Pakistan News

Pakistani TV cameras trained on US polls

Every morning, Pakistan wakes up to television programmes on the US election. The discussions, analysis and forecasts continue through the day till midnight talk shows, with news channels promising live footage of campaign rallies and regular updates.10:30 AM on November 03

I learnt a lot from Lawson, says Misbah

Pakistan vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq Sunday said he learnt a lot from former team coach Geoff Lawson, who was sacked last month by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over poor results.9:31 PM on November 02

Pakistan set to start assessment of quake damages

Authorities Sunday prepared to begin a survey in Pakistan's southwest to calculate damage from this week's earthquake that left thousands homeless ahead of a harsh winter.8:01 PM on November 02

Pakistan accepts IMF conditions for financial aid: report

Pakistan has accepted most of the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for aid to overcome its balance of payment crisis.5:32 PM on November 02

Eight killed in Pakistan suicide attack

At least eight security men were killed and several injured in a suicide attack near a check post in Pakistan's tribal region Sunday, according to a TV channel report.2:32 PM on November 02

Mortar shell kills 11 in Pakistan

At least 11 people were killed when a mortar shell landed near a check post in northwestern Pakistan's Swat valley Saturday, state television reported.9:03 PM on November 01

Pakistan hockey Who's Who meets in bid to revive game

Pakistan's hockey fraternity will meet in Karachi over the next few days in a bid to devise a strategy to lift the national game out of the prevailing slump.4:00 PM on November 01

US strike kills over a dozen in Pakistan

More than a dozen people were killed in an airstrike carried out by a suspected US drone in Pakistan's tribal region along the Afghanistan border Friday, security officials said.12:31 AM on November 01

Suicide attack, airstrikes kill 20 in Pakistan

At least 20 people, including five policemen and eight Taliban militants, were killed Friday in a suicide bombing and army airstrikes in northwestern Pakistan, officials and media reports said.10:01 PM on October 31

Afghan minister's brother abducted in Pakistan

Unidentified gunmen Friday abducted Afghan Finance Minister Anwarul Haq Ahadi's brother in Pakistan's North Western Frontier Province, his family said.10:00 PM on October 31

Pakistan steps up relief efforts in quake-hit region

Pakistani authorities Friday switched their focus from rescue efforts to providing relief aid for thousands of earthquake survivors, who are spending cold nights under the open skies, officials said.8:33 PM on October 31

Lawson flies home with mixed memories

Sacked Pakistani coach Geoff Lawson Friday flew out of Pakistan to his home at Sydney with mixed memories.7:03 PM on October 31

Shoaib Malik under fire over pitch controversy

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has come under fire after he forced umpires and match referee to show him the Diamond Ground pitch in Islamabad even though the groundsmen had already put it under wraps.7:01 PM on October 31

Eight killed in Pakistan suicide bomb attack

Eight people, including four policemen, were killed Friday in a suicide bomb attack in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, Dawn news TV channel reported.4:31 PM on October 31

Four killed in northwest Pakistan blast

At least four people, including two policemen, were killed Friday in a blast in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, Dawn News TV channel reported.2:31 PM on October 31