News Archives for Latest - 2026-04-26

Pakistan notifies 6 land routes for transportation of goods to Iran amid blockade of Hormuz, Iranian ports

Routes have been designated under Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026; media reports say thousands of containers destined for Iran are awaiting clearance at Pakistani ports.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:32pm

Iran's Araghchi visits Pakistan for 2nd time in two days; envoy says trip undertaken to discuss regional developments

Iranian envoy thanks people of Pakistan "for their patience, hospitality and cooperative synergy".

Updated 27 Apr, 2026 01:49am

IMF executive board to meet on May 8 to approve disbursement of over $1.2bn to Pakistan

Disbursement will be made under two concurrent progarmmes — $7bn Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:30pm

In pictures: Automakers showcase AI, robots and flying-car ambitions at Beijing Auto Show 2026

More than 1,400 vehicles from hundreds of Chinese and foreign companies are on display.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 07:06pm

Sindh

Frontier Works Organisation resumes construction of BRT Red Line project on Karachi's University Road

Karachi mayor says CM has given a deadline of 90 days to complete work on the mixed traffic corridor and the drain; Murad "apologises" for delays in construction on University Road.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:01pm

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north

Evacuation orders are in place for 1,541 households or 3,233 residents in Otsuchi town; fires have consumed more than 1,300 hectares of land.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:19pm

In China, President Zardari expresses interest in closer collaboration in seed technology, agricultural research

Visits Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. in Changsha, where he notes scale, sophistication and technological depth of Sany’s manufacturing ecosystem.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:44pm

Pakistani exports to major European markets slow down amid ME conflict despite GSP+ status

Exports record negative growth in first nine months of FY26 compared to FY25, raising concerns over weakening demand for Pakistani goods.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 04:15pm

South Asia

Swiss International says 5 injured after flight aborts takeoff in New Delhi

Economic Times reports one of the engines caught fire as plane was accelerating down a runway.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 03:21pm

Chinese FM tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty

Wang presents Beijing as more stable alternative to US during SE Asia tour for strengthening ties in face of 'risks'.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 03:38pm

Sindh

Rescuers find body of boy swept away while swimming in Karachi water line

Edhi and Rescue 1122 personnel recover body on third day of search operation.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:53pm

Who is Cole Allen, suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner shooting?

Allen, approximately 31 years of age, is a resident of Torrance, California, who appears from social media sites to be a Caltech graduate.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:17pm

'No place for political violence': World leaders react to White House correspondents' dinner shooting

“Any attack on democratic institutions or on the freedom of the press must be condemned in the strongest possible terms,” says British PM.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 05:08pm

Cricket

Tickets for HBL PSL 11 final to go on sale from April 27

PCB says physical tickets will be available for buying from Tuesday; tickets start from Rs1,500 and go up to Rs12,000 for PCB Gallery.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 01:50pm

Power Division urges Nepra to abolish licence requirement, fee for solar consumers below 25kW

After distancing itself from the licence fee for weeks, Power Division says Minister Awais Leghari issued directives to seek Nepra review.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 01:10pm

'Get down!': Panic and chaos at glitzy White House media gala

Glamour of the event was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor, and the US leader bundled out by security personnel.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 12:14pm

In pictures: How the shooting at White House correspondents' dinner unfolded

Here is a timeline of the incident, where Trump and his cabinet were rushed out, and its immediate aftermath.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 05:40pm

Punjab

Punjab to export livestock, meat as govt signs MoU with Chinese firm, 6 others

China’s Global Meat Company would install a boiler unit in collaboration with the govt-owned Punjab Agriculture and Meat Company.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:47am

Punjab

Another petroleum price hike triggers widespread anxiety

Fresh increase challenged before LHC.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:41am

The US-Iran war has accelerated some strategic partnerships while opening avenues for new ones

A prominent grouping includes Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt. Another grouping involves Israel, the UAE and India.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:21am

Balochistan

Blast targets Balochistan minister Mir Sadiq Umrani's home in Dera Murad Jamali

Police said unknown attackers planted the bomb behind Umrani’s residence near a Wapda transformer.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:16am

Editorial: Pakistan’s Big Catch-Up campaign shows progress but also exposes gaps in routine immunisation

Vaccine hesitancy is blamed on ignorance, but misinformation, distrust and unreliable services also play a role.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 09:01am

Trump, administration officials likely targets of shooting at White House correspondents' dinner: US official

US president, first lady safely evacuated; US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says suspect will be charged in federal court on Monday.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 06:58pm

KP & FATA

Kaghan set to reopen for tourists after five months

AC Balakot says reopening work of artery that connects Kaghan Valley’s commercial hub Naran with Saiful Muluk Road also well underway.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:18am

KP & FATA

KP govt to restore district tier of local government system

LG dept has forwarded draft amendments to law dept for vetting.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:09am

KP & FATA

Police station, shops damaged in Dera terror attack

During the attack, the terrorists allegedly used rocket launchers, causing a boundary wall of the police station to collapse.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:15am

KP & FATA

Four injured in clash over ownership of Waziristan gold mine

Legal action initiated against both parties involved in the incident.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:54am

KP & FATA

In a first, psychologists appointed to DHQ hospitals in KP

Official says initiative to ensure timely diagnosis, management of people with mental disorders.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:13am

Cricket

Kings knocked out of PSL despite nine-wicket demolition of Gladiators

Kings were officially eliminated later in the day after Lahore Qalandars won their match against table-toppers Peshawar Zalmi.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:30am

Cricket

Qalandars end Zalmi’s unbeaten run, stay in hunt for playoffs

The thrilling win, Qalandars’ fifth in 10 games, lifted them to the fourth spot as they kept their playoffs hopes alive in the eight-team league.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:42am

Football

Pakistan U-16 lose to Kazakhstan in UEFA tournament opener

The match marked the first time a Pakistan side has competed in a UEFA competition.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:42am

Football

Barcelona on brink of La Liga triumph with victory at Getafe

Getafe set out to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm with small fouls and Barca struggled to create many clear opportunities.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:21am

Islamabad

AJK PM challenges opponents, says PPP unmatched in political field

Rathore urges political forces to move beyond point-scoring, work to safeguard people’s rights.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:14am

ICT

KP CM Afridi calls for street movement for Imran’s immediate release

Says a “major protest call” would soon be given.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:12am

ICT

Marka-i-Haq Monument under construction at Rawalpindi's Kutchery Chowk

Structure being set up on direction of Punjab govt which has provided fund for project, says official.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 12:58pm

ICT

Four family members shot dead in Islamabad

People in the neighbourhood heard gunshots in the morning and informed the police.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:42am

ICT

Crackdown on human smugglers intensified in twin cities

FIA Islamabad Zone director ordered action after April 17 incident in which a vessel with 60 migrants, mostly Pakistanis, onboard capsized.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 10:18am

Punjab

44 booked in Bahawalpur for armed attack over watercourse row

Four persons sustained injuries as a result of the assault.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:55am

Punjab

Above-normal temperature forecast in Punjab

A shallow westerly wave that previously affected upper parts of the country has weakened, leaving little chance of rain.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:53am

Punjab

PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry’s health deteriorates

Punjab govt allows senator's medical check-up at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:49am

Sindh

G.M. Syed’s 31st death anniversary observed

Leaders of the Sindh Rahbar Committee and various other Sindhi nationalist parties pay homage to their late ideological idol.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:03am

Sindh

Man shot dead in ‘targeted attack’ on Karachi's I.I. Chundrigar Road

South DIG Syed Asad Raza says the incident appeared to be a targeted killing but the exact motive was yet to be ascertained.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:58am

Sindh

Measles claims lives of 71 children across country in four months

National immunisation week begins amidst challenges.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:45am

Sindh

Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation partially restores water supply affected by maintenance work

KWSC says 250MGD water shortfall to persist for two days as seven pumps would be restored by April 27.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:51am

Sindh

Karachi's iconic globe to be relocated to Hasan Square, says mayor

Wahab appeals to the public to offer suggestions regarding historical monuments so that the city administration could extend its cooperation.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:48am

Middle East

Six killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

“Two Israeli enemy strikes, on a truck and a motorbike, in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district killed four people,” a ministry statement said.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:40am

Middle East

Low turnout as Palestinians vote in first elections since start of Gaza conflict

Nearly 1.5 million people were registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah area.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:37am

International

US allows Venezuela to pay for Maduro legal team

US Treasury sanctions on Venezuela had previously blocked Venezuela from sending funds to pay for attorneys to represent the leftist strongman and his wife.

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 09:32am

International