Pakistani politician and PPP leader, former president, active in national politics since the early 2000s.
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.
Pakistan has conducted intelligence-based ground operations and calibrated strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, targeting Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Fitna al-Khwarij. Officials report 29 militants killed, with additional engagements across Paktia, Paktika and Kunar. Pakistan vows to protect citizens as cross-border violence intensifies.
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.
A fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences has killed 14 newborns and injured several, triggering top-level inquiries. Prime Minister Sharif has ordered investigations and disciplinary action against hospital officials and a private security contractor, while officials promise compensation for affected families.
A fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad has killed multiple newborns and injured others. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an immediate investigation, while health authorities review hospital fire-safety measures. Officials cite a suspected equipment failure and emphasize accountability for negligence.