Indian cricket legend crosses India-Pakistan divide to speak up for his ‘friend’ Imran Khan India’s former World Cup captain Kapil Dev says he ‘admires’ Khan’s cricketing skill The Independent UK · Aug 25
Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert Q&A The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel’s largest offensive… The Conversation · Apr 9
India’s opposition puts pressure on Modi after Trump’s India-Pakistan ‘mediation’ offer It also strongly objected to any move to ‘internationalise’ the Kashmir issue The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Operation Sindoor is India’s third warning in 9 years. But will Pakistan learn? Operation Sindoor represents India’s biggest, forceful and most ambitious response yet to a terrorist attack on Indian soil. For the third time in nine years, a military response to a terror attack has shifted both the paradigm and perception of how an Indian government deals with terrorism. Newslaundry · May 8, 2025
Imran Khan aide named in corruption case says he was pressured to testify against former PM INTERVIEW: Sayed Zulfiqar Bukhari tells Maroosha Muzaffar he faced ‘carrot and stick’ attempts to make him turn witness against Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
Pakistan's New Cabinet Sworn In, Vows Economic Recovery Pakistan's new PM Shahbaz Sharif's Cabinet sworn in, focusing on economic challenges and key appointments in a changing political landscape. Top News · Mar 11, 2024
Shahbaz Sharif Elected As Pakistan's New Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan's new prime minister, facing challenges with hopes for progress. Top News · Mar 3, 2024
A chance to stop the laundry cycle of Pakistan’s elections A lesson from the Pakistan election is that democratically-minded leaders must learn to stand up to authoritarian forces The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024
Coalition Government formed in Pakistan after inconclusive election results Learn about the political situation in Pakistan following the recent election, where a coalition government is being formed amidst allegations of rigging a... Top News · Feb 14, 2024
Coalition government forms in Pakistan; Imran Khan's party left out Learn about the coalition government forming in Pakistan's general election aftermath, leaving Imran Khan's party sidelined. What does this mean for stability? Top News · Feb 14, 2024
Pakistan’s democratic revolution, with seam and swing The result is a phenomenal victory for Pakistan’s former Prime Minister who has been in jail for almost a year, has had no access to the electorate and has not participated in electioneering The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024
From London, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif blames ex-army chief for his 2017 ouster Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is claiming the country’s former powerful military and spy chiefs orchestrated his ouster in 2017, when he was forced to step down after being convicted of corruption The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee, headed by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, to decide on the national cricket team’s participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The Hindu · Jul 8, 2023
Putin claims Russia is united than ever just days after Wagner troops march on Moscow Russians ‘responded as a united front against an attempted armed mutiny’ The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 Pakistan's premier says he hopes the IMF will decide on the bailout for his country in a day or two Pakistan’s prime minister says he hopes the International Monetary Fund will make its decision in a day or two on the fate of the much-needed $6 billion bailout package for his country
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 Pakistan army fires 3 officers for failing to stop Khan supporters from attacking installations Pakistan’s military says it has fired three senior officers over their failure to prevent violent attacks on public property and military installations by supporters of the country's former prime minister
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 Pakistan's premier meets with the head of IMF in Paris, hoping to unlock $6B deal to avoid default Officials say Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has met with the head of the International Monetary Fund in Paris on the sidelines of the global financing summit in a last-ditch effort to unlock a $6 billion bailout package to help avoid a default
Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023 Pakistan PM Sharif requests IMF release $1.1bn tranche Pakistan is facing a dire economic situation in an election year with multiple challenges mounting.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Pakistan widens manhunt for human traffickers after boat carrying hundreds sank off Greek coast Pakistan's police have widened its manhunt for human traffickers after a tragedy off the Greek coast last week that left more than 500 migrants feared drowned, including many Pakistanis
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 India, Pakistan brace for winds, flash flooding as Cyclone Biparjoy heads for evening landfall Officials say a vast swath of western India and neighboring southern Pakistan are likely to face flash flooding, heavy rain and high winds when Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall there
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 Cash-strapped Pakistan welcomes arrival of first shipment of discounted crude from Russia Pakistan's government has welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of discounted crude from Russia under a key Islamabad-Moscow deal
The Independent UK · May 26, 2023 Pakistan to try 33 supporters of former Premier Imran Khan in military courts over recent violence Pakistan’s government says that 17 more supporters of Imran Khan would be tried in military courts over recent anti-government violence, bringing the overall number of followers of the former prime minister facing military tribunals to 33 so far
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Pakistani journalist, supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan goes missing, second in 2 weeks Pakistani police, the family and the employer of a prominent TV journalist, known for his public support of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, say he is missing
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has softened his year-long demand for new elections and suggested a committee be formed for talks with the government to end the country’s lingering political turmoil
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Pakistan's Imran Khan dials down campaign of defiance, allows police search of home for suspects Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has dialed down his campaign of defiance, saying he would allow a police search of his home over allegations that he was harboring suspects wanted in recent violence during anti-government protests by his supporters