News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-04

6 Indian nationals among sailors rescued by navy, maritime security agency in Arabian Sea: security sources

Rescue and support operation initiated after Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre in Mumbai contacted Pakistani authorities and requested assistance.

Updated 05 May, 2026 07:15am

Support among American Jews for US-led war on Iran declines: survey

The proportion who regarded the war as successful declines from 66pc in March to 56pc in April.

Published 04 May, 2026 11:51pm

NAB recovers 80 acres of govt land illegally allotted to Bahria Town

The land worth Rs6 billion was located in a prime area of Hyderabad district.

Published 04 May, 2026 11:44pm

KP & FATA

Suicide attack foiled on army check post in South Waziristan; civilian martyred, 15 injured

Security forces said that engaging the attacker and his vehicle at a distance from the post helped prevent major loss of life.

Published 04 May, 2026 10:58pm

Pakistan has sufficient POL reserves till third week of June, says petroleum ministry

Supplies are being continuously monitored daily by the National Coordination and Management Committee to “ensure effective oversight and proactive supply chain management”.

Published 04 May, 2026 10:35pm

Fujairah oil zone hit by drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles

UAE defence ministry says ⁠that its forces have intercepted three missiles, with a fourth falling into the sea.

Published 04 May, 2026 10:05pm

PTI accuses govt of ‘unprecedented economic crisis’, slams claims of stability

Sheikh Waqas Akram calls the Punjab government’s ban on inter-provincial wheat movement a blatant violation of Article 151 of the Constitution.

Published 04 May, 2026 09:04pm

Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere: astronomers

The icy world is nearly 40 times further from the Sun than Earth — or roughly six billion kilometres away.

Published 04 May, 2026 08:28pm

UNFPA committed to supporting midwifery education, workforce development in Pakistan

UNFPA representative highlights that investing in midwives is a "smart economic choice".

Published 04 May, 2026 07:58pm

ICT

Security lapses at Parliament Lodges a 'serious threat', says Senate deputy chairman

Syedal Khan Nasar seeks comprehensive report within 3 days; notes alarming number of rats, poor condition of lifts.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:41pm

Cricket

PSL 11’s highest scorer Babar Azam named captain of the edition’s Team of the Year

Triumphant Peshawar Zalmi spinner Sufyan Muqeem included after taking 22 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 14.40.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:09pm

Pakistani delegation attends US investment summit to expand global footprint

US acting envoy notes event is "gateway to connecting directly with American leaders to identify investment opportunities across the US".

Published 04 May, 2026 07:04pm

HRCP highlights severe contraction of civic space, erosion of judicial independence in 2025

HRCP chairperson calls document a "charge sheet"; report notes key court decisions narrowed democratic space; legal mechanisms used to curb dissent.

Published 04 May, 2026 05:51pm

From delicious dosas to fresh fish and cool coconuts, Sri Lanka is a foodie's tropical paradise

Rich in flavour and true to its roots, Sri Lankan cuisine is a delight for Pakistani palates.

Published 04 May, 2026 05:41pm

Middle East

Italy probes detention by Israel of Gaza flotilla activists aboard Italian-flagged vessel

Probe follows complaints received over the detention last week of Spanish citizen Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila.

Published 04 May, 2026 05:33pm

ICT

IHC rules buyers of apartments at One Constitution Avenue have no ownership rights

Court dismisses all petitions and upholds termination of lease; observes that the petitioner failed to establish any illegality in the CDA’s decision.

Updated 04 May, 2026 05:57pm

Here is how you can protect yourself from extreme heat

Very hot and dry weather is expected to persist in the southern parts of the country over the next few days, as per PMD.

Published 04 May, 2026 04:36pm

'Only part of the solution': Are Electric Vehicles truly sustainable?

The hidden economics of the EV boom tell a complex story about minerals, water, and sustainability.

Published 04 May, 2026 03:31pm

Punjab

LHC suspends defamation case verdict against Meesha Shafi to the extent of payment of damages

Shafi directed to deposit Rs2.5m in cash and furnish a surety bond worth the remaining Rs2.5m; court maintains restrictions regarding repeating harassment allegations.

Updated 04 May, 2026 11:14pm

Dananeer Mobeen wore a very special embroidered corset to the London premiere of Mera Lyari

The star paired it with some flashy gold jewellery and nails that made a statement.

Published 04 May, 2026 03:24pm

Sindh

'Not a nation that bows': Bilawal hails Pakistan's victory against India during Marka-i-Haq

"It was a triumph of unity and of people who refused to kneel,” he says.

Published 04 May, 2026 02:41pm

3 cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak

Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions says it is "managing a serious medical situation" on a polar expedition ship, which is off Cape Verde.

Updated 04 May, 2026 02:27pm

The Devil Wears Warp: Meryl Streep wearing a Pakistani bag in Devil Wears Prada 2 is iconic

Her co-star Anne Hathaway was seen with another Warp bag during the film's promotions.

Published 04 May, 2026 01:37pm

UAE says Opec exit 'not directed against anyone'

Minister says move is aimed at focusing on national priorities and the UAE economy.

Published 04 May, 2026 01:28pm

ICT

IHC rejects Imran, Bushra's pleas seeking suspension of sentences in £190m graft case

Observes that the main appeals challenging the sentences have already been fixed for hearing on May 7.

Published 04 May, 2026 01:01pm

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition

US President Donald Trump calls Giuliani the “Best Mayor in the History of New York City”.

Published 04 May, 2026 12:32pm

5.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Pindi

According to the PMD, the earthquake's epicentre was located near the Tajikistan–Xinjiang border region.

Published 04 May, 2026 12:29pm

Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' for sleep-deprived South Koreans

People had to come dressed up like a sleeping beauty or prince, tired or with a full belly.

Published 04 May, 2026 12:03pm

Bulls help PSX rebound by 900 points

Reaches an intraday high of 167,245.54 points, before closing at 163,948.94.

Updated 04 May, 2026 04:30pm

The quest to find the best paratha roll in Karachi

Everyone knows Karachi has the best rolls in Pakistan, but where are they exactly?

Published 04 May, 2026 11:26am

South Asia

India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal

Campaign marked by protests over the removal of millions of names from voter rolls.

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:22pm

Dar and Iran's Araghchi discuss regional situation, Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic efforts

According to the Foreign Office, Araghchi appreciated Pakistan for its “constructive role and sincere mediation efforts between the parties”.

Published 04 May, 2026 10:24am

Punjab

Stakeholders concerned at plan to turn part of Multan's cotton institute into gymkhana club

Stakeholders see these developments as part of a broader pattern of neglect toward the cotton industry at the government level.

Published 04 May, 2026 09:45am

Iranian sailors evacuated to Pakistan return home, state media confirms

The sailors crossed at the Rimdan border terminal in Sistan-Baluchistan.

Updated 04 May, 2026 10:23pm

It is becoming increasingly uncertain how long the war on Iran will last

It is one thing to use threats to mount pressure, but quite another when actions such as aggressive US enforcement of the blockade heighten the risk of renewed military confrontation.

Published 04 May, 2026 08:54am

Editorial: Countries in the Mideast need to take the lead in resolving the interlinked crises in the region

The situation vis-à-vis the US-Israeli war on Iran remains tense, with hostilities likely to resume if the diplomatic process fails.

Published 04 May, 2026 08:31am

Local governments thrive when authority is real, not symbolic

In Punjab, the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a schedule, for the delimitation of union councils.

Published 04 May, 2026 08:05am

Planning minister summons meeting after Chinese firm’s sudden shutdown announcement

Vows to remove hurdles faced by investors; company withdraws the announcement following swift assurance.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:57am

UAE’s decision to quit Opec came out of the blue, but it has been in the making for a few years

Once things settle down, an output war may erupt, bringing the global oil prices down.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:31am

Ministries told to surrender unspent funds amid preparations for upcoming budget

The move is aimed at finalising revised estimates for FY2025-26 and preparing the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:31am

Why President Zardari’s recent visit to China signals the start of a new phase in bilateral ties

There appears to be a deliberate shift towards sub-national diplomacy, where provinces act as engines of trade, investment and technology transfer.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:23am

Pakistan’s gas crisis is a failure of allocation, not supply

Pakistan is effectively using a dollar-priced fuel to heat water in subsidised urban homes, while business that can pay a fair price buy cylinders, and poorer households outside the network rely on firewood.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:15am

Imran's ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith ‘plans to remarry’

According to recent media reports, Jemima, 52, is engaged to Irish-Australian financier Cameron O’Reilly.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:15am

Punjab

Punjab cops in a bind over transfer to ‘hard areas’ in KP and Balochistan

The term ‘hard areas’ refers to designated regions in the country that are recognised for being challenging to live or work in; IGP says the matter will be taken up with Islamabad.

Published 04 May, 2026 07:05am

Business & Finance

Doubling down on lithium

Pakistan’s battery demand is low, but if EVs, solar storage, and grid applications take off, total demand across sectors could grow to tens of GWh over the next decade.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:57am

Business & Finance

A closer look at the sugar policy

A sugar glut may be seen if international prices remain low, as the Pakistani market is not competitive enough to normalise prices.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:53am

Business & Finance

Procurement policy faces reality

As prices recover and farmers begin to receive better returns, the government is resorting to measures that run counter to market economy and deregulation principles.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:45am

Business & Finance

Still in stabilisation mode

High interest rates, rising T-bill yields, and external pressure are forcing fiscal discipline and more realistic planning.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:39am

KP & FATA

Mental health institute made part of Hayatabad Medical Complex

Pakistan Psychiatric Society demands to award Fountain House status of separate medical teaching institution.

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

KP & FATA

JI emir criticises governance in KP, calls for reforms

Says governance has been reduced to hollow slogans while the people continue to suffer.

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

KP & FATA

JUI-F flays ‘poor’ handling of Afghans’ repatriation

The leaders say the current official approach risks turning four decades of goodwill into hostility between the people of the two neighbouring countries.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:05am

ICT

PMDC legal head flags alleged corruption, rule violations in council

Application claims inflated legal fees, forced remote work and over 6,000 pending cases; registrar rejects allegations as baseless.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:02am

Islamabad

GB election preparations gain pace as tribunal hears appeals

The tribunal has issued notices to all concerned returning officers and directed them to appear on the appointed date and defend their decisions.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:06am

ICT

Young leopard released into wild after recovery in Islamabad

The mission began on April 5 when the AJK Wildlife Department rescued the leopard in an injured condition nearly a month ago.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:14am

ICT

Kutchery Chowk project nears completion, opening expected by May 31

Rs19bn remodelling scheme 92pc complete, Peshawar Road underpasses to follow.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:20am

ICT

Hotel manager, accomplice arrested after rape victim contacts police in Rawalpindi

According to the FIR, the victim was a resident of Vehari and came to Rawalpindi nine years ago to work as a labourer with her father.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:10am

ICT

NAB in action to reclaim illegally occupied plots in Islamabad

The plots were reportedly under occupation attributed to another private housing scheme.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:17am

Punjab

Two die as makeshift lift at construction site collapses in Lahore

Labourers were working at an under-construction building near Liberty Roundabout when a makeshift lift suddenly collapsed, causing fatal head and chest injuries.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:41am

Punjab

Lahore Division Plan-2050 likely to be enforced from next fiscal year

Plan being revised as per 2023 census; currently Lahore Development Authority using 2016 plan in performing services related to approval of housing schemes.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:43am

Punjab

Two held six years after robbery, gang rape in Faisalabad

The robbers stole cash, gold ornaments, six mobile phones, and other valuables from the house.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:52am

Punjab

3 transpersons held for ‘torture’ of old man in Vehari

The police said that the victim, worked as a house help for the transpersons who subjected him to torture and humiliation over suspicion of theft.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:46am

Sindh

Fire exposes unauthorised digging in Hyderabad’s heritage property

Blaze destroys godown on upper floor; officials find secretly carried out massive digging on ground floor.

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:43am

Sindh

Prices of different varieties of roti rise up to Rs10 in Karachi

Rates jacked up amid rise in wheat prices; tandoor operators say they can’t shoulder high prices of flour, milk, ghee.

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:42am

Sindh

Sindh CM Murad orders Red Line work expedited

Expressing concern over recurring water accumulation at Nipa, the chief minister directs officials to implement a permanent solution.

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:24am

Sindh

Sweltering heat, loadshedding and water shortages add to people’s woes in Karachi

Karachi sizzles at 40.9 degrees Celsius; feel-like temperature hits 46 degrees Celsius.

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:33am

International

Jerusalem Christians worried after attack on nun by Jewish extremist

The CCTV footage of the attack shows a Jewish extremist shoving the nun to the ground and leaving before returning to resume his attack on her.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:34am

International

Kyiv hits Russian oil sites as 8 killed in both countries

Ukrainian president vows to step up retaliatory strikes on Russian energy sites if Moscow does not halt its invasion.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:55am

Middle East

7 dead in Lebanon by Israeli ‘ceasefire violations’

Lebanese health ministry reiterates condemnation of repeated attacks.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:23am

International

Shrinkflation trims grocery baskets of Singaporeans

A common form of shrinkflation is when the product’s price remains the same but the quantity is reduced.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:38am

Football

Late goal by Mainoo lifts United to win over Liverpool

Manchester United secure their return to the Champions League next season after a two-year absence.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:56am

Cricket

Pakistan women face Zimbabwe in first ODI today

The Pakistan squad, to be led by Fatima Sana, features one uncapped player, Momina Riasat.

Updated 04 May, 2026 09:48am

Cricket

Hardie heroics deny Kingsmen fairytale as Zalmi reign supreme in decider

Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam and partner Kusal Mendis could not contribute productively.

Updated 05 May, 2026 09:18am

Balochistan

Journalists in Quetta vow to strive for media freedom

Speakers pay tribute to more than 50 journalists who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:45am

ICT

Media bodies, civil society raise alarm over press curbs

Say journalists face harassment, arrests, violence and editorial interference.

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:03am

National

Govt urged to reduce tax on milk

Dairy association chairman says 18pc GST led to 27pc decline in the dairy sector.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:49am

ICT

PTI slams govt after study reveals high lead levels in toddlers

Describes findings as a “national disgrace, exposing the government’s complete failure to protect the future of children”.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:40am

Back Page

4 hospitalised after mass shooting in south London

25-year-old man said to be in critical condition; injuries of other victims "non-life-threatening".

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:20am

Back Page

Search underway for two missing US troops in Morocco

The Moroccan army says the service members went missing near a cliff; official says the incident is not related to terrorism.

Updated 04 May, 2026 07:22am

ICT

AJK PM grants land ownership to 1,000 families displaced by LoC shelling

Beneficiaries settled on government land near Mirpur in 2006 after fleeing 1998 cross-border shelling; AJK PM links the move to 2026 elections.

Published 04 May, 2026 06:33am

Column

Pakistan’s AI reckoning

Pakistan needs to ensure that AI is integrated into the national ecosystem.

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:46am

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