News Archives for Latest - 2026-04-15

Pakistan considering buying LNG on spot market to offset supply disruptions caused by Iran war: petroleum minister

“We have arrangements in place to meet domestic and industrial requirements,” says Ali Pervaiz Malik.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 11:34pm

KP & FATA

3 killed in KP’s Bajaur as mortar shells fired from across Afghan border: security sources

Security sources say Afghan Taliban's posts near Bajaur have been targeted in the retaliatory action.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 11:49pm

President Zardari directs all possible efforts be made to minimise loadshedding across country

On suspension of Indus Water Treaty by India, he says attempt to “use water as a political tool is a matter of serious consequence”.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 10:43pm

Punjab

ECP issues delimitation schedule for long-delayed local govt elections in Punjab

Lays out a seven-step timeline to complete the delimitation exercise by August 10.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 10:12pm

ICT

IMF advises Pakistan to phase out fuel subsidies, broaden tax base for medium-term sustainability

Projects Pakistan’s revenue to have already peaked with a downward but stable outlook in the medium-term ending 2031.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 08:17pm

K-Electric appoints Shaheryar Chishti as new board of directors chairman

Chishti has had a long career in investment banking and also served as a board member in various power distribution companies on a pro bono basis.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 08:16pm

Middle East

Why the US-Iran ceasefire should be converted into a legally binding framework

Looking back at the debris of past truces, one thing is certain: ceasefires that lack a legal framework collapse under the weight of mistrust and competing narratives.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:59pm

Capcom looks to extend ‘golden age’ with sci-fi action game Pragmata

Professional game reviewers have handed the new title a respectable average score of 86/100, according to aggregation site Metacritic.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:44pm

ICT

Bar association calls meeting after 400 lawyers demand urgent hearing of Imaan, Hadi’s sentence suspension pleas

Lawyers demand provision of "B-class facilities" to the couple in jail; call for an end to "harassment" of lawyers over social media statements.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 07:48pm

Australian police launch investigation into Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations

The pop star's representatives have denied the claims.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:28pm

Foreign media group slams Israel’s military over AI image of journalist killed in Lebanon strike

The Foreign Press Association says the military circulated a “fake” image of Ali Shoeib to “discredit the journalist”.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 06:15pm

Nine killed, 13 wounded after school shooting in Turkiye’s second school shooting in 2 days

Interior minister says three of the six injured are in critical condition.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:40pm

ICT

ECP moves to hold local govt polls in 42 cantonment boards across the country

CEC Raja highlights the importance of establishing local governments.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:56pm

Middle East

CDF Munir visits Iran alongside delegation as part of mediation efforts, holds meeting with FM Araghchi

Araghchi expresses gratitude for Pakistan's "gracious" hosting of the dialogue, says "our commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region remains strong and shared".

Updated 16 Apr, 2026 12:45am

Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust

“There are not many job opportunities in the country, and in this way, we have created work for ourselves,” says Shahzahdah Gollalah.

Updated 16 Apr, 2026 10:33am

Sindh

Subcontinent might see subdued monsoon as ‘super El Niño’ expected this year: weather expert

PMD says “hot and dry weather was likely to prevail over most parts” of Sindh in coming days.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 04:54pm

Pemra issues show-cause notice to 24 News over ‘objectionable’ Fiza Ali morning show clip

The authority said "inappropriate comments" and an "obnoxious gesture" were aired without editorial oversight.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 04:27pm

Balochistan

Constable martyred after unknown assailants open fire on polio team in Balochistan’s Dera Murad Jamali

Nasirabad DC says the anti-polio campaign will continue in the district; SSP says assailants fled the scene after the incident.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 04:11pm

Govt apologises for excessive loadshedding, blames it on reduced hydropower availability

Power Division urges consumers to conserve electricity, particularly during nighttime hours, and to adopt energy-saving practices.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 04:04pm

North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms: UN watchdog

The country is believed to operate multiple facilities for enriching uranium, says South Korea’s spy agency.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 03:27pm

‘Privilege for none’: Pakistan calls for abolition of UNSC veto power, rejects new permanent seats

Ambassador Iftikhar Ahmad stresses need to “explore measures that can increase the political cost of the veto".

Published 15 Apr, 2026 03:17pm

Mizu might not be a perfect replacement for Koel Cafe, but it’s familiar enough to work

Some dishes soar, some fall short and the ambience does a lot of the heavy lifting — but the restaurant still earns its place.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:42pm

Farmers owning under 12 acres eligible for new federal subsidy scheme

Farmers can enroll in the programme by uploading their personal details and supporting documents via the application.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:39pm

The underground architecture that has sustained Iran’s military capacity in the face of US-Israeli attacks

The movement downward is not merely concealment, but a reorganisation of space forced by a mode of war that seeks to make the visible world fully vulnerable to interruption.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:25pm

Australia books Indian national for alleged sexual assault of woman seated next to him on flight

Suspect remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance on Friday; 52-year-old man charged with committing "non-consensual sexual acts".

Published 15 Apr, 2026 01:11pm

Finance minister meets with US commerce secretary, briefs IMF official on war’s impact on Pakistan

At IMF panel, Aurangzeb describes Middle East war as one of the largest supply shocks in recent history.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 03:24pm

Taylor Swift leads nominations for American Music Awards with eight nods

The artist holds the record for most American Music Awards won.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:53pm

Xi meets Russian FM as leaders flock to China over Middle East war

Lavrov tells Xi that China-Russia relations “play a stabilising role in world affairs”; says Moscow could “compensate” for Beijing’s energy shortages.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:21pm

Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran

The pope has criticised Trump’s decision to launch the war against Iran, saying God rejects the prayers of those who launch wars and have “hands full of blood”.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:15pm

King Charles to address Congress on US trip marking ‘shared history’: palace

Charles will be the first British monarch to speak to Congress since his mother, Elizabeth II, in 1991, shortly after the Gulf War.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 12:04pm

PSX gains nearly 2,900 points amid hopes of US-Iran talks reviving

Topline Securities notes KSE-100 surpasses its "pre-war level" of 168,062 recorded on Feb 27.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 05:39pm

PM Shehbaz meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah; Dar says avenues to further enhance cooperation discussed

PM, along with a high-level delegation, will also be visiting Qatar and Turkiye as part of the regional tour.

Updated 16 Apr, 2026 02:10am

Orbán’s defeat in Hungary is welcome, but offers little scope for complacency

Magyar’s majority may enable him to reverse some of the damage.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 09:39am

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may not achieve what the US six-week military campaign failed to accomplish

Some media reports suggest that there is a strong possibility of a second round of meetings.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 09:27am

Editorial: As the aggressor in the US-Iran conflict, the onus is on Washington to prove that its intentions are sincere

If the US wants Iran to show flexibility, it must itself shun rigidity and try to work on what is actually doable.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 09:11am

KP & FATA

Many teacher quota posts vacant due to unavailability of non-Muslims, KP Assembly told

Chair refers matter to relevant house committee for discussion, recommendations.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:40am

KP & FATA

Peshawar Electric Supply Company consumers to face additional hours of outages

PESCO assures consumers that the additional load management is a temporary measure and that normal power supply will be restored

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:15am

Pakistan explores financing options to stabilise foreign exchange reserves

Aurangzeb says $3.5bn UAE debt repayment adds to pressure.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 08:41am

KP & FATA

CM Afridi okays establishment of AI Education Authority

Dedicated scheme for expansion of virtual schools will be launched under the upcoming Annual Development Programme in June

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:17am

KP & FATA

Deputation allowed only if officer’s services required by another dept: Peshawar High Court

Declares appointment of KP Assembly official in excise dept illegal.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:19am

Saudi Arabia pledges $3bn fresh deposit, extends $5bn facility through 2028

The existing $5bn Saudi deposit will no longer be subject to the earlier annual rollover arrangement and will instead be extended for a longer term, according to finmin.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 11:13am

ICT

Anti-encroachment operation triggers violent backlash from villagers in Islamabad

Noori Bagh Mohallah in Noorpur Shahan demolished; Eight policemen injured, two vehicles torched.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:51am

ICT

Rawalpindi daily-wage sanitation workers seek regularisation of services

A large number of daily wage employees of the municipal corporation participated in the protest and raised slogans in favour of their demands.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:59am

ICT

Supreme Court urged to uphold stay issued in 2015 against summary eviction of slums

Islamabad remained the only city in Pakistan, which lacked a comprehensive framework for the recognition of informal settlements.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:57am

ICT

UN bodies agree to train Pakistan’s skilled workforce to global standards

The event brought together ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from 16 different countries.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 08:11am

Punjab

Frequency of power, gas outages surges across Punjab

Lesco shortfall increases to 820MW; urban centres facing eight, rural 12 to 16 hours loadshedding; tail-end areas worst hit by gas crisis.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:23am

Punjab

Punjab launches wheat procurement at official rate of Rs3,500 per maund

Registered farmers will be provided 10 gunny bags per acre through the purchase centres.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:24am

Punjab

Teaching hospitals have 1,785 ventilators, Lahore High Court told

Health dept submits report on mpox situation.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:30am

Punjab

Sugar mills case: LHC seeks clarity on NAB plea filed before FCC

The bench adjourned the hearing till April 23.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:28am

Sindh

Bilawal to launch Phase-II of Solar Home Systems project today

Under the project, 275,000 solar energy systems will be distributed among deserving households across Sindh.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 11:06am

Sindh

CBC gets three months to establish piped water supply system in Karachi’s DHA

SHC asks CBC to produce notification to prove that DHA Phase VI, VII and VIII come under its jurisdiction.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:41am

Sindh

Boy among four killed by heavy vehicles in Karachi

In another incident, a recklessly driven truck claimed the life of a labourer at Fish Harbour.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:46am

Sindh

MQM-P calls for making Gul Plaza report public

Farooq sattar urges the chief justice of the Sindh High Court to take immediate notice and ensure that the report be made public in the interest of transparency and justice.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:42am

Sindh

Mpox cases rise to 25 as two more test positive in Sindh

Nine deaths reported so far in Sindh; health dept keeps mum on source of transmission, circumstances surrounding fatalities.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:38am

Balochistan

Several turtles found dead along Balochistan seashore

WWF-P blames entanglement in fishing gear for deaths; warns of setback to ongoing conservation efforts.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

International

Pope walks in Augustine’s footsteps on Algeria trip

Leo pays tribute to victims of country’s 1954-1962 war of independence from France.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

International

Spanish offices threaten strike over amnesty for migrants

Spain’s opposition Popular Party has deemed the drive reckless, despite former conservative governments pushing through similar measures.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:16am

International

UK okays takeover of Telegraph by German group

An international pursuit of The Telegraph stretches back almost three years.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:03am

International

Lavrov deplores efforts to ‘contain’ Russia, China

Lavrov warned of “some very, very dangerous games going on” in East Asian geopolitical hotspots that included Taiwan, the disputed South China Sea and the Korean peninsula.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 12:11pm

Football

Buoyant Bayern pledge to ‘push through the pain’ against Real in Champions League

Bayern beat Real 2-1 in the first leg in Madrid and need to avoid defeat at home on Wednesday to reach the final four.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:36am

Cricket

Sufiyan Muqeem scripts redemption arc amid Zalmi dominance

Babar added that Sufiyan still needed improvement but was progressing steadily.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 12:54pm

Football

Leeds grab win over United as Martinez sees red

Leeds are through to the FA Cup semi-finals, where they face Chelsea at Wembley on April 26.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

Business

World stocks rise, oil prices retreat

Brent North Sea Crude falls 3.1pc at $96.23 a barrel; West Texas Intermediate plunges 5.5pc at $93.67 a barrel.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

Business

Listed consumer firms’ profit rises 28pc

banking sector’s profitability is expected to decline by 9.5 per cent in the first quarter of CY2026 over the same period last year.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

Business

Pakistan legalises virtual assets

SBP says strict AML/CFT rules apply for banks, VASPs.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:24am

Business

IMF sees Middle East conflict fuelling global inflation

Projects Pakistan’s GDP expanding at 3.6pc and inflation at 7.2pc.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:16am

Balochistan

Tenants’ registration with police mandatory, says Balochistan aide

Decision was made in a meeting after reviewing the prevailing situation in the province.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

ICT

Minister Rana Sanaullah, Wapda chairman review energy, water projects

The meeting focused on better management of water resources, ongoing Wapda development projects, and promotion of inter-provincial harmony.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 10:31am

ICT

Bar bodies seek local representation in Islamabad High Court appointments

Judicial Commission of Pakistan set to hold key meetings on judicial appointments, transfers.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:19am

Balochistan

CM Bugti, JUI-F agree to form body on mines dispute

The chief minister assures the delegation that both the Balochistan government and JUI-F share a common stance on protecting public rights.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

KP & FATA

In a first, KP govt moves to register Kalash marriages

Over 4,000 Kalash community members live in some villages of Chitral district.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

Punjab

Lahore lawyers demand end to Imran’s solitary confinement

Senator Hamid Khan says that the government was targeting Imran Khan through political victimisation as he was not being allowed to meet anyone.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:06am

Punjab

Punjab mining bills draw flak for targeting forests

PA panel approves three bills to permit mining in protected areas;WWF-P says biodiversity loss will be irreparable, move against climate pledges.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:02am

Balochistan

Twin Quetta shootings leave four dead

Three persons travelling in the vehicle were killed on the spot, while two others were injured.

Published 15 Apr, 2026 05:05am

National

Senate panel flags massive smuggling, tax evasion, revenue losses

Smuggled diesel sold at Rs240 per litre in Quetta, Rs210 in rural Balochistan; cannabis, opium openly cultivated in Qila Abdullah valley, Senator Farooq says.

Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:14am

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