Pakistani politician and PPP figure, president during 2008–2013; current holder of office since 2024
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.
Iran, the United States and Pakistan are pursuing a roadmap to end the Iran-US war cycle. Islamabad hosts Iran’s president for talks, as partners including Qatar and the UAE seek to anchor a 60-day plan toward a final deal. Economic and regional gains are being weighed against structural reform needs in Pakistan.
Cross-border drone and air strikes escalate hostility between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan reports four drones intercepted from Afghanistan and vows a measured but forceful response; Afghan authorities say air strikes have targeted militant hideouts. Civil casualties rise as both sides accuse each other of aggression amid ongoing tit-for-tat operations.
A roof collapse at a private tutoring centre in Lahore has killed 14 children and injured several others. The centre was housed in an aging building and authorities say the incident is being investigated for potential negligence. Arrests have been made as rescue crews continue assessing the rubble and relatives mourn.
A passenger bus traveling from Quetta to Peshawar has fallen into a ravine in Dana Sar, near the Balochistan–Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border. Officials say the vehicle was overcrowded and speeding, with at least 40 people killed and several injured. Rescue teams are identifying victims and treating the injured.
Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have escalated ahead of regional elections, with dozens killed or injured as security forces move to clear roadblocks and suppress protests. The UN has urged investigations into civilian deaths, while Islamabad vows a political path forward amid security-led measures.