Press Freedom Day: Why are journalists fleeing Pakistan? DW 05/03/2024
Journalists in Pakistan face security risks, financial struggles, and job dissatisfaction, leading to an exodus to North America and Europe for safety and stability. [ more ]
Can Pakistan's Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?
The broken relationship between Pakistan's military and the PTI continues to strain the political system amid escalating tensions and societal challenges. [ more ]
Pakistani party backed by jailed ex-prime minister wins most seats in parliament
The party of the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, won the most seats in Pakistan's parliamentary elections.
This marks the first time in Pakistan's history that a party has been so successful in an election without the backing of the country's influential military generals. [ more ]
Who Are the Major Players After Pakistan's Stunning Election?
Imran Khan, a former prime minister and cricket star, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison on charges that include leaking state secrets and unlawful marriage.
In the recent election, candidates aligned with Imran Khan won more seats in Parliament than any other group but fell short of forming a majority on their own. [ more ]
Pakistan party nominates Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, ending deadlock
Former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to resume the premiership in Pakistan after compromised elections.
Shehbaz Sharif's party received the largest number of votes in the recent elections, but Imran Khan's party alleges widespread irregularities. [ more ]
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party and its allies will form a coalition government after no party won a simple majority in parliamentary elections.
The coalition includes the Pakistan People's Party of former President Asif Ali Zardari and Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League.
It is widely believed that Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of Nawaz Sharif, will be the joint choice for prime minister. [ more ]
Deadly twin blasts target Pakistani candidate offices on election eve
Two explosions near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed 26 people and wounded dozens on the eve of the general election.
Authorities are boosting security at polling booths but it remains unclear who was behind the attacks. [ more ]
Up First briefing: Pakistan attacks Iran; Maine court holds Trump ballot decision
Pakistan launched airstrikes on Iran, killing at least nine people.
The conflict between Pakistan and Iran is playing out in Balochistan, an area straddling both countries where separatists, militants, and smugglers are active. [ more ]