Pakistan capital, Islamabad, locked down ahead of protests for ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
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Pakistan capital, Islamabad, locked down ahead of protests for ex-PM Imran Khan’s release

Pakistan’s capital was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan calling for his release. Highways leading to Islamabad through which supporters of Khan, led by members of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, are expected to approach the city and gather…

Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram | Religion News

Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram | Religion News

Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. At least 32 people have been killed and dozens wounded in renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups in northwestern Pakistan, officials say. The violence overnight on Saturday…

Pakistan preparing major offensive against Balochistan separatists | Military News

Pakistan preparing major offensive against Balochistan separatists | Military News

The military has not elaborated on the details of the operation, which comes after a series of deadly attacks. Pakistan has announced a “comprehensive military operation” against separatist groups in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan, which has seen a surge of deadly attacks in recent months. Prime Minister Shehbaz…

Match time, teams, head-to-head: Pakistan vs Australia – T20 cricket series | Cricket News

Match time, teams, head-to-head: Pakistan vs Australia – T20 cricket series | Cricket News

Who: Australia vs PakistanWhat: Three-match T20 international seriesWhen: November 14, 16 and 18Where: Brisbane, Sydney and HobartHow to follow: Al Jazeera’s live text and photo coverage for each game begins at 05:00 GMT. Pakistan arrived in Australia for their limited-overs tour on the back of a tumultuous period off-the-field, which…

At least 14 dead after bus plunges into Indus river in northern Pakistan | News

At least 14 dead after bus plunges into Indus river in northern Pakistan | News

The driver lost control at high speed, veering off a bridge into the icy Indus river in northern Pakistan, according to local reports. At least 14 people have been confirmed killed and many more missing and presumed dead after a bus crashed into the Indus river in northern Pakistan, according…

Hundreds hospitalised in Pakistan as smog reaches record levels | Environment

Hundreds hospitalised in Pakistan as smog reaches record levels | Environment

NewsFeed Hundreds of people have been hospitalised following days of record-breaking smog in the Pakistani city of Lahore. The government has ordered the closure of all primary schools in the region and set up a war room to deal with the pollution crisis. Published On 11 Nov 202411 Nov 2024…

‘Children constantly coughing’: Pakistan’s record smog forces people home | Environment News

‘Children constantly coughing’: Pakistan’s record smog forces people home | Environment News

On the streets of Pakistan’s second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows. Lahore, a city of 14 million people stuffed with factories, regularly ranks among the world’s…

Pakistan beat Australia by 8 wickets in third ODI to win series 2-1 | Cricket News

Pakistan beat Australia by 8 wickets in third ODI to win series 2-1 | Cricket News

Pakistan dismiss hosts for 140 and chase the target in 27 overs to win their first ODI series in Australia since 2002. Pakistan have beaten Australia 2-1 in their one-day international (ODI) cricket series after their fast bowlers put on a superb display of pace and seam bowling to dismiss…