News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-09

Pakistan expands US lobbying push with focus on defence, critical minerals and policy influence

The latest engagement comes as Islamabad's lobbying strategy in the US capital has evolved into a more layered and diversified structure in recent years.

Published 09 May, 2026 11:46pm

Pakistani diaspora in US pledges unity, resolve to defend homeland

Messages from the president and prime minister were read out at the event, emphasising national unity, institutional strength, and resilience.

Published 09 May, 2026 11:46pm

KP & FATA

Police foil suicide attack on Bannu post; at least 2 personnel martyred

The explosion caused the roof of the police post to collapse.

Updated 10 May, 2026 12:25am

Marka-i-Haq a 'defining landmark in the nation’s journey': ISPR

ISPR says conflict reflected "national resolve, military excellence, and strategic maturity".

Published 09 May, 2026 10:23pm

PTI demands judicial commission to identify, punish culprits behind May 9 riots

Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram also demanded the release of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and other party workers from prison.

Published 09 May, 2026 10:05pm

'Etched in history': PM Shehbaz says Pakistan cannot be 'intimidated or subdued' as nation marks Marka-i-Haq anniversary

India was administered a “heavy dose of reality serum” to dispel its illusion of invincibility, the premier says.

Updated 09 May, 2026 10:07pm

Cricket

Abbas takes five wickets to put Pakistan ahead in Bangladesh Test

Opener Azan Awais hits an unbeaten 85, Abdullah Fazal 37 not out as Pakistan reaches 179-1 at stumps on the second day.

Published 09 May, 2026 07:11pm

Instagram terminates end-to-end encryption on DMs citing 'lack of use'

The optional feature prevented internet service providers from reading the contents of your messages.

Published 09 May, 2026 06:18pm

A look at the new capabilities Pakistan employed against India during Marka-i-Haq

Pakistan showcased a wide variety of military weaponry and technology, ranging from advanced missiles to network-centric warfare systems.

Updated 09 May, 2026 08:10pm

Israel to release Gaza flotilla activists today ahead of deportation: rights group

Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila will be handed to Israel’s immigration authorities and kept in custody pending deportation, Adalah says.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:33pm

Sindh

Drug supplier, extortionist arrested in separate police operations in Karachi

Special Investigation Unit arrests member of extortion gang operating in District East.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:00pm

From jewellery to personal letters, LA auction reveals unseen details from Marilyn Monroe's life

The auction coincides with what would have been the actor's 100th birthday.

Published 09 May, 2026 04:49pm

Dananeer Mobeen is worried fan ships will make her future partner uncomfortable

The star said such rumours already irk her parents.

Published 09 May, 2026 04:06pm

'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank

Counting all those stranded is difficult, but the Palestinian Authority’s labour ministry said in March it had provided cash assistance to 4,605 Gazans stuck in the West Bank.

Published 09 May, 2026 03:05pm

European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives to oversee disembarkation, says "no additional people on board showing symptoms of hantavirus".

Updated 09 May, 2026 05:57pm

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says

Hacking group ShinyHunters says it had stolen roughly 6.65 terabytes of Canvas data related to nearly 9,000 schools worldwide.

Published 09 May, 2026 12:56pm

At UN, Pakistan raises alarm at Israel's systematic annexation of occupied West Bank

“Recent decisions granting expanded administrative authority over occupied territory, including land registration and confiscation mechanisms, constitute a grave violation of international law," envoy says.

Published 09 May, 2026 12:54pm

Quddus Mirza bridges the inner emotional world and the global theatre of violence in his latest exhibition

'New Works' was on display at Canvas Gallery in Karachi and could equally be applied to the war on Gaza and the Iran war.

Published 09 May, 2026 12:35pm

TV premiere of The Next Salahuddin, Pakistan's first AI-generated film, sparks debate on AI's place in art

HUM TV has announced it will air the film on its channel, much to the dismay of social media users.

Published 09 May, 2026 12:26pm

ICT

GHQ to host ceremony marking one year since Marka-i-Haq victory on Sunday

Police issue traffic advisory; Islamabad DC says traffic diversions will remain in place from 6pm to midnight on Sunday on various routes.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:06pm

Putin says Russian army fighting 'aggressive' Nato-backed force in Victory Parade address

Zelensky orders Ukrainian military not to attack the parade following ceasefire announcement by Trump; President Zardari felicitates Russian leadership.

Updated 09 May, 2026 02:39pm

Pakistan, Bangladesh sign agreement to combat drug trafficking

Under the MoU, both countries will fully cooperate with each other to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of narcotics.

Updated 09 May, 2026 11:49am

Sindh

Sindh govt issues Aurat March NOC with conditions for participants' clothing, slogans

Speeches “against the ‘ideology of Pakistan’ or policies of the state” prohibited; Aurat March Karachi refutes accepting conditions.

Updated 09 May, 2026 06:18pm

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war

Trump’s words and deeds have revived fears among Washington’s long-standing friends — from Europe to the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific — that the US might be unreliable in a future crisis.

Published 09 May, 2026 10:30am

ICT

Region could witness new political alignment after US-Iran war, says Iranian envoy

Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam says Tehran considers its relationship with Pakistan a priority in the neighbourhood.

Published 09 May, 2026 09:04am

It appears that ‘Dubai chalo’ has become a dated slogan for Pakistanis

Alignments are changing in the Middle East, especially as high tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran show no signs of abating.

Published 09 May, 2026 08:41am

Here's what policymakers can do to improve the environment for formal businesses without compromising tax collection

Predatory taxation of the formal sector is a fundamental factor in rising informality.

Published 09 May, 2026 08:32am

Editorial: Shifting power subsidies towards income-based targeting is not merely an externally imposed condition

The government no longer has the budgetary space to continue carrying hundreds of billions of rupees in untargeted subsidies while the power sector itself remains trapped in circular debt, inefficiencies, theft and under-recovery.

Published 09 May, 2026 08:24am

A year ago today: Risk of ‘unpredictable escalation’ looms over Subcontinent

Take a look at the daily Dawn published on May 10, 2025, as Pak-India tensions reached a boiling point during Marka-i-Haq.

Published 09 May, 2026 08:14am

Punjab

Canal breach damages two dozen villages in Pakpattan

Locals accuse the district and tehsil administration, the irrigation department and emergency services of negligence.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:20am

Punjab

LHC partially allows plea against violation of disability quota

Instructs authorities to strictly implement the law to protect the rights of persons with special needs.

Published 09 May, 2026 06:39am

Punjab

Punjab to review duplication of laws resulting in overlapping jurisdictions

Official says Punjab Assembly speaker has directed the law department and parliamentary law reforms committee to take up the issue.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:11am

KP & FATA

CM Afridi urges parents to support daughters in medical careers

Says the shortage of female doctors is affecting women's health.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:28am

KP & FATA

8 TikTokers arrested in Swabi

District police officer says the crackdown against young people displaying arms on social media will continue.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:39am

KP & FATA

Planning cadre officers upset over induction of ex-Fata employees

They insist the government's move will impact their promotion.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:32am

ICT

Capital Development Authority launches inquiry into ‘illegal sale’ of amenity spaces in Al-Mustafa Tower

Civic agency to determine role of officials after reports that recreational and public spaces in F-10 tower were sold illegally.

Updated 09 May, 2026 08:56am

ICT

PAF jets light up skies in twin cities ahead of Marka-i-Haq anniversary

Top civilian and military leadership expected to attend ceremony at the National Monument at Islamabad’s Zero Point on Sunday.

Updated 09 May, 2026 08:49am

Sindh

Protests held across Sindh over killing of JUI-F leader Maulana Idrees

JUI-F leaders strongly condemn the killing; demand immediate action from the government and law enforcement agencies for the arrest of the culprits.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:10am

Sindh

Sindh govt to set up vehicle inspection centres

Faulty vehicles are causing environmental pollution and accidents, and the current fitness system lacks monitoring and inspection, meeting told.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:04am

Sindh

Sindh High Court Bar Association calls for appointment of new election commissioner, fresh date for holding Karachi Bar polls

Demands removal of current body running Karachi Bar Association affairs.

Updated 09 May, 2026 08:52am

Sindh

Unchecked cyberspace can be used for exploitation: judge

Karachi court rejects bail plea of man in blackmail case involving ex-fiancée; observes that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the suspect was involved in the alleged offence.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Sindh

Karachi remains high-risk polio zone despite efforts, say health experts

EOC official claims vaccine refusal cases are gradually declining.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

International

Trump plans to fire Food and Drug Administration chief

Reports of the potential exit have intensified over concerns tied to controversial decisions on drug approvals, vaccines and the FDA’s handling of the abortion pill mifepristone.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:51am

International

Starmer vows to fight on after Labour punished in polls across Britain

The Reform UK party, which gained more than 700 council seats, can form the main opposition in Scotland and Wales.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:43am

International

Forest fire burns near Chernobyl N-plant after drone crash

Radiation levels at the site are within “normal limits", authorities say.

Updated 09 May, 2026 08:01am

Cricket

Najmul’s century puts Bangladesh in command as Pakistan toil on opening day

DHAKA: Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a superb attacking century to guide Bangladesh national cricket team out...

Updated 09 May, 2026 08:27am

Hockey

70,000 youngsters to take up hockey under PHF programme, says ad-hoc president Mohyuddin

LAHORE:Ad-hoc president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani on Friday claimed that around 60,000...

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Football

Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup

US lawmakers and international fan groups have slammed FIFA over its pricing structure for the tournament that kicks off in June.

Updated 09 May, 2026 09:37am

Business

Equities snap four-session winning streak

Investors resort to panic-selling amid renewed tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Business

Oil jumps after renewed fighting

Brent crude futures at $101.47 a barrel, up 1.41pc; US West Texas Intermediate futures at $95.71 a barrel, up 0.95pc.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Business

Wheat procurement hits roadblock in Punjab

Govt aims to procure 3m tonnes of wheat through private companies; out of 11, nine firms fail amid financing and pricing disputes.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Business

Inflation surges 15.16pc on costly fuel

Short-term inflation remains elevated due to surge in the prices of onions, mutton, beef and powdered milk.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Balochistan

Quetta on high alert amid rising security threats

DIG Imran Shoukat says authorities received around 150 threat alerts last month

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Balochistan

Balochistan Assembly adopts resolution on ‘Marka-i-Haq’

CM Bugti says Marka-i-Haq has made it evident that any aggression against the country will not be tolerated.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:54am

National

Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’

Marriage halls increase rates or avoid long-term pricing commitments due to economic uncertainty; govt austerity measures have led to stricter enforcement of wedding regulations.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:17am

ICT

GB judge bars former speaker, two others from upcoming polls

Former speaker Fida Muhammad Nashad disqualified as political parties finalise their election rosters.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

ICT

Afghan Taliban leaders reach out to Fazl, express condolences over cleric’s killing in Charsadda

Strongly condemn the killing, say Afghanistan's people and leadership share the grief of the Pakistani people.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:44am

ICT

Federal Constitutional Court staff pay, perks surpass Supreme Court's amid supremacy row

Official notifications issued by the FCC reveal an extensive package of salaries, allowances and financial incentives for employees ranging from lower-grade staff to senior officers.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:21am

Back Page

Israel continues Lebanon strikes ahead of talks

New round of negotiations between Tel Aviv and Beirut expected to be held in Washington next week.

Published 09 May, 2026 05:56am

Back Page

Rubio perplexed by allies’ lack of support on Iran

Demands more than just "strongly worded statements", warns against yielding international waters to Iran; Trump weighs response to allies blocking base access.

Updated 09 May, 2026 07:26am

Middle East