News Archives for Latest - 2026-04-10

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court stays repatriation of Afghan family whose asylum case for resettlement in a third country is pending

Petitioners say they will face persecution if sent back to Afghanistan.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 11:14pm

From politics to punches: Biden Jr challenges Trump sons to cage fight

Details of the proposed showdown remain hazy, including whether Trump's sons will fight together or separately, and where such an event might take place.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 10:15pm

US jury indicts 10 Indians for visa fraud conspiracy involving staged robberies at convenience stores

"The defendants are subject to deportation after any sentence is imposed," justice department statement says.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 10:11pm

‘World doesn’t have a plan B’: Bilawal stresses need for US-Iran talks to lead to peaceful resolution of conflict

"I think the way this conflict has played out has proven that a war of this nature, a war of this scale, is not an option," he says.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:42pm

Israel blocks Spain from US-led centre monitoring Gaza truce

Israeli foreign minister says Madrid's "anti-Israel bias is so egregious that it has lost all capability to serve as a constructive actor" in implementing Gaza peace plan.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 07:56pm

Middle East

Israel approves 34 new West Bank settlements: report

The reported new settlements come on top of 68 others already approved since Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government came to power in 2022.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:50pm

Punjab

In pictures: Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan from India to celebrate Baisakhi festival

Pakistan has issued visas to 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India for the festival, which begins on Friday and will continue till April 19.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:36pm

Images’ picks: From pulao to paye — the quintessential food guide for our US, Iranian guests

Pakistanis pride themselves on hospitality, so we need to feed our guests the best we've got.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 06:46pm

Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, of merchant vessel in Arabian Sea operation

Evacuated crew, including nationals of China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia, taken to Karachi for medical care and subsequent repatriation, statement by navy says.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:31pm

Top Featured

When Washington came to Pakistan: a brief history

After brokering a critical ceasefire, Pakistan is now set to host crucial talks between Iran and Washington on Saturday, April 11 — a dialogue that will very much decide the fate of the Middle East and the rest of the world.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 05:03pm

Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader

Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 04:26pm

In pictures: Heavy security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks

The Islamabad Traffic Police and the National Highways and Motorways Police are deployed on roads to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 03:57pm

Top Featured

At the impossible table: The diplomatic maze awaiting the world in Islamabad

In Islamabad, a fragile truce has brought the United States to the table militarily undefeated, but facing an Iran that now holds the stronger hand in a new structure of power.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 03:29pm

Sindh

PMDC expresses ‘deep concern’ at suspected suicide of medical student in Mirpurkhas

PMDC president condemns the circumstances surrounding her death, “particularly the serious allegations of harassment”.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 03:25pm

‘People just hate happy women’: Hania Aamir slams bullies who won’t let women live

Women are brought down when they refuse to fit into others' ideas of what they should be, says Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actor.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 02:23pm

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

Once the capsule hits the top of the atmosphere, it takes less than 15 minutes, including a six-minute radio blackout, before two sets of parachutes are deployed and the capsule floats into the sea.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 02:04pm

Top Featured

From battlefields to data centres: The US-Iran war in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence doesn’t only enable warfare; it threatens to consume its own ecosystem. And this dangerous potential is amplified by the fact that AI can be a loose cannon.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 04:48pm

Asian Development Bank upgrades Pakistan’s economic growth rate to 3.5pc

Lending agency warns that "economic outlook faces significant downside risks from global economic uncertainty".

Published 10 Apr, 2026 01:32pm

Sindh

Sindh implements austerity measures, notifies early market closure among other steps

All shops, markets and shopping malls in Karachi and other divisional headquarters of the province will close at 9pm throughout the week.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 01:48pm

Punjab

Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derails near Sheikhupura; rail traffic suspended

No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident, and a relief train is on site for recovery operations.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 12:33pm

From critic to negotiator: JD Vance to spearhead US efforts in Iran ceasefire talks

Though Vance may be viewed as a more likely partner for diplomacy, he hasn't always been so diplomatic.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 01:49pm

Award winning Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick dead at 35

The British theatre actor was best known for his work on stage, which continued despite his debilitating illness.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 11:46am

Branded Content

Resecurity hosts Anti-Fraud Pakistan 2026 in Karachi, strengthening cybersecurity and fraud prevention efforts

The conference highlighted the latest trends, technologies and solutions in fraud prevention and cybersecurity.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 11:38am

Vance en route, Iranian delegation touches down for Islamabad talks

US vice president says Trump gave him "some pretty clear guidelines" on talks; holiday announced in Rawalpindi for April 11.

Updated 11 Apr, 2026 02:04am

ICT

Residents trapped indoors in twin cities after several areas sealed under tight security ahead of US-Iran talks

Many students who appeared in the matric examination returned home on foot as roads were closed in the afternoon.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 09:30am

Against overwhelming odds, Iran has won a defining battle in what is a long, historical war

Iran’s resistance has galvanised the public.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 09:05am

If poverty traps are to be challenged, quality education has to play a large part in it

Not pursuing education because of its poor quality should not mean that we stop advocating for the provision of better quality education.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 08:54am

Editorial: Tel Aviv is using every trick in the book to ensure the peace process fails and hostilities resume

Washington must impress on Tel Aviv to immediately halt all hostilities in Lebanon.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 08:45am

Sindh

“Unprecedented censorship”: Journalists warn of press freedom crisis in Pakistan

Veteran journalist Ali Ahmed Khan awarded this year’s Ahfaz-ur-Rehman Award.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 08:41am

Govt uses less than half of development budget in three quarters

Govt spends only 41.5pc of development budget in first nine months; Parliamentarians’ schemes see 70pc utilisation in just four months.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 07:33am

Cricket

Chris Green, Devon Conway give United facile win over Qalandars on sluggish surface

Green produced a standout moment in the field, diving sharply to his right to complete a return catch and dismiss debutant Ryan Burl (two) in the 14th.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:21am

Cricket

Kusal Mendis ton, Babar’s 87 power Zalmi to record rout of Kings

Babar reached his fifty off 32 balls, elegantly driving Moeen Ali inside out before striking him through the covers for consecutive boundaries.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:19am

Football

Atletico punish 10-man Barca as red-hot PSG beat Liverpool in CL

Diego Simeone’s side, who have never won the competition, reached the 2014 and 2016 finals but were beaten by rivals Real Madrid on both occasions.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:53am

KP & FATA

Lady Reading Hospital preparing to launch robotic surgeries

Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery is an advanced surgical technique through which surgeons use a console to control robotic arms.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:11am

KP & FATA

Bajaur students block road over shifting of exam centre

They demanded of authorities concerned to take strict actions against the officials, who made the decision.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:12am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court summons investigation officers in cases against PTI lawmaker

Petitioner requests court to quash FIRs registered against him at different police stations.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:08am

KP & FATA

Imran has ordered ‘power show’ in KP in 10 days: Afridi

CM complains PTI founder denied meetings with family, personal physician.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:04am

KP & FATA

Four killed in Kurram roof collapse incidents

Another roof collapse incident took place in Zeeran Tajik village on the outskirts of Parachinar town in which a two years old boy was killed while another was injured.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:13am

ICT

AJK seminaries directed to install CCTV cameras under new child protection policy

Under the new framework, all madrassahs have been instructed to install standard CCTV cameras in classrooms, corridors, courtyards, offices and other premises.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:43am

ICT

Passengers stranded as landslide blocks railway track near Attock

According to railway officials, heavy rainfall and severe weather triggered a landslide in the mountainous terrain, sending large boulders crashing onto the railway track.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:49am

ICT

Capital Development Authority reduces property transfer fee from 3pc to 1pc

Tendering process for outsourcing cleanliness system once again scrapped.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:35am

ICT

Matric exams postponed in Pindi city only

According to BISE Rawalpindi spokesman Arslan Cheema, examinations at 64 centres across the city have been postponed.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:12am

Punjab

More shops defying 8pm closure sealed in Lahore

Confusion persists over sports activities.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:57am

Punjab

24 TLP workers declared proclaimed offenders in violence case

The judge also issued perpetual arrest warrants for the 24 absconding suspects after allowing the police request.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:00am

Punjab

CNIC not moveable property; can’t be blocked, impounded or attached: Lahore High Court

The court rules civil court has no authority to direct Nadra to block CNIC as a coercive step.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:50am

Punjab

Man gets 80 lashes under Hudood laws for false adultery charge in Okara

The convict’s former wife had initially filed a Qazaf complaint before a local magistrate, which was dismissed after preliminary arguments.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:54am

Sindh

Allegations of ‘mega corruption’, fraud levelled against Karachi administration

Saifuddin Advocate claims billions misappropriated through fake tenders, illegal contracts; questions transparency of council.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:46am

Sindh

Boy dies by suicide over exam failure in Karachi

The teenager became upset and hanged himself inside their residence in Police Lines at the Airport police station.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:43am

Sindh

Hospital told to pay Rs20m over woman’s death from C-section complication in Karachi

when the woman was brought from the operating theatre to the room, the plaintiff noticed that the surgical site was oozing thick blood and the entire bandage was soaked.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:35am

Sindh

Another mpox case of ‘local transmission’ appears in Karachi

First one was reported last month; A resident of East district dies from dengue, says health dept.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:31am

International

Emperor penguins listed as ‘endangered’

Its change of status from “near threatened” to “endangered” underscores the existential threat to ice-dependent species.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:12am

International

Possible war with Russia ‘primary concern’, says French military chief

According to a draft legislation unveiled by the government, 36 billion euros ($42 billion) were to be added to France’s defence spending.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:18am

International

Britain accuses Russia of ‘covert’ op in North Atlantic

British Defence Secretary says he was revealing the operation, which involved British warships and military aircraft, to “call out this Russian activity”.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 09:16am

Business

PSX fails to sustain ceasefire euphoria

Nervousness grips market amid uncertainty.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:11am

Business

State Bank of Pakistan’s reserves up $19m

SBP, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the country’s total reserves amounted to $21.849bn, including $5.494bn held by the commercial banks.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:28am

Business

Oil pares gains to rise about 1pc

Brent crude futures were up 90 cents, or 1pc at $95.65 a barrel at 12:58pm ET (1658 GMT).

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:22am

Business

Manufacturers asked to boost fertiliser supply

Govt reviews demand for kharif amid smuggling concerns.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:11am

Business

Pakistan, Ethiopia eye maritime alliance

Maritime alliance to enhance trade connectivity between Asia and Africa.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:11am

Business

PIA fleet expansion on the cards

Arif Habib says high electricity tariffs hurting industry.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:11am

Business

Chinese firm to invest $120m in tyre sector

Investment to scale up production and push exports beyond $100 million during the next fiscal year.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:09am

Business

Moscow lifts ban on Pakistani potatoes

Punjab exporters resume shipments to Russia.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:34am

Balochistan

Malik vows no deal on Balochistan’s resources

He says that no mining policy will be accepted if it deprives the people of Balochistan of their rights.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:11am

Balochistan

Earthquake rocks Kalat

Officials says the tremor struck Kalat and Zehri at 4.18pm, forcing residents to leave their homes and seek shelter under the open sky.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:11am

Balochistan

Over 10,000 Pakistanis return from Iran amid regional tensions

“From February 28 to April 8, a total of 10,619 passengers were recorded travelling through the Taftan border,” says director FIA.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:18am

National

Pakistani women drive a fifth of Senate agenda: Free and Fair Election Network

Report challenges stereotypes, showing women’s focus spans economy, security, taxation.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:15am

ICT

Doctors slam PMDC for lowering passing marks

The PMA, the country’s representative body for medical practitioners, said the move was intended to fill vacant seats in private colleges.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:12am

Punjab

Lahore airport included in Route to Makkah project for Haj

Under the initiative, pilgrims will undergo biometric verification and passport clearance by Saudi officials at Lahore airport before departing for Saudi Arabia.

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:11am

National

Jailed PTI leaders question govt’s ‘indifference’ to domestic crisis

Welcome regional diplomacy; insist party’s protest called off to "give dialogue a chance."

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:06am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court bans use of govt resources for political rallies in KP

Rules right to protest is not absolute, must follow law.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:58am

Back Page

Tears of joy mark reopening of Jerusalem holy sites after 41 days

Worshippers describe an :"indescribable happiness", one calls it "a miracle."

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:36am

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US forces to remain deployed near Iran until ‘real’ agreement reached, says Trump

Warns of major escalation in fighting if Tehran fails to comply with pact.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:41am

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PM, Bilawal agree ‘national harmony need of hour’

Shehbaz lauds role of President Zardari for "forging political unity."

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:46am

Back Page

Hormuz traffic plummets as Iran asserts control

Global oil supply cut by 20pc; backlog of hundreds of ships grows.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:50am

ICT

Capital on high alert ahead of US-Iran peace talks

10,000 security personnel deployed, ‘blue book’ protocol for visitors; Multi-tier security arrangements supervised by military; all roads to red zone, except for Margalla, sealed.

Updated 10 Apr, 2026 07:12am

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