Security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in 2025: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of increasing conflict and violence in the country. A total of 699 attacks were recorded in Pakistan in 2025, showcasing a rise of 34 per cent over 2024, according to the Pakistan Security Report 2025 by PIPS, local media reported.

Pakistan’s economic crisis deepens as exports shrink

IANS | January 6, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) A sharp fall of 20.4 per cent in Pakistan’s exports in December -- the fifth consecutive month of declining overseas shipments of the country -- underscores that the slump stems from structural factors and can no longer be dismissed as a temporary setback, according to an article in the local media.