Pakistan

India has rejected Pakistan's condemnation of the life sentence given to Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi. The external affairs ministry accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism. A Delhi court handed down the sentence on Tuesday.

February 26, 2026 Reported by AI

New Zealand secured a 61-run win against Sri Lanka in their Super 8 match at the T20 World Cup on February 25, 2026, bolstering their semi-final prospects. This result leaves Pakistan's qualification hopes precarious, requiring a win over Sri Lanka and favorable outcomes elsewhere. England has already advanced from Group 2 with four points.

Pakistan is selling JF-17 warplanes, jointly developed with China, to the Libyan National Army, a move analysts say could serve as a gateway for Beijing to expand its influence into North Africa. The agreement includes 16 fourth-generation JF-17 fighters and other equipment, to be delivered over 2½ years.

December 17, 2025 Reported by AI

The German government aims to bring the remaining 535 Afghans with admission promises from Pakistan to Germany by December. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt emphasized close exchanges with Pakistani authorities, as Pakistan issued an ultimatum until year-end. Already 609 people have arrived since September, but promises were withdrawn for around 640.

Supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, organized by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, are preparing protests in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Khan has been held in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail since August 2023. Authorities have imposed Section 144 to ban large gatherings.

November 13, 2025 Reported by AI

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has approved five additional companies to provide regulated VPN services. This move restarts a licensing process aimed at tightening control over online activities. The authorization emphasizes 'lawful' VPN operations amid efforts to manage internet access.