Border & counterterrorism
Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Conflict
Follow Pakistan’s operations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, including airstrikes in Kunar, Helmand and Paktika, ground firing exchanges, and the diplomatic track with Kabul.
The reporting trail
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Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceLahore tuition centre roof collapse kills 14 children in Kahna
At least 14 children were killed and several others injured when the roof of a private tuition centre collapsed in Lahore's Kahna area on 30 June 2026.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePM Shehbaz orders National Agriculture Policy and monthly Apex Forum
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed early formulation of a National Agriculture Policy with provincial input and a monthly forum to monitor farm reforms.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePIA privatisation reaches first closing as Arif Habib consortium takes control
The Privatisation Commission transferred management control of Pakistan International Airlines to an Arif Habib-led consortium after the first financial closing.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan says border operation killed 29 militants; Kabul reports civilian deaths
Pakistan said a ground operation in Bajaur and strikes in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar killed 29 militants, while Afghan officials reported civilian casualties.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePemra suspends Geo News licence for 15 days over Muharram broadcast
Pakistan's media regulator suspended Geo News for 15 days over a Muharram 10 special transmission it said was liable to hurt viewers' religious sentiments.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan weighs cheaper oil and gas imports from Iran, says minister
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said Pakistan is considering discounted Iranian crude and gas after US sanctions eased, with potential savings of $170-340 million.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceKP lawmakers oppose federal taxes on tribal districts and Malakand
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly members from the tribal districts and Malakand division rejected federal plans to impose taxes, warning of protests if the move is not reversed.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceKarachi Rangers camp attack foiled, three personnel martyred
A vehicle-borne bomb and gun attack on the Pakistan Rangers camp in Karachi's Gulistan-i-Jauhar was foiled, leaving three personnel martyred and four injured.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged and raises levy
The government left petrol at Rs299.50 and diesel at Rs311.47 a litre, absorbing lower international crude prices through a higher petroleum levy instead of passing on relief.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceHindu Kush quake shakes north Pakistan; Balochistan jolted
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake centred in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush shook Islamabad and northern Pakistan on 27 June, hours after quakes in Balochistan injured three.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceZardari assents to Rs18.8tr Finance Bill for FY2026-27
President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Finance Bill 2026 on 26 June, completing the legal process for the Rs18.8 trillion federal budget that takes effect on 1 July.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan facilitates return of 22 Iranian crew from seized ship
DPM Ishaq Dar said 22 Iranian crew of the tanker Lenore/Davina reached Karachi on 26 June, the fourth group Pakistan has helped repatriate in two months.