Pakistani politician, longtime PPP leader and former president
A two-week ceasefire has been maintained amid ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US, with talks held in Islamabad. Despite progress, no agreement has been reached, and the future of regional stability remains uncertain. The US signals potential for further negotiations, while Iran emphasizes continued contacts.
Iran's top diplomat has left Pakistan after talks with Pakistani officials, while US President Trump has ordered his envoys to cancel planned negotiations, citing internal Iranian leadership confusion. Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing war efforts continue to escalate, with both sides signaling no immediate progress.
A bomb has hit a passenger shuttle carrying military personnel and families near Quetta, Balochistan on 24 May 2026, killing at least two dozen people and wounding dozens more. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility; carriages have overturned, nearby buildings have been damaged and hospitals have declared emergencies.
A Russian-built Mi-17 helicopter crashed on takeoff near Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing 22 military personnel including officers. An inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact technical cause as protests and security operations unfold in the region.
Two roadside bombs in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have killed at least seven people. A first blast hit a vehicle; a second exploded as rescuers arrived. Police say three others were wounded. Authorities are conducting a search for those responsible; no group has claimed the attack.
Iranian President Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad for a state visit, as Pakistan positions itself as a crucial intermediary between the US and Iran. Washington and Tehran have reached a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal in Switzerland, while Pakistan eyes potential economic and regional benefits amid IMF constraints.
Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Karachi Rangers camp, triggering a fierce gun battle that killed at least three troops and wounded several others. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claims responsibility; Afghan nationals are among the detained. Security forces continue clearance operations as cross-border tensions with Afghanistan escalate.