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A suicide bombing near Shahwani Stadium in Quetta killed 14 people and injured 35 following a BNP rally marking Sardar Attaullah Mengal’s death anniversary. Party leaders were unharmed. Authorities have launched an investigation and strengthened security.
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At least five terrorists were killed and six policemen injured after a suicide car bombing and gunfight at a paramilitary post in Pakistan’s Bannu district, near North Waziristan. Security forces regained control after intense clashes with the militants
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Two new polio cases have been confirmed in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 23. The highly infectious disease persists in hard-to-reach areas with low vaccine acceptance, despite ongoing nationwide eradication efforts by health authorities and partners
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Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Munir has strengthened military control over KP mines and cracked down on civilians to attract US investment in lithium and rare earths. Rising unrest and violence, however, threaten economic stability and foreign investor confidence
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Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar held meetings with top political parties in Dhaka, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, as part of a high-level visit aimed at reviving bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
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India has extended its airspace ban on Pakistani aircraft, covering civilian and military flights, till September 24. Pakistan has reciprocated with parallel restrictions on Indian planes. The restrictions, imposed after the Pahalgam terror attack, continue through rolling monthly NOTAMs
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At least 15 militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed in an overnight clash with Pakistani security forces in South Waziristan’s Azam Warsak area. Several militants were hiding in a mosque, while a separate attack in Bannu killed a retired army office
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At least seven people were killed and one injured when unidentified gunmen ambushed a group of friends returning from a picnic in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police launched a search operation and registered a case to investigate the motive
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On Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) launched eight coordinated attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing policemen. Once created by ISI, the group now enjoys Afghan Taliban backing, uses NATO weapons, and ranks among the world’s deadliest terror outfits
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At least 24 people have died and dozens remain missing as torrential rains trigger flash floods and landslides across Pakistan. Authorities have deployed rescue teams, helicopters, and high-alert measures to safeguard residents and tourists in affected regions.
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Militants launched coordinated attacks on police stations and check posts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four policemen and injuring nine. Security has been tightened province-wide as officials vowed such “cowardly acts” will not weaken the resolve of security forces.
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Islamabad: Pakistan has announced the creation of a new force – the Army Rocket Force – equipped with advanced technology and intended to serve as a “milestone” in strengthening its combat capabilities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced at an event late Wednesday night to mark the 79th Independence Day and to commemorate the recent four-day […]
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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif marked Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with calls for unity and defence of sovereignty. Leaders invoked the recent military clash with India and reaffirmed support for Kashmiris, urging all parties to join hands.
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Dhaka on August 23 to meet Bangladeshi officials, including Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain. The visit reflects improved bilateral relations, resumption of direct trade, and recent visa-free agreements for officials.
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Three people, including an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen, were killed and over 60 injured in Karachi due to reckless aerial firing during Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. Authorities condemned the practice, arrested 20 suspects, and seized weapons.
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d its 78th Independence Day despite Pakistan’s 15-day Section 144 clampdown. Activist Mir Yar Baloch accused Islamabad of illegal occupation, war crimes, and human rights abuses, urging global recognition of Baloch sovereignty and accountability for Pakistan’s military and political leaders.
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A landslide killed nine volunteers repairing a flood-hit water channel in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Danyor Nullah, officials said. Separately, floods from a glacial lake outburst swept away parts of the Karakoram Highway and damaged homes, roads and water systems in Hunza and nearby areas.
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Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir is on his second visit to Washington since last month’s conflict with India. His schedule includes meetings with US military leaders, attending a CENTCOM change of command, and urging Pakistani diaspora to help attract investment.
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Pakistan’s Airports Authority says it lost Rs 4.1 billion in overflying revenue after closing its airspace to Indian airlines following the Pahalgam attack. The ban, still in force, has also seen Indian carriers block Pakistani flights from their skies.
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Pakistan’s airports authority lost Rs 4.1 billion in overflight revenue between April 24 and June 30 after banning Indian aircraft from its airspace, a move reciprocated by India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor.