Monday, June 29, 2026

Pakistan

March 4, 2026

Iranian schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced, aid compromised, says UN

The UN has urgently called for the protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs.

Carnage in Iran
February 27, 2026

China urges swift ceasefire as Pakistan strikes Afghan cities

China has called for dialogue following the military escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan that saw Pakistani forces strike Afghan cities overnight.

Xi Jinping
February 27, 2026

Pakistan says 133 Taliban soldiers killed in border clashes

The office of Pakistan’s prime minister on Friday said that 133 Afghan Taliban were killed amid renewed clashes on the border.

Pakistani soldiers
February 19, 2026

Expensive cross-border payments limiting opportunities in developing countries: Cardoso

Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.

Olayemi Cardoso
February 18, 2026

Pakistan: Eight terrorists killed in police operation

An exchange of fire ensued during the raid, resulting in the deaths of eight suspected terrorists.

Pakistani police officers
February 16, 2026

105 Afghan detainees return home from Pakistan

The individuals had been held in different prisons across Pakistan for about a month.

Afghan detainees
February 3, 2026

China condemns attacks in Pakistan, reaffirms support for counter-terrorism efforts

China strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in southwestern Pakistan and reiterated its firm support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts.

President Xi Jinping of China (Credit: BBC)
January 2, 2026

Pakistan court sentences journalists, others to life imprisonment over pro-Imran Khan protest

The eight people were convicted of terrorism-related charges and
sentenced in absentia.

Court
November 20, 2025

Malala Fund injects $1.7 million to support girls’ education in Nigeria

The Malala Fund says it is investing $1.7 million as new funding for nine Nigerian organisations leading efforts to get more girls into school.

Malala Fund
October 21, 2025

Pakistan vaccinates nearly 44 million children in nationwide polio campaign

Pakistan has vaccinated more than 43.9 million children under the age of five, the National Emergency Operations Centre said Monday.

Pakistani children