投稿者: Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad
Few have been such a constant, and often controversial, presence in Pakistani politics as widower of Benazir BhuttoLast month, as the slogans and cries of “Ek Zardari sab pe bhari” (One Zardari, outweighs all) rang out across the presidential palace, A…
Despite a ban on ‘ghag’ forced marriages, a man laid claim to Inteha when she was 12 years old. Now she lives in fear as her family fights for her right to marry the man of her choiceInteha Bibi’s happiest moment was her engagement last year. Everyone …
Afghans waiting to be resettled in the UK and other western countries face steep charge in ‘unprecedented’ movePakistan’s decision to impose hundreds of dollars in exit fees for every Afghan refugee who fled the persecution by the Taliban has been cond…
Authorities go ‘door to door’ to round up and return thousands – many who fled from the Taliban – on first day of nationwide crackdownPakistan has begun arresting and deporting Afghan refugees who missed Wednesday morning’s deadline for them to leave, …
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says parliament has lost its credibility as military continues to wield political powerA former Pakistani prime minister has said the country is in a “deepening political and economic crisis” as fears grow elections due to be held …
Exclusive: Shehbaz Sharif accuses jailed predecessor of ‘shabby treatment’ of political rivals in final interview as leaderPakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has denied pursuing a personal vendetta against Imran Khan, his political rival and im…
Amendment to bill would allow intelligence agencies to search ‘enemies’ and their premises without warrantThe Pakistan government is facing a backlash from MPs and senators after introducing an amendment to a colonial-era secrets act that critics have …
Journalists say directive on hate speech issued by regulator indirectly affects coverage of former PMBroadcast journalists in Pakistan have decried a de facto ban on mentioning Imran Khan by name or showing his image after a series of directives issued…
Case of Noor Jehan in Karachi draws criticism of conditions and renewed accusations of neglect at country’s facilitiesPakistan’s zoos have faced criticism and calls for their closure after the death of a 17-year-old elephant in Karachi.Noor Jehan, an A…
Supreme court stands by decision to order elections next month in move that seemingly pits judiciary against governmentThe chief justice of Pakistan’s supreme court has stood by its decision to order elections next month in its most populous province, …
High court move follows violent clashes between police and supporters outside former PM’s house in LahoreA court in Pakistan has ordered police to suspend an operation to arrest Imran Khan, after violent clashes between the former prime minister’s supp…
Former Pakistan PM denies allegations he illegally sold items given to him by Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin SalmanThe former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been accused of corruption and illegally selling for $2m (£1.7m) a unique antique wat…
Outcry is growing in Balochistan over the number of people abducted by security officials who often disappear foreverTabish Wasim, 22, a poet, was abducted in front of his ailing father in a private hospital in south-west Pakistan on 9 June 2021.“Three…
Former prime minister shot when his convoy came under fire in eastern Punjab provinceA gunman opened fire at a container lorry carrying Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan, wounding him in the leg and also some of his supporters as he led a pro…
With their homes destroyed by worst flooding in living memory, people in Jaffarabad appeal for helpIn the midst of swamps of flood water, hundreds of people who fled one of the worst-hit districts of Pakistan pitched tents on the only high ground they …