What are the latest news in Pakistan?
Diplomacy and Defense
- Pakistan and Kuwait signed a bilateral defense cooperation pact aimed at expanding military and strategic coordination in the region. www.dawn.com———
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the trilateral engagement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, framing the recent Makkah defense arrangements as a step forward for regional stability. -www.dawn.com——–
- Pakistani diplomatic efforts continue to mediate de-escalation between Washington and Tehran, with proposals focusing on the resumption of direct dialogue and transit issues surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.- Anadolu Ajansı———
- Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was elected and sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). -www.thenews.pk——–
- Legal and political developments surrounding jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan remain prominent, with family members and party leaders raising concerns regarding his medical care and detention conditions.- Al Jazeera———
- Public outcry and a parliamentary inquiry followed a tragic fire at the neonatal unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, leading to federal administrative changes and nationwide hospital safety audits.
- The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) rejected reports regarding any cancellation of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam’s power component, affirming that project planning and execution timelines remain intact. -tribune.com.pk——–
- Preparations are progressing for significant multi-billion-dollar oil refinery upgrade agreements under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.- www.thenews.pk———
- Security operations and targeted incidents were reported in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including an attack on a police convoy in Dera Ismail Khan that left several officers injured. -www.dawn.com——–
- The Pakistan national cricket team is competing in its Test series against England in the UK, featuring closely contested play in the second Test.- www.thenews.pk———