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Amir Hamza, co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was injured in a gun attack in Lahore. Unidentified attackers opened fire on a car carrying him and a TV host. Police are investigating the incident, while political groups have condemned the attack.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced controversy after a “draft” label appeared in his social media post urging Donald Trump to delay action on Iran, sparking speculation over authorship and possible external involvement in messaging.
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The United States said Pakistan has the right to defend itself after airstrikes on alleged militant camps near the Afghanistan border. India condemned the strikes over reported civilian casualties and reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty
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A suicide attack during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed two security personnel. Five militants from the banned TTP-linked group Fitna al Khwarij were also killed after an exchange of fire, averting a civilian attack.
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A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan on Saturday, a day after a stronger 5.9 tremor. No casualties or damage were reported. Recent quakes highlight the region’s vulnerability due to its location along active tectonic plate boundaries.
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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticised the KP Chief Minister’s proposed “Release Imran Khan Force,” calling it unconstitutional. The announcement follows opposition protests demanding the jailed former prime minister’s release, intensifying political tensions across the country.
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Pakistan’s Punjab Police arrested 26 terror suspects linked to TTP and Al-Qaeda during intelligence-based operations across the province. Explosives, detonators, and IEDs were recovered. Officials said the suspects had planned attacks on important buildings in different cities.
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A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, over her absence in a case linked to a November 2024 protest. Authorities have been ordered to arrest and present her in court.
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Heavy monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan, prompting flood alerts from the NDMA. Major rivers like Indus and Chenab are swelling, while flash floods threaten northern areas. Since June 26, rains have killed 299 and injured over 700 people
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On the second anniversary of Imran Khan’s arrest, PTI held nationwide protests, alleging over 500 arrests in Punjab. Police enforced Section 144 and raided homes. Videos of the crackdown sparked outrage as party leaders vowed to continue peaceful protests
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A suicide bomber targeted a Bomb Disposal Unit in North Waziristan, killing 13 security personnel and injuring 24, including civilians. The Usud al-Harb group claimed responsibility. This marks one of the deadliest recent attacks in Pakistan’s troubled northwest.
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From militant operation Herof 2.0 to women-led civil resistance, Balochistan is at the epicentre of a deepening internal crisis even as Pakistan fights its own battle
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Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib made the announcement at the Bitcoin Vegas 2025 conference in Las Vegas, which was attended by US Vice President JD Vance and sons of President Donald Trump, Eric and Donald Trump Jr
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Security sources confirmed that in an ongoing gun battle with the militants they managed to rescue 104 passengers, including women and children
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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed that it seized control of the train by derailing it, killed six security personnel and took over 100 passengers, including active duty personnel, into custody. However, there was no independent confirmation of their claim
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A man trying to shoot a video for TikTok was attacked by a pet lion in Lahore
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In the latest developments, headlines are dominated by multiple significant events around the globe.
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This marked a significant escalation, with Pakistan protesting and expressing concerns over bilateral relations.
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Iran asserted targeting Jaish al-Adl to safeguard national security.
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Dawood Ibrahim has been hospitalized in Karachi, Pakistan, due to suspected poisoning.
