The 32-year-old seamer took to social media to announce his "inevitable" decision after "careful consideration."
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time on Friday.
Babar was brought back as Pakistan captain right before the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Pakistan fared miserably, getting knocked out in the initial group phase after losses to India and USA.
Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Mohammad Amir was left fuming during the Caribbean Super League after compatriot Imad Wasim's lacklustre fielding effort.
Pakistan had a terrible outing in Group A of the ongoing T20 World Cup which ended with a narrow three-wicket win against Ireland on Sunday in their last fixture.
Former champions Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets to register a consolation win over Ireland in their inconsequential T20 World Cup match.
The Pakistan star expressed his disappointment after the team's shocking exit from the T20 World Cup in the group stage.
Pakistan cricket is at its lowest point and needs to make radical changes, all-rounder Imad Wasim said after the team failed to get out of the group stage of the T20 World Cup.
After losing its first two matches against USA and India, Pakistan finally notched its first win in the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Canada on Tuesday
Former Pakistan skipper Salim Malik, while discussing the team's loss to India at the T20 World Cup 2024, accused Imad Wasim of deliberately wasting balls.