Pakistan
Arrest warrant issued for former Pakistan PM Gilani
A federal anti-corruption court issues warrants for the arrest of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Yousuf Raza Gilani and Makhdoom Amin Fahim.
27 August 2015, 08:52 AM
Ireland to host Pakistan and Sri Lanka in one-day internationals
Ireland will host one-day internationals against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the summer of 2016.
25 August 2015, 14:39 PM
‘Humans of New York’ fans donate $2m to help end slave labour in Pakistan
“Humans of New York” fans across the world come up to end bonded labour in Pakistan, donating over $2 million to an “Indiegogo” campaign launched by Brandon Stanton, the photojournalist behind the popular photo blog.
23 August 2015, 16:14 PM
T20 tournament for physically disabled in Dhaka from September 2
The first ever international cricket tournament for physically disabled individuals will be organized in Dhaka from September 2.
22 August 2015, 14:11 PM
SAFF U-19: Bangladesh romp into the semis
Bangladesh romp into the semifinals of SAFF U19 Championship 2015 after defeating Bhutan 2-0 at Lalitpur, Nepal.
22 August 2015, 13:45 PM
Malala celebrates string of top GCSEs
Girls' education campaigner and winner of Nobel Peace Prize Malala Yousafzai, who now attends Edgbaston High School in Birmingham, gains a string of As and A*s in her GCSEs.
21 August 2015, 11:12 AM
Pakistan bans film on Mumbai attacks after accused mastermind protests
A Pakistani court bans an Indian film about the 2008 Mumbai attacks in response to a petition filed by Mumbai attacks alleged mastermind.
20 August 2015, 14:37 PM
Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif poised to play again after bans
Former Pakistan Test cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif will be free to return to competitive cricket on 1 September, the International Cricket Council has confirmed.
20 August 2015, 12:28 PM
WHO calls to protect health workers in conflict zones
The World Health Organization is calling for "intensified action" to protect health workers treating people in crisis and conflict zone.
19 August 2015, 15:02 PM
Punjab home minister among 13 killed in Pak attack
Punjab home minister Colonel (retd) Shuja Khanzada is killed in a suicide attack on his political office in Shadi Khan village.
16 August 2015, 11:12 AM
India summons Pak envoy over Kashmir shooting
India summons Pakistan's envoy in New Delhi to protest against civilian deaths in recent troop firings along their disputed border, hiking tensions ahead of talks between the nuclear-armed rivals.
16 August 2015, 10:06 AM
War memories and the beautiful town of Kalam
A true gem of nature, words cannot truly describe the breathtaking beauty of this area, its gushing streams and splendid mountains. With the Taliban now long gone, Kalam is now resurging as another one of Pakistan's tourist spots.
16 August 2015, 07:03 AM
India’s first talkie ‘Alam Ara’ and Jinnah’s role in it
Alam Ara is a fantasy set piece around typical royal intrigue with a lost-and-found subplot thrown in.
15 August 2015, 13:53 PM
Dil ko churanay wali: In memory of pop legend Nazia Hassan
Dubbed the 'Queen of Pop', Nazia Hassan's contribution to music was immense and she changed the map of the industry for other women.
13 August 2015, 14:27 PM
Cuts for a cause: This hair donation drive helps cancer patients smile again
Around 30 young girls come for a small hair donation drive titled 'Hair to Help' at the KMC Sports Complex arranged by Pakistan Youth Forum (PYF).
10 August 2015, 14:51 PM
Pakistan child sex abuse: Seven arrested in Punjab
Seven people have been arrested in eastern Pakistan on suspicion of involvement in a child sexual abuse and extortion scandal.
10 August 2015, 11:10 AM
BCB to send security team to Pakistan for women's tour
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is likely to send a security team to Pakistan next week for a proposed tour of the women's team later this year.
5 August 2015, 15:53 PM
Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram 'escapes gun attack'
Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram's car has been fired at in Karachi, the country's commercial capital. He escaped unhurt.
5 August 2015, 12:16 PM
Pakistan executes man for killing child
Pakistan executes Shafqat Hussain, convicted of killing a child in 2004, despite appeals from international human rights groups.
4 August 2015, 05:27 AM
Pakistan releases 163 Indian fishermen in goodwill gesture
Pakistan on Sunday released 163 Indian fishermen held for violating its territorial waters as a goodwill gesture amid tensions over the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir and an attack on a police station.
2 August 2015, 12:44 PM