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North Waziristan: fleeing before the bombardment begins
Pakistani officials say they are giving people a chance to escape before they launch a fully-fledged ground offensive.
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Pakistan retaliates to Karachi airport attack
Pakistani fighter jets bomb suspected Taliban hideouts in the tribal North Waziristan region after the attack on the country’s busiest airport a week ago, according to reports.
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Confusion surrounds Karachi academy ‘attack’
Conflicting reports emerge over an attack on the airport security force academy in Karachi, with one senior officials saying the incident was a “misunderstanding”.
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Pakistan Taliban claims Karachi airport attack
Pakistan’s Taliban claims responsibility for the attack on Karachi airport, telling Channel 4 News it is in response to the killing of its chief in a drone attack last year.
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Karachi fears violence after Pakistani politician arrest
The arrest of a powerful Pakistani politician in London puts the city of Karachi into lockdown – amid fears of violent protests.
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Husband of Pakistan stoning victim killed his first wife
The husband of the pregnant woman stoned to death by her family for marrying him reveals he murdered his first wife to be with her, according to reports.
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Pregnant Pakistani woman stoned to death by her family
A pregnant woman is stoned to death by her own family in the street outside Lahore’s high court for choosing her own husband. Watch exclusive video of the aftermath, obtained by Channel 4 News.
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Pakistan withdraws attempted murder charges against baby
A Pakistani judge throws out charges of attempted murder against a nine-month-old baby in a case that has cast a global spotlight on the country’s dysfunctional justice system.
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‘Innocent’ child’s face targets drone operators
A giant portrait of a child – intended to be seen by drone operators and US satellites monitoring the region – is unveiled on the ground in Pakistan in an attempt to “save innocent lives”.
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One Pound Fish singer in Pakistan loan charge
A banking court in Pakistan formally indicts One Pound Fish singer Muhammad Shahid Nazir for defaulting on a loan.
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US drone war must be ‘brought into the light’
Kareem Khan’s brother and son were killed in a Pakistan drone strike in 2009. Now he is in the UK to meet MPs and tells Channel 4 News “most drone strikes are killing innocent people”.
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US citizen held in Pakistan pleads for help
An American development worker who was kidnapped in Pakistan over two years ago appeals to President Barack Obama to help secure his release.
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Fatima Bhutto: on Pakistan, drones and her new novel
Her history is steeped in the power, tragedy and politics of Pakistan’s past. And her new book is about the sacrifices modern Pakistan demands. Jon interviews Benazir’s niece, Fatima.
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British Muslim leader sentenced to death for war crimes
A prominent British-based Muslim leader has been sentenced to death in his absence at a special war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh.
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Taliban refuses to confirm Khan Said as new leader
Amid reports that Khan Said will replace Hakimullah Mehsud as leader of the Pakistan Taliban, Taliban sources tell Channel 4 News discussions are still underway, signalling disagreement at the top.