Pakistan’s security forces said it had killed 145 militants in less than two days across the southwestern province of Balochistan, as the country confronts one of the most serious episodes of violence in the region.
Pakistan’s security forces said it had killed 145 militants in less than two days across the southwestern province of Balochistan, as the country confronts one of the most serious episodes of violence in the region.
Security personnel stand at the blast site in Quetta, Pakistan on Feb. 1, 2026, a day after an attack by Baloch separatists. A day after more than 120 people were killed -- including 92 militants -- in brazen, coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists, security remains on high alert, mobile signals jammed, and security forces continue clearance operations.
The Pakistan Air Force said it’s discussing advanced fighter jets with several Asian nations, including Indonesia, as the South Asian country looks to sell aircraft it jointly produces with China.
The Pakistan Air Force said it’s discussing advanced fighter jets with several Asian nations, including Indonesia, as the South Asian country looks to sell aircraft it jointly produces with China.
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose slower-than-expected in December, justifying the central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate to a three-year low to support growth.
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose slower-than-expected in December, justifying the central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate to a three-year low to support growth.
A crowded vegetable market in Islamabad. Photographer: RAJA IMRAN/AFP
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose slower-than-expected in December, justifying the central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate to a three-year low to support growth.
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose slower-than-expected in December, justifying the central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate to a three-year low to support growth.
A crowded vegetable market in Islamabad. Photographer: RAJA IMRAN/AFP
Pakistan recorded its deadliest year of violence in a decade, with gunfights, airstrikes, and suicide bombings marking much of 2025, as relations with neighboring Afghanistan deteriorated.
Pakistan recorded its deadliest year of violence in a decade, with gunfights, airstrikes, and suicide bombings marking much of 2025, as relations with neighboring Afghanistan deteriorated.
Pakistan’s growth slowed in the quarter ending September as weak consumer demand and monsoon floods weighed on the economy.
People use a boat to commute near the closed motorway following monsoon floods at Jalalpur Pirwala, in Punjab province, on Sept. 17. Shahid Saeed MIRZA / AFP) (Photo by SHAHID SAEED MIRZA/AFP via Getty Images)
Pakistan’s central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates to the lowest in almost three years on Monday, following the International Monetary Fund’s approval of another loan payment last week.
Pakistan’s central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates to the lowest in almost three years on Monday, following the International Monetary Fund’s approval of another loan payment last week.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved sales valued at $686 million of technology and equipment for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets to modernize its fleet.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved sales valued at $686 million of technology and equipment for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets to modernize its fleet.