News Archives for Latest - 2026-01-30

Trump says Iran wants deal, US ‘armada’ larger than in Venezuela raid

“Hopefully, we’ll make a deal; if we do make a deal, that’s good; if we don’t make a deal, we’ll see what happens,” Trump says.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:07pm

US Justice Dept to release new batch of Epstein files

The latest release is expected to contain previously unseen material from investigation into Epstein documents.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 10:15pm

Sindh

Public, private schools in Sindh to remain closed on Feb 4 on account of Shab-i-Barat

Notification applies to all public and private educational institutions under the administrative control of the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 10:06pm

US judge rules out death penalty for Luigi Mangione over health CEO murder

Judge also rejects Mangione’s lawyers’ efforts to suppress as evidence the police search of a backpack recovered at the time of his arrest.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 10:02pm

Cricket

Shahid Afridi’s ‘all-round excellence’ against South Africa makes it on ICC’s list of ‘iconic’ T20 World Cup performances

Afridi had scored 51 off 34 with the bat, before claiming the key wickets of Herschelle Gibbs and AB de Villiers, finishing with 2-16.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:55pm

PTI cannot ‘dictate’ meetings with Imran by staging sit-ins: Tallal Chaudhry

Claims Imran's family "don't care"; use meetings for political point-scoring.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:26pm

Cricket

Former Sri Lanka international Shehan Jayasuriya in US squad for T20 World Cup

Pakistan-born Mohammad Mohsin is also eyeing his US debut, and Shubham Ranjane, grandson of former India international Vasant Ranjane, has also been named in the squad.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 08:11pm

CDF Munir, Turkiye’s chief of general staff discuss regional security landscape and defence cooperation

Discuss prevailing regional and global security landscape, and prospects for strengthening bilateral defence and military cooperation, ISPR says.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 07:29pm

Punjab

Probe initiated into alleged torture of man whose wife, daughter died after falling into sewer in Lahore

Vicitms' family has alleged that the man was tortured by police; two more arrested in connection with the incident that took place near Bhati gate.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 09:17pm

Beauty giant Pat McGrath Labs files for bankruptcy

A Chapter 11 protection will allow the company to halt the immediate liquidation of its assets while meeting certain goals to pay back debtors.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:40pm

It’s official, actors Khaqan Shahnawaz and Sabeena Syed have tied the knot

The couple shared pictures from what appears to be their nikkah on Instagram.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:34pm

Trump nominates former US Fed official as next central bank chief

Kevin Warsh will need to be confirmed by the US Senate, facing questions by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:11pm

Football

Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play-offs

Two-legged play-off ties will take place in February, with the winners advancing to the last 16 in March.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 05:22pm

Trump brands Minneapolis nurse killed by federal agents an ‘agitator’

Footage shared online this week reportedly showed intensive care nurse Pretti in a scuffle with federal agents 11 days before he was shot dead.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 05:16pm

‘Absolutely false’: Info minister dismisses reports of govt deciding to give ‘firm, final’ offer to PTI

Dismisses reports claiming the govt has offered to reconstitute ECP, hold elections a year earlier in exchange for PTI rejoining parliamentary committees.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 05:11pm

Syrian government, Kurdish forces announce integration deal

US envoy Tom Barrack declared the agreement “a profound and historic milestone in Syria's journey towards national reconciliation, unity, and enduring stability”.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 04:05pm

Islamabad court expunges observation regarding ‘terrorist states’ in judgement against Imaan, Hadi

Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka forwarded the amended version to the IHC registrar.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 04:14pm

Sindh

SHC denies Tessori’s request for judicial commission over Gul Plaza inferno

Court cites non-compliance with the relevant law and case law “in letter and spirit”.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 03:27pm

Award-winning Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda’s TikTok account restored after reported ban

She said the account still faces restrictions and many of her videos are now ineligible for recommendation.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 02:07pm

Gold slumps 4pc as bets of a more hawkish Fed chair rise

Gold prices have risen more than 20pc so far in January, heading for a sixth straight monthly gain and the largest monthly advance since 1980.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 01:39pm

Balochistan

Security forces kill 41 terrorists during IBOs in Balochistan’s Harnai and Panjgur districts: ISPR

ISPR says weapons, ammunition and money looted during a bank robbery were found in the terrorists' possession.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:39pm

Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing

As Western leaders reel from Trump’s unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 01:25pm

Top Featured

It’s time public toilets are treated as core urban infrastructure

Embedding hygiene into dense urban environments requires deliberate planning aimed at providing a humane and convenient experience that can significantly enhance urban livability.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 02:19pm

After day-long sit-in outside SC, PTI says Imran’s family to be provided ex-premier’s medical report

“There is nothing more important for us than Imran Khan sahib’s health,” says Salman Akram Raja.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 11:49pm

Uplift AI announces $3.5m funding

Uplift AI’s flagship model, Orator, currently offers services in Urdu, Sindhi and Balochi.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 12:20pm

Who’s afraid of the big bad mom-to-be? Exploring why maternity leave in Pakistan is such a ‘problem’

Despite laws in place to safeguard their rights, many women who go on maternity leave return to find themselves pushed out of their teams, or worse, without a job.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 12:13pm

Sindh

Reckless driving claims 4 lives in 2 separate incidents in Karachi

Couple, child killed as trailer hits bike; man killed as dump truck hits motorcycle.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 12:11pm

PM Shehbaz announces Rs4.4 cut in electricity rates for industries

Says he can now state “without hesitation” that Pakistan’s economy has become “stable”.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:19pm

KSE-100 closes in the green at 184,174.48 points on Friday

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index slightly rebounded on Friday by 1,836.36 points after a sharp decline of 6,131.53 points during the previous day.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 05:10pm

Protesters in Barcelona unfurl giant portrait of Hind Rajab to mark her second death anniversary

The five-year-old girl was killed by Israeli fire in Gaza in 2024.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:29am

WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

Says no evidence yet of increased human to human transmission, small outbreaks are not unusual and virologists say the risk to the general population remains low.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 11:16am

KP & FATA

Federal, Punjab govts misled nation on Imran’s health: KP CM’s aide

Says the confirmation by federal information minister Atta Tarar was actually a “charge sheet” against the federal government itself.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 10:29am

Deeper effort needed to balance enjoyable learning with building confidence and useful skills

There is no reason why learning should not be an enjoyable and fruitful experience.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:39am

What do the remittances figures actually reveal?

The focus on foreign remittances shows the gap between how the ruling class projects 'successes' and the actual conditions of working people.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:32am

Sindh

Karachi sessions court sentences man to death for killing ex-wife’s husband

During the trial, the accused denied the allegation and pleaded innocence.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:26am

Editorial: The Nipah virus is dangerous, but not uncontrollable

Our porous frontiers, high population density and uneven health infrastructure make preparedness essential.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:18am

Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran

Iranian military spokesman warned Tehran's response to any US action would not be limited but would be a decisive response “delivered instantly”.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 09:14am

Cricket

Molineux named Australian women’s cricket captain

The 28-year-old will take the reins of the T20 side when Australia hosts India next month.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 08:07am

Tennis

Sabalenka, Rybakina set up Australian Open final showdown

Sabalenka becomes third woman in the professional era to reach the Australian Open decider four times in a row.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:27am

Football

Real, PSG miss automatic qualification on frenetic group-stage finale

Liverpool, City and Barca ease into Champions League last 16; late Portuguese drama sees Benfica into playoffs.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 08:03am

Middle East

‘Sanctions harm economic, cultural rights of Iranians’, says Iran’s envoy to Pakistan

Iranian ambassador says his country will only accept dialogue if it leads to "win-win outcome".

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 11:05am

Power bills to bite harder in February; govt working on incentive tariff package

Consumers in for Rs1.41 per unit hike in February.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 07:56am

National Assembly panel seeks detailed report on PIA accord, employee safeguards

Committee asks Privatisation Commission to submit a comprehensive report at its next meeting.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 07:46am

Punjab

Woman, daughter’s death in manhole: Data Darbar project’s entire team suspended; three arrested

CM lashes out at administration for negligence; says contractor should pay Rs10m compensation; family alleges torture of husband in custody.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 07:32am

Punjab

Five students die as bike run over by speeding trailer in Kot Addu

Trailer driver arrested; case registered against him.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:06am

Punjab

Five held for taking ‘commission’ from BISP beneficiaries in Punjab

According to an FIA spokesperson, a crackdown was launched against individuals involved in deducting money from BISP beneficiaries.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:11am

Front Page

AGP audit observations cannot be used against taxpayers: Supreme Court

Justice Munib Akhtar notes auditor general acts under 2001 ordinance, while tax authorities operate under fiscal statute; both are separate, work in own domains.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:39am

Middle East

Pakistan opposes any use of force against Iran

PM speaks to Iranian president; FO says region cannot afford war.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:58am

KP & FATA

Five terrorists killed in ‘large-scale’ Bannu operation

At least seven militants injured in the heavy shootout.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:54am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court stops panel from probing 2023 Radio Pakistan ransacking

PBC insists committee formation by PA speaker illegal.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:24am

KP & FATA

Woman, minor daughter die in Mohmand roof collapse

Residents said that the roof of the house of Abdullah Khan collapsed in the Had Kor area of Ambar.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:18am

Islamabad

Appointment of regular HEC chairman still not in sight

Some reports claim PM has rejected summary carrying three shortlisted names, while others say no such decision taken.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:11am

Islamabad

AJK food dept launches crackdown on substandard meat, frozen food

Officials say inspections revealed sale of carrion cow and buffalo meat under guise of beef.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 09:57am

Islamabad

IHC orders completion of Islamabad Model Jail by June 30

Court observes no further delays will be tolerated in the public sector project.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 10:04am

Sindh

Eight students hurt as school van catches fire in Karachi

Van, which was carrying 20 students, caught fire while moving along the Shah Faisal Colony flyover.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 09:36am

Sindh

Sindh High Court upholds conviction of school van driver in sexual assault case

A sessions court had sentenced the van driver to 14-year imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs1 million on him in September last year.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 09:30am

International

US Senate rejects vote to avert govt shutdown

Failure to approve six-bill spending package to fund over three-quarters of federal government makes partial shutdown almost impossible to avoid.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:52am

International

Federal agents will focus on ‘targeted’ operations, says US border czar

Broad street sweeps have enraged people across the country.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:59am

International

Denmark holds ‘very constructive’ meeting with US over Greenland

As part of compromise with Washington, Nato members expected to bolster activities in the Arctic.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:39am

International

Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies from Russia

Attacks leave six more dead.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:27am

KP & FATA

KP seeks Centre’s help amid loss of revenue due to border closure

Collection of cess has dropped to Rs3.48bn in 7MFY26 from Rs7.42bn.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:39am

Business

Petrol tax hike on cards to offset diesel price rise

Ex-depot prices of HSD, LDO, kerosene estimated to rise; petrol to decline by 40 paise per litre.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

Business

Power bills to bite harder

Consumers in for Rs1.41 per unit hike in February.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:56am

Business

EU-India deal a wake-up call, say exporters

Traders fear Pakistan could lose its "competitive edge" if govt doesn’t take urgent measures.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:33am

Business

Meltdown on PSX: index plunges over 6,000 points

Risk-off sentiment deepens amid US-Iran tensions, weak corporate results, causing Rs568bn loss to equity investors.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:01am

Balochistan

10th Gwadar Book Fair inaugurated

The 10th three-day Gwadar Book Fair was inaugurated on Thursday in the port city.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

National

AD Ports to review cargo charges

Government has formed a committee to negotiate the cargo handling charges with the AD Ports Group.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

Balochistan

BUJ office-bearers elected

Eight members of the executive committee also elected.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

Balochistan

Uplift package for Koh-i-Suleman division announced

CM Bugti vows to end neglect through basic facilities, infrastructure.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

National

PM’s aide vows to stop polio transmission

First National Polio Vaccination Campaign of 2026 to take place from Feb 2 to 8.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 09:06am

National

CJP outlines reform priorities during meetings with bar delegations

Justice Afridi says resident additional secretaries appointed in provinces to improve coordination, service delivery.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

National

NA panel seeks PM’s intervention to resolve potato crop crisis

Urges govt to buy commodity from farmers to stabilise market.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 09:01am

National

IHC asks why lawyer not allowed to meet Imran in X case

State counsel told to submit detailed report before next hearing on Feb 24.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:58am

Punjab

Police in Rawalpindi told to beef up security of Chinese, other foreigners

Surveillance of sensitive installations to be enhanced across Rawalpindi division.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:47am

National

More rain, snow to fall in northern areas over next five days

Light rain expected in Islamabad, the Potohar region, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Gujranwala and surrounding areas from Feb 1 to 3.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:36am

Back Page

Trump’s trade policies drive Europe, allies closer to Beijing

European leaders competing to secure Chinese investment, market access.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Back Page

Tehran rages at EU over ‘terrorist’ label for Revolutionary Guards

27-nation bloc agreed to the designation over a deadly crackdown on mass protests.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:28am

Middle East

IDF accepts over 71,000 killed in war on Gaza

Israeli forces kill two more as truce enters next phase.

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 08:22am

Punjab

Kartarpur, Nankana Sahib to be linked with motorway

To encourage investment from the global Sikh community, NHA to launch international marketing campaigns in London, Canada and the United States.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

Back Page

Pakistan Navy takes over command of combined task force

Commodore Muhammad Yasir Tahir of Pakistan Navy assumed command from Commodore Fahad S. Al Joaid of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).

Updated 30 Jan, 2026 07:53am

Back Page

EU plans tougher clampdown on migration

“The priority is clear: bringing illegal arrival numbers down and keeping them down,” Magnus Brunner, the EU’s commissioner for migration, said.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:27am

Trump says ‘looks like’ Hamas will disarm in Gaza deal progress

The group has repeatedly said disarmament is a red line, but it has also suggested it would be open to handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing authority.

Published 30 Jan, 2026 12:00am

Friday, January 30, 2026