Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jets Find Buyers Abroad: What’s Behind the Sales

Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1336 EAT on Friday 9 January 2026 Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan may soon sell its domestically produced JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Bangladesh, the military signaled following a meeting between Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan. The Inter-Services Public…

HTP Calls for Dialogue Amidst Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

10 May 2025 – Kampala, Uganda — Heal The Planet Global Organization (HTP), in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), expresses deep concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The ongoing conflict, marked by the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property, threatens […] HTP Calls…

Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-PM given three-year jail sentence

By Carrie Davies & Aoife Walsh Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests after he was handed a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations. Mr Khan was found guilty of not declaring money earned from selling gifts he received in office. He denies the charges and says he will appeal. After the…

Pakistan floods: Disaster to cost more than $10bn, minister says

By Peter Hoskins Pakistan’s planning minister says early estimates show the devastating floods to hit the country have caused at least $10bn (£8.5bn) of damage. His comment comes as another government minister said that one-third of the South Asian nation has been submerged. Separately on Monday, Pakistan received a $1.1bn bailout from the International Monetary…

At least 20 killed, 30 missing after boat capsizes in Pakistan

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1958 EAT on Monday 18th July 2022. At least 20 people have died and another 30 are missing after a boat carrying more than 100 people capsized in a river in central Pakistan, officials said. The overloaded boat was heading to a wedding when it capsized in the Indus…

Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM.

Tens of thousands march in several cities in support of the cricket icon-turned-politician as opposition prepares replacement. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0829 EAT on Monday 11 April 2022. The removal of Imran Khan as prime minister has set Pakistan on an uncertain political path, with his supporters taking to the streets in protest as the…

Pakistan vs Australia: Babar Azam’s record-breaking Test heroics.

Azam’s 196 against Australia puts him up there with some greats in the long form of the game. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1403 EAT on Thursday 17/03/2022. Pakistan captain Babar Azam has long established his credentials in limited-overs cricket, but his 196 against Australia has put him up there with some greats in…