Stories from Islamabad · Pakistan

Pakistan denied hitting a hospital in a border incident, according to the BBC. The specific nature of the border incident was not detailed.

A bombing incident involving a rickshaw has killed nine people in Pakistan. The incident occurred in Islamabad.

The UN reports that over 370 Afghans were killed in the conflict between the Taliban and Pakistani forces during the first three months of 2026. The report was published by NEWSUN. The United Nations has reported that 370 Afghan nationals have been killed in conflict within Pakistan. This report highlights casualties among Afghan civilians in Pakistan. Hundreds of people have died in landslides at coltan mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The source did not specify the timeframe or the exact nature of the conflict. The specific nature of the conflict and the circumstances of the deaths are not detailed. The reports originate from the Islamabad region.

Pakistan has threatened India with extremely painful consequences if there are new attacks.

Pakistan is actively seeking liquefied natural gas to address a power shortage. The country is facing a severe energy crisis that necessitates aggressive procurement of LNG. Pakistan is seeking Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies as the country faces a severe power crisis.

Observers are closely monitoring the outcomes of Iranian-American negotiations, which are currently described as being in a state of ambiguity but with cautious optimism.

Pakistan is emerging as a negotiating mediator between Iran and the United States. Foreign policy chief Anna Smalik indicated a quiet understanding exists for talks to proceed through Pakistan before direct negotiations, as issues remain unresolved. The United States reportedly created tension in the field over the past 2-3 days. Pakistan reportedly allowed Iranian planes to park on its airbases to evade potential U.S.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Qadhafi stated earlier this week that the country's objective is to transform a ceasefire into a permanent end to the war. Pakistan is emerging as a negotiation mediator between Iran and the United States.

Negotiations for resumption could begin next week in Pakistan, according to a Kommersant FM report.

Pakistani officials stated relevant departments were not preparing for US-Iran negotiations or agreements in Islamabad. The first point is a formal acceptance that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons.