News Archives for Latest - 2026-04-05

KP & FATA

3-year-old girl raped, murdered in KP’s Lakki Marwat: FIR

Police register FIR against unidentified suspects; the victim went missing on Friday and her body was found in a forest on Sunday, according to FIR.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 11:06pm

Met Office forecasts widespread rain, thunderstorms in parts of Balochistan, KP, Punjab on Monday

Says isolated rain and thunderstorms are also likely in various parts of Sindh, including Karachi.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:04pm

Middle East

‘This is all embarrassing and juvenile’: Trump draws criticism for fiery, expletive-laden message on Iran

In his message, Trump warned Iran that “you'll be living in hell” if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened.

Updated 06 Apr, 2026 12:41am

KP & FATA

Balochistan, KP set closure timings for markets, eateries, wedding halls to conserve energy

Markets in Balochistan to close by 8pm; markets in divisional headquarters in KP to close by 9pm and in other districts by 8pm; KP govt announces fuel subsidy programme for motorcyclists.

Updated 06 Apr, 2026 12:48am

KP & FATA

Operation Ghazab lil-Haq: Security forces foil attack on border post in KP, kill 37 militants

Information minister says 5, 796 terrorists and Afghan Taliban operatives have been killed during Operation Ghazab lil-Haq so far.

Updated 06 Apr, 2026 12:58am

South Asia

Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children

Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, according to the WHO, and is transmitted when a person coughs or sneezes.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 06:27pm

ICT

PM Shehbaz urges provinces to release funds for fuel subsidies

Says govt has started the disbursement of subsidies transparently and securely through digital wallets.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 06:21pm

ICT

Pakistan, Turkiye to sign MoU on judicial cooperation

Supreme Court to host high-level delegation from Turkiye’s Constitutional Court; agreement to be signed on April 6 (Monday).

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51pm

Sindh

Sindh CM secures fare freeze after talks with transporters amid fuel price hike

Sindh govt to bear subsidy burden, extend relief to public transport, school vans and goods transport vehicles.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:13pm

Middle East war hits Britain’s fish and chip shops

Fisherman Peter Bruce says he spent double the pre-war amount on diesel on last trip to the North Sea for haddock and cod.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 03:30pm

Artemis astronauts glimpse Moon’s ‘Grand Canyon’ ahead of historic lunar flyby

“This mission marks the first time the entire basin has been seen with human eyes,” Nasa notes.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 02:23pm

Sindh

23 PTI leaders, workers arrested as police scuttle protest near Karachi Press Club

PTI had announced protest at KPC against rising fuel prices; police and PTI blame each other for resorting to violence; blocked roads near KPC reopened.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 11:40pm

FIA to use AI-powered system to track down most wanted criminals

DG says new tools would make it “impossible” for criminals to hide their identity by changing physical appearance; updated red book to be issued.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 01:43pm

US actions have jeopardised all future diplomacy to limit the spread of nuclear weapons

By launching strikes on Iran even as negotiations were underway, Washington may have secured short-term military gains at the cost of long-term diplomatic credibility.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 01:40pm

Sindh

FIA arrests Nadra official ‘involved’ in issuing fake CNICs to Afghan nationals in Karachi

Also takes two Afghan nationals into custody; obtains 3-day physical remand of suspects.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 12:51pm

On Easter, President Zardari and PM Shehbaz hail Christian community’s ‘admirable services’

President Zardari says govt remains "committed to protecting the life, property, honour and security of minority communities".

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 02:25pm

Taiwan opposition leader to make ‘peace’ visit to China, first in 10 years

KMT has long advocated for closer relations with China; Cheng’s visit comes as US intensifies pressure on Taiwanese opposition to approve a defence proposal.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 11:28am

US forces rescue 2 airmen downed in Iran; Trump says crew member injured but ‘safe’

Iran military says US rescue operation "completely foiled"; claims two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters destroyed.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 04:04pm

Punjab

Future of Pakistan’s justice system lies in Alternate Dispute Resolution: former SC judge

Mansoor Ali Shah says biggest flaw in our justice system is delay; questions the establishment of FCC.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 10:02am

Sindh

MQM-P welcomes former Sindh governor Tessori back

Tessori presents three-and-a-half-year performance report to party chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and the central committee.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 09:41am

How Pakistan’s policy drivers are more deep-rooted in its strategic competition with India

Whatever diplomatic capital the country may gain through facilitating US-Iran talks, or by standing with Saudi Arabia if it becomes involved, serves a broader purpose.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 09:08am

If there ever was a flopped war, this is it

If Netanyahu prevails and the escalation further sucks the Gulf Arab states into war, then the chaos across the Middle East may help him attain his Greater Israel dream.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:43am

Editorial: To counter terrorism in KP, the state must concentrate on both external, internal fronts

Long-term peace in KP and the rest of the country is contingent on kinetic actions, as well as a solid CT policy.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 08:40am

Middle East

Middle East war compounds Asia humanitarian crises: UN

UN says import-dependent countries facing higher fuel, power and farm input costs.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 08:08am

Middle East

Tehran says Islamabad talks depend on terms and conditions of any negotiations

Araghchi denies rejecting Pakistan as venue for talks; Dar discusses UN resolution with Bahrain FM, calls Egyptian counterpart.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 07:40am

Middle East

Trump asks Tehran to ‘make a deal or open up’ Hormuz; warns he would ‘rain down hell’ on Iran

Iran missiles land near military headquarters in Tel Aviv, drone sets Israeli tanker on fire.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 07:31am

KP & FATA

ANP flays govt for massive hike in petroleum prices

Rejects minor cuts in energy rates as "deceptive relief".

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:54am

KP & FATA

Two brothers die after consuming poisonous herbs in Oghi

Seven members of a family travelled to Punja Galli tourist resort, where they prepared a meal from local herbs collected during the trip.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:02am

KP & FATA

Two killed in Haripur road accident

Police and rescue sources told Dawn that the crash was so severe that rescue workers spent over an hour cutting through the vehicle’s body.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:06am

KP & FATA

More hospitals handed over to NGOs as outsourcing resumes after four years in KP

Officials claim third party audit records "visible improvement" in patient care at outsourced hospitals.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:59am

KP & FATA

Flood alert issued as 120 people rescued from Peshawar’s rain-hit areas

Roof collapses, road closures, power suspension reported in different districts.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:54am

ICT

Taxila’s ancient ‘Raees Khana’ restored to former glory

Erected in 1908 by the feudal elite of Fatehjang in homage to Queen Victoria, Raees Khana was long regarded as a distinguished emblem of refinement.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:23am

ICT

PPP marks Bhutto’s death anniversary with large gathering in Rawalpindi

Workers vow to continue his mission and follow his ideals, as well as those of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:53am

ICT

After increase in cost, Rawalpindi’s Kutchery Chowk project deadline extended to May-end

Official says aesthetic work, lighting and drainage work yet to be completed.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:16am

ICT

Traders warn of protest if petroleum prices hike not withdrawn

Speaking at a press conference at National Press Club, All Pakistan Anjuman-i-Tajran President Ajmal Baloch says business community backbone of economy.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:31am

ICT

Rain continues in twin cities as farmers fear for standing wheat crop

Met Office predicts cloudy weather on Sunday (today).

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:11am

Punjab

Faisalabad police recover minor girl, arrest eight kidnappers

Unidentified persons kill two people in separate incidents in Toba Tek Singh.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:06am

Punjab

CM Maryam announces relief package for motorcyclists

Under the package, motorbike registration fee has been abolished while the transfer fee has been waived; monthly subsidy of Rs 2,000.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:04am

Punjab

Two King Edward doctors transferred in Lahore over Lady Willingdon video scandal

Actio taken on the recommendations of an inquiry committee constituted under the chairmanship of the university’s dean.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:47am

Punjab

Pera teams in Lahore accused of enforcing 10pm curbs on exempt sectors

Squad found "harassing" youngsters in playground, bakery staff; raids being conducted as per 2023 notification; Pera spox unaware of exemptions.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:55am

International

Erdogan, Zelensky discuss peace efforts

Two leaders discuss relations between the countries, “peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and regional and international developments”.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:52am

South Asia

Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rationed fuel, raised its price by a third and increased electricity costs by up to 40 per cent since the Iran war began.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:17am

International

EU urged to drop sanctions on import of Russian oil and gas

EU should take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end war in Ukraine to tackle crisis stemming from Iran war, says Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:27am

International

France confronts racism after election of first black mayor

Bally Bagayoko, 52, of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, was elected mayor of Saint-Denis in the first round of municipal elections on March 15.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:13am

Football

Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Manchester City reach FA Cup semis

After beating Liverpool twice in the Premier League this term, City have enjoyed three successive victories over the Reds for the first time since 1937.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:21am

Football

Muriqi strikes late as Mallorca dent Real’s title hopes

With the defeat, second-placed Real fail to maintain pressure on leaders Barcelona, who next visit Atletico Madrid.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:52am

Cricket

Sameer blitz helps Islamabad United overwhelm winless Rawalpindiz

The win, which is United’s second of the ongoing season, lifts them to the second spot with five points in four games.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:18am

Football

Pakistan women to make FIFA Series debut in Ivory Coast

Pakistan will then face Mauritania on April 12 before concluding the group stage against hosts Ivory Coast on April 16.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:14am

Tennis

Pegula reaches WTA Charleston Open semi-finals with latest three-setter

American Madison Keys books her semi-final spot with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over third-seeded Swiss Belinda Bencic.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 10:24am

Business

PSX falters in a turbulent week amid oil price shock

Geopolitics, inflation fears keep investors cautious.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 08:46am

Business

Cotton cess increase still unimplemented

Continued delay raises serious concerns about a worsening financial crisis at the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51am

Business

Contraband worth Rs2bn seized

Volume of seizures recorded during the month was nearly four times higher than the average monthly performance.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51am

Business

Fuel hike impact on essentials reviewed

Planning minister instructs provincial authorities to ensure that transport departments issue revised fare notifications within 24 hours.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 08:38am

Business

No war-charges on cargo, agents assure govt

Minister vows accountability and transparency to protect traders.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 08:33am

Business

GenAI to change global labour markets: study

Around 30 to 32 per cent of employment in high-income countries is exposed to GenAI, while in low-income countries, this figure is close to 1 to 15pc.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51am

Business

First Islamic credit risk-sharing product

Move enables Islamic financial institutions to expand financing to underserved sectors such as micro, small and medium enterprises and agriculture.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 08:28am

Business

Gulf war erodes 90pc investment in T-bills

Data shows total inflows in the first nine months of FY26 were Rs886.7 million, while the outflows were $794m (almost 90pc).

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 08:25am

Business

Assemblers raise e-bike prices as demand grows

Attribute hike to higher sea freight, logistics and fuel costs.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51am

Balochistan

Four killed in two accidents in Bela and Kalat

Kalat police say that a Karachi-bound passenger coach travelling from Quetta overturned due to overspeed in Kalat, killing three.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:07am

Balochistan

Balochistan fixes price of Iranian petrol at Rs280

“The Iranian petrol will be sold only in Balochistan, and it will not be allowed to be sent out of the province,” says Kalat DC.

Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51am

Balochistan

Balochistan CM Bugti unveils relief, austerity package

Announces free transport, Rs15,000 subsidy for small farmers; says govt considering subsidy for bikes, cars up to 800cc.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 08:56am

Back Page

US president weighs broader cabinet shake-up

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick among those potentially on "the chopping block".

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 07:55am

Middle East

Israeli strikes hit hospital, homes in south Lebanon

UN official says Israeli forces destroy 17 surveillance cameras linked agency’s office in Naqura.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 07:59am

Back Page

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

In Britain, France and other countries, the price of diesel has risen more than 30pc since the first US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 08:03am

Middle East

Trump warns of ‘hell’ as Iran fights back

US president asks Tehran to "make a deal or open up" Hormuz; Iran missiles land near military headquarters in Tel Aviv, drone sets Israeli tanker on fire.

Updated 05 Apr, 2026 07:26am

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