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The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Mahmood to announce law change to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader

Home secretary expected to unveil proposal on Monday

The Independent UK

‘If a woman is killed, they say she fell, she took poison’: Pakistan’s devastating rise in ‘hidden’ sexual violence

Karachi’s chief police surgeon condemns increasing acceptance of domestic murders and rapes of women and girls

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan's fuel shock ripples through every ride

Public transport fares have risen across Pakistan following a significant petroleum price increase. Transport operators cited higher fuel costs as the reason for these revised rates. Minimum stop-to-stop fares are now PKR 50, and goods transport charges have also increased. Local transport operators raised fares by PKR 20 per passenger,…

The Economic Times

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Pakistan turns to army chief Asim Munir in battle against population growth

Asim Munir, the chief of the Pakistani army, has taken a notable role in a prominent committee tasked with tackling the pressing issue of population growth in the country. The committee aims to devise strategies to manage the rapidly increasing numbers. Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal emphasized the critical…

The Times of India

Pakistan claims 88 militants killed in ongoing Balochistan crackdown

Pakistan's security forces have killed eighty-eight militants in Balochistan since July fifth. Operation Shaban involves the army and paramilitary forces targeting militant hideouts. This operation began after coordinated attacks rocked the province on July fifth. Militants killed nine police personnel and abducted eighteen others at a checkpoint. Violence also struck…

The Times of India

'Crypto is haram': Pakistan's leading cleric issues fatwa against digital currency

A leading Pakistani cleric has declared cryptocurrency trading "haram" under Islamic law, issuing a fatwa that comes as the government moves to regulate and promote the country's virtual assets sector.

The Times of India

British MP Rupert Lowe unveils hardline Pakistan policy as Islamabad refuses to accept Shabir Ahmed's deportation

British MP Rupert Lowe has outlined a tough approach toward Pakistan after it refused to accept the deportation of convicted rapist Shabir Ahmed from the UK. He said any action should be “swift, ruthless and brutal” to make the message clear.

The Times of India

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Capital punishment in Pakistan: 'Islam does not promote the death penalty'

Around the world, a total of 47 countries still retain capital punishment – including Pakistan. Barrister Sarah Belal founded the Justice Project Pakistan in 2009 to represent the most vulnerable Pakistani prisoners facing the death penalty, at home and abroad. RFI met her in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif holds talks with Iran, Qatar leaders to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged with Iranian and Qatari leaders on Friday night amid escalating regional tensions and urged restraint from all parties. Sharif stressed upholding commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Pakistan reaffirmed its readiness to facilitate dialogue and preserve regional stability.

The Economic Times

Banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen's deputy chief admits Pakistani footprint in Kashmir - video

In a stark public admission that directly exposes neighboring complicity in cross-border militancy, a top commander of the banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen has openly acknowledged the pervasive footprint of Pakistani terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Times of India

Pak refuses to accept grooming gang leader unless UK hands over political dissidents

Pakistan demands UK extradition of dissidents for deporting Shabir Ahmed. Ahmed, a grooming gang leader, faces deportation after his British citizenship was revoked. Pakistan states it will not accept him without reciprocal extradition agreements. Islamabad wants UK extradition of figures like Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja. This creates a stalemate,…

The Times of India

Pakistan launches crackdown after Balochistan attacks, claims 75 BLA militants killed

In a series of military operations in Balochistan province, Pakistan security forces took decisive action, leading to the death of seventy-five militants. This response came in the wake of fatal attacks on police and civilians blamed on the BLA. An earlier clash near Mangi Dam saw nine policemen and fifteen…

The Times of India

Pakistani forces say they killed 75 insurgents after attacks in Balochistan

Pakistani security forces have killed 75 insurgents in operations against a separatist group in Balochistan

The Independent UK

How hackers linked to China and India targeted Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies

Balochistan Police became a high-value intelligence target due to its region’s long-running separatist insurgency

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The Economic Times

India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis finds

India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and Africa. Vulnerability and limited coping capacity significantly amplify heat risk for urban populations. Many major cities face extreme heat coinciding with high vulnerability and limited coping capacity.…

France 24

The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence

While millions follow the World Cup, studies reveal a noticeable uptick in domestic abuse causing women’s rights activists to raise the flag. Annette Young also talks to FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes, who's covering the World Cup, about the issues women journalists face in covering such events. Also in Pakistan, a…

The Independent UK

Pakistan recovers more cargo plane debris from Arabian Sea as search for missing crew enters 3rd day

Authorities say Pakistan Navy search teams have recovered additional debris from a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea earlier this week

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham may regret promising to deport the Rochdale grooming gang leader

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By vowing to ‘stop at nothing’ to rid Britain of Shabir Ahmed, the PM-in-waiting has tapped into widespread fury at a Pakistan-born man jailed for the rape, abuse and trafficking of girls. But he has also handed himself the first major headache of his premiership

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The Independent UK

Pakistani leader vows to press militant crackdown after 42 killed in Balochistan attacks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to continue operations against militants during a visit to Balochistan

The Economic Times

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says

Cybersecurity researchers revealed Pakistani law enforcement agencies faced hacking campaigns. These operations were linked to groups associated with China and India. The campaigns aimed to gather intelligence on Pakistan's security challenges and internal matters. Chinese interest may relate to protecting nationals, while Indian interest could stem from bilateral tensions. Multiple…

The Independent UK

Pakistan ‘won’t take back’ released Rochdale grooming gang leader

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The Independent UK

Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang ringleader

A diplomatic row is brewing as Pakistan refuses to accept Shabir Ahmed and is demanding the extradition of two political dissidents in exchange

The Economic Times

US President Trump says 11 jets downed during India-Pak hostilities last year, repeats role in resolution of conflict

Donald Trump reiterated his claim of resolving the India-Pakistan conflict last May. He stated eleven jets were shot down during the four-day hostilities. Trump asserted he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for settling eight wars. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credited Trump with saving millions of lives. India maintains the…

The Independent UK

Pakistani rescuers battle rough seas on 2nd day of search for cargo plane crew

Officials say Pakistan Navy search and rescue teams are battling rough seas as they try to find the five-member crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea

The Economic Times

'They were going to go nuclear': Trump reiterates claim of ending India-Pakistan conflict

Donald Trump claims he prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. He stated that Pakistan's Prime Minister credited him with saving millions of lives. Trump also asserted he settled eight international conflicts through his unique personality. He previously mentioned using tariffs to de-escalate the India-Pakistan situation. India has consistently…

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