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A suicide bombing targeting a police installation in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed 12 police personnel and injured several others. Militants used an explosive-laden vehicle, drones and a ground assault, highlighting escalating militant violence in the region bordering Afghanistan
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China has, for the first time, acknowledged providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year’s four-day conflict with India. An engineer from Aviation Industry Corporation of China described assisting operations involving J-10CE fighter jets under extreme conditions
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India warned that no terror sanctuary across the border is safe, reaffirming its “new normal” doctrine on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Senior military officials said India would continue targeting terror infrastructure with precise and decisive force
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India reaffirmed its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The government said India would continue strengthening global counter-terrorism efforts after retaliatory strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a three-match ODI series against Australia beginning on May 30 in Rawalpindi. Australia will later tour Bangladesh for three ODIs and three T20Is as part of their June white-ball schedule.
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General Asim Munir’s leadership may boost Pakistan’s regional diplomacy, but without credible domestic reform, it risks appearing compensatory rather than consequential
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The United States announced a phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, shifting diplomatic responsibilities to Islamabad while citing staff safety and resource efficiency. Washington said engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and broader US-Pakistan relations will continue through remaining missions
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US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom” naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in Iran negotiations and international requests, while maintaining the blockade amid ongoing tensions, military pressure, and the waterway’s critical role in global energy security
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Reports from officials in New Delhi say that Pakistan is planning heightened activity in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to internationalise the issue and seek US involvement, while Indian agencies monitor possible terror modules and anticipate retaliation dynamics closely monitored situation
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Nepal Airlines apologised after sharing a map incorrectly depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The airline removed the post, citing error, amid backlash, while reaffirming respect for regional ties and accuracy
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The Congress party accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of giving a "shameful clean chit" to Pakistan during his SCO address in Bishkek. Jairam Ramesh labeled the remarks "anti-national," questioning the government's stance on state-sponsored terrorism and its impact on national security
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A UN-backed report has ranked Pakistan among the top 10 fragile countries facing acute food insecurity, with around 11 million people affected in 2025. Floods, inflation and poor infrastructure are cited as key drivers of worsening food conditions.
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A 17-year-old boy working at a livestock farm in Karachi has died after contracting the Congo virus, marking the first confirmed fatality of the disease this year. The patient was admitted with a high fever and later tested positive for Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).
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Pakistan has successfully launched its third indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-3, from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. The satellite is expected to revolutionise urban planning, disaster management, food security, and environmental protection.
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President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators would not travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Washington holds the upper hand in the conflict. His remarks followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Islamabad after meetings with Pakistan’s leadership.
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President Donald Trump has dispatched envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoffe to Pakistan for continued negotiations with Iran. White House press secretary Karolina Leavitt confirmed that the envoys will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad.
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Intelligence inputs warn that Inter-Services Intelligence is focusing on Punjab through targeted killings, drug smuggling, and arms supply, using low-intensity blasts and financial incentives to recruit youth and sustain cross-border terror networks
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Pakistan plans to repay the remaining USD 1.5 billion of a USD 3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by April 23, aided by International Monetary Fund inflows and Saudi Arabia support, helping stabilise foreign exchange reserves
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US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of sweeping military retaliation if negotiations fail. He announced that American representatives would travel to Islamabad for talks, even as reports indicated that tanker traffic in the strategic waterway had nearly halted.
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Pakistan has reportedly denied visas to 92 Indian Sikh devotees, sparking criticism over religious access to Gurdwara Panja Sahib. The move, reported in Khalsa Vox, has raised concerns about strained India–Pakistan religious pilgrimage arrangements and Sikh community sentiments
