Pakistan
Pakistan opens first transgender school

Pakistan opens first transgender school
Founders hope vocational courses will enable marginalised community to find acceptance
24 Apr 2018
Pakistan military shuts down main TV news channel

Pakistan military shuts down main TV news channel
Concerns grow about increasing censorship by security forces
6 Apr 2018
Marvia Malik: Pakistan hires first transgender news anchor

Marvia Malik: Pakistan hires first transgender news anchor
The 21-year-old journalist and model said she was ‘moved to tears’ when offered the job
27 Mar 2018
Donald Trump attacks Pakistan on Twitter

Donald Trump attacks Pakistan on Twitter
First presidential tweet of 2018 says Pakistan provides 'safe haven' for terrorists
2 Jan 2018
Anti-blasphemy protests topple Pakistan’s law minister

Anti-blasphemy protests topple Pakistan’s law minister
Changes to country’s oath of office attacked by radical Islamists
28 Nov 2017
The superhero fighting for women's rights in Pakistan 

The superhero fighting for women's rights in Pakistan
First female comic book character is challenging gender stereotypes in a deeply patriarchal society
20 Sep 2017
World XI series in Pakistan about more than just cricket

World XI series in Pakistan about more than just cricket
Faf du Plessis is delighted to help bring the international game back to Pakistan
12 Sep 2017
Musharraf declared fugitive in Benazir Bhutto murder case

Musharraf declared fugitive in Benazir Bhutto murder case
The former Pakistani president stands accused of murder and criminal conspiracy
1 Sep 2017
Rex Tillerson ramps up pressure on Pakistan

Rex Tillerson ramps up pressure on Pakistan
The country's special status as a military ally could end if it doesn't act against the Taliban
23 Aug 2017
Donald Trump vows to stay the course in Afghanistan

Donald Trump vows to stay the course in Afghanistan
The US President says rapid withdrawal would leave door open for terrorists
22 Aug 2017
Peace anthem goes viral in India and Pakistan 

Peace anthem goes viral in India and Pakistan
'Hauntingly beautiful' video released as the rival nations mark 70 years of independence
14 Aug 2017
Pakistan Champions Trophy victory a triumph for spontaneity

Pakistan Champions Trophy victory a triumph for spontaneity
Sarfraz Ahmed's team go from whipping boys to victors in space of two weeks
19 Jun 2017
Pakistan calls for Facebook meeting over blasphemy posts

Pakistan calls for Facebook meeting over blasphemy posts
Human rights groups slam the social network's 'collusion' on 'censorship'
17 Mar 2017
Two transgender women 'beaten to death' in Saudi Arabia

Two transgender women 'beaten to death' in Saudi Arabia
Amna and Meeno, aged 35 and 26, reportedly thrown into sacks and tortured by police
3 Mar 2017
Who is Abdul Sattar Edhi? 

Who is Abdul Sattar Edhi?
Google honours award-winning philanthropist from Pakistan
28 Feb 2017
Pakistan launches crackdown after 80 killed in shrine attack

Pakistan launches crackdown after 80 killed in shrine attack
Two border crossings with Afghanistan closed and more than 30 militants killed overnight in retaliation to IS assault
17 Feb 2017
Pigeon detained after threatening Indian Prime Minister

Pigeon detained after threatening Indian Prime Minister
Message referencing 1971 war between India and Pakistan found on bird close to militarised border
4 Oct 2016
England vs Pakistan: Hales, Buttler and Morgan lead assault

England vs Pakistan: Hales, Buttler and Morgan lead assault
England make 444-3, the highest ever score in a one-day international – and the success doesn't stop there
31 Aug 2016
England thrash Pakistan, but is Joe Root carrying the team?

England thrash Pakistan, but is Joe Root carrying the team?
Victory by 330 runs is fifth largest ever, but Ben Stokes is injured and there are problems elsewhere in team
26 Jul 2016
Pakistan to close 'honour killing' loophole 

Pakistan to close 'honour killing' loophole
Outspoken social media star was strangled to death by her brother earlier this month
22 Jul 2016
William and Kate in India: the slumdogs to the millionaires

William and Kate in India: the slumdogs to the millionaires
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge start one-week tour of India meeting all sectors of society in Mumbai
11 Apr 2016
Pakistan bombing death toll reaches 72

Pakistan bombing death toll reaches 72
Taliban splinter group claims responsibility for suicide bombing targeting Christians in Lahore
29 Mar 2016
Bacha Khan: 19 dead in attack on Pakistan university

Bacha Khan: 19 dead in attack on Pakistan university
Taliban denies responsibility after four men wearing suicide vests open fire on campus
20 Jan 2016
Afghan earthquake: death toll soars

Afghan earthquake: death toll soars
More than 260 people have been killed after magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocked Pakistan and Afghanistan
27 Oct 2015
England vs Pakistan: why did only 54 fans turn up?

England vs Pakistan: why did only 54 fans turn up?
Sparse crowd in Abu Dhabi as England toil in the heat on the first day of series against Pakistan
13 Oct 2015
How anti-corruption measures are shutting women out of banks

How anti-corruption measures are shutting women out of banks
Barriers to opening accounts may be 'unnecessarily high' for women in developing countries
4 Sep 2015
Bin Laden death: who was the 'supergrass' who turned him in?

Bin Laden death: who was the 'supergrass' who turned him in?
British Pakistani general named as the man who tipped off the CIA to Osama Bin Laden's secret location
20 May 2015
PAKISTAN: 'All hell breaks loose' in Islamabad

PAKISTAN: 'All hell breaks loose' in Islamabad
Protesters clash with police and attempt to storm PM's house as 'all hell breaks loose' in Islamabad
1 Sep 2014
Karachi Airport closed by new Taliban attack

Karachi Airport closed by new Taliban attack
Flights have been suspended at Karachi Airport, where security forces came under fire again today
10 Jun 2014
KARACHI: 28 die in Taliban airport raid

KARACHI: 28 die in Taliban airport raid
Taliban entered via cargo terminal and launched gun and bomb attack that lasted six hours
9 Jun 2014
PAKISTAN: Baby charged with attempted murder

PAKISTAN: Baby charged with attempted murder
Nine-month-old Musa Khan in a 'secret place' after being charged with trying to kill gas workers in a riot
9 Apr 2014
Taliban threat to Afghan poll: was anything accomplished?

Taliban threat to Afghan poll: was anything accomplished?
Three news books suggest Britain's adventure in Afghanistan was a horrible waste of lives and money
31 Mar 2014
Pakistan peace talks with Taliban delayed amid doubt
Pakistan peace talks with Taliban delayed amid doubt
Analysts sceptical that an agreement can be made following violence that has claimed 45,000 lives
4 Feb 2014
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 6 Jun 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 6 Jun 2012
6 Jun 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 30 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 30 Apr 2012
30 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 27 Apr 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 27 Apr 2012
27 Apr 2012