News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-16

Sindh

FIA to probe agency raid on jewellery shop in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar

Agency says 15kg of silver recovered despite records showing that 178kg should have been present, alleges 163kg removed during “disturbance” caused by shopkeepers at Sarafa Bazaar.

Published 16 May, 2026 11:47pm

Iran conflict reshapes energy markets as US gas demand surges

Distillate inventories recently fell to their lowest levels since 2005, highlighting the strain on refined fuel markets.

Published 16 May, 2026 11:23pm

Seven injured as driver in Italian city runs over pedestrians

Town mayor says motive not yet ascertained; four injured in serious condition

Published 16 May, 2026 11:08pm

Minister chalks up CSS failure rate to lack of preparation, competitive nature of exam

Minister-in-Charge of Establishment Division Senator Ahad Khan Cheema says significant number of candidates failed in the compulsory English essay.

Published 16 May, 2026 10:19pm

Cricket

Litton's rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test

Pakistan missed two review opportunities when replays showing faint edges off Mushfiqur and Litton went unchallenged by captain Shan Masood.

Published 16 May, 2026 08:19pm

Law Minister Tarar sees ‘no indication’ of 28th amendment for now

Meetings with all stakeholders are underway, and several issues remain unresolved, Tarar said.

Published 16 May, 2026 07:46pm

Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate

The summit resulted in modest economic deals; no major breakthroughs or commitments were achieved.

Published 16 May, 2026 07:30pm

At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

Pedestrians were ushered away from the busy downtown intersection, which is used by tens of thousands of vehicles each day.

Published 16 May, 2026 07:19pm

KP & FATA

Bannu police kill five militants after launching operation in district

Police Peace Committee launches Operation Revenge of the Martyrs, vows complete elimination of militants in district.

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:29pm

Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter protest

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns that “anyone who sets out to wreak havoc on our streets, to intimidate or threaten anyone... can expect to face the full force of the law”.

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:31pm

Sindh

Alleged drug queenpin Anmol remanded into police custody till May 22 in narcotics case

Magistrates of districts South, Central and Malir reserve their decisions on police requests for Anmol’s custody in a total of 15 cases.

Updated 16 May, 2026 10:24pm

Middle East

Hamas confirms killing of military chief after Israeli strike

Israel's military chief Lieutenant Colonel Eyal Zamir called the killing a “significant operational achievement”.

Published 16 May, 2026 04:48pm

Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain US school budgets

US school bus operators are major buyers of diesel, consuming more than 800 million gallons of diesel annually, according to the American School Bus Council.

Published 16 May, 2026 03:47pm

US CEOs follow Trump's footsteps with diplomacy in Beijing

CEOs of Aerospace, Boeing, Qualcomm, Cargill, Visa, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup have held talks with the leading officials of Chinese govt agencies.

Published 16 May, 2026 03:32pm

At Samsung, the global AI boom has spurred a looming strike and deep divisions

More than 45,000 workers are threatening to stage the largest strike in the conglomerate's history from May 21.

Published 16 May, 2026 03:25pm

Review: Shenila Khoja-Moolji explores Khoja Shia Ismaili women's intergenerational care work in her new book

Rebuilding Community: Displaced Women and the Making of a Shia Ismaili Muslim Sociality focuses on the women who faced multiple displacements.

Published 16 May, 2026 03:15pm

From Mawra Hocane to Momina Mustehsan, 6 Pakistani celebrities whose backup careers might surprise you

We love seeing stars with beauty and brains!

Published 16 May, 2026 02:57pm

Branded Content

Why investors who know Lahore are looking closely at Alif Holdings’ 20 Canal Residence

20 Canal Residence: Where prestige meets income.

Published 16 May, 2026 02:44pm

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he is undecided on new sales

US president's statement comes even as Washington is bound by the Taiwan Relations Act to provide weapons to the island.

Published 16 May, 2026 02:40pm

Cricket

Fatima Sana to lead women’s side as PCB announces squad for T20 World Cup, Ireland tri-series

Five players to make their T20 World Cup debut in June; tri-series featuring Ireland, West Indies to be played in Dublin starting from May 28.

Published 16 May, 2026 01:35pm

Putin to visit China on May 19-20 to further strengthen 'comprehensive partnership'

Kremlin says Putin and Xi will “exchange views on key international and regional issues”.

Published 16 May, 2026 01:12pm

Kubra Khan's showing us Instagram through Sania from Doctor Bahu's eyes with the funniest 'SaniaGrams'

We love to see stars having fun with their characters.

Published 16 May, 2026 12:46pm

Sindh

Sindh lifts curbs on market timings; minister says step taken to facilitate businesses, citizens

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also lifts restrictions on market closure timings with immediate effect, urging continued observance of electricity conservation measures.

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:55pm

Naqvi discusses cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybercrime with delegation from Egypt

Cooperation will be enhanced between the National Police Academy and Egypt's police academy for joint training of officers, interior ministry says.

Published 16 May, 2026 12:13pm

Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

Trump has signalled growing frustration over the 11-week-old crisis but has shown little inclination to soften his harsh diplomatic approach towards Tehran.

Published 16 May, 2026 12:02pm

Branded Content

World’s number one smart home camera brand, EZVIZ, strengthens its foothold in Pakistan’s evolving smart security landscape

Modern home cameras offer that visibility through features such as remote monitoring, motion detection, night vision and mobile access.

Published 16 May, 2026 11:23am

Branded Content

Thandiani’s 400 kanals set to rewrite Pakistan’s tourism landscape

Pakistan's first four-season mountain destination takes shape under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) and the Above Zero Consortium.

Updated 18 May, 2026 12:31pm

Cricket

Indian cricketer Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value

“If I can add value to the environment that I’m a part of and the environment feels like I can add value I’ll be seen,” Virat Kohli says.

Published 16 May, 2026 11:16am

Karachi roads paved with good intentions but potholed with reality

Karachi’s great experiment with new construction materials is testing the limits of water damage to roads.

Updated 16 May, 2026 12:52pm

Trump–Xi summit highlights limits of transactional diplomacy

Ahead of the talks, analysts had argued that US–China ties had entered a more transactional phase, where both sides focus on leverage rather than compromise.

Published 16 May, 2026 10:23am

Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu Bilal al-Minuki eliminated

"[He] thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing," he says.

Updated 16 May, 2026 12:47pm

Milan fashion week to ask brands not to show fur

Fashion weeks in London and New York have already gone fur-free; Milan's 'request' has fallen short of animal rights' activists' demands.

Published 16 May, 2026 08:47am

Dubai’s annual art fair, Art Dubai, opens despite war

The 20th edition of the festival opened a month late and in a scaled-down format.

Published 16 May, 2026 08:39am

Pakistan’s fiscal challenge is no longer simply one of raising taxes

It is increasingly about how all parts of the state can share responsibility for reviving industry, employment and economic growth.

Published 16 May, 2026 08:39am

Ordinary consumers are paying a huge price for the impact of war on global oil prices

The fuel hike in an import-dependent economy is rapidly eroding the purchasing power of the majority of the population.

Published 16 May, 2026 08:35am

How Korean food won over Karachi

People are no longer lamenting, 'Oh no, another live BBQ place in Karachi.' They're finally thinking: what’s next?

Published 16 May, 2026 08:35am

Editorial: Pakistan's economy remains stagnant because stabilisation is repeatedly used to delay difficult reforms

Over the years, ‘stabilisation’ has perhaps become the most misunderstood and abused term in policy jargon.

Published 16 May, 2026 08:27am

KP & FATA

KP governor, chief minister resolve to ease market restrictions in province

Kundi proposes lifting lockdown restrictions along the lines of Punjab and suggests exempting shops, markets, shopping malls and restaurants from the restrictions.

Published 16 May, 2026 07:34am

KP & FATA

PTI MNAs question why Balochistan govt isn't blamed for terrorist incidents when KP's is

Question Centre’s "double standard" over worsening law and order in both provinces ; Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says issues are ‘provincial subjects’, offers to arrange meeting with CM Bugti.

Published 16 May, 2026 07:26am

KP & FATA

Dir residents move Peshawar High Court to seek road repair

The petitioners have argued that the poor condition of the road is causing serious difficulties for the public, including delays in shifting patients to hospitals, traffic congestion and frequent accidents.

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:12am

KP & FATA

CM Afridi orders ‘timely’ preparedness for monsoon season

Warns that negligence or administrative complacency won’t be tolerated.

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:06am

KP & FATA

KP reaches out to Centre over ‘forcible’ takeover of Pakistan Forest Institute field station by Punjab

Inter-provincial coordination ministry asks Punjab to take issue to Council of Common Interest or constitutional court.

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:01am

ICT

Punjab governor vows to support slain hero’s family

Pays tribute to the sacrifice of railway worker Muhammad Liaquat Ali, who sacrificed his life by intercepting a suicide bomber.

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:48am

ICT

IWMB suspects locals, foreign nationals behind wildlife killings in Islamabad

The board has also found a number of traps and sought police assistance to take effective action against those responsible.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

ICT

High-profile appellants challenge One Constitution Avenue ruling

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court’s recent “sink or sail” ruling in the One Constitution Avenue case has ...

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:50am

Punjab

Bahawalpur police look for suspect linked to ‘cocaine queen’ network

Police say they are working on arresting the alleged drug trafficker who supplied narcotics to students.

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:58am

Punjab

LHC upholds widows’ right to interest on delayed insurance payments

The cases involved widows and heirs of deceased State Life employees and sales officers whose group insurance claims were initially rejected by the corporation.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Sindh

3 labourers killed after collapse of bridge in Kandhkot

The dilapidated structure was being dismantled to pave the way for its reconstruction.

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:49am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly reverberates with heated discussion over ‘drug menace’

Drug testing for members is good proposal, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Sindh

Inflation-hit Karachiites reel from further rise in flour prices

Rates of various flour varieties rise by Rs4 to Rs15 per kg; retailers continue to defy official price list.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Sindh

Financial crisis no excuse for delaying pension payments, SHC rules

A two-judge bench orders Karachi Development Authority to clear dues of retired employees in two months.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

International

Won’t ‘advise my children to live in US’, says Merz

“I wouldn’t recommend that my children go to the US today, get their education there, and work there, simply because a social climate has suddenly developed there,” the German Chancellor says.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:59am

International

‘Engineered for addiction’: WHO slams soaring nicotine pouch sale

Sales of nicotine pouches has reached over 23 billion units in 2024 — an increase of over 50pc from the previous year, the WHO says.

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:06am

International

Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim

“New evidence reveals that the Trump administration secretly engineered the outcome of his immigration case to make an example of him,” Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers say.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Sport

Vingegaard powers to maiden Giro stage victory

Vingegaard’s first Giro stage win laid down a serious marker to the field in his race debut.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Cricket

Pakistan seek revival as Babar returns for Sylhet Test

“Definitely, we as a team are disappointed after the first Test match, but the past is the past,” says head coach Sarfraz Ahmed.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Cricket

Fatima helps Pakistan seal T20 sweep of Zimbabwe

Fatima’s blistering unbeaten 62 off just 19 balls not only powered Pakistan to a commanding 223-4 after opting to bat first but also went into the record books as the fastest fifty in women’s T20 internationals.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Business

Stocks extend losses amid uncertainty

Inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions weigh on investor sentiment.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:47am

Business

Digital payments expanded to cattle markets

22 participating banks will establish dedicated camps and kiosks in assigned cattle markets.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:47am

Business

New banknote designs await cabinet nod

The new notes will have advanced security features and address the issue of counterfeit notes, SBP says.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:24am

Business

Fuel, food drive 14.52pc inflation surge

The rise is driven largely by steep increases in key items, including petrol, diesel, electricity charges, wheat flour, and LPG.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:32am

Business

IMF sets Rs17.1tr federal revenue target for 2026-27

Proposes Rs430bn new budgetary measures; suggests 18pc hike in petroleum levy target; asks provinces to mobilise extra Rs430bn.

Updated 16 May, 2026 09:53am

Balochistan

Gwadar varsity VC, officials untraceable even after 48 hours

Police believe the educationists may have been abducted by unidentified individuals.

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:10am

Balochistan

Three killed in Panjgur ambush

No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, while investigations are underway.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:47am

Balochistan

Bilawal inaugurates key health-related projects in Quetta

Says reforms in health and education sectors being implemented in line with PPP’s vision; Balochistan to have first air ambulance service and modern trauma centre.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:47am

National

FCC upholds SHC ruling on Sepa DG’s appointment criteria

Dismisses Sindh govt petitions; says agency plays crucial role in protecting rights under Articles 9 and 9-A.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:47am

National

NDMA urges people to brace for all sorts of stormy weather

Also cautions citizens and authorities about possible flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods in northern areas amid rising temperatures.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:47am

Punjab

LHC quashes super tax on sale of inherited land

Rules extra levy can’t be applied if primary capital gains tax is zero; notes that administrative circulars can’t override law.

Updated 16 May, 2026 08:01am

Back Page

Energy leaders warn against expanding fossil fuels amid Hormuz shock

Energy Transitions Commission report says accelerating clean energy deployment not only a "climate imperative", but also strategic response to fuel price volatility.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:53am

Back Page

Israel, Lebanon agree to ‘extend ceasefire’: US

Announcement comes after talks in Washington; Israeli attacks leave children, women and hospital staff wounded.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:51am

Back Page

On Nakba, Israel claims control over most of Gaza Strip

Hamas leader targeted; boy shot dead in occupied West Bank.

Published 16 May, 2026 05:47am

Back Page

Gilgit-Baltistan readies for Aga Khan’s visit

Authorities have been directed to complete all arrangements for the visit, scheduled for May 21-25.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:48am

South Asia

Brics talks end sans joint statement as divisions over Iran war exposed

Gaza Strip termed inseparable part of occupied Palestinian territory, according to chair’s statement; Tehran wanted the group to condemn US-Israeli war.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:38am

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