What are the latest news in Pakistan?
- Islamabad Hospital Fire Inquiry: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the suspension of eight senior hospital and security officials, alongside initiating criminal proceedings, following an inquiry into a devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) neonatal ward that killed 14 newborns due to severe lapses in fire safety protocols and equipment. Indiatimes———
- Political & Legal Developments: Tensions remain elevated surrounding the detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), continues legal challenges and has signaled protest marches over his prison conditions and medical access.- Meanwhile, Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani recently assumed office as the new Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). -Al Jazeera+ 2——–
- Defense & Foreign Affairs: Pakistan signed a new bilateral military cooperation pact (“Protocol Agreement-2026”) with Kuwait, broadening strategic and defense ties in the Gulf.- Diplomatic efforts have also focused on regional mediation channels between Washington and Tehran. Al Jazeera———
- Security Operations: Security forces have intensified counter-terrorism and intelligence-based operations in parts of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to thwart insurgent and militant activity.
- Sports: The national cricket team is currently engaged in a multi-match Test series against England. -Al Jazeera——–