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• International · 2026-09-21

  Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan following Kohat attack

  Pakistan's military launched airstrikes across the Afghanistan border in response to the 2026 Kohat attack, according to Reuters. Afghanistan's government and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that the strikes resulted in the deaths of three family members. The incident represents an escalation in the ongoing Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict, which has intensified significantly in recent months.

• International · 2026-09-22

  Pakistan Retaliates Against Afghanistan Following Kohat Attack

  Pakistan's military conducted cross-border strikes into Afghanistan on Monday in response to the Kohat attack. Pakistan claimed the strikes killed 28 Pakistani Taliban militants, though Afghanistan's government and the UN mission reported that three civilians died instead. The incident reflects ongoing tensions between the two countries over the Pakistani Taliban's presence in Afghanistan.

• International · 2026-10-13

  At least four killed as passenger train derails near Multan in Pakistan

  A passenger train derailed on the outskirts of Multan in Pakistan's Punjab province early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring at least 17 others, according to emergency services. The cause remains unknown, though President Asif Ali Zardari has ordered a transparent investigation into the incident. Pakistan's railway network, which carries over 80 million passengers annually across aging infrastructure, continues to experience recurring derailments despite modernisation efforts.

• International · 2026-10-02

  Pakistan Carries Out Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Killing Civilians, Officials Dispute

  Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan on Thursday, with Pakistani officials claiming that 22 Taliban fighters were killed, whilst the Afghan government stated that nine women and children died in Kunar and Helmand provinces. The incident reflects ongoing cross-border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government in Kabul.

• International · 2026-09-26

  Pakistan claims 13 Afghan forces killed in border clashes

  Pakistan's security forces reported killing 13 Afghan military personnel during gunfire exchanges along the shared border, marking a fresh escalation in recent tensions. Afghanistan's government denied the claim, and the incident follows a series of cross-border strikes and drone allegations throughout the week.

• International · 2026-09-25

  Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict with air strikes and clashes

  Pakistan carried out air strikes on Thursday targeting what it described as terrorist sites in Afghanistan, followed by fierce fighting on Friday that killed at least 13 Afghan personnel. Afghanistan's government denied Pakistani claims that it had launched drones across the border, and both countries blamed each other for aggression. The escalation marks the worst fighting in months and threatens peace efforts by regional mediators.

• International · 2026-09-27

  Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict in sharpest clash since February

  Pakistan and Afghanistan have engaged in their most serious military confrontation since February, involving Pakistani airstrikes, drone allegations, and direct border clashes. Islamabad claimed the strikes eliminated 28 Taliban militants, whereas Afghanistan's government and UN observers reported civilian casualties, specifically a family of three. The escalation included a suicide bombing that killed 12 people at a Pakistani police checkpoint, highlighting ongoing regional instability.

• International · 2026-10-18

  Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending PTI-led government

  President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 11 October, removing the provincial government led by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. The federal authorities then detained at least 278 PTI members, including former chief minister Sohail Afridi. Protests demanding Khan's release have weakened following the emergency, internet blackouts and school closures.

• International · 2026-10-01

  Pakistan strikes Afghanistan; casualty figures disputed

  Pakistan conducted airstrikes at two locations in Afghanistan, stating that 22 fighters were killed. The Afghan government contested this account, reporting that nine women and children died in the attacks on Kunar and Helmand provinces.

• International · 2026-10-12

  Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid security concerns

  President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 11 October, suspending the PTI-led provincial government. Authorities detained hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party members, including former chief minister Sohail Afridi, citing deteriorating security in the border province. The move followed major protests demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, which appeared to be losing momentum.

• International · 2026-09-21

  Pakistan arrests Imran Khan's sister shortly before opposition party's planned protest

  Pakistani police arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, at her residence in Lahore. The arrest occurred approximately one week before her brother's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party was scheduled to conduct a planned protest march, with authorities providing no official explanation for the detention.

• International · 2026-10-21

  Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia establish defence cooperation framework

  Four regional powers—Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia—have signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha to strengthen defence cooperation. The agreement covers joint weapons production, technology transfers and collaborative training programmes as the countries seek to diversify their security partnerships.

• International · 2026-10-13

  Pakistan declares emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, detains 278 PTI members

  Pakistani authorities have detained at least 278 members of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party following the declaration of emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday. The federal government suspended the PTI-led provincial administration, citing security concerns in the border region affected by militant attacks. The action followed large-scale protests demanding Khan's release and coincided with school closures and significant internet disruptions.

• International · 2026-10-22

  Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia deepen defence partnership with Badr agreement

  Four countries signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha on Wednesday to strengthen their defence industry cooperation through joint military production and technology sharing. The agreement represents an effort by regional states to diversify their security partnerships as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. Analysts note that the countries maintain their existing relationships with the United States while expanding cooperation among themselves.

• International · 2026-10-11

  Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and suspends provincial government

  Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and suspended its government over disputes with federal authorities regarding the handling of Islamist militancy. The province is a political stronghold of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party.

• International · 2026-10-15

  School Roof Collapse in Peshawar Kills 34 People, Mostly Students

  Parts of a school building collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 33 students and one teacher, with 19 others injured including five in critical condition. A police official said the school had poor-quality roof materials and the structure was overloaded beyond safe limits. The school's owner has been arrested as authorities investigate whether building and safety standards were broken.

• International · 2026-09-18

  Suicide bombing at Pakistani mosque in police compound kills at least 27

  A suicide car bomb attack followed by a gun battle at a mosque inside a police station in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed at least 27 people on Friday. The dead included 15 police officers and six civilians, while about 75 others were injured. A faction of the Pakistan Taliban linked to commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur claimed responsibility for the attack.

• International · 2026-09-20

  Imran Khan's sister arrested ahead of PTI protest march

  Pakistani police have arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, at her residence in Lahore. The arrest occurs approximately one week before the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party's scheduled protest demonstration, although neither police nor government officials have disclosed the reason for the detention.

• International · 2026-09-20

  Suicide bombing and gun attack on Pakistani police headquarters kill at least 31

  A suicide car bomb followed by a sustained gunfire assault struck a mosque within a police headquarters compound in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, during Friday prayers. The attack killed at least 31 people, including 16 police officers, and wounded over 100 others. Ittehadul Mujahideen, a Pakistan Taliban faction linked to commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the operation.

• International · 2026-10-16

  At least 35 dead after school building collapse in Peshawar

  A school building in Peshawar, Pakistan collapsed on Thursday, killing at least 34 students and a teacher and injuring around 50 others. A police official attributed the collapse to substandard roof slabs and structural overload, and the school owner was arrested. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced an investigation into the disaster.

• International · 2026-10-18

  Major school collapse in Peshawar kills 34, prompting investigation into building safety

  A school building in Peshawar, Pakistan collapsed on 15 October, killing at least 34 students and a teacher and injuring around 50 others. Police attributed the collapse to substandard roof construction and structural overloading, and the school owner was arrested as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a thorough investigation into the disaster.

• International · 2026-09-27

  Suicide bomber kills 12 at Pakistani police checkpoint

  A suicide bomber associated with the Pakistani Taliban detonated explosives at a police checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 12 people and wounding 30 others. The attack represents the latest in a series of assaults targeting security forces across the region, which is experiencing escalating violence linked to broader cross-border militancy.

• International · 2026-09-26

  Suicide Bomber Kills 12 at Police Checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan

  A suicide bomber affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban detonated himself at a police checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing 12 people and wounding approximately 30 others. This attack is part of a broader pattern of violence that has affected the province as militant groups continue to target security forces in the region.

• International · 2026-10-14

  Passenger train derails near Multan with multiple fatalities

  The Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan in Punjab province early Tuesday morning, with all 14 coaches leaving the tracks around 5:15am. Varying reports indicated between four and seven deaths and dozens of injuries, as rescue teams worked to clear the site and transport casualties to hospital.

• International · 2026-10-25

  Iran claims seven tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict

  Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that seven oil tankers were struck or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, representing the largest single incident since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. The Iranian military warned it could attack US military bases across the Middle East if Washington intervened to protect shipping in the vital waterway. US officials dismissed Iran's unverified claims as an attempt to drive up oil prices before American elections.

• International · 2026-09-19

  Suicide bombing and gunfire kill 31 at police headquarters in Kohat

  A suicide car bombing combined with an armed assault on a police headquarters compound in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed at least 31 people, including 16 police officers, and injured more than 100 others on Friday. The Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group claimed responsibility for the attack. Fighting with militants who remained holed up inside the complex continued for more than a day afterwards.