies paper for Cambridge International Education was reportedly leaked online, raising security concerns about exam administration in Pakistan. The leak has prompted investigations into the examination system's integrity.
Pakistan Navy rescues foreign sailors from distressed vessel
Pakistan Navy rescued six Indian and one Indonesian crew member from the disabled merchant vessel MV Gautam in the Arabian Sea. The rescue operation responded to a distress call and provided medical assistance to the foreign sailors.
Pakistan seeks resolution to US-Iran conflict through diplomacy
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would lead to an early resolution of the US-Iran conflict. He stated that ending the Middle Eastern conflict is essential for regional and global stability.
Pakistani police officer kills station commander in mistaken identity incident
A station house officer in Sindh's Shikarpur district was fatally shot by a police constable near Golo Daro in what authorities described as a case of mistaken identity. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns within Pakistan's law enforcement.
Pakistan province launches strike over federal resource discrimination
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a pen-down strike across the province protesting federal discrimination against the region. The strike was called to challenge the government's denial of PTI founder access to family and lawyers while exempting emergency services.
Pakistan army reiterates regional stability requires sovereignty respect
Chief of Defence Forces General Asim Munir presided over the Corps Commanders' Conference and reiterated that regional stability is dependent on collective respect for national sovereignty. The military leadership emphasized the importance of security cooperation among regional nations.
Prominent Pakistani cleric assassinated in motorcycle ambush
Maulana Muhammad Idrees, a renowned religious scholar and former Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl member of provincial assembly, was fatally shot in a motorcycle ambush in Charsadda. Police collected CCTV footage and forensic evidence while investigating the targeted killing.
Pakistan exam board investigation reveals massive irregularities
An investigation report confirmed major irregularities in Board of Secondary Education Karachi examinations, including the shifting of more than 170 examination centers during tests. The probe revealed significant administrative failures in exam administration.
Pakistan hockey team trains for World Cup comeback
Pakistan's hockey team began national training camp ahead of the FIH Pro League series against Belgium, Spain, England, and India in June. The Greenshirts will prepare for the 16-nation World Cup in August, returning to international competition after an eight-year gap.