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The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

The Baloch Liberation Army claims to have conducted 27 operations in Balochistan, resulting in 42 Pakistani military personnel killed and one captured. Attacks included IED blasts, ambushes, and raids targeting security forces and pro-government individuals. The group also reported three of its fighters died. This follows a recent deadly attack on a Pakistan Coast Guard vessel.

Pakistan has formally demanded Afghanistan's Taliban administration declare the TTP a terrorist group, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of action. These demands, conveyed during China-brokered talks in Urumqi, are central to Pakistan's stance amid ongoing border tensions and security concerns. While dialogue continues, Pakistan emphasizes no policy shift, stressing the need for visible action against militants.

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks.

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability, risking further entanglement.

Escalating West Asian conflict triggers economic fallout in South Asia, with Bangladesh implementing fuel rationing amid panic buying and Pakistan facing shortages and price hikes. Border trade disruptions in Balochistan exacerbate the crisis, impacting essential commodity supplies and livelihoods.

Pakistan has so far walked a careful diplomatic line, condemning the strikes on Iran while avoiding direct criticism of the US. But with Iran next door and its defence ties to Gulf states being tested, staying neutral may be difficult

Pakistan faces a dangerous two-front strategic squeeze as coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran coincide with its military escalation with Afghanistan. This "double whammy" threatens to destabilize its security and economy, compounded by existing tensions with India and resurgent domestic militancy.

The Afghan defence ministry says it carried out precision airstrikes on key Pakistani military facilities, as clashes between the two sides show no signs of easing. Here’s how the attack unfolded

Pakistan's escalating conflict with the Taliban in Afghanistan is turning deadly, diverting attention from the US-Israel-Iran war. Operation Ghazab lil Haq targets militants, but civilian areas are reportedly hit, causing fear and displacement. The fighting exposes a strategic reality that has been building for years: Pakistan’s long-standing Taliban strategy has collapsed, and the fallout is now spilling across South Asia.

The balochistan government has suspended 44 government employees, including officers, in Turbat and Kohlu for participating in a protest sit-in and rally against the alleged killing of Balaach Mola Bakhsh. The suspensions were confirmed by the commissioner of Makran Division, who cited the employees' support for the anti-government protest. The disciplinary action includes suspending 30 employees from grade 1 to 15 and initiating action against officials of grade 16 and above. In addition, 14 government employees in Kohlu were suspended for participating in the sit-in.

The balochistan government, led by CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti, plans stringent action against government employees involved in anti-state activities. This includes surveillance and dismissal if they fail to promote national symbols in educational institutions. The move seeks to suppress activism and dissent in the region, drawing criticism from international human rights groups.

At least five persons were injured on Tuesday when a bomb went off at an animal market on the outskirts of Quetta city in southwest Pakistan.

The death toll may increase as officials fear more people could be buried under the rubble of collapsed homes and shops.

Pakistan's poverty has surged to an 11-year high of 29%, with 70 million people now in extreme poverty. Income inequality has also reached a 27-year peak of 32.7. These increases are attributed to IMF stabilization policies, natural disasters, and weak growth, leading to a 12% fall in real household income over seven years.

Yielding to protests over the killing of nearly 100 Shias in Quetta, Pakistan PM Raja Pervez Ashraf sacked balochistan government and imposed governor’s rule in the troubled province.