News Archives for Latest - 2026-01-01

PUC Chairman Tahir Ashrafi appointed liaison for religious harmony, Pakistani diaspora in Muslim countries

He will be responsible for strengthening coordination, enhancing mutual understanding and further improving Pakistan’s relations with Islamic and Arab states.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 10:39pm

Punjab

‘Govt should have shown a big heart’: PTI leaders again denied meeting with Imran

MNA Jamal Khan says he waited for over two hours before leaving, adds govt had shown weakness.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 10:26pm

Set to boost running culture, Karachi Marathon returns with growing participation

The event, scheduled to be held on Sunday, features the full and half marathon races as well as a five-kilometre run.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 10:24pm

Confidence-building measures between ‘five’ big players can improve political situation, says Sanaullah

PM's adviser links the success of measures to shutting down social media accounts propagating a hate campaign against the institutions.

Updated 02 Jan, 2026 07:35am

Punjab bar suspends licence of lawyer representing TikToker Rajab Butt

The committee referred the matter to the disciplinary committee of the council for further proceedings regarding the permanent cancellation of the licence.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 09:02pm

Balochistan

Sibi hand grenade attack leaves 1 dead, 5 wounded: police

One of the victims succumbed to their injuries on the way to hospital, SHO says.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:05pm

Household Integrated Economic Survey shows 57pc surge in internet users across Pakistan as access reaches 70pc of homes

Planning minister says updated data would strengthen government policymaking while enabling researchers to undertake better research.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 07:03pm

Mahira Khan spills the beans on working with Fawad Khan, future projects and her student life in the US

The star said the pair's latest film, Neelofar, was a thank you note to fans in an interview with CNN.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:41pm

Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen head star-packed AFCON last-16 cast

Fit-again Hakimi is set to lead title favourites Morocco against Tanzania, Salah will captain Egypt against Benin and Osimhen-inspired Nigeria tackle Mozambique.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:06pm

128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025: press group

More than half of the media workers lost their lives in the Middle East; journalists were also killed in Yemen, Ukraine, Sudan, Peru, India and elsewhere.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:04pm

446 lawmakers fail to submit asset statements; ECP issues revised deadline

ECP directs lawmakers to comply by January 15; lawmakers who fail to do so will face suspension.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 04:55pm

CPI inflation slows to 5.6pc year-on-year in December

Non-food inflation remained elevated in both urban and rural areas in December.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 04:47pm

20 Dawn Images stories from 2025 you should read

A list of the stories we published this past year that we're most proud of.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 03:37pm

‘I was in a transition’: Shamoon Ismail on his absence, growth and what comes next

On New Year’s Eve, the singer offered a glimpse into a quiet period shaped by personal change and time away from the spotlight.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 03:57pm

Top Featured

The year of Gen Z

While history has often only recognised generations after they have altered the course of things, 2025 hints at a time when recognition and impact arrived simultaneously.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 06:45am

Actor Angeline Malik ends 2025 with a heartfelt letter to her past self

The cancer survivor says she misses who she was before the ailment but continues to carry that version of herself through life.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 02:54pm

PTI seeks disqualification of Senator Saifullah Abro for voting in favour of 27th Amendment

Submits reference to Senate chairperson, cites Article 63-A that deals with disqualification on grounds of defection.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 04:27pm

Sindh

‘Are you ready?’: KP CM Sohail Afridi says he will visit Karachi on January 9

Says he will come bearing "Imran's message".

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:48pm

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash in Nigeria

Joshua and his mother paid their respects at the funeral home where the bodies of his friends were “being prepared for repatriation”.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 01:43pm

Why Avatar: Fire and Ash is the perfect way to start the new year at the movies

James Cameron’s epic sci-fi sequel finds its emotional power in family, forgiveness and survival.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 01:15pm

Sabalenka wants ‘Battle of the Sexes’ rematch and revenge

While keen to face-off with Kyrgios again, Sabalenka said she would want a full court and two serves.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 01:10pm

Rabeya Jalil’s Lines and Language asks the art world a question: what is ‘sophisticated’?

The painter-educator is trying to broaden the scope of art discourse in the country by challenging ideas of 'refinement'.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 12:58pm

Recovering Cummins, Hazlewood, David in Australia squad for T20 World Cup

Australia also handed surprise call-ups to left-armer spinners Matt Kuhnemann and Cooper Connolly, who have just one T20 wicket between them.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 12:51pm

CJP Afridi says judiciary to pursue ‘meaningful reforms’ in 2026 to improve accessibility, strengthen transparency

"Justice must be accessible in practice, not merely in principle," he says.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 12:40pm

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Local prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud said a full investigation had been opened into the incident at the bar, says not considering the possibility of an attack.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:52pm

George Clooney confirms the original star cast is returning for Ocean’s 14

Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle are set to reprise their roles in heist franchise's fifth film.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 11:54am

Sindh

Aerial firing during New Year celebrations leaves at least 28 Karachiites injured

The youngest victim is 11-years-old; a day earlier, Sindh police had urged citizens to refrain from aerial firing, hooliganism and one-wheeling.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 01:14pm

US military says 8 dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats

Says "three narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy" were targeted in "international waters".

Published 01 Jan, 2026 11:16am

Isiah Whitlock, The Wire actor, dies at 71

Whitlock delighted audiences as slimy politician Clay Davis in the action-packed drama.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 11:05am

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York’s first Muslim mayor

“This is truly the honour and the privilege of a lifetime,” he says; takes oath with his hand on the Holy Quran.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 12:51pm

Chaos and order: Pakistan ends 2025 with a vastly different institutional map than it had a year ago

The state has centralised power more than at any point in the last two decades.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 10:17am

2025 was the year when the tide turned for Pakistan’s economy

2025 was the year when a new opportunity for a geopolitical rent dawned on the country and a path out of a crippling stabilisation programme began to open up.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 10:01am

Editorial: Pakistan enters 2026 with problems it is well aware of but has failed to resolve

Three alarm bells in particular are sounding off: resurgent terrorism, economic fragility, and a steady squeeze on fundamental rights.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 09:37am

The consumption habits of Pakistanis are bleeding the country dry

Sweet milky tea, sugary sweets and ghee-drenched parathas are everyday comforts that cost us over $4 billion for edible oils, $600 million for tea, and significant subsidies and spikes for sugar.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 09:27am

SBP observes bank holiday for New Year

Employees to attend office as usual.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 09:26am

Shamshad Akhtar — a resolute central banker who put duty above ambition

She had already made history as the first woman governor of the State Bank, but little did she know that she would be called upon to make history one more time in dealing with the crisis coming her way.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 09:16am

‘Media faced extreme punitive actions in 2025’, says CPNE report

Report says five journalists were killed, six faced cases and arrests; urges govt to end violence against media persons.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 09:14am

In New Year messages, President and PM urge unity amid global, domestic challenges

Praise nation’s resilience in the face of economic and security challenges.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 09:02am

Democratic institutions intact in form but constrained in practice: Pildat report

Says civilian govt endorses security-centric approach as regional tensions grow.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 08:50am

Opposition alliance TTAP takes exception to yet another crackdown on protesters outside Adiala jail

Says the water used to scatter the PTI supporters was laced with a chemical, hundreds of supporters “badly affected”.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 08:00am

Tax collection falls short by Rs331bn in July-December

The revenue shortfall is primarily attributed to a slowdown in domestic sales tax collection, driven by several factors.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 07:58am

PM launches economic governance reforms, says ‘firefighting’ is over

“With macroeconomic indicators stabilised, our focus now shifts to accelerating growth, expanding exports and making Pakistan a far easier place to do business,” he says.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 07:55am

We envision a promising future for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, says PM Shehbaz after phone call with MBS

Calls phone call with Saudi crown prince "warm and most cordial".

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 11:21am

Business

PSX closes last session of 2025 on bearish note

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops by 418.47 points, or 0.24 per cent, closing at 174,054.32.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:02am

Business

Financial inclusion stands at 58.1pc in Pakistan

SBP launches Pakistan Financial Inclusion Index, says it comprehensively measures the state of financial inclusion in the country by evaluating access, usage, and quality of financial services.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:00am

Business

PTCL to participate in 5G spectrum auction

PTCL president hopes telecom industry's concerns will be addressed and spectrum will be offered on favourable terms.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:21am

KP & FATA

World Food Organisation convoy remains stranded at Torkham

Convoy stranded due to procedural lacunas and grant of permission by Afghan Taliban government.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:12am

KP & FATA

KP governor rules out talks with armed groups

Says there will be no negotiations with individuals or groups who refused to accept the Constitution and laws of Pakistan.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:07am

KP & FATA

Inquiries conducted on KP CM’s directive give clean chit to LRH officials

Hospital director of KP’s oldest tertiary care health facility quits office.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:01am

KP & FATA

KP govt agrees to arrange Rs4bn bridge financing for Northern Bypass

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi promises "every possible support" for timely completion of Peshawar project.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:53am

Islamabad

Quality education, innovation roadmap unveiled for Islamabad schools, colleges

According to the education ministry, the framework is aimed at elevating educational standards.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:13am

Islamabad

More development projects planned for Islamabad in 2026: interior minister

Shaheen Chowk underpass opens as CDA completes 18 projects in 2025.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:21am

Islamabad

M-Tag installation deadline extended by 15 days

Since November 14, nearly 100,000 vehicles have been issued M-Tags by December 29.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:29am

Islamabad

Rawal Dam to cut water supply by 50pc to Rawalpindi

Dam’s canals will be repaired, cleaned from Jan 1 to 11.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:05am

Punjab

Police helpline calls fall by half in Punjab

Report claims remarkable decline in crime across the province.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 10:21am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly broaches federal ‘overreach’ in provincial executive

Motion questions practice of appointing federally-controlled officers to key provincial posts.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 10:34am

Punjab

Five suspects killed in two encounters in Punjab

Police conducting raids to arrest escaped accomplice and unidentified companion.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 10:48am

Sindh

SMBBMU relieves over 19 faculty members from additional administrative duties

Over 19 senior academics, including professors and lecturers, who were holding admin posts at SMBBMU Larkana for years, have been relieved of their extra duties.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:04am

Sindh

FIA declares Karachi Metropolitan Corporation documents relating to cotton exchange building ‘forged’

Rejects mayor’s allegations of "unlawful" action, says it’s only assisting the ETPB under SC orders.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:49am

Sindh

Karachi streets remain unsafe for citizens in 2025

Official data shows over 64,000 street crimes were reported in the outgoing year compared to 71,105 in 2024; over 17,000 citizens parted with their cell phones.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:37am

Punjab

Punjab leads wheat sowing as Rabi campaign nears completion

Shortfall in Balochistan expected to be covered following upcoming rains.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:24am

Balochistan

Balochistan police chief claims drop in terror attacks

Says training on modern lines to counter terrorism underway with support from Pakistan Army.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:04am

National

First vaccine policy finalised to shift from imports

Policy lays out principles for developing local vaccine manufacturing; draft will be forwarded to the prime minister for approval.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:47am

Punjab

Punjab bans land mutations based on oral transactions

Inheritance cases exempt from restriction, continue to be sanctioned in accordance with law.

Published 01 Jan, 2026 05:04am

National

Afghan border closure brings down terrorist violence in Pakistan

CRSS report says terrorist attacks went down by almost 17pc in December, preceded by 9pc decline in November.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:14am

Balochistan

Three killed as rain and snow lash Balochistan

Power breakdowns, reduced gas pressure, traffic hazards in cities including cities.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:23am

International

Will Somaliland become Israel’s new ally?

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland opens the door to strategic access near the Bab el Mandeb Strait, potentially reshaping rivalries in the Horn of Africa.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:20am

International

Cambodian soldiers freed by Thailand receive hero’s welcome

Smiling soldiers wave to cheering crowds in Phnom Penh as hundreds line the streets, hailing their return as a new year’s gift to the nation.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:09am

International

Temperature records broken across the world in 2025

Globally, the last 12 months are expected to be the third hottest ever recorded after 2024 and 2023, according to provisional data.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:07am

International

France plans social media ban for children under 15

The initiative is backed by President Emmanuel Macron, who said earlier this month that parliament should start debating such a proposal in January.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 08:33am

Middle East

Iranian protesters warned of ‘decisive response’

“Any attempt to turn economic protests into a tool of insecurity, destruction of public property, or implementation of externally-designed scenarios will inevitably be met with a legal, proportionate and decisive response," says country's top prosecutor.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 07:42am

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Modi asked to explain China’s claim on mediating Pak-India truce

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the conflict between India and Pakistan in May was among the contentious matters mediated by Beijing in 2025.

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 09:34am

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