Latest news in Pakistan? September 25th, 2026

Border Clashes & Afghan Escalation Pakistani security forces engaged in cross-border clashes in Balochistan’s Gulistan sector, killing several Afghan Taliban fighters following an alleged infiltration attempt. This escalation follows Pakistani precision aerial and drone strikes across 10 sites inside Afghanistan in response to recent drone incursions into Pakistani airspace. Afghan authorities lodged protests over civilian casualties, while Islamabad maintains the operations are part of its counter-terrorism campaign.

Regional Defense Talks Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey announced plans for an urgent meeting of their military chiefs of staff under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to coordinate regional defense and security support.

Domestic Politics & Security Authorities in Punjab have detained Aleema Khan, Uzma, and Noreensisters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khanunder the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance ahead of planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demonstrations. Legal petitions challenging these detentions have been brought before the Lahore High Court.

Economy Pakistan continues engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding economic reforms, with discussions focusing on over 170 recommended legislative amendments tied to ongoing program reviews.