Following the arrest of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, at least eight people have been killed and over 290 were injured in the ongoing clashes with law enforcement officers across the country.

Imran Khan's Arrest: Islamabad police says PTI leaders arrested for ‘inciting violent protests

Asserting that ongoing nationwide protests will continue until the release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has instructed the party leaders, workers and supporters to gather at the Islamabad Judicial Complex at 8 am on Wednesday.

Imran khan's party calls for Islamabad gathering amid protests over arrest

Police have fired water cannon and tear gas to quell protests that erupted in several cities across Pakistan hours after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested in connection with a corruption case.

Pakistan: Protests erupt in Pakistan cities after Imran Khan arrest

While the war in Sudan continues to alternate between bloodshed and ceasefires, the misery of the Sudanese people remains constant. The United Nations has warned that the Sudanese humanitarian crisis could be a factor to destabilise entire region.

UN warns Sudanese humanitarian crisis could destabilise entire region

Experts at a discussion warned that banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was forging nexus with Baloch separatists and local militant groups based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, a development which will likely exacerbate the already precarious security situation in the country.

Pakistan: TTP forging nexus with Baloch separatists, militant groups: experts | Latest News | WION

The economic situation in Pakistan is going from bad to worse. Pakistan's year-on-year inflation hit a record level of 36.5% in April 2023. This is the highest-ever increase in nearly 60 years. The inflation in Sri Lanka has also been outpaced by Pakistan, making Pakistan's inflation the highest in all of South Asia.

Inflation in Pakistan at record level of 36.5%, higher than Sri Lanka | Report

Since april 15, 400+ have died in violent Sudan clashes. Sudan's army and the rapid support forces (RSF) are battling for power. After ousting President Bashir in 2019, why are they warring with each other now? Watch Wion Wideangle - Sudan in Strife: Factions & Evacuations

Sudan Bloodbath: Decoding the power struggle | WION Wideangle

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - The rival paramilitary and the Sudanese army both said that they would prolong the humanitarian ceasefire for an additional 72 hours. The decision was made in response to international pressure to permit the safe passage of assistance and civilians, but the tenuous cease-fire has not yet ended the fighting.

Sudan Conflict: Ceasefire extended for another 72 hours

The rival paramilitary and the Sudanese army both said that they would prolong the humanitarian ceasefire for an additional 72 hours. The decision was made in response to international pressure to permit the safe passage of assistance and civilians, but the tenuous cease-fire has not yet ended the fighting.

Sudan Crisis: Fighting rages even as ceasefire extended

Pakistan's finance ministry said inflation in April may accelerate to a record. That comes after the country was forced to hike food and energy prices for a much-needed bailout from the IMF. Annual inflation likely hit 36%-38% last month compared to a record 34.8% in march.

Pakistan economic crisis deepens

Tens of thousands of people are fleeing embattled Sudan. Many nations including India are rushing to evacuate their citizens. Operation Kaveri: First batch of 360 Indians evacuated from Sudan reach Delhi. Watch Wion Wideangle - Strife in Sudan: Factions & Evacuations

Sudan Chaos: Countries race to extract their citizens | WION Wideangle

The United States' first coordinated efforts to evacuate its private citizens from Sudan took place on Friday when a convoy of buses carrying approximately 300 Americans departed the war-torn capital of Khartoum and began a 525-mile journey to the Red Sea.

US begins evacuation of American citizens from war-torn Sudan

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary rebel group, have been accused by the Sudanese military of firing at a Turkish evacuation plane on Friday (April 28).

Sudan crisis: Turkish evacuation plane shot at after ceasefire

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has won a vote of confidence from the national assembly, in a major victory for the country’s governing coalition amid persistent opposition calls for a general election.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wins vote of confidence

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on April 27 secured a vote of confidence from the National Assembly, with 180 lawmakers expressing "full confidence" in his leadership, in a surprise development amidst an increasing confrontation between the government and the top judiciary.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif secures vote of confidence in National Assembly

Since April 15th, fierce battle has been going on throughout Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The wounded are being cared for by members of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at the South Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, which is supported by MSF.

Sudan Crisis: Hospital and essential activities come to a halt due to conflict

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees issued a warning about "further displacement" of people from Sudan, following a thousands-strong migration into South Sudan and neighbouring Chad despite an uncertain cease-fire between the two rival Sudanese generals fighting for control of the nation.

Data Lab | UN warns of further 'displacement' from Sudan despite ceasefire

The army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have repeatedly broken another cease-fire. Given the generals' lack of desire to talk, the humanitarian situation is rapidly getting worse. As foreign governments move forward with the evacuation of their citizens, civilians continue to escape the capital Khartoum and other conflict areas.

Sudan Crisis: Another ceasefire fails after hospital shelled

Noor Jehan, an elephant in Pakistan's Karachi Zoo whose illness revived criticisms of the nation's zoos, died on Saturday despite frantic efforts to treat her, officials said.

Elephant in Pakistan zoo dies, reviving concern over animal treatment

The PCB has proposed that India can play their Asia Cup matches at a neutral venue while Pakistan and other competing teams play in the host country, its chief Najam Sethi revealed on Friday.

PCB propose to host Asia Cup matches involving India at neutral venue: Chairman Najam Sethi

In the midst of heavy combat between Sudan's army and a paramilitary group, it is reported that 3,000 Indians are stranded there. Around 100 members of the nomadic Hakki-Pikki tribe from the southern state of Karnataka are included in this figure since they travelled to Sudan to trade in natural medicines and goods.

Sudan crisis: Members of Indian nomadic tribe Hakki-Pikki stranded amid conflict, seek rescue

In an apparent bid to delay the elections in Punjab, Pakistan's defence ministry in a report to the supreme court says that India's spy agency R&AW plans to exploit fault lines of the country. Islamabad also fears more attacks by the Pakistan Taliban. The claim is seen as an excuse to delay the elections in the Punjab province, as they fear the growing popularity of Imran Khan.

Islamabad fears an all-out war with India

Pakistan raises bogey of all-out war with India

Pakistan announced on Thursday that its Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit India next month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting in Goa.

Pakistan Foreign minister to visit India in may, first since Nawaz Sharif in 2014

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