News Archives for Latest - 2026-06-02

KP & FATA

At least 20 injured as violent storm damages homes, buildings in KP's Bannu

Authorities are continuing to assess the damage and gather information regarding additional casualties and affected families.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 11:39pm

Bangladesh elected president of UN General Assembly in closely contested vote

Khalilur Rahman secured 99 votes in the 193-member UN General Assembly, while his Cypriot contender received 91 votes.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 11:37pm

PTI leaders expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan, decry ‘lack of level playing field’

PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja claims police had lists containing the names of party leaders.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 10:52pm

Security forces kill 17 terrorists in various districts of Balochistan following Quetta train bombing: ISPR

Military's media wing says operations dealt "significant blow to the terrorist networks operating in these areas".

Published 02 Jun, 2026 09:55pm

Pakistan, 7 other Muslim countries condemn Israeli incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, call for an immediate halt

"The foreign ministers stress that these provocative and unacceptable actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law," the FO says.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 09:42pm

Iran willing to negotiate ‘aspects’ of nuclear programme, Rubio says amid escalating scrutiny over war

Trump administration has not proposed sanctions relief in exchange for Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz, US secretary of state says.

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 12:06am

Imran’s sister says only acceptable ‘deal’ is restoration of judiciary, free and fair elections

Adiala jail authorities have once again denied permission for meetings with Imran Khan.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:14pm

KP & FATA

Kohistan corruption case: NAB returns Rs6bn in embezzled assets to KP govt

Handover marks the first phase of a broader asset recovery process arising from the corruption investigation.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 06:38pm

WHO reports sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116

Some 321 cases have now been confirmed in the Congo, including 48 deaths

Published 02 Jun, 2026 06:16pm

Communications minister greenlights 172km motorway linking Mansehra to Kaghan, Chilas

Motorway to secure direct, cost-effective trade route to China; will provide a safe, shorter alternative to KKH.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 05:32pm

Beverage industry proposes reduction in taxes from 20pc to 15pc ahead of FY2026-27 budget

Beverage industry argues that a lower Federal Excise Duty rate would generate higher cumulative tax collections.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 05:14pm

European luxury brands seek to lure America's super-rich

With surge of store openings and fashion shows, brands seek to lure a new crop of wealthy shoppers enriched by the AI and tech boom.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 04:42pm

Cricket

Ellis' career-best figures help Australia beat Pakistan to level ODI series

Shadab Khan played a lone hand for the home team with a resolute 104-ball 71 and was the last man out.

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 02:49pm

The unravelling of the American empire

The undoing of the United States in the Iran war may be far more significant than its defeats in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 04:00pm

KP & FATA

Security forces thwart attack on military post in North Waziristan: security sources

District administration imposes Section 144 for an indefinite period in Miranshah subdivision.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 05:59pm

Astronomers discover exoplanets with magnetic fields

A magnetic field is an invisible force field generated by the movement of electrically conducting material deep inside a planet — a molten metal core — combined with the planet’s rotation.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 02:50pm

ICT

Federal cabinet approves track and trace system to eliminate counterfeit medicines

“Decision marks major, historic step towards eliminating counterfeit, fake and substandard medicines from Pakistan,” says health minister.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 02:21pm

Stars out of alignment as push for work-life balance in Bollywood in the spotlight

Actors like Ram Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit said actors should be allowed to choose their hours.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 02:18pm

Nationality of deceased not confirmed yet, says FO on reports of Pakistani farmers' murder in Italy

Pakistani embassy in Italy is following up on the matter and is in touch with local authorities, FO says; two Pakistani nationals reportedly arrested.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:31pm

ICT

Only 20pc of lawmakers attended all sittings of 27th National Assembly session

PM Shehbaz skipped all 9 sittings; leader of opposition present throughout.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 01:39pm

Political bigwigs attempt to sway Gilgit-Baltistan as electioneering heats up ahead of June 7 polls

Nawaz laments lack of development in GB; Saad Rafique calls for "comprehensive plan" for GB’s constitutional status.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:26pm

Indie-horror films Obsession and Backrooms perform at box office with Gen Z's blessing

The films are both made by 20-something YouTubers turned filmmakers.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 12:59pm

80pc chance of El Niño developing June-August: UN

WMO chief says El Niño could “exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean".

Published 02 Jun, 2026 12:41pm

Take our reader survey: How have your household expenses been impacted by the economy?

As Pakistan prepares for the FY27 budget and the government seeks to maintain IMF-backed reforms, tell us how the past year has affected your household finances.

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 03:01pm

Pakistan, Italy sign accord to abolish visas for diplomatic passports

Officials say move will facilitate smooth exchanges of diplomatic delegations and strengthen bilateral engagement.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 12:36pm

Review: Being boring is the least of Luv Di Saun's problems

For two and a half hours, the audience is forced to accept an unmapped half-picture, only to be told that even this minuscule story has been left incomplete.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 12:08pm

'I am alive, well and in good health': Singer Tahira Syed rubbishes rumours of her death

The singer said she was living 'a really good life' and thanked fans for their love and support.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 11:43am

Football

AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar

Tech companies promising to “democratise” football are launching apps that allow young players to upload videos recorded on their phone of them showcasing their ball skills.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 11:40am

KP & FATA

6 children killed in roof collapse in KP's Shangla

Rescue 1122 says the children were asleep when the incident occurred; one child injured in critical condition.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 11:02am

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: Indian minister

“About 99 per cent of the issues have been settled,” Piyush Goyal says, months after the two sides reached an initial understanding.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 10:51am

Russian drones, missiles strike Ukraine in major attack; 10 dead, dozens wounded

“Intelligence warnings regarding Russian strikes remain in effect; a massive strike is possible," says Ukranian president.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 10:36am

Trump loses his temper with Netanyahu in expletive-laden call on Israel's escalation in Lebanon: report

According to Axios, Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and accused him of ingratitude.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 01:42pm

'The bridge between confrontation and peace': Pakistan calls for stronger mediation efforts to prevent conflicts

"Mediation must become the guiding principle of prevention, not an instrument of crisis management," Pakistan's UN envoy says.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:59am

Editorial: What exactly is the US trying to achieve with military action against Iran amid talks?

It is fair to ask how these actions fit into a strategy that is supposedly aimed at reaching a negotiated settlement.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:42am

Instead of understanding public discontent, those in power continue to try and clamp down

The real issue is about a state unwilling to grant space to ordinary people.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:26am

Business

Consumer inflation hits 11.7pc in May

The continued increase in monthly inflation has pushed it beyond the government’s earlier projection.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:24am

Business

Unemployment, inflation at historic highs, says KP finance adviser

Muzzammil Aslam questions Centre’s 3.7pc growth claim.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:24am

Business

SBP launches riyal, dirham Naya Pakistan Certificates

The returns are slightly lower than those for US dollar investments.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:34am

Business

PSX loses 3,362 points as geopolitical fears return

Rising oil prices on US-Iran deadlock trigger extensive selling.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:21am

Column

A democracy of cockroaches?

Since the Cockroach Janta Party has waded into a palpably troubling vacuum, the occasion calls for an unsparing scrutiny.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:18am

Achakzai booked for ‘spreading hatred’ against state institutions

According to the complainant, Achakzai allegedly proposed the formation of an alternative force by recruiting people from various tribes in competition with the Pakistan Army.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:04am

National

Militant violence surged 27pc in May: PICSS

Country records 128 attacks in May, compared to 101 in April; Balochistan emerges as worst-affected province once again.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:59am

National

Supreme Judicial Council throws out PTI complaint against election officials

Petition had sought removal of chief election commissioner, four others; Council rejects allegations of misconduct, constitutional violations.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:24am

National

Senate panel concerned over degradation of internet, fuel theft at telecom sites

Sindh has recorded the highest number of 3,938 fuel theft cases across 31 districts, committee told.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:18am

Balochistan

Five gunned down in Qila Abdullah

Bereaved family blocks Quetta-Chaman Highway in protest, disrupting traffic.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Balochistan

Jirga rejects proposed changes to Kalat, Nasirabad divisions

Demands that Mastung remain part of the historic Kalat division alongside Kalat and Surab, while Bhag and Kachhi continue to remain within Nasirabad division.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:50am

Balochistan

Tribal elder shot dead in Dalbandin

Officials say efforts are under way to establish the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:49am

Farmers look to budget with growing fears, fading hopes

Wheat policy reversals, deregulated input costs and controlled output prices are curtailing farm profitability.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:48am

IMF-mandated curbs squeeze development spending

Only Rs1.13tr allocated to PSDP against Rs4.1tr requirement; minister terms shortfall "new circular debt crisis"; record Rs4.715tr development plan unveiled.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Middle East

Lebanon tensions overshadow talks between US, Iran

Trump prevails on Netanyahu to stop Israeli advance on Beirut, claims contact with Hezbollah "through intermediaries".

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:12am

Punjab

Father can’t escape child support duties, LHC judge rules

Justice Kayani cites Islamic teachings to invalidate any private contracts waiving child maintenance.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:51am

ICT

AJK to host multiparty conference on refugee seats tomorrow

Forum aims to gather views on demand to abolish 12 refugee seats.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 11:05am

KP & FATA

Poet shot dead in KP's Shangla

Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation; according to the deceased's family, they had no enmity.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 10:15am

KP & FATA

CM Afridi says next budget will focus on youth uplift

Approves youth policy draft, orders legislation for the protection and promotion of youth’s interests.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 10:07am

KP & FATA

Gas supply suspended as pipeline blown up in Bannu

Police say the blast caused significant damage to the pipeline infrastructure, disrupting the flow of natural gas.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:11am

KP & FATA

Two women injured as mortar shell hits village in KP's Salarzai

District police spokesman says an investigation is under way into the incident to identify those behind it.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:57am

KP & FATA

Tehreek-i-Insaf lawmakers flag corruption, law and order issues to CM

Afridi calls PTI parliamentary party meeting attended by 52 out of 92 PTI MPAs.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:51am

ICT

PML-N leader urges Islamabad to stop ‘tampering’ with AJK Constitution

Raja Farooq Haider strongly opposes any move to abolish 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from India-held Kashmir.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:36am

ICT

Alliance vows to oppose evictions from Islamabad slums

Warns of a looming social crisis if the demolitions of informal settlements, which has made 50,000 working class people in Islamabad homeless, continue unabated.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:58am

ICT

Traffic police register FIRs against violators instead of imposing fines in Islamabad

Police lodge 496 cases over traffic violations in the last two weeks.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:28am

ICT

Islamabad markets revert to pre-Eid closure time

The restriction also applies to events held on private premises.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:44am

Punjab

Two harassers lose legs in ‘accident’ during police chase in Faisalabad

The suspects crashed during a police chase near Ganda Khoh Chowk after losing control, resulting in broken legs.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:59am

Punjab

Police tell LHC: 80pc of ‘missing’ girls have contracted marriages

105,244 cases of missing women were registered, 103,351 resolved through recoveries.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:54am

Punjab

Daughters cry as their mother leaves with second husband in Lahore

One of the daughters says that her mother had refused to recognise them in the court and instead testified in favour of her new husband.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:52am

Punjab

434 killed in 43,160 road accidents in Punjab in May: Rescue 1122

Lahore reported most number of crashes, Murree least.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:11am

Sindh

Naqvi visits Nadra mega centre near Karachi's Safoora

Directs the relevant authorities to ensure that cases of senior citizens and women are handled on a priority basis to minimise inconvenience and improve service delivery.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 10:44am

Sindh

Karachi woman gave birth in JPMC washroom, inquiry report confirms

Committee finds woman in labour was denied an ultrasound and advised to walk around; disciplinary action recommended against RMO held responsible for negligence.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 10:15am

Sindh

No relief in sight as power outages continue to disrupt Karachi’s water supply for third straight day

KWSC says main cable fault at Hub Pumping Station results in shortfall of 85 MGD; KE claims power supply restored via alternative means.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:14am

Sindh

Jailer moves court for Anmol Pinky’s hearing via video link

She was arrested in connection with two cases registered at Garden police station pertaining to the possession of drugs and an unlicensed weapon.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:09am

Sindh

E-bus operations suspended after power disruption at charging station in Karachi

Days-long outage at Mehran Depot leaves over 30 e-buses inoperative, disrupting travel for thousands of commuters; Official says bus service expected to resume once power supply is normalised.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:05am

International

Mandelson documents cast light on messy clearance process

Ex-envoy to US slams UK govt’s lack of "verve" in files.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:53am

International

Five killed as suspected WWII ordnance explodes in Indonesia

Police spokesman says “the source of the explosion is strongly suspected to have been a bomb or mortar left over from World War II".

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:44am

International

France bans Israel from weapons show

More than 2,600 exhibitors are due to take part in this year’s Eurosatory, one of the world’s largest weapons shows which begins on June 15.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:31am

International

Man stuck in 120-metre-deep cave rescued in Italy

His leg was trapped under a boulder; the effort involved 53 people.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:04am

International

Hamas to hold talks with Gaza mediators in Egypt

“Egypt has invited Hamas and other factions to participate in talks with mediators on Wednesday … which will also include Qatari and Turkish officials,” a Hamas official says.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:11am

Football

Pakistan fail to break down ten-man Bangladesh in goalless stalemate

The match at the National Football Stadium in Malé began poorly for Pakistan when midfielder Rahis Nabi was forced off injured after just 15 minutes, replaced by Hayyaan Khattak.

Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:10am

South Asia

India takes down giant Messi statue

Hydraulic cranes and ropes used to dismantle the 21-metre (70-foot) sculpture in Kolkata as it was "swaying in the wind".

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 11:41am

Cricket

Ireland women rout Pakistan in record T20 chase

After electing to bat, Pakistan made a brisk start through openers Muneeba and Gull Feroza, who added 44 runs in just under five overs.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:30am

Cricket

Pakistan eye series as Australia seek spin solution in Lahore

The venue has produced several high-scoring encounters in recent years, including Australia’s successful chase of 352 against England during last year’s Champions Trophy.

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:28am

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