August 21, 2023 Deadly exchange of fire at disputed Indo-Pakistani border in Kashmir raises tensions Pakistan's military alleged that Indian troops initiated gunfire that killed a villager Monday along their contested border in the Himalayan region of Kashmir.
August 21, 2023 Pakistan gives cash to nearly 100 homeless Christian families following destructive Muslim-led riot A cash payment of $6,800 is being given out to nearly 100 Christian families in Pakistan after a riot sparked by the possible desecration of the Quran destroyed several Christian homes.
August 17, 2023 129 Muslims arrested in Pakistan following mob attacks on churches, homes of minority Christians Over a hundred Muslims were arrested overnight for attacking Pakistan’s community of minority Christians in response to the desecration of a Quran by a Christian suspect.
August 16, 2023 Pakistan board criticized for leaving former PM Imran Khan out of Independence Day video The Pakistan Cricket Board, which released an Independence Day video that didn’t feature World Cup-winning cricket captain Imran Khan, is facing severe backlash.
August 16, 2023 Japanese climber killed, another injured while trying to climb never-scaled mountain in Pakistan A climber from Japan was killed and another was injured while trying to climb a never-scaled mountain in Pakistan. They were allegedly hit by rocks during their journey.
August 15, 2023 Corruption probe intensifies: Pakistan's anti-graft tribunal allows interrogation of president of Khan's party An anti-corruption tribunal granted officials permission to question the president of former Prime Minister Khan's political party, marking a new development in a corruption investigation.
August 14, 2023 Former Pakistani senator sworn in as country's new caretaker prime minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was sworn in as Pakistan's new caretaker prime minister on the country's 77th Independence Day. The country's next election will be held in 90 days.
August 10, 2023 Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan allowed brief visit by wife at high-security prison Imran Khan, the imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan, was allowed a brief visit by his wife on Aug. 10, 2023, at the high-security prison he is currently residing in.
August 7, 2023 Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan plans to challenge graft case Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with his lawyer Monday, reportedly planning a potential challenge to the graft case that resulted in his conviction.
August 7, 2023 Pakistani politician, 8 others dead after bombings; no group claims responsibility Nine people, including a local politician, were killed in a pair of bombings on opposite ends of Pakistan over the weekend. No group has claimed responsibility for either attack.