News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-02

Austria arrests man suspected of lacing jars of baby food with rat poison

Suspect charged with deliberately causing a public danger and attempted grievous bodily harm; police believe the crime was carried out to extort the company.

Published 02 May, 2026 10:19pm

Interior minister briefs PM Shehbaz on security situation in country

Premier also briefed on security arrangements for the PSL final scheduled for tomorrow.

Published 02 May, 2026 09:35pm

Sindh

CM Murad urges public to take precautionary measures amid heatwave alert for Sindh's central, upper regions

Instructs district administrations in the areas concerned to establish heatwave relief camps.

Published 02 May, 2026 08:30pm

Shooting at dinner attended by Trump spotlights US hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem

The attack near White House correspondents’ dinner reinforces need to tighten security, but hotels have been slow to adopt anything that could spike costs and infringe on guests' privacy.

Published 02 May, 2026 07:38pm

Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Alex Zanardi dies aged 59

Zanardi had both legs amputated in a motor racing accident in 2001, but went on to become a Paralympic champion with his handbike, winning four gold medals.

Published 02 May, 2026 07:28pm

PM Shehbaz orders formulation of strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs

Stresses need to provide relief to both industrial and domestic electricity consumers.

Published 02 May, 2026 07:03pm

KP & FATA

Jirga convened by KP CM decides on holding talks with Centre, other stakeholders over drone attacks

Loya jirga held at CM House decides to "give talks another chance"; warns of marching to Islamabad if negotiations fail.

Published 02 May, 2026 06:49pm

Sindh

Karachi court grants bail to SSP's son arrested following heated exchange with police in DHA

A video of the suspect arguing with policemen had gone viral on social media; police deny the SSP stormed the station where her son was held.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:06pm

2 Gaza aid flotilla activists brought to Israel for questioning, its foreign ministry says

Claims the two activists are affiliated with an organisation sanctioned by the US Treasury.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:50pm

ICT

Pakistan slams 'one-sided' remarks by British diplomat on Pak-Afghan border situation

“Such unwarranted remarks, without linking them to the root cause of terrorism, do not offer a balanced and objective perspective,” FO spokesperson says.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:13pm

Are you studying hard and still blanking in exams? Here's what may help

There is a reason you can remember every word of a song you haven’t heard in three years, but can’t remember what you studied last Tuesday in your geography class.

Published 02 May, 2026 04:22pm

Balochistan

FCC rejects Balochistan govt plea for lifetime facilities to retired chief secretaries, widows

Any matters concerning pensionary benefits, including those of the chief secretary, fall within the exclusive domain of the finance department, court observes.

Published 02 May, 2026 04:00pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia reverses decision setting minimum age for Haj pilgrims at 15 years

“The previous policy — allowing children above 12 years — is now back in effect," religious affairs ministry says; PAA says visas rejected under the old policy will be re-processed.

Updated 02 May, 2026 05:43pm

KP & FATA

IED attack targets police official’s residence in Lakki Marwat, causes significant damage

No casualties were reported as the occupants were away, staying with relatives at the time of the incident.

Updated 02 May, 2026 04:01pm

Sanam Saeed pens a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made Kafeel happen

Special messages were written for the writer, director, her co-stars and the teams behind production, makeup and wardrobes.

Published 02 May, 2026 02:42pm

Dar discusses Middle East situation, its economic implications with Kuwaiti FM: FO

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah commends Pakistan’s "sincere efforts aimed at fostering lasting peace and security", FO says.

Published 02 May, 2026 02:34pm

Punjab

Police in Punjab's Hafizabad arrest man for alleged rape, kidnapping of teenage girl

Police spokesperson says man being interrogated for arrest of two other suspects.

Updated 02 May, 2026 02:42pm

A resting place for a rebel prince in Abbottabad

Shahzada House is the destination for a Bukhara legacy.

Published 02 May, 2026 01:58pm

Branded Content

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expands climate action with one Million Tree Drive and forest reforms

The province is turning policy into action through a series of large scale programmes aimed at rebuilding ecosystems and improving resilience against rising climate pressures.

Published 02 May, 2026 01:35pm

Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippine routes amid cockfighting outcry

Animal rights groups say the ban is the result of their campaigning against cockfighting.

Published 02 May, 2026 01:32pm

Oscar statuette for Mr Nobody Against Putin found after going missing on Lufthansa flight

Russian director Pavel Talankin was forced to check in the award by airport security due to it being a 'security threat'.

Published 02 May, 2026 01:21pm

Karachi's Kitab Ghar is saved after citizens donate to the free public library

The management said they were able to raise thrice the amount they were hoping to.

Published 02 May, 2026 12:53pm

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies

Announcements include military sales worth $5bn to Qatar and sales costing $992.4m to Israel.

Published 02 May, 2026 12:30pm

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

A failure to wrest the vital oil-shipping waterway from Iranian control at the conclusion of the conflict would be a major blow to Trump’s legacy.

Published 02 May, 2026 12:01pm

Review: SharPasand weaves a tangled web of lies, deceit and emotional manipulation

The drama's pacing may have been slow, but it touched on several important issues, including how women are treated in society.

Published 02 May, 2026 11:52am

Bots need not apply: Organisers announce only human actors are eligible for the Academy Awards

The move comes as AI is increasingly used in filmmaking.

Published 02 May, 2026 11:21am

Hezbollah's fibre-optic drones pose new challenge for Israel's military

Experts say the cost of assembling the fibre-optic drones can range from just a few hundred dollars to around $4,000 depending on the quality and type of components.

Published 02 May, 2026 11:18am

Nato seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany

“This adjustment underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defence and take on a greater share of the responsibility for our shared security,” spokesperson says.

Updated 02 May, 2026 05:56pm

Upcoming documentary aims to tell Princess Diana's story in her own words

The three-part series is based on five hours of of her conversations with a confidante.

Published 02 May, 2026 10:40am

US targets Chinese oil terminal with sanctions in new measures against Iran

State Department says Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co., Ltd. has imported “tens of millions of barrels” of Iranian crude oil.

Published 02 May, 2026 10:29am

Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates

Cuban president says new “coercive” measures reinforce the US’s “brutal, genocidal” blockade of the island.

Published 02 May, 2026 10:26am

The true power of authoritarian systems lies not only in the state but in the compliance of the governed

Even in constrained circumstances, individuals retain the capacity to choose — to speak the truth, to act with integrity, to refuse complicity.

Published 02 May, 2026 09:48am

Even when recognising new realities, Indian leadership is being thwarted by the systemic hatred that it helped create

Pakistan has moved on and so has the world.

Published 02 May, 2026 09:38am

Sindh

Sindh High Court summons establishment secretary on contempt plea of customs officer

Petitioner Razia Sultana seeks contempt proceedings over non-compliance of SHC order regarding her promotion to BS-22.

Published 02 May, 2026 09:20am

Editorial: If the US wants a peace deal with Iran, there may still be time to reach an agreement that is acceptable to both sides

The latest developments show that the window for diplomacy will not remain open for an indefinite period.

Published 02 May, 2026 09:16am

Sindh

Crisis in Sindh health department as 75pc of top-level technical posts lie vacant

Of 70 Grade-20 posts in health management cadre, 53 are yet to be filled.

Published 02 May, 2026 09:10am

Football

Palestinian football chief slams Israeli official at FIFA meeting

Rajoub declined the gesture, refusing repeated attempts by Infantino to encourage him to participate in the moment.

Published 02 May, 2026 06:19am

Cricket

Islamabad United blink in last over as Hyderabad Kingsmen win cliffhanger to make PSL decider

United went through ebb and flow in their chase of a tough 187 and fell short in the very end by a whisker.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:13am

KP & FATA

Rallies, seminars held to mark Labour Day in KP

Speakers say working class playing vital role in national development.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:11am

KP & FATA

Rs18bn released for gravity-flow water supply scheme in KP

Government had also approved Rs1 billion for the development of a recreational facility at Kotkay Dam near Mansehra city.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:05am

KP & FATA

Development of health, education sectors our priority: CM Afridi

He emphasises that the government is undertaking structured and forward-looking interventions to align medical education standards with evolving global benchmarks.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:06am

KP & FATA

Suspect remanded to NAB custody in Kohistan graft case

Accountability court orders his production on May 7.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:08am

KP & FATA

Locals seek repair of bridge connecting KP with GB

Concrete bridge had been washed away by flash floods in recent years, after which a small steel structure was erected to maintain traffic flow between KP and GB.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:02am

ICT

LHC dismisses plea against Murree housing project

Petitioner also alleges encroachment on forest and shamlat land, along with large-scale deforestation affecting the ecological balance of the Murree region.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:41am

ICT

PTI rejects petroleum price hike, terms it ‘anti-people’

Secretary Sheikh Waqas urged the government to decrease petroleum prices and reduce its unnecessary expenditures.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:37am

ICT

Rawalpindi to become first plastic-free district from June

Clear laws and regulations are in place regarding the ban on the use of single-use plastic bags, under which fines, sealing, and other legal actions are being taken against violators, says director environment protection.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:31am

ICT

Sharp rise in milk, yoghurt prices in Rawalpindi

After the new prices were issued, the price of milk per litre increased to Rs250, and the price of yoghurt per kilogram increased to Rs280.

Published 02 May, 2026 06:11am

Punjab

Suspect held over ‘online harassment’ in Lahore

Initial analysis of the mobile phone recovered from the suspect shows his links to several social media accounts.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:59am

Punjab

Workers want rights, not charity: JI chief

He criticises the taxation structure, stating that people have to bear the brunt of heavy indirect taxes, including petroleum levies.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:57am

Punjab

Paedophile killed in accomplices firing in Gujrat

The suspect had been accused of raping and murdering a teenage boy some five years ago.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:54am

Punjab

Three youngsters die as bike run over by oil tanker in Gujrat

The police impounded the oil tanker for legal action.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:51am

Punjab

Worst times for organised labour unions in Pakistan: Mutahidda Labour Federation

600 trade unions are registered in Punjab but only one per cent workers are active.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:48am

Sindh

Three-day book fair begins at Expo Centre Karachi

The opening day witnessed an overwhelming response, transforming the venue into a vibrant hub of academic excellence and technological advancement.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:27am

Sindh

Sindh pursuing plan to produce low-cost electricity, CM Murad tells envoy

“Our objective is to ensure affordable electricity for households and industry alike by improving generation efficiency and reducing line losses,” he says.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:03am

Sindh

Low wages, rising living costs spur May Day rallies in Sindh

Workers vow to continue fighting for living wages, fair treatment and job security.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:24am

Football

Wood punishes Digne blunder as Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa

The New Zealand striker’s fifth goal of an injury-plagued season moved Forest within touching distance of their first European final since 1980.

Published 02 May, 2026 06:11am

International

Musk says OpenAI owes its takeoff to his connections

Testifies that he learned from discussions with Larry Page that Google founder lacks concern about AI safety.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:04am

International

Bomb blast kills religious figure in Damascus

Religious minorities have expressed increased safety concerns in Syria since hardliners took power in Dec 2024.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:19am

International

Rebels take key military camp in Mali’s north

Coordinated weekend attacks mark largest assault in the west African country in nearly 15 years.

Updated 02 May, 2026 10:11am

International

Hundreds arrested at Istanbul May Day rallies

Police use tear gas; mainly target groups marching to Taksim Square, the scene of several past anti-govt demos.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:56am

Front Page

US awards F-16 upgrade contract for Pakistan, other states

The contract will support the APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems used on F-16 fighter aircraft, among other upgrades, and extend the fleet’s service life to 2040.

Updated 02 May, 2026 07:20am

Front Page

US ‘still not satisfied’ after Tehran conveys another offer

Pakistan hands over Iran’s latest proposal to US, refuses to divulge contents; Diplomats describe transmission of proposals as a positive step, despite no immediate signs of progress.

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:14am

Back Page

2026 already this century’s worst year for the press: RSF Press Freedom Index

RSF Press Freedom Index paints dismal picture; more than half the world deemed ‘difficult’ for journalists or worse.

Updated 02 May, 2026 07:37am

Back Page

US to ‘close its flagship Gaza mission’

Trump-led board denies Civil-Military Coordination Centre is shutting down.

Updated 02 May, 2026 07:27am

ICT

Climate change is an unfolding labour crisis, ministry warns

Climate impacts projected to reduce Pakistan’s GDP by up to 1820pc by 2050 without accelerated adaptation measures.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:35am

Balochistan

Modern education must for younger generation: Inspector General Balochistan

He urges parents to prioritise their children’s education.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:32am

Balochistan

National Party leaders demand workers’ rights, democratic freedoms

Dr Malik Baloch says despite adhering to non-violent political principles, his party faces hardships.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:20am

KP & FATA

Quadcopter attack wounds two personnel in KP's Mohmand

Officials said a quadcopter targeted a security post in Baizai tehsil at around 9:30pm on May 1.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:26am

Balochistan

May Day rallies held across Balochistan

Participants voiced concerns about rising inflation, unemployment, and the lack of adequate safety measures in workplaces.

Published 02 May, 2026 05:58am

National

‘Notices, cases, red lines and violence’ put media in a bind

Pakistan Press Foundation report documents 233 incidents of violence, legal action and censorship against journalists over 16 months.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:13am

ICT

Capital Development Authority halts land retrieval drive amid PM’s skyscraper relief

Officials say civic body stopped all operations till resolution of One Constitution issue.

Updated 02 May, 2026 08:45am

National

40pc children in seven cities have lead in their blood, study finds

Children in Hattar, Haripur, are the most affected, with 88pc having high levels of lead in their blood, compared to 1pc of children in Islamabad.

Published 02 May, 2026 05:58am

National

Naqvi pledges ‘merit over politics’ in FIA hiring

During a visit to FIA headquarters, minister said “merit and transparency must be ensured at all costs” in the recruitment process.

Updated 02 May, 2026 07:54am

National

Pakistan Medical Association warns of ‘man-made epidemic’ over syringe reuse

Calls for a nationwide audit and seizure of non-compliant, falsely labelled stocks; blames Drap and provincial authorities for a "catastrophic failure".

Updated 02 May, 2026 07:46am

National

President Zardari wraps up China visit with new agreements

He held discussions in Hunan and Hainan provinces, focusing on enhancing cooperation in industrial development, agriculture, and the maritime economy.

Updated 02 May, 2026 11:22am

Business