News Archives for Latest - 2026-02-27

Unmanned aerial vehicles banned countrywide amid escalating tensions with Afghanistan

According to DG ISPR, Afghan forces attempted to use “rudimentary drones” to attack areas like Swabi and Abbottabad.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 10:52pm

Cricket

T20 World Cup: Ahmed, Jacks blast England to thrilling win over New Zealand, keeping Pakistan’s slender hopes alive

New Zealand have to wait on the outcome of Saturday’s clash between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Kandy to know if they have qualified for the semis.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 10:44pm

UN nuclear watchdog report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan as place of interest

Report sent to members of the International Atomic Energy Agency ahead of a quarterly meeting next week of its 35-country board.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 10:07pm

Punjab

Lahore court dismisses post-arrest bail plea of Canadian national in cybercrime case

Order issued by judicial magistrate says the allegations require serious judicial consideration and cannot be brushed aside.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 09:39pm

PM underscores Pakistan’s resolve to provide secure environment for Chinese personnel, investments

In meeting with PM Shehbaz, Chinese ambassador reiterates Beijing's support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 08:52pm

FO says further provocation by Taliban regime will be met with ‘measured, decisive and befitting response’

Says Pakistan reserves the right to “take all appropriate actions in its self-defence and to protect its citizens in accordance with international law".

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:56pm

Cricket

T20 World Cup: India aim for ‘fearless cricket’ ahead of West Indies showdown

India batter Tilak Varma remains cautious of his team’s plans against the West Indies.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:38pm

Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise by Rs7 for next fortnight

Official sources say benchmark crude prices have slightly moved up this week, therefore, the prices of all petroleum products were inching up.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:23pm

DG ISPR tells Afghan Taliban regime to choose between terrorist organisations and Pakistan

"Let it be known that our choice is absolutely clear; it will always be Pakistan over everything," he says.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:06pm

Senate passes resolution condemning unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression, calls on Kabul to cease hostile acts

Resolution says that any attempt to challenge the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or national security of Pakistan would be met with a firm, proportionate, and decisive response.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 07:34pm

PM Shehbaz visits GHQ, given detailed briefing on situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan

“The actions of the Afghan Taliban regime and Fitna al khwarij against Pakistan are unacceptable,” he says.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:53pm

Pakistan embassy in US hosts interfaith Iftar; guests express concern about regional tensions

Beneath the chandeliers, faith leaders spoke of shared ancestry, moral responsibility, and humility.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:47pm

Gold heads for seventh straight monthly gain on safe-haven demand

Uncertainty over US tariff policies and tensions between the US and Iran boost the metal’s safe-haven appeal.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:15pm

Balochistan

ECP again suspends notification declaring PPP’s Ali Hassan Zehri winner from PB-21

Development comes a day after the electoral watchdog declared Zehri the winner of PB-21.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 11:27pm

Fact check: Viral visuals of Pakistani F-16 jet allegedly shot down by Afghan forces are doctored

Multiple Indian and Afghan users on social media platform X shared visuals on February 27, claiming that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 05:23pm

Blackpink just released their comeback album Deadline and some Blinks aren’t too sure about this one

The five-track album is the first from the group in over three years.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 03:47pm

SC objects to PTI’s plea seeking Imran’s transfer to hospital of his choice

CJP directs PTI counsel Khosa to meet SC registrar; Barrister Gohar meets CJP Afridi, seeking Imran's transfer, a source says.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 03:47pm

Middle East

Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach deal

Abbas Araghchi tells his Egyptian counterpart that “success in this path requires seriousness and realism from the other side".

Published 27 Feb, 2026 03:17pm

Top Featured

Where do Pakistan, Afghanistan go from here

Kabul needs to address the question of armed groups operating from its soil; Islamabad must convert its battlefield advantage into diplomatic leverage.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 03:07pm

Middle East

Israel’s ‘expansionist mindset’ bereft of any regard for international law, Dar tells OIC moot

Dar calls on the international community to "act decisively" in halting the violations being committed by Israel, and "uphold international law".

Published 27 Feb, 2026 01:55pm

Review: Sam Raimi’s Send Help is a gore-filled thrill ride

The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien in the leading roles.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 01:23pm

Engro Holdings reports earnings higher than expectations

EFERT saw earnings drop 19pc compared with last year, to Rs8.4bn in 4Q2025, mainly due to lower gross margins and adjustments for the super tax, according to Topline Securities.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 01:06pm

Anti-period tax activist Mahnoor Omer is one of TIME’s Women of the Year

She filed a petition in the Lahore High Court in September seeking tax-exempt status for feminine hygiene products.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 12:29pm

Fighting along Angoor Adda, Landi Kotal border areas stops; armed forces capture several Afghan checkposts

Afghan Charlie Post and Afghan Babri Post in the Angoor Adda sector were completely destroyed during the fighting, security sources say.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 01:09pm

Bears take charge as KSE-100 closes over 800 points lower

Engro Holdings (ENGROH) released its results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Friday. The results were better than expected due to lower than expected Effective Tax Rate (ETR), according to analysts.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 01:36pm

Netflix backs out, Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros Discovery bid

Netflix stated they declined to match Paramount Skydance's bid as the deal was no longer 'financially attractive'.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 11:20am

Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 9/10

Timings for today’s Iftar and the next Sehri for Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 10:30am

Despite their best pretensions, Muslim countries do not buck the trend of reactionary politics and repressive state nationalism

Pakistan’s militarised ruling class, like many of its ‘Muslim brethren’, is inking all sorts of minerals, crypto and other deals with the US.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 09:23am

The path to development in Pakistan’s mining sector lies in our human resource development

How does Pakistan compare with other countries in terms of actual mineral extraction?

Published 27 Feb, 2026 09:09am

Editorial: Pakistan was able to quell previous waves of terrorist violence and can do so again if holistic policies are pursued

Internal security can certainly be better managed by cracking down on terrorists and their facilitators.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 08:58am

Govt awards 11 more oil, gas blocks in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan to local companies

Local firms get exploration rights; investment of Rs8.66bn on cards.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 08:04am

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal calls for forward-looking reforms in National Finance Commission award

Planning minister advocates measures to incentivise poverty reduction, sustainability, population stabilisation; Punjab minister for protecting rights of smaller provinces.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 08:04am

International

Taliban expand executions, deepen repression: UN

Germany deports 20 convicted criminals to Afghanistan.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:29am

International

Schumer hammers Department of Justice over massive Epstein ‘cover-up’

Claims DOJ unlawfully hid files to shield Trump; Hillary Clinton dares GOP panel to make Trump testify under oath.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:47am

International

UN expert Albanese denounces ‘toxic’ attacks against her

Says her remarks were taken out of context and misconstrued.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:42am

International

UN says Israel aims to bring about demographic change in Palestine

Far-right minister Smotrich vows to encourage ‘emigration’ from Palestinian territories.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:36am

Balochistan

Seven children die, 22 hurt in Chaman gas cylinder blast

Explosion occurs in Killi Mahmoodabad on outskirts of border town; Children gathered at a tribal elder’s house to receive yoghurt after breaking their fast.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:45am

Balochistan

New assembly building in two years: CM

Balochistan PA approves draft law for animal slaughter control.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:44am

National

Public Accounts Committee has settled audit paras worth Rs22.5bn: ZTBL

The statement came after the PAC discussed a day before audit objections of the ministry of finance and the departments under it.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:21am

Front Page

Forces repel ‘miscalculated’ attacks by Afghan Taliban

Govt claims "heavy losses inflicted" on Taliban units that attacked positions in Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:54am

Front Page

Tax authorities can raid without notice, FCC rules

Judgement observes Section 175 can be invoked for enforcement of any provision of tax ordinance.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:29am

Back Page

Govt to eradicate terrorism at all costs, vows PM

Premier visits martyred officer’s family; Daanish school to be renamed after Lt Col Gul Faraz.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:25am

Back Page

8,000 died or vanished on migrant routes in 2025: UN

Sea crossings such as the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe remain among the deadliest routes for migrants, the report says.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 07:52am

Tennis

Medvedev to face Auger-Aliassime in Dubai semi-final

The former world number one boasts 22 career titles but has never won the same tournament twice.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:18am

Cricket

Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach

Cricket has yet to resume in Afghanistan due to the political situation and the national side play their home fixtures in the United Arab Emirates.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:16am

Cricket

Vinicius seals Real’s CL progress as PSG edge out Monaco

Vinicius scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory on the night to secure a 3-1 aggregate success for Real in the play-off tie in Madrid.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:18am

Business

KCCI defends proposed amendment to trade rules

KCCI president says objective of proposed amendment to ensure parity and consistency.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:17am

Business

CCP clears acquisition of Attock Cement

Upon completion of the transaction, Fauji Cement and Kapco will acquire control of ACPL.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:17am

Business

Fuel cost adjustment row erupts over PM’s power package

Industrialists claim tariff relief has eroded; govt insists Rs15bn ‘free’ working capital is being recovered.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 07:45am

Business

Banks earn Rs671bn profits in 2025

United Bank Ltd records highest ever profit-after-tax of Rs130bn.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:16am

Business

Tensions slow Pakistani investment in Dubai real estate

Investors fear US-Iran conflict may trigger sharp correction in emirate’s property prices.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 07:54am

Sindh

Doctors warn of nationwide protests over colleague’s murder

Pakistan Medical Association demands immediate arrest of killers within 72 hours, resents govt ‘apathy’.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:34am

Sindh

CM Murad pays surprise visits to check prices

Asks officials to ensure observance of official rates in Ramazan, warns against profiteering.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:31am

Sindh

Survivors say no rescuers reached them while Gul Plaza was burning

Wonder why no fire alarm sounded, most exit points were found closed.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:25am

Punjab

Two deportees from Baku held for using fake Greece residence cards

Counterfeit stamps of Greece and Pakistan were found on their passports and upon interrogation FIA officials says.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:51am

Punjab

Husband can’t dictate terms of dowry return, rules court

LHC overturns lower court order, fines man for withholding dowry articles.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:49am

Punjab

Punjab Govt plans to buy 108 luxury vehicles worth Rs1.14bn

An official denies any move to purchase vehicles for ministers, bureaucrats; another says final nod being awaited.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:54am

Islamabad

Work on clean drinking water project for Chilas residents begins

Wapda has signed a contract with the contractor to commence work on the Chilas Water Supply Project.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:17am

Islamabad

National Commission on the Status of Women calls for aligning Khula laws with constitution, Islamic principles

NCSW says that the right of a Muslim woman to seek dissolution of marriage through khula was not a novel or unsettled question in Pakistani law.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:41am

Islamabad

New report reveals 26.2 million children still out of school

Girls’ Education Statistics and Trends Report 2023-24 shows education financing share falling from 13pc to 11pc.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:44am

KP & FATA

KP cabinet approves bill to control beggary

Policy for procurement of wheat also okayed.

Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:17am

KP & FATA

Social worker shot dead in Dera Ismail Khan

The attackers managed to flee the scene, and efforts were underway to trace and arrest them.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 09:00am

KP & FATA

PHC stops govt from imposing travel curbs without prior notice to citizens

Accepts pleas against multiple travel bans, also declares ‘blacklist’, ‘PNIL’ illegal.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:58am

‘Long live Pakistan’: Politicians united in response to unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression

"Those who mistake our peace for weakness will face a strong response — and no one will be beyond reach," says President Zardari.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 12:56pm

Friday, February 27, 2026