Pakistan Army attacked by Suicide Bomber

A suicide bombing attack took place in northwest Pakistan, killing at least three soldiers, while militants targeted a temporary military camp. The attack occurred in the Lakki Marwat district, close to the Afghan border. Troops engaged in combat with militants for several hours after the attack. The Pakistani army repulsed two other militant attacks in […]

Pakistan Implements IMF Measures

Pakistan has taken a step closer to securing a much-needed bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged $1 billion in financial support. The commitment comes as external financing is required to fund the balance of payments gap for the fiscal year ending in June. The IMF had delayed […]

Pakistan-Administered Kashmir’s PM Disqualified from Holding Public Office

On Tuesday, a court in Pakistan administered Kashmir sacked the region’s Prime Minister, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, from holding any public office for two years in a contempt case. Ilyas, a businessman from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was tried over a speech he made last week criticizing the courts for what he said was interference […]

Pakistan Plans New Military Operation Against Islamist Militants

Pakistan has announced its plans to launch a new nationwide operation to eliminate Islamist militants, as confirmed by the national security committee on April 7. The move is seen as a potentially costly decision for a country already facing severe economic and political crises. Furthermore, one analyst has suggested that the operation could be a […]