News Archives for Latest - 2026-05-24

Balochistan

Gwadar University VC, pro-vice chancellor return home 10 days after they were reported missing

Another university employee and the driver accompanying them have also returned home, says Balochistan Home Dept official.

Updated 25 May, 2026 07:37am

China launches three-crew space flight as part of Moon ambitions

Crew set to carry out numerous scientific projects in life sciences, materials science, fluid physics and medicine; one astronaut will spend a full year in orbit for the first time.

Published 24 May, 2026 09:14pm

'Heinous crime against humanity': Condemnations pour in after suicide bombing in Quetta

Global actors express solidarity with Pakistan, extend condolences to the bereaved families.

Updated 25 May, 2026 01:48am

Middle East

What we know about the possible US-Iran deal

Trump has announced an agreement has been “largely negotiated” and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Updated 24 May, 2026 11:17pm

South Asia

India voices concern on US visas but sees alignment with Rubio

Rubio calls New Delhi “one of our most important strategic partners in the world”.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:48pm

KP & FATA

Security forces kill 11 terrorists in KP's North Waziristan: ISPR

Weapons and ammunition found in possession of slain terrorists, ISPR says.

Updated 24 May, 2026 07:51pm

Middle East

'Illegal, unacceptable': Pakistan, 13 other nations condemn Somaliland's announcement of opening embassy in Jerusalem

Countries reject “unilateral measures aimed at enriching an illegal reality in occupied Jerusalem".

Updated 25 May, 2026 08:05am

Sindh

Sindh govt now declares 3-day Eidul Azha holiday, announces WFH on May 29

Holidays do not apply to essential services, offices engaged in budget preparations; Punjab also notifies Eid holiday from May 26-28.

Updated 25 May, 2026 08:35am

PM Shehbaz lands in Beijing, will hold 'high-level' meetings with Chinese leadership

In Hanghzou, PM meets Chinese corporate executives; MoUs and agreements worth more than $7bn signed.

Updated 25 May, 2026 02:05am

South Asia

Heatstroke kills 16 in southern India as temperatures climb

Deaths reported from Telangana; minister says "intensity of the heat has reached unprecedented levels".

Published 24 May, 2026 02:57pm

Balochistan

At least 14 killed, 20 injured in suicide bombing targeting shuttle train in Quetta: Balochistan govt

State media reports explosion derailed 3 coaches, rescue operation underway; CM says "Fitna al Hindustan are proving their savagery"; Balochistan IG presents initial report at meeting chaired by interior minister, CM.

Updated 25 May, 2026 12:46am

Memory, migration and making of Lahore’s urban soul (Part-I)

One of the most striking aspects of Gawalmandi is the way public life unfolds in the street itself.

Published 24 May, 2026 11:33am

Smokers' Corner: Rewriting the Pakistan narrative

Changing dynamics within the country and in the region are pushing Pakistan towards a different imagination of itself — as the modern inheritor of the ancient Indus civilisation.

Published 24 May, 2026 10:02am

It’s clear that India does not want peace with Pakistan

If Pakistan and India cannot be friends, they must at least find a way of coexisting peacefully.

Published 24 May, 2026 09:55am

Wheat policy failures deepen market crisis

Poor procurement planning, rising input costs and inconsistent intervention have intensified uncertainty across Pakistan’s wheat sector.

Published 24 May, 2026 09:44am

China’s rise has transformed the nature of the Sino-Pak partnership

It is increasingly difficult for Islamabad to maintain a genuinely equidistant posture between Beijing and Washington.

Published 24 May, 2026 09:44am

Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House

Trump was in the White House at the time; no Secret Service officers hurt; bystander struck by gunfire.

Updated 24 May, 2026 04:26pm

Editorial: Pakistan's US-Iran mediation efforts seem to be in their most consequential phase yet

Pakistan deserves credit for helping preserve diplomatic space, but also must avoid appearing aligned with coercive pressure from any side.

Published 24 May, 2026 09:20am

Red Cross announces death of three volunteers in DRC as Pakistan toughens airport screening amid Ebola outbreak

Health ministry directs provinces, Border Health Services to remain on alert.

Published 24 May, 2026 08:06am

Middle East

PM Shehbaz hails Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' after phone call with CDF, leaders of other countries

Notes that Pakistan hopes to host another round of US-Iran negotiations "very soon"; Trump says both sides should take their time in negotiationg the deal, there can be no mistakes.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:17pm

KP & FATA

25 terrorists killed in clash in KP's Bannu, 2 civilians and 2 policemen martyred

Police defuse 10kg bomb planted near mosque.

Published 24 May, 2026 07:40am

ICT

More facts surface ahead of high profile One Constitution project case hearing

2012 award provided for professional management of BNP to ensure independent operation.

Updated 24 May, 2026 11:18am

ICT

Rawalpindi Development Authority plans markets, plazas on vacant plots

Estate Management Directorate gives detailed briefing on a new initiative related to asset management.

Updated 24 May, 2026 11:22am

ICT

Action ordered on illegal wall chalking, banners in AJK capital

Commissioner instructs all departments to ensure strict enforcement of the law.

Published 24 May, 2026 07:20am

KP & FATA

Three Mansehra SHOs suspended for ‘harbouring’ timber smugglers

Hazara DIG forms body to probe matter.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:46am

KP & FATA

KP issues can’t be resolved through protests outside Adiala Jail, says governor

Says people of the province are being deprived of development schemes and basic public facilities.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:56am

KP & FATA

Two terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat raid

The terrorists were directly involved in the recent Serai Naurang blast.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:56am

KP & FATA

PHC seeks commissioner’s report on delay in Regi plots allotment

Petitioners complain plot possession not given despite allotment in 1993.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:38am

Punjab

Teen dies after ‘epileptic seizure’ while bathing

Body taken to family residence in Basti Ismailwala, Kot Haibat.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:56am

Punjab

TikToker held in Faisalabad for using obscene language for female tourists in Naran

In video statement after arrest, suspect "confesses" to making videos of women as a profession and using obscene words about them.

Updated 24 May, 2026 12:31pm

Punjab

Increase in agri tax challenged in LHC

Petition argues any alteration in tax rates is required to be placed before provincial assembly during presentation of annual budget.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:56am

Sindh

Rally held in Thatta against ‘grabbing’ of Sindh’s lands, resources

JSM-R Chairman Riaz Chandio alleges that influential groups grabbing the lands belonging to local communities in Kohistan.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:25am

Sindh

KWSC given two months to decide fate of its hydrant operations

SHC stresses transparency in tendering process for award of contracts of six hydrants.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:20am

Sindh

Minor boy dies in Karachi's DHA accident

Police arrest bus driver; motorcycle rider manages to flee the scene.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:36am

Sindh

City Council approves Rs116m for installation of street lights in each of Karachi's 246 UCs

House unanimously pays tribute to Bilawal over completion of Shahrah-i-Bhutto in "record time".

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:13am

Sindh

Karachi Museum of History to be built by the seaside

CM, city mayor among others perform groundbreaking of the landmark project at Clifton’s Beach View Park.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:11am

International

Arms sales to Taiwan paused due to Iran war, says US Navy chief

China deploys over 100 vessels in regional waters.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:11am

International

Zelensky fears Russia could launch hypersonic missile strikes

Russia has already attacked Ukraine twice with the Oreshnik, a missile which President Vladimir Putin has boasted is impossible to intercept.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:07am

International

Nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament talks fail

Previous reviews in 2015 and 2022 also unsuccessful; latest version states that Tehran must "never" develop nuclear weapons.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:55am

Business

Exports to EU stay sluggish despite GSP+

Western and Northern shipments fell in 10MFY26, with an uptick in Southern and Eastern.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:55am

Business

Cooling appliances’ demand surges ahead of Eidul Azha

Sale of refrigerators, deep freezers jumps by a quarter.

Updated 24 May, 2026 09:36am

Business

FPCCI rejects govt’s power plan

Says IGCEP 2025-35 is flawed over costing errors, unaffordable tariffs

Published 24 May, 2026 06:55am

Balochistan

Gas pipeline blown up in Balochistan's Dera Bugti

SSGC engineers and staff rush to site and bring fire under control.

Updated 24 May, 2026 09:24am

Balochistan

JI slams rulers over out-of-school children in Balochistan

Says nearly 27.5 million children across the country are out of school.

Updated 24 May, 2026 09:22am

ICT

Muslim Conference, Ulema Council join hands for AJK polls

Ex-PM Attique makes formal announcement.

Updated 24 May, 2026 09:19am

Punjab

LHC restores decree enforcing matrimonial settlement

Husband to prove undue influence for acceptance of unilateral terms of deal, court rules.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:55am

Balochistan

Four CTD men martyred in operation near Quetta

13 terrorists killed during IBOs in Pishin, Panjpai and Noshar.

Published 24 May, 2026 06:55am

Balochistan

FIA Balochistan Zone deports Afghans over financial crimes

Secures convictions against multiple individuals for illegal hawala/hundi and currency exchange operations.

Updated 24 May, 2026 09:10am

National

PTI denounces crackdown on ‘nationwide protest’

Spokesperson backs NA opposition leader’s call for budget boycott.

Updated 24 May, 2026 08:55am

National

JAAC in Azad Kashmir warns of June 9 strike over unfulfilled deals

Says dispute over 12 reserved seats involved constitutional, legal and public rights issues.

Updated 24 May, 2026 10:09am

Back Page

Civilians must not be attacked ‘anywhere’, Pakistan tells UNSC

Envoy urges return to US-facilitated peace talks, ceasefire to end Ukraine war; Unicef warns children are paying the price of conflict.

Updated 24 May, 2026 08:40am

Back Page

Records of charges against US Capitol rioters removed

Thousands of Trump supporters stormed building in 2021 during certification of Biden’s victory.

Updated 24 May, 2026 08:37am

Back Page

Israeli strike kills five police officers, child in Gaza despite truce

Police say site in Al-Tuam hit by two missiles; Hamas calls attack a crime intended to "spread chaos".

Updated 24 May, 2026 08:12am

Front Page

SC upholds consecutive life terms in multiple murder cases

Rules concurrent sentences in multiple murders undermine gravity of crimes.

Updated 24 May, 2026 07:53am

Middle East

US-Iran deal in sight as CDF wraps up trip

ISPR says negotiations resulted in "encouraging progress" towards agreement; Trump claims MoU on peace deal "largely negotiated".

Updated 24 May, 2026 07:20am

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