News Archives for Latest - 2026-04-14

Punjab

BBC reports ‘serious malpractices’ continued at Taunsa hospital months after it was linked to HIV outbreak

Punjab health department says all cases referred to in the report are from Dec 2024 and 2025; claims details of "comprehensive measures" it had taken and shared with the media outlet are not included in the report.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 11:54pm

Around 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

UN refugee agency says vessel carrying some 280 people left Bangladesh on April 4.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:41pm

Trump says Italian PM Meloni lacks ‘courage’ on Iran war: report

“Our constitution is clear — Italy repudiates war,” says Italian Democratic Party leader.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 09:14pm

SECP grants Buy Now Pay Later licence to Alibaba-owned Koko Tech Pakistan

SECP Chairman says entry of Alibaba Group in Pakistan will boost competition and innovation.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 07:55pm

Football

New trial over football legend Maradona’s death begins in Argentina

Court to hear testimony from just under 100 witnesses as it tries Maradona's medical team over alleged negligence in his death.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 07:30pm

ICT

PM takes president into confidence on US-Iran talks, briefs him on upcoming visits to Saudi Arabia, Turkiye

PM Shehbaz briefed the president in detail on the various stages of the dialogue held over the weekend in Islamabad, statement by the President's Secretariat says.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 07:28pm

Naqvi calls on businessmen to bring back ‘20-30pc’ of wealth to Pakistan

Says a proposal for a separate passport for businessmen will be shared with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif soon.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:43pm

ICT

Imran’s sisters manage to reach Adiala jail but still denied meeting with ex-premier

"Usually, police do not allow us to proceed onward and the jail administration informs the court that we did not arrive," Aleema says.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:15pm

Here are two light options perfect for a summer lunch for soup lovers

These soups are light, healthy and delicious.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 05:39pm

Sajid Hasan on acting in Bait, working with Riz Ahmed and a story that felt personal

The actor spoke to Images about his role in the Amazon Prime show and how it came about.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 05:05pm

Branded Content

Etihad Town hands over Etihad Business District Sialkot in record time, announces executive block expansion

Positioned as Sialkot’s most premium commercial zone, the Etihad Business District saw exceptional demand from investors and businesses.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 04:31pm

‘Blindsided’: US farmers strained as fertiliser costs surge on Iran war

North Carolina farmer estimates nitrogen fertiliser he uses rose by at least 40pc in price since war; Marshville farmer Austin says he's “starting to question some" of Trump's reasoning.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 04:12pm

Govt announces more than 2 hours of daily loadshedding amid fuel constraints; K-Electric, Hesco excluded from plan

"The government has decided to suspend the electricity supply for about 2.25 hours daily between 5:00pm and 1:00am,” Power Divison says.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 01:44am

Cricket

Wisden laments India’s ‘Orwellian’ control of world cricket

Describes the Board of Control for Cricket in India as “the sporting adjunct of India’s ruling BJP".

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:14pm

Cricket

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani banned for 2 PSL editions over ‘failure to honour commitments’

Cricket board says player chose to “disregard” existing obligation with the PSL “in favour of a conflicting arrangement”.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 03:01pm

High school shooting in Turkiye wounds 16; attacker dead

Governor says the 19-year-old ex-student used a rifle during the attack on his former high school.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:30pm

Global federation lauds ‘professionalism’ of Pakistan’s air traffic controllers amid airspace disruptions

Says air traffic control officers had managed “substantial volumes” of non-scheduled traffic while maintaining “the highest standards of safety and efficiency”.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:13pm

Fiza Ali says ‘spontaneous moment’ of husband picking her up on her show went viral ‘without context’

The moment, broadcast on her morning show, drew sharp criticism online, including from Hina Parvez Butt.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:00pm

US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for 2nd round of peace talks this week: sources

“No firm date has been set, with the delegations keeping Friday through Sunday open,” a senior Iranian source says.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 01:46pm

Naval chief says Pakistan stands ready to deter any aggression, vows ‘befitting response’

Says the armed forces, including the navy, stand ready to “enhance our capabilities and keep up with the evolving geopolitical developments”.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 01:34pm

Mahira Khan, Faisal Kapadia among stars in the US for Pakistan Conference at Harvard University

Momina Mustehsan and HSY also joined political and business leaders at the event.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 01:09pm

How a feud with Pope Leo could hurt Trump at home

The US president risks alienating the religious right in November’s crucial midterm elections.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:59pm

Around 90 detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel

Whistleblower Chelsea Manning among those detained; protesters express opposition to attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Gaza.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 12:25pm

US prosecutors say OpenAI firebomber was trying to kill boss Sam Altman

"These alleged actions — which damaged property and could well have taken lives — will be aggressively prosecuted," says acting attorney general.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:56am

Has Pakistan’s designer lawn bubble finally burst?

Lawn didn’t just change what Pakistani women wore, it shaped both designers and customers, for better or for worse, for generations to come.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:54am

Bulls take charge as KSE-100 rallies 5,000 points

Benchmark index surges by 5,043.51 points to close at 165,634.84 points.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 04:24pm

Middle East war revs up electric car demand in Asia

Asian nations have been particularly hard hit due to a sharp fall in the crude shipments they rely on — and have few alternatives to replace them.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:13am

Aurangzeb says ‘all options on table’ to replace UAE’s $3.5bn loan, weighs strategic fuel reserve

Finance minister says IMF's board is likely to sign off on the latest tranche by the end of April or early May.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 11:50am

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden and Oasis among this year’s inductees to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

A star-studded ceremony to honour the acts will be held on Nov 14.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 10:34am

KP & FATA

Policeman kidnapped, martyred in Hassankhel

It is the second such incident in last 72 hours.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 09:37am

How some assassinations continue to cast a shadow on the ongoing turbulence in the Middle East

The US-Iran talks came at the head of a meandering colonial trail straddling two World Wars, game-changing assassinations, and countless coups.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 09:15am

KP & FATA

KP lawmakers demand tax on tobacco transportation to other provinces

Regret KP has one or two cigarette manufacturing factories.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:56am

KP & FATA

Three die as van plunges into Lower Dir ravine

A minor girl, a woman and an elderly man died on the spot, while 10 others were injured.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 09:09am

KP & FATA

PTI to stage public gathering in Mardan on 19th

CM Afridi urges people from across the country to participate in the public gathering in large numbers to demonstrate their political resolve and public strength.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:32am

KP & FATA

Six-member gang of mobile snatchers arrested in KP

They were also involved in selling stolen motorcycles in the form of spare parts at low prices.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:40am

Pakistan pushes for reform, investment at WB-IMF spring meetings

Aurangzeb joins IMF-WB talks as Iran war shakes global economy.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 09:06am

ICT

Thousands of Sikhs gather at Gurdwara Panja Sahib to celebrate Baisakhi

More than 2,800 Sikh yatrees from India, alongside pilgrims from other countries, arrived to perform their religious rituals.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:56am

ICT

Private schools pocketing over Rs5bn by ignoring scholarship quota, Islamabad High Court informed

Peira report says at least 38,900 students should be receiving entirely free education in these schools.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 08:57am

ICT

Normality returns to Pindi after four-day security closure

Link roads to areas around Nur Khan Airbase remained closed with barbed wires till Monday evening, say residents.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:43am

ICT

Islamabad Electric Supply Company starts load management due to petroleum crisis

The Iesco management apologises to the customers for the inconvenience caused due to power outage.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:15am

Editorial: If Iran is approached with respect, a peaceful resolution to the conflict is very much possible

Trump’s belligerent social media missives are hardly creating conditions conducive to diplomacy.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 08:51am

None of the factors pushing Iran and US for an end to the war have changed

However, the desire to win concessions in the negotiations can prove to be a draw for Iran and the US can lend a new lease of life to the conflict.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 08:46am

Sindh

Christian community demands end to child marriages, forced conversion

The participants gathered on the call of the Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi in collaboration with the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:48am

Sindh

Unannounced gas cuts make Karachiites’ lives miserable

Households hit hard by outages as residents rush to eateries and LPG shops; Muttahida, PTI slam SSGC for failing to ensure supply during scheduled hours.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:46am

Sindh

Sindh govt told to fill disability quota jobs in two months

SHC asks district recruitment bodies to expeditiously process cases of petitioners.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:58am

Sindh

Province-wide anti-polio campaign targeting 10.6m children begins in Sindh

CM Murad urges parents to cooperate with polio workers.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:52am

Sindh

Man jailed for 10 years in rape case in Karachi

The court also directed the convict to pay Rs100,000 as compensation for the anguish and psychological damage caused to the survivor.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:56am

ICT

Pakistan launches medical tourism initiative under Special Investment Facilitation Council

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal holds meeting with the Sehat Kahani team.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:52am

Cricket

Flawless Zalmi tame Sultans to stay perfect in PSL

Sultans, despite staying in contention for most of the contest, never quite managed to seize control.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:57am

Football

Wasteful Pakistan suffer narrow loss against Mauritania in FIFA Series

Nadia Khan, who became Pakistan’s all-time leading scorer in the previous match, had the first opportunity for her side in the 13th minute when she shot straight at the goalkeeper.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 10:01am

Football

Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at Como

Inter are scheduled to face Cagliari at home on Friday.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 07:39am

Punjab

Labourer, son asphyxiated while cleaning 30-foot deep sewage well in Vehari

Another man rescued by a Rescue 1122 team.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:48am

Punjab

Suspect killed in ‘CCD encounter’ in Lahore

Official claims CCD police traced more than 100 cases registered against Sami Ullah in various police stations.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:49am

Punjab

Man, two minor sons drown in Ravi

On being informed of the incident by locals, Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot and launched a search operation.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:33am

Lahore

60 shops sealed for flouting closure timing in Lahore

The teams in Wagah tehsil sealed six shops whereas three shops were sealed in Raiwind tehsil.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 10:10am

Punjab

Lahore High Court assured of implementing dog control policy

The petition was filed in the wake of a recent killing of a minor girl by a dog attack in the Township area.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:46am

Punjab

Five policemen held hostage during raid rescued in Sahiwal

The cops, including a woman constable, were taken hostage by a mob during a court-ordered raid to recover a nine-year-old boy.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:57am

Punjab

Punjab CM Maryam launches ‘deceased transportation service’

Under first phase, the service will provide free-of-cost transfer of the deceased from govt hospitals to their homes in Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 10:01am

International

French court jails cement firm’s ex-CEO over IS ‘funding’

Lafarge must pay maximum fine of 1.125 million euros ($1.31 million) sought by prosecutors during the trial.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:48am

International

Israeli troops fire tear gas at schoolchildren in West Bank

The Masafer Yatta region is a known hotspot for settler violence and Palestinian home demolitions.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:33am

International

Norwegian man effectively cured of HIV after transplant from brother

Researchers found no trace of the virus in samples of the man’s blood, gut and bone marrow.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:33am

International

Judge tosses out Trump’s defamation suit against WSJ

Gives Trump opportunity to amend his complaint and refile the suit by April 27.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:54am

Business

SECP enrols 2,993 companies in March

58 new companies receive investment from overseas investors.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:33am

Business

War strengthens Iranian rial

Trade of food, diesel rises amid ongoing conflict.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:18am

Business

Tax rationalisation to cut auto prices

Initially these vehicles will be priced at less than one million rupees, says EDB CEO.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:33am

Business

Oil surges back above $100 a barrel

Wall Street’s main indices mixed in late morning trade.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:10am

Business

Govt allows cottonseed imports with conditions

Two-year trial, certification required first.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:07am

Balochistan

Balochistan to begin digital monitoring for field officers

Location-based attendance to track presence and performance; CM sets June deadline for ongoing projects.

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:33am

Balochistan

Lawmakers protest killings in Quetta

Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti orders investigation.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:43am

National

Pakistan Medical Association demands halt to law allowing technicians to practise independently

Warns AHPC Act enables "legalised quackery"; says unsupervised practice risks patient safety.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:40am

National

Election Commission issues fresh schedule for assembly elections in GB

Polling to be held on June 7; nominations to be submitted from April 16 to 20.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:36am

ICT

Alarm raised over health of PTI’s jailed leaders

PTI seeks immediate independent medical access to Imran; demands shifting of Ejaz Chaudhry to specialised healthcare facility.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:19am

Back Page

Heathrow airport traffic surges as war diverts global flights

London hub sees 10pc jump in rerouted transit passengers; Mideast routes plunge by half as Asia, Africa traffic soars.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:04am

Back Page

Govt and Google join hands to arm youth with artificial intelligence skills

As an unprecedented industry collaboration, AI Seekho 2026 is powered by a robust multi-partner ecosystem.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:01am

Back Page

Guterres calls Islamabad talks ‘positive step’ despite no deal

Warns no military solution to US-Iran conflict; UN envoy to visit Pakistan as diplomatic efforts intensify.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 07:51am

Middle East

Israeli air strike kills four in Gaza amid truce talks in Cairo

Hamas wants Jewish state to fully comply with ceasefire before disarmament talks.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 07:56am

Front Page

Efforts afoot for second round of US-Iran talks

Officials say ceasefire extension immediate priority, warring parties asked to extend truce by 45 days; Tehran favours Islamabad as venue for further talks.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 07:25am

Front Page

US blockade of Hormuz puts ceasefire to test

US president says more countries to participate as Nato allies refuse to join Trump in blocking ports; Europeans to mull "defensive mission"at conference.

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 07:34am

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