News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-11

India's Modi to launch multi-nation tour amid global unrest

PM Modi will meet with the UAE's leader, with energy cooperation high on the agenda amid global supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

Published 11 May, 2026 11:37pm

Trump rejects Iran's counteroffer to end war, insists on 'complete victory'

Aramco's CEO says it will take months for the market to rebalance if the Strait of Hormuz opens today.

Published 11 May, 2026 10:56pm

Senators decry hike in petroleum prices, accuse govt of 'economic oppression'

PTI's Ali Zafar says government is collecting more than Rs117.5 per litre in petroleum levy, far exceeding the IMF-agreed limit of Rs80.

Published 11 May, 2026 10:05pm

Two years on, over a third of General Elections 2024 petitions await disposal

Of the 246 decided petitions, tribunals dismissed 242 and accepted only four — all from Balochistan — where repolling was ordered at selected polling stations.

Published 11 May, 2026 09:54pm

Cricket

Skipper Shanto extends Bangladesh lead by 179 runs in first Test against Pakistan

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha says he is confident of his side chasing any target.

Published 11 May, 2026 08:35pm

HEC launches online degree attestation system to facilitate students

Applicants will no longer be required to physically visit HEC offices or submit original documents.

Published 11 May, 2026 08:11pm

EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers

European governments have raised concerns about a rise in reports of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:33pm

ICT

NA passes unanimous resolution hailing military's 'befitting response' to India in May conflict

Warns India “in unequivocal terms that Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be misconstrued as weakness”.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:46pm

Imaan, Hadi submit additional documents ahead of hearing on appeals in apex court tomorrow

A three-member bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, will commence hearing on Tuesday.

Published 11 May, 2026 06:24pm

SC dismisses appeals against SHC order in TRG shareholding dispute

Appellants to jointly bear costs of former TRG CEO in appeals, short order says.

Published 11 May, 2026 06:19pm

Afghanistan issued demarche after 15 police personnel martyred in Bannu suicide attack

"It was impressed upon the Afghan side that Pakistan reserves the right to respond decisively against the perpetrators of this barbaric act," FO says.

Updated 11 May, 2026 04:26pm

Review: Chasing Shadows in Borrowed Light explores characters haunted by shadows of the past

Safinah Danish Elahi's novel urges us to prioritise our psychological well-being while also recognising the debilitating weight of emotional trauma.

Published 11 May, 2026 03:57pm

South Asia

India shares, rupee fall on Modi's call for austerity, crude price spike

State Bank of India falls 4.5pc, extending losses after missing quarterly profit view; 13 of the 16 major sectors log losses.

Published 11 May, 2026 03:53pm

Balochistan

Plot to coerce girl into carrying out terrorist attack in Islamabad thwarted, CM Bugti says

Girl to be released to her father under supervision instead of facing trial as she underwent severe "exploitation", chief minister says.

Published 11 May, 2026 03:46pm

Punjab

LHC accepts Maryam's plea seeking return of bail surety in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

Directs the registrar's office to return the Rs70 million deposited as surety.

Published 11 May, 2026 03:22pm

Punjab

3-month-long summer vacation announced for Punjab schools

Education minister says summer break will begin on May 22 and end on August 23.

Updated 11 May, 2026 04:02pm

Branded Content

Pakistan’s first premium plug-in hybrid E-SUV officially hits the roads as Chery Master begins Tiggo 9 PHEV deliveries

This accelerated rollout is backed by the manufacturing strength, operational capability and over 60 years of industrial and automotive legacy of Master Group.

Published 11 May, 2026 03:03pm

Punjab

PM orders inquiry after PML-N MPA injured in attack in Toba Tek Singh

Sunday night's attack left MPA Sardar Ayub Gadhi injured and four of his aides dead.

Updated 11 May, 2026 03:26pm

KP & FATA

KP CM Afridi decries 'decisions made behind closed doors' during visit to Bannu

Says the people of the province have to stand up for their rights, otherwise the “imposed circumstances” would continue to prevail.

Updated 11 May, 2026 05:46pm

Iran says made 'legitimate' demands in peace proposal rejected by Trump as 'totally unacceptable'

Tehran demands end to war on all fronts, lifting of US blockade and release of frozen assets; warns interference in Hormuz Strait to further complicate matters.

Published 11 May, 2026 02:08pm

Pop star Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

She is accusing the company of using a copyrighted image of her on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale.

Published 11 May, 2026 01:45pm

US, French nationals from hantavirus ship test positive

Three passengers from the ship, a Dutch couple and a German woman, have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease.

Published 11 May, 2026 01:37pm

Filmmakers behind Gaza: Doctors Under Attack slam BBC after Bafta win

The BBC refused to broadcast their film on Israeli military attacks on hospitals in Gaza over 'partiality' concerns.

Published 11 May, 2026 01:18pm

IT exports expected to reach $4bn during current fiscal year, PM told

Pakistan’s youth possess immense potential in the IT sector, which must be “fully utilised”, PM Shehbaz says.

Updated 11 May, 2026 01:13pm

Bilal Lashari's The Legend of Maula Jatt is heading to China on May 21

The filmmaker says it is the first Pakistani film to break into the Chinese film market.

Published 11 May, 2026 12:39pm

ICT

Justice Aurangzeb calls for encouraging alternative dispute resolution, says SC to establish mediation centre

Says Supreme Court aims to have at least a dozen trained mediators by the end of this year, with free-of-cost mediation for litigants.

Published 11 May, 2026 12:34pm

Sindh

Police say 25 sacrificial goats worth Rs1.9m stolen from Karachi's Gulistan-i-Jauhar

SHO says police have obtained CCTV footage from the area and asked the owner to lodge a first information report to initiate legal proceedings.

Published 11 May, 2026 12:22pm

How Pakistani stars celebrated the moms in their lives this Mother's Day

There were adorable pictures, lovely messages for all the women in their lives and messages of support for everyone struggling.

Published 11 May, 2026 12:01pm

China confirms Trump's visit this week

Trump was originally meant to visit in late March or early April, but postponed his trip to focus on the war on Iran.

Updated 11 May, 2026 01:48pm

KP & FATA

PMD issues Glof alert for KP, Gilgit-Baltistan as rainfall predicted in upper Pakistan

Advises people in glacial valleys to avoid proximity to riverbanks and stream beds.

Published 11 May, 2026 11:00am

South Asia

In India, heat-triggered insurance offers 'some relief'

In parametric insurance, payouts are triggered automatically by heavy rain, high heat or even air pollution.

Published 11 May, 2026 10:55am

Cricket

Australia include uncapped trio on white-ball tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh

“It’s always exciting to see new players get an opportunity to play international cricket and be a part of the national team,” selector George Bailey says.

Published 11 May, 2026 10:23am

Govt reduces tariffs at Gwadar Port in bid to boost global traffic

Berthing fees for container ships reduced by 25pc; port charges on international transshipment containers cut by 40pc.

Updated 11 May, 2026 01:10pm

Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal

“The oil market continues to trade like a geopolitical headline machine," analyst says.

Published 11 May, 2026 09:26am

Editorial: The war on Iran has illustrated the limits of American power and points to an empire in decline

The fact is that the US has only one true security commitment in the Middle East — Israel.

Published 11 May, 2026 08:41am

What multipolarity can offer a country like Pakistan

In the current moment, emerging multipolarity is actually strengthening the status quo in both politics and economics.

Published 11 May, 2026 08:31am

Football

Trossard’s late strike secures vital win for Arsenal at West Ham

Villa booked their place in the Europa League final on Thursday with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:16am

Tennis

Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit to reach Italian Open last 16

After his superb performance on the Pietrangeli court, Prizmic will face 13th seed Karen Khachanov in the next round.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:17am

Football

Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins

FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists the pre-tournament unease is overblown, dismissing the tide of downbeat headlines as “negative press.”

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:21am

Sindh

Four booked for negligence after prisoner escapes from Malir jail

The escaped UTP was sent to jail on April 27 after his arrest by the Jauharabad police in connection with the kidnapping and murder of the trader.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:55am

Sindh

SPSC official lodges terrorism FIR against journalist Imtiaz Chandio, two others

They have been accused of spreading “false propaganda and inciting” candidates following the announcement of the Sindh Public Service Commission examination results

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:52am

Sindh

Pakistan’s strategic importance and diplomacy contribute to world peace, says ex-senator Mushahid

PIIA conference concludes with sessions on nuclear instability, information warfare and narrative control.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:01am

Karachi

Sindh’s resolve against narcotics to face tough test

Backed by certain quarters, crackdown on drugs, gutka, mainpuri in full swing; Recent sacking of three SSPs said to be linked with ongoing action.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:42am

Punjab

Punjab set to launch land-lease scheme amid concerns

The initiative, spearheaded by the Punjab government led by Maryam Nawaz, is being described by officials as a data-driven intervention.

Published 11 May, 2026 08:14am

Sindh

Jubilation across Sindh to celebrate Marka-i-Haq

Sindh CM says acknowledges the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of the armed forces.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:58am

Sindh

Four killed as bus carrying wedding party plunges into ditch in Sukkur

The accident took place along a link road within the jurisdiction of the Mian Sahib police station, after the tie-rod of the bus broke and it went out of its driver’s control.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:01am

Balochistan

BNP blames ‘political wanderers’ for Balochistan’s situation

BNP defends Sardar Akhtar Mengal as a “dignified, ideological, and national leader”.

Published 11 May, 2026 08:09am

Column

Is the UN irrelevant?

The world body has failed in its core task but needs to be strengthened to address global challenges.

Published 11 May, 2026 08:08am

South Asia

What does saffronisation of West Bengal mean for Dhaka?

Partition, it turns out, was not a tragedy of misunderstanding; it was a verdict ahead of its time.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:55am

International

Japan develops easy-to-install prayer room for Muslims

The wooden structure has a height of 180 cm, and the floor is 150 cm squared.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:54am

International

Number of small boat migrants to UK tops 200,000

The figure is calculated using the government’s official statistics for 2018 to 2025 and provisional figures recorded so far this year.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:51am

International

US widens drive to revoke citizenship of foreign-born Americans

Indian businessman among a dozen facing denaturalisation; Justice Dept targets naturalised citizens over fraud, terror links.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:50am

National

Foreign economic assistance inflows rise nearly 20pc

Other than IMF payments, loans, grants in first nine months of FY26 amount to $6.59bn, up from $5.5bn in same period last year.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:39am

Global economic power is no longer defined by a single metric

A unit of currency in Shenzhen or Mumbai can mobilise far greater real resources than its equivalent in New York or London; this explains the growing economic confidence across Asia.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:38am

National

Plan to make 5G handsets ‘affordable’ hits roadblock

All three major telcos have publicly expressed support for the move, but sources say not everyone "on board".

Updated 11 May, 2026 07:59am

National

Imran says ‘army is mine, country is mine’: PTI

Party pays tribute to the armed forces and martyrs for defending the nation on the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:05am

Business

Housing the nation

Strong intervention and adequate governance are needed to achieve successful slum upgrades.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:01am

Business

Reforms for investment-led growth

Investor confidence requires predictable policy, competitive taxation, and an environment that rewards success.

Updated 11 May, 2026 07:51am

Business

Mango harvest in a bind

With the conflict in Iran and the Afghan border closed, many producers are turning away from the king of fruits.

Updated 11 May, 2026 07:55am

Business

Water crisis beyond scarcity

In many peri-urban and irrigated areas of Pakistan, nitrate concentrations exceed well beyond the WHO recommended limits.

Updated 11 May, 2026 10:34am

Back Page

Ukraine, Russia trade barbs over truce violations

Russia’s Defence Ministry accuses Ukraine of flouting the ceasefire.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:30am

Back Page

Bessent, He set to finalise Trump-Xi summit plan

US treasury secretary to meet Japanese leadership before landing in Seoul.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:30am

Middle East

US allies face drone attacks as Iran warns ‘restraint is over’

UAE, Kuwait intercept drones; projectile causes fire on cargo ship near Qatar coast.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:30am

Back Page

Israeli strikes kill three more in Gaza despite ceasefire

Head of Gaza’s criminal police force, aide targeted in Khan Yunis.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:52am

Front Page

Cotton stocks at ‘lowest ebb’ ahead of ginning season

It is perhaps the first time in the country’s history that cotton inventories have dropped to such critically low levels ahead of the new crop season.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:30am

Middle East

Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iranian terms for ending war

Iran conveyed response via Pakistani mediators; Officials say Tehran wants to focus on ending hostilities, leaving "contentious" matters for later.

Updated 11 May, 2026 10:24am

Subsidising imported energy during a global price shock is ultimately self-defeating

Excessive tightening now could discourage investment, raise borrowing costs, and disrupt business activity, especially for smaller firms.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:04am

Upcoming budget may include income tax relief amid salary, pension freeze

Informed sources say Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed a desire to lower tax rates and, if possible, raise the taxable income threshold for the salaried class.

Updated 11 May, 2026 07:58am

Balochistan

Warehouse blaze leaves 35 hurt in Mastung

Four remain in critical condition; hospitals declare emergency; goos worth billions destroyed.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:15am

The structural failures of Pakistan’s tax regime

Lower, simpler taxes, with broader documentation, could generate stronger long-term revenues.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:13am

National

AJK marks Bunyanum Marsoos victory with rallies, exhibitions

Acting president Chaudhry Latif Akbar and GOC Chinar Division Maj Gen Zarrar Mahmood inaugurate a Pakistan Army defence fair.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:27am

Punjab

Roshan Digital Account inflows doubled since July 2024: banks association

According to a report, overseas Pakistanis and international investors channeled $321m into Pakistan through the RDA in April.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:58am

Punjab

MPA injured in attack, four aides die in Toba Tek Singh

Former provincial minister and sitting PML-N MPA Col retired Sardar Ayub Gadhi was shot at and injured critically while he was sitting with his friends in his outhouse.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:46am

Punjab

Promotion delays causing trickle-down effect on police service

The promotion to BS-22 represents top-tier position and requires approval from the Selection Board chaired by the prime minister or deputy prime minister.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:41am

KP & FATA

Memories of May 2009 mass displacement still haunt Swatis

Residents say promises of rebuilding militancy-hit infrastructure remain largely unfulfilled.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:08am

KP & FATA

Iconic snow leopard makes a comeback in rugged terrain of Chitral

After a worrying thirteen-year silence, the elusive cat has begun appearing frequently across various valleys since last year.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:14am

KP & FATA

Govt directed to bring back deported woman, her family from Afghanistan

Peshawar High Court asks interior secretary to explain mechanism about deportations; the bench orders that the family should be produced before the court on June 1.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:05am

KP & FATA

Govt decides to extend semester system to private schools

Official says the policy is meant to end disparity in academic calendars of private and public educational institutions.

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:26am

ICT

AJK premier opens work on new grid station near Line of Control

Inaugurates Rs680 million road project; welcomes two PML-N leaders into the PPP.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:32am

ICT

Rain, gusty winds end heatwave in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

The Met Office has predicted more rain over the next 24 hours.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:07am

ICT

HEC seeks Rs100bn recurring budget for universities in 2026-27

The stagnation of federal recurring grants since the 2017–18 financial year is further contributing to a widening structural financing gap in the higher education sector, the document states.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:27am

ICT