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.
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Pakistan / Business & FinanceIMF executive board approves $1.2 billion in loan tranches for Pakistan
The IMF's executive board approved $1.2 billion for Pakistan, including $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and $200 million under its climate facility.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceTrump praises Pakistan's leadership and cites mediation efforts
US President Donald Trump called Pakistan's prime minister and field marshal 'outstanding personalities' and said 'Project Freedom' was halted after talks with Pakistani officials.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePSX KSE-100 closes 1,778 points lower as selling pressure deepens
The benchmark KSE-100 ended Friday 8 May 2026 at 171,115, down 1,778 points, as cautious investors and weaker regional markets weighed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceFour children among eight killed in South Waziristan and Hangu attacks
Drone strikes in South Waziristan killed four children of one family and a mortar shell in a Hangu market killed four more, local sources and police said.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSenate passes resolution lauding Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos
Pakistan's Senate unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to the armed forces over Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos and praising national unity.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomHealth Ministry, NADRA sign MoU to digitize Hepatitis C programme
Pakistan's health ministry and NADRA signed an MoU to build an integrated digital data system for the Prime Minister's Hepatitis C Elimination Program.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan's total liquid foreign reserves rise to $21.29 billion
Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves rose to $21.2935 billion as of April 30, 2026, with the State Bank holding $15.8507 billion and commercial banks $5.4428 billion.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceCharge sheet filed against PTI founder in foreign funding case
Pakistan's state-run news agency says a charge sheet has been filed before a banking court naming the PTI founder as the main accused in the prohibited foreign funding case.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan to launch special polio vaccination drive from May 18
Pakistan will run a special anti-polio campaign from 18 to 24 May 2026 in 79 districts, targeting about 19 million children, the National Emergency Operations Centre said.
International — Region / International — RegionPakistan, China sign medical cooperation MoU in Beijing
A tripartite agreement signed in Beijing links a Chinese medical group, Riphah International University and the China Pakistan Medical Association to expand education and care.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceSitara Petroleum IPO oversubscribed seven times, raises $17.2m
Sitara Petroleum Service's book-building was oversubscribed seven times, raising up to Rs4.8 billion ($17.2 million) ahead of its listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan Navy rescues seven crew from stranded Indian vessel
Pakistan's maritime security agency rescued seven crew members from the Indian vessel MV Gautam after it suffered a technical failure in the Arabian Sea, the navy said.