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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 / Technology & TelecomPakistan sets tiered registration rules for cybersecurity consultants
The National Computer Emergency Response Team set criteria on 26 April 2026 for registering IT, OT and cloud security consultants under Pakistan's PISF.
International — Region / International — RegionIran's Araghchi to return to Pakistan before Russia talks
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on 26 April 2026 that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would return to Islamabad after Oman, before a planned trip to Russia.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceIMF board to weigh $1.2 billion Pakistan tranche on 8 May
The IMF Executive Board will meet on 8 May 2026 to consider a $1.2 billion disbursement for Pakistan under its $7 billion bailout and climate facilities.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePunjab makes Green Property Certificate mandatory for land deals
From 25 April 2026 every land sale, purchase and transfer in Punjab needs a Green Property Certificate issued by the Punjab Land Records Authority.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceMG launches new HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid in Pakistan
MG Motor Pakistan unveiled the All-New MG HS at its Lahore facility on 25 April 2026, pricing the Hybrid+ at Rs 9,499,000 and the Super Hybrid at Rs 10,199,000.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CultureLake Saiful Malook set to reopen after six-month winter closure
The Kaghan Development Authority began clearing snow and glaciers from the Naran road on 25 April 2026, expecting Lake Saiful Malook to reopen to visitors.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceWitkoff, Kushner set for Islamabad Iran talks; Trump cancels trip next day
On 24 April 2026 the White House said Witkoff and Kushner would fly to Islamabad for Pakistan-mediated Iran talks; Trump cancelled after Araghchi left.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan floats first spot LNG tender since 2023 to cover power gap
Pakistan LNG Limited has floated its first spot tender since December 2023 for three cargoes to meet rising power demand after the Iran war disrupted Qatari supply.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan capital market held up in Q3 despite war shock: SECP
The SECP's Q3 FY2026 review said the KSE-100 fell 14.54 per cent, but domestic buyers absorbed PKR 111.6 billion of foreign selling as the US-Iran war roiled markets.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan rejects India's Pahalgam allegations, urges restraint
Pakistan's Foreign Office on 23 April 2026 rejected Indian allegations linking it to the Pahalgam incident and urged New Delhi to avoid rhetoric that could undermine peace efforts.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceOGDC revives Jand-1 gas well in Attock to over 21 MMSCFD
Oil and Gas Development Company said on 23 April 2026 it restored the Jand-1 well in Attock district to more than 21 million cubic feet per day after a sour-gas failure.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court disposes 122 cases as registries run via video link
Pakistan's Supreme Court said it disposed of 122 cases on 22 April 2026, with benches in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta working despite access curbs in the capital.