The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan named all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and Saud Shakeel in their 18-member squad that will take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series

Pakistan’s president on Wednesday dissolved the National Assembly, or lower house of parliament, a first step in the countdown to a general election by mid-November. The move came as the country’s top opposition leader is fighting to overturn a corruption conviction that landed him in a high-security prison over the…

The dissolution marks the end of a chaotic tenure which began five years ago with Khan at the helm.

Khan, who was PM when Kashmir autonomy was scrapped, has been jailed for three years and barred from politics for five.

Two brothers, Rehan and Imran Butt, were passionate about hockey. Rehan was a sensation for his school and club teams, while Imran was left-handed and unable to play. When Rehan won an Umrah ticket for his performance in a school tournament, their parents allowed him to pursue hockey. Imran was…

Editorial: While a country of 250 million people grapples with multiple crises, the political struggle over Imran Khan’s future continues

India fav'd to win Wed's clash vs Pak in Asian Champions Trophy. India has 12 wins, 2 draws in 14 meetings since 2014. Pak's inexperienced side has improved, but India has superior fitness & experience. India must stick to structure & play with heads, not hearts, to win.

India vs Pakistan: Aug 9 clash in Asian Champions Trophy is highlight; India favoured but must guard against complacency and errors; India's superior fitness and experience key; must stick to structure and play with heads, not hearts.

India: Focuses on own performance; Pakistan: Exploits India's vulnerabilities.