News Archives for Latest - 2026-04-30

13 terrorists killed as bids to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border in KP foiled: ISPR

“These engagements once again substantiate Pakistan’s repeated stance regarding the abject failure of the Afghan Taliban regime to ensure effective border management on their side,” it says.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 11:01pm

KP & FATA

KP CM Afridi hints at legislation against collateral damage in drone strikes

Also questions the results of military operations during the last 20 years; terms Action in Aid of Civil Power Ordinance a “draconian law".

Published 30 Apr, 2026 10:40pm

ICT

PTI leaders turn up for Adiala jail visit following 2-week gap

“The party has decided to approach the Supreme Court again to ensure party leaders’ meetings with Imran,” Salman Akram Raja says.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 08:49pm

ICT

Arif Habib-led consortium notifies Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire remaining 25pc PIA stake

Commission says planned equity injection will support fleet expansion and modernisation.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 08:22pm

ICT

Freshly transferred Justices Sattar, Kayani to hear cases at PHC, LHC from coming week

Rosters show Justice Sattar included in division bench at PHC, Justice Kayani to preside over proceedings as part of single bench.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:54pm

ICT

Finance ministry flags risk to Pakistan's external sector amid global uncertainty

Ministry says ongoing Middle East conflict posing new risks and heightened uncertainty regarding the macroeconomic outlook.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:18pm

ICT

PM Shehbaz extends fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, goods transport by one month

Vows to continue relief efforts, says “providing relief to the common man remains the government’s top priority”.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 07:56pm

Amazon says damaged UAE cloud region recovery to take several months

Amazon Web Services is the world’s largest cloud computing provider, serving a global client base.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:57pm

Middle East

In fresh message, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei defies US naval blockade

"A new chapter is unfolding for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz,” he says in message read out on state television.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:09pm

Cambridge confirms AS-level math exam leak, says working on determining next steps

Says AS-Level mathematics paper 12 taken in our Africa, Europe, Middle East, Pakistan and South Asia regions was "shared prematurely against our regulations".

Published 30 Apr, 2026 05:20pm

Nameer Khan is a model, an actor... and an IT professional?

The male lead from Aik Aur Pakeezah shared his unique trajectory in an interview with Tabish Hashmi.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 05:12pm

ICT

Govt slashes passport delivery time to 14 days, orders offices to go cashless

According to officials, 14-day timeline takes effect immediately; interior minister directs officials to finalise a separate "business passport" category.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 04:54pm

From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Niño

UN official forecasts "tighter global supply situation in the second half of the year and early next year"; shipments already facing supply-chain bottlenecks.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 04:44pm

ICT

Imaan, Hadi approach SC seeking early hearing of appeals against conviction in social media posts case

Fresh application filed before the SC calls for fixing appeals, preferably in the week commencing from May 4.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 05:03pm

'Clock on diplomacy has not stopped': FO says Pakistan remains actively engaged with Iran, US to resolve conflict

"We remain hopeful of a negotiated settlement of this issue, and we will continue our sincere efforts for peace and prosperity," spokesperson says.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:26pm

Sindh

Sindh education department to introduce religious textbooks for Hindu students

Books to be taught in grades three to five across government schools in Sindh; department directs STBB to ensure distribution for current academic year.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 03:45pm

Punjab

Lahore court grants interim pre-arrest bail to PM's daughter, son-in-law in Saaf Pani case

Seeks reply from the Anti-Corruption Establishment by next hearing on May 4.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 03:32pm

PM Shehbaz launches Rs10m housing loans under Rs3.2tr 'Apna Ghar Programme'

Total of 500,000 housing units will be constructed in five years, premier says.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 02:44pm

Review: Kafeel offers a rare glimpse into how trauma travels between generations

The show is less of a drama and more of a psychological case study on parental abuse.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 02:41pm

ICT

Lawyer seeks Imran's release on humanitarian grounds as IHC hears appeals in £190m graft reference

Justice Dogar emphasises best course would be an early disposal of the main appeal, while Safdar insists on suspending sentences as interim relief.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 02:10pm

ICT

Lahore Bar Association moves SC against 27th Amendment following transfer of IHC judges

LBA president moves SC, rather than FCC, stating that FCC judges cannot decide the constitutionality of the amendment, being the "beneficiaries in their own cause".

Published 30 Apr, 2026 02:09pm

PMDC announces closure of admissions for academic session 2025–2026

The directive is binding on all institutions and admitting universities across the country.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 01:41pm

Zara Noor Abbas believes 'movement' and 'talking to a good friend' are keys to managing mental health

The actor posted a video from the gym asking fans to get out do something physically.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 01:37pm

KP & FATA

2 armed suspects arrested in KP's Karak for 'attacking' police team

DPO dispatches reinforcements; police seize arms, ammunition from suspects, one of whom is injured.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 01:22pm

Commissioning ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class attack submarine held in China

President Zardari attends event, notes the vessel "strengthens Pakistan’s maritime defence".

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 02:01pm

Middle East

Pakistan, 10 other nations condemn Israeli assault on Gaza aid flotilla, 'unlawful detention' of activists

Call on the international community to "fulfil its moral and legal obligations to uphold international law, protect civilians"; Israel says activists will be taken to Greece.

Updated 01 May, 2026 01:41am

Oil surges to 4-year high, stocks slip after Trump blockade warning

The dollar, seen as a safe haven during the crisis, rises against its peers.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 12:33pm

Bears continue to dominate PSX as KSE-100 loses 2,800 points

Benchmark index declines by 1.71 per cent to close at 162,994.17.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 04:59pm

Pakistan, the country that almost ended polio 30 years in a row

We came close to eradicating polio thrice in the last decade. But each time, progress was derailed by a surge in cases.

Updated 01 May, 2026 03:11pm

Meesha Shafi challenges court order to pay Rs5m to Ali Zafar in defamation case

The damages were awarded to Zafar by a sessions court in March.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 10:53am

Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond

Housed in the Tower of London, the massive 106 carat stone is the star of Britain's crown jewels, adorning the Crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 10:20am

The long-dismissed ‘Pakistan Model’ may be the precursor for the future of middle-power diplomacy

Scholars and officials are intensely curious about Pakistan’s role in the current global firestorm.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 09:50am

Institutionalising Pakistan’s economic recovery

Credibility is built by narrowing the gap between what is announced and what is delivered.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 09:41am

Editorial: With the UAE's exit from Opec, the Arab, Islamic and Third World ‘solidarity’ of yore is tested

Geopolitical calculations and intra-Gulf rivalries, specifically with Saudi Arabia, are at play here.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 09:33am

New Zealand’s Christchurch mosque killer loses bid to overturn convictions

Court says Tarrant's “proposed conviction appeal is utterly devoid of merit”.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 09:20am

Provinces confident on wheat targets, says food security minister

Reaffirms government’s commitment to food security, protecting farmers’ interests and maintaining a stable wheat market.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 09:08am

Punjab

Domestic pressures in US, Iran may stall peace deal, speakers warn at Islamabad forum

Tehran proposal on Hormuz reopening gains traction, ex-envoy claims; Pakistan’s role for world peace praised at UK-based forum.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 11:22am

KP & FATA

Two minor siblings drown in KP's Kunhar River

“Our operation to search for and recover the bodies is underway, but the strong current of the river is hindering rescue efforts,” say rescue officials.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:41am

KP & FATA

CM Afridi blames US war on terror for ‘keeping an entire generation in KP illiterate’

He says govt introducing market-oriented courses.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:48am

KP & FATA

Action sought against agent over Mardan visa fraud

He lured citizens with promises of sending them to Canada and allegedly issued fake Canadian visas.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:58am

KP & FATA

‘Panic buttons’ installed in Peshawar

Panic buttons are equipped with both audio and video facilities for communication and are directly connected to the Safe City headquarters.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:52am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly passes film city, environment, wildlife bills amid uproar

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb rebuffs opposition’s claim of diverting health, education funds to film city plan.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:23am

Punjab

PPP allowed to be party to plea on stray dog attacks

Advocate Azhar Siddique argued that rabid and stray dogs should be culled.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:46am

Emirati telecom giant 'mulling exit' from Pakistan

Insiders say move is part of wider internal review, not country-specific, as evidenced by UAE’s decision to quit Opec; no official word from UAE stakeholders.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 10:51am

Punjab

Lahore High Court Bar Association rap transfer of IHC judges

LHCBA President Babar Murtaza said the judges’ transfers were against the Constitution and judicial independence.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:32am

Punjab

Man arrested for getting wife murdered by hired assassin in Gujranwala

The hitman also raped victim and killed couple’s three-year-old daughter.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 11:24am

Transfer of three IHC judges triggers debate over judicial conduct and authority

With IHC judges being transferred without formal proceedings or their consent, questions arise over judicial accountability and the limits of administrative authority.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:25am

ICT

IHC rejects request to transfer TikToker Sana Yousuf case to another court

Accused had taken Yousuf’s mobile phone in a bid to wipe out the evidence but it had been recovered along with the weapon of offence, says police.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:07am

ICT

Stone pelting damages e-bus’ window in Rawalpindi

No one on board was hurt or injured in the attack.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:18am

ICT

Stealing of Safe City camera from metro station goes unnoticed in Islamabad

A police official said that it was a face recognition camera worth Rs90,000 installed at the Faizabad Metro Station.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:13am

ICT

Cambridge A-level paper leak brings distress to bright students

Taking notice of alleged paper leak, IBCC Executive Director Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah decides to seek a report from Cambridge.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 11:29am

ICT

Capital Development Authority halts plot transfers in D-13 over alleged land scam

Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi orders FIA probe, further allotments worth over Rs1bn stopped.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:16am

Sindh

Iran-US war brings instability to every home, says Sherry Rehman

Global energy landscape set for lasting shift as conflict deepens, senator warns; Pakistan’s role in securing ceasefire highlights its growing diplomatic relevance.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Sindh

Independent press being stifled in Pakistan, says Hameed Haroon

DawnMedia CEO says Dawn "surviving on a shoestring” as even private advertisements being blocked through pressure.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 11:56am

Sindh

Principal, teacher booked over student’s death in Karachi

A police spokesperson said the 15-year-old student, fell from the fourth floor of the school building in Gabol Colony.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 08:49am

Sindh

CM Murad asks K-Electric to find practical solution to reduce loadshedding

Body formed to propose targeted subsidy; provision of uninterrupted, affordable electricity to low-income and industrial areas.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 08:43am

Sindh

No new contract awarded to build Karachi's Red Line corridor, Sindh High Court told

Sindh advocate general says Mosamiyat-Numaish contract to be awarded after completion of "notice period"; claims govt sealed project site of construction firm as it was built on KMC land.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 08:57am

International

Palestinian issue is ‘root cause of instability’ in ME, Pakistan tells UNSC

Lebanon’s Ambassador Ahmad Arafa insists Beirut will not accept any infringement of its sovereignty.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

International

EU asks Meta to block access to under-13s

EU tech enforcer says Meta did not do enough to enforce its age restrictions for Facebook and Instagram.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

South Asia

Russia will not showcase hardware at military parade

Defence ministry says several corps taking part in Ukraine operations won’t participate in parade.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 10:14am

International

In tit-for-tat move, Britain expels Russian diplomat

Moscow and London have each expelled multiple embassy staff over the last decade, trading accusations of espionage.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 10:16am

Football

Enrique predicts more thrills in return leg after PSG beat Bayern in classic

“The intensity of the game throughout was exceptional,” said Enrique.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Cricket

Usman Khan, Maaz Sadaqat star to take Kingsmen into second Eliminator as Sultans falter

The pair stitched together a blistering 102-run partnership off just 53 balls, effectively taking the game away from the Sultans.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 10:00am

Cricket

Babar rises above the noise with match-winning statement

For nearly two years leading into this tournament, Babar had endured what, by his own lofty standards, could only be described as a lean patch.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:58am

Business

Cross-border payments bleed $1.6bn

Layered payment systems and slow settlement cycles erode merchant margins and restrict cash flow.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Business

Tyre maker plans Rs7.8bn public offer

Book-building phase scheduled for May, during which institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals may submit bids.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Business

Pakistan opens land route to Kyrgyzstan

Border stations with Afghanistan have been shut for all categories of trade, including transit to Central Asian markets.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Business

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady

Rising concerns about inflation prompt three dissents from officials.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:11am

Business

Production curbs hit OGDCL profit

Curtailments reduced daily net output by approximately 3,482 barrels of crude oil, company says.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Business

T-bill yields raised by up to 83bps

Govt exceeds borrowing target, accepting Rs1.048tr against Rs650bn.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Sindh

European Investment Bank commits €160m to rebuild Sindh

Funds reconstruction of flood-hit 2.1m homes, 300m litres daily water for Karachi.

Updated 30 Apr, 2026 08:30am

National

PPP labour bureau leader rejects PIA privatisation

“The PIA was established under the Acts of 1956, 2016, and 2023. Under the law, neither the CCI nor Parliament was taken into confidence before this privatisation,” he said.

Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

National