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A bomb attack on a train in Quetta, Pakistan, has killed at least 24 people and injured more than 50, with the Balochistan Liberation Army claiming responsibility. The blast targeted a train carrying military personnel, causing carriages to overturn and catch fire.
The Sindh government has revised its Eidul Azha holiday announcement, settling on a three-day public holiday from May 26-28, with a work-from-home arrangement for May 29. This aligns the province with the federal government's three-day schedule, following an initial four-day declaration that included Friday.
A suicide bombing on a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and wounded dozens on Sunday. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred as the train was carrying security personnel and their families. Global condemnation followed, with Pakistan's leadership vowing to continue the fight against terrorism.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Chinese business delegation and, during a visit to China, outlined agriculture, IT, Special Economic Zones, and mines and minerals as priority areas for bilateral cooperation. He also expressed hopes of increasing agricultural exports to China by $10 billion over the next five to seven years.
Pakistan's foreign minister has described recent US-Iran negotiations as marking significant progress toward regional stability, with reports suggesting the draft of a potential deal has been largely agreed upon. The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue amid a complex military and political landscape.
A new analysis explores how Pakistan's national narrative, long rooted in a state-curated Islamic identity, is being reimagined as a continuation of the ancient Indus civilisation. The shift follows decades of internal conflict and intellectual challenges, and is reflected in recent educational reforms and historical reinterpretations.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its opposition alliance have announced and held nationwide protests against the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, rising inflation, and other grievances. Despite Section 144 restrictions, protests took place in Islamabad, Peshawar, and Lahore, with PTI condemning an alleged government crackdown and demanding Khan's medical treatment and release.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised US President Donald Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' following a phone call that included Pakistan's army chief. Islamabad hopes to host another round of US-Iran negotiations, while Trump announced a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal is 'largely negotiated.'
Pakistan's health ministry has ordered enhanced Ebola screening at all airports and directed provinces to remain on alert, even as officials assert the risk to the country remains extremely low. The virus has been limited to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, where three new cases were confirmed, and the African Union's health agency has warned 10 countries are at risk.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials signaled progress toward a framework agreement to end the war in the Middle East, with Iran finalizing a 14-point memorandum of understanding. However, key issues remain, including nuclear guarantees, sanctions relief, and the Strait of Hormuz, and some reports suggest the pace of negotiations has slowed.
Russian officials have accused Western media outlets and the EU of ignoring a deadly drone attack on a vocational college in Starobelsk, Lugansk People’s Republic, which Moscow attributes to Ukrainian forces. Russian authorities invited international journalists to the site, with over 50 reporters from 19 countries reportedly attending, while the BBC declined and CNN did not respond. Casualty figures vary across reports, and the EU has not issued a formal statement on the incident.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in China on a four-day official visit, kicking off with a stop in Hangzhou where he met business leaders and promoted CPEC 2.0 investment. He then travelled to Beijing for high-level engagements with Chinese leadership, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and marking 75 years of diplomatic ties.
At least a dozen militants were killed and a man died during heavy fighting between a police peace committee and militants in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A 10-kilogramme bomb was also defused nearby. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, which officials link to a resurgence of terrorism since the Afghan Taliban's return to power.
Three months into the US war with Iran, President Trump's strategy appears to be facing mounting challenges, with analysts questioning whether he can achieve a decisive victory. Reports suggest a possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump's maximalist demands and domestic unpopularity complicate the path forward.
Pakistan's government has reduced petrol and high-speed diesel prices for the second week in a row. The latest cut, announced Friday, reflects lower global prices, with officials noting that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rejected recommendations to raise prices despite international increases.
Dawn's analysis highlights concerns that Pakistan's continued focus on stabilisation under the IMF programme is hindering growth, with the economy slowing, jobs stalling, and poverty rising. The upcoming budget is expected to maintain this approach, prioritising fiscal consolidation over investment and employment.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's reference to the 'Thucydides Trap' during a meeting with US President Donald Trump has drawn attention from analysts, who see it as a signal of Beijing's awareness of the risks of great-power conflict. The concept, popularised by Harvard's Graham Allison, warns that a rising power and an established one may be destined for war, and Xi's use of it may indicate a shift in China's posture on the world stage.
US President Donald Trump stated he will not attend his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas, citing government business and his love for the United States. The wedding took place over the weekend, with the couple already legally married in Florida.
Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United States, according to reports from ISNA and IRNA. The visit follows a three-day trip by Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who held talks with Iranian officials. Details of Munir's mission have not been disclosed.
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is entering a dangerous new phase as US and Iranian forces trade fire, negotiations stutter, and Tehran's oil exports fall to a six-year low. US intelligence assesses Iran can withstand the blockade for months, while diplomatic efforts, including Pakistan-led mediation, struggle to gain traction.