News Archives for Latest - 2026-04-29

KP & FATA

Shelling from across Afghan border injures 5 in KP's South Waziristan: security sources

Sources say the injured include 4 children; Afghan Taliban's firing positions targeted in retaliatory action.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:21am

2 Jewish men stabbed in 'terrorist' attack in London

The two victims are in a stable condition in hospital; police say a 45-year-old man has been arrested after having also tried to stab officers.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:35pm

ICT

PMDC directs institutions to implement mental health screening protocols amid uptick in suicide cases

Highlights need for proactive measures to identify and address mental health concerns.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:22pm

ICT

Law ministry notifies transfer of 3 IHC judges to other high courts

President Asif Ali Zardari approves transfer of Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani to LHC, Justice Babar Sattar to PHC and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz to SHC.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:53pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka govt 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

A nine-member interim administration has been appointed to carry out “structural reforms”.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:05pm

ICT

Minister calls for national consensus on ensuring water security

“Pakistan must treat water security with the same seriousness with which it treats energy security, food security and territorial security,” Ahsan Iqbal says.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:02pm

ICT

SC emphasises impartiality of electoral officers, says any deviation imperils democratic order itself

Justice Shakeel Ahmed says electoral functionaries are trustees of the people’s mandate and custodians of the integrity of the electoral process.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 06:22pm

ICT

IHC to hear Imran, Bushra's pleas against conviction in £190m corruption reference on April 30

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif will take up appeals.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 06:36pm

Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans

Crisis seen as biggest for aviation since Covid-19 pandemic; jet fuel supply robust, but summer rush could see shortages.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:45pm

South Asia

Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 220 children since March

One of the hardest hit areas is Kurukpata in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, home to Indigenous communities, which border war-torn Myanmar.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:16pm

ICT

NJPMC issues guidelines for AI use in judicial institutions

“The initiative marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s judicial reform journey," it says.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 04:52pm

President Zardari invites investment in 'priority sectors' on China visit

Meets with CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group; invites investment in alternative energy, water treatment and EV battery systems.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 04:51pm

Interpol has issued red notices for property tycoon Malik Riaz, his son: NAB chief

A red notice is a request to law enforcement agencies by Interpol to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 06:16pm

Sindh

Mayor Murtaza Wahab believes it's 'improper' to compare Karachi and Lahore's governance

“By portraying a Karachi-Lahore divide as political conflict, we are not serving Pakistan," asserts Karachi mayor.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 04:40pm

Pakistan's weekly oil bill reached $800m amid Middle East war: PM Shehbaz

Premier lauds the petroleum minister for efforts in tackling the fuel crisis; says the fuel situation is "satisfactory".

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 03:41pm

Armed forces destroy Afghan Taliban posts, vehicles in Chaman sector: security sources

Sources say the operations forced Afghan Taliban forces to retreat; Operation Ghazab lil-Haq will continue until all designated targets are achieved.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 02:37pm

Three Pakistani films win honourable mentions at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles

Lali, Ghost School and Permanent Guest make their mark among an extensive selection of films from the Subcontinent.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 01:59pm

Indian man takes sister's exhumed body to bank for withdrawal

The incident stemmed from a “lack of awareness”, and the individual's unwillingness to follow procedures.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 01:50pm

Punjab

Suspect in child murder case killed in police ‘encounter’ in Punjab’s Hafizabad

The child was allegedly kidnapped with the intent of sexual assault and later strangled to death, according to police.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 04:00pm

Why has the UAE left Opec and what impact will its departure have?

The loss of a longstanding Opec member could weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 01:02pm

Why do we keep casting young girls in adult roles in dramas?

Instead of casting them as adolescents navigating education, identity, or friendships, dramas show girls as marriageable adults, romantic interests and wives.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 12:50pm

Branded Content

Taptap Send, Arshad Nadeem partner to highlight Pakistan’s unsung champions

The initiative comes at a time when cricket continues to dominate national attention, often overshadowing achievements in other sports.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 12:10pm

Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors get back to work

Many women doctors stop practicing due to lack of family support, poor childcare facilities and harassment.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:53am

Citizen-run free public library Kitab Ghar is closing its doors in Karachi on May 31

Rising rent means the library is closing down, but the management is hoping to relocate when they raise the funds to do so.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:52am

KP & FATA

6 terrorists killed as attack on Bannu police post thwarted

Police officials said several attackers were injured and taken away by their accomplices; a constable was also injured.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 03:58pm

US Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba

Republican senator says war powers vote not appropriate because Trump has not deployed troops.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 11:02am

Donald Trump to put his picture in US passports

Democrats criticise Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the passport initiative; even North Korea does not feature Kim Jong Un in the passport.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 10:51am

'You'd be speaking French': King Charles roasts Trump at state dinner

He made further jokes at Trump's expense, saying he could not help noticing the “readjustments” to the White House East Wing.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 10:42am

There is no such thing as an eternal empire

The notorious emperors Nero and Caligula are occasionally compared with the incumbent US president.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:52am

While we should not underestimate Pakistan's diplomatic achievements, we must avoid exaggerating their success

No doubt, it’s a feel-good moment, but it should not divert our focus from critical national challenges.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:41am

Editorial: The move to raise the policy rate reflects a growing recognition of the trade-off between growth and stability

The SBP has rightly concluded that ignoring the risks of the Middle East war could endanger our still fragile economic stability.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:19am

King Charles, Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions

Both leaders strongly praise “special relationship” between Britain and Washington.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:56am

Early closures due to government austerity measures hit retail sales hard

Rs100bn weekly activity lost; limited energy savings because restaurants, entertainment areas and malls remain active.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:50am

KP & FATA

Lawmakers raise voice over tree felling in South Waziristan

Call for immediate govt intervention; inquiry also demanded.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:42am

KP & FATA

Three injured as quadcopter hits PML-N leader’s house in North Waziristan

Malik Liaquat, a district leader of PML-N and former candidate for PK-103, was not present in the courtyard at the time of the attack.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:57am

KP & FATA

KP bar threatens protest over IHC judge’s transfer to Peshawar High Court

The participants urged the Judicial Commission of Pakistan to appoint a judge from the Islamabad High Court from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to ensure representation of the province in that court.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:48am

KP & FATA

CNG crisis hits economic activities in KP

Filling stations body threatens to stage protests, move superior courts.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:52am

ICT

Senate body seeks end to disparity in govt officers wages in Islamabad

Committee also directed the officials concerned to provide a detailed plan to bridge existing pay disparities among service groups.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:33am

ICT

Govt urged to formulate policy on housing rights for all citizens in Islamabad

Political figures, civil society activists demand end to practice of summary evictions.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:31am

Islamabad

AJK PM highlights need for youth awareness, skills development

Inaugurates "job festival" to connect youth with employment opportunities.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:39am

ICT

Woman accused of killing infant son in Taxila

Infant had visible injury marks on the head, prompting authorities to treat the case as suspicious.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:37am

Nepra declares revenue-based loadshedding illegal

Power Division rejects statement, vows to continue practice.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:25am

Pakistan, European Union reaffirm strategic economic ties at high-level meeting

EU is Pakistan’s largest trading partner and the destination for the highest volume of Pakistani exports, says PM Shehbaz.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:17am

Cricket

Babar gifts returning fans century as Zalmi thrash United to make final

The right-hander hit 103 off 59, smashing 12 fours and four sixes as Zalmi made their fifth PSL final with the hope of winning their first title after their 2017 crown.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:38am

Cricket

PSL comes to life as fans return to stands

The colourful seats of the arena were finally occupied by real people, adding life to the Karachi breeze, that swept through the stadium gently.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:32am

Tennis

Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters

The Italian world number one is just the second man in series history to win his first 20 Masters 1000 matches of the season, joining Novak Djokovic, who achieved that feat twice, in 2011 and 2015.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:23am

Sindh

Intermediate exams for over 159,000 students begin today in Karachi

The exams will comprise Science pre-Engineering, pre-Medical, Science General, Home Economics, Arts Regular, Arts Private.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:26am

Sindh

Two acquitted for ‘lack of evidence’ in TikTokers’ murder case in Karachi

Four content creators were gunned down in a car near Anklesaria Hospital in 2021.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:24am

Sindh

Karachi Strategic Development Plan -2020 remains in force till new master plan notified: SHC

Bench asks authorities to comply with its earlier order about framing of rules to implement KSDP Plan.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:09am

Sindh

PTI, Jamaat gear up to oust Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab

Leaders from both parties said they were in agreement on moving a no-confidence motion, calling the mayor’s election “controversial” and his performance “unsatisfactory.”

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:19am

Sindh

FIA set to make Cotton Exchange building its Karachi headquarters

The matter regarding ownership of the building is currently pending adjudication before the Sindh High Court.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:14am

International

Musk lawyer says OpenAI ‘stole a charity’, as trial against AI firm, Sam Altman begins

Molo says okay for a non-profit to set up a for-profit entity if they share a mission.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 10:37am

International

Former FBI director James Comey indicted again

The New York Times says indictment stems from a social media post by Comey but does not specify the exact charge.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 10:31am

International

Australia moves to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets

The draft laws have been designed to stop the tech giants from simply stripping news from their platforms.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:09am

Business

FBR digital gaps hurt taxpayers, says PTBA

Demands legal alignment, 72-hour complaint fixes.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 07:55am

Business

Consortium submits bank guarantee for 25pc PIA stake

Total investment amounts to Rs180 billion, including Rs55bn paid to the government and Rs125bn invested in PIA.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:49am

Balochistan

Four people killed, 200 cattle perish in lightning strikes in Dera Murad Jamali

Lightning also struck another area Manjoshori, killing a man and injuring another.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:25am

ICT

IHC judge transfers draw criticism from Islamabad bar

The bar urged “competent authorities” to formulate a comprehensive rotation mechanism in the interest of “fair and transparent administration of justice”.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:09am

Balochistan

Balochistan govt concerned over rise in kidnapping cases

The meeting also discussed the head money policy recently introduced by the government for the arrest of most wanted terrorists and criminals in Balochistan.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:20am

National

President pays tribute to Chairman Mao in his hometown

Arrives in trade hub of Sanya; will attend commissioning of Pakistan Navy submarine.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 07:56am

ICT

On last day in IHC, Justice Kayani warns of summoning PM

Judge says he will seek explanation if PTA tribunal member not appointed by next hearing.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 07:53am

Back Page

Microsoft removes Israeli names for occupied West Bank

Labels that previously listed locations in the West Bank under "Judea and Samaria, Israel" were replaced with the term "West Bank".

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 07:29am

Back Page

Keir Starmer escapes probe on ‘misleading parliament’

The prime minister has resisted pressure to quit over the matter, saying Mandelson lied about his relationship with Epstein.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 07:49am

Back Page

Iran expected to make new offer to ‘reluctant’ US

Iranian envoy lauds Pakistan for "persistent labour" to pave way for dialogue; Trump claims Tehran asked him to lift Hormuz blockade.

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:08am

Back Page

Ukraine, Israel trade barbs over ‘stolen’ grain

Ukraine has repeatedly accused Russia of illegally exporting agricultural products from territory that Moscow has captured since it invaded in February 2022.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 07:38am

KP & FATA

Jirga resolves to raise ‘drone deaths’ in KP Assembly

CM Afridi-led gathering terms civilian casualties from terrorism, drone strikes ‘unacceptable’.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 11:22am

Punjab

Punjab CM stresses safety of workers at workplace

She ordered strict compliance with safety protocols and the use of protective equipment to shield workers from occupational hazards.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:56am

Punjab

Punjab govt launches project to replace Fard with green property certificate

The initiative aims to stop forged Fards, illegal property transfers, corruption, and other unlawful activities related to property ownership and possession.

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 08:51am

Punjab