News Archives for Latest - 2026-06-07

ICT

PPP shares tax-related reservations in pre-budget meeting with Dar, say sources

Discussion also covered expenditure and development spending priorities, including the Public Sector Development Programme.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:07am

Opec+ approves fourth oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

Decides to increase targets by 188,000 bpd from July.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 10:00pm

KP & FATA

27 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBOs: ISPR

ISPR says that by action against the terrorists, the target killing of tribal elder Malik Saifullah Dawar has been avenged.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 11:01pm

Balochistan

Balochistan CM announces civil award to be conferred on man who helped female doctor after acid attack

Abdul Razzaq Tarakai “displayed extraordinary courage, humanity, and dedication” by coming to the doctor's help, CM Bugti says.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:09am

Constitutional amendment not a concession to be wrested, says AJK SC on presidential reference

Presidential reference sought answers to 5 questions, including those related to the constitutional status of refugee seats and legislature’s competence to introduce constitutional amendment.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 06:13pm

ICT

Bilawal says will meet PM Shehbaz over AJK situation; state media reports JAAC head office sealed

Minister says most of JAAC demands from Oct 2025 agreement fulfilled.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:11pm

KP & FATA

Peshawar-Torkham Highway reopens after protests against recent 'targeted attack'

Residents outraged by elders for not taking them into confidence while negotiating with govt officials for end to killings.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 04:04pm

One killed, 5 wounded in Israel shooting attacks; suspect dead

Israel’s military says one perpetrator killed, search ongoing for a second.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 03:10pm

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

Public debt now accounts for more than 69pc of GDP, compared to 60pc before the war, according to the Treasury.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 02:29pm

White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position

Sriram Krishnan does not give reason for leaving, but says he intends to help “tackle some of the large challenges facing America” related to AI.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 02:01pm

Muslim rights group CAIR sues Virginia schools over student suspensions

Plaintiffs argue video contains no threats, weapons or references to any real-world conflict.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 01:34pm

FIA arrests 2 in Lahore over 'illegal' currency exchange, another 2 for copyright violations

Pakistani currency worth Rs20.4 million, foreign currency including dollars and pounds allegedly recovered from suspects.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 12:52pm

World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship

“In Iran, no one truly cares about football now, just as no one seems to care about the hardship and difficult living conditions of the Iranian people,” says citizen in Tehran.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 12:35pm

North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': Kim Jong Un's sister

Rejects Washington’s attempts to deny or challenge the North’s status as nuclear power, saying it “carries no legal force”.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 12:38pm

KP & FATA

KP eyes self-sufficiency in food by 2030

CM Afridi commits higher budget allocations to build modern wheat storages; deplores Centre’s discrimination in development projects.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 09:22am

Editorial: Whichever party is elected in GB must put the needs of the region's people above everything else

Now that the people of GB have been promised to resolve the region’s constitutional status, it should not be deferred until the next election cycle.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 09:21am

GB’s tragedy lies not merely in flawed governance, but also in the normalisation of a political charade

People in Gilgit-Baltistan take part in elections and form governments, but the real levers of power are not in their hands.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 09:08am

Editorial: Instead of taking maximalist positions, both AJK govt and JAAC need to handle the issue in a democratic manner

The government should reverse the ban on JAAC, and the latter should adopt the legal and constitutional route for reform.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:13am

Budget 2026-27: Can Pakistan afford to delay its dams?

Water, hydropower projects may get only Rs179bn in PSDP; officials warn low allocation may slow major dam, power projects.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 08:27am

Unofficial results show PPP leading the GB race with victory on 10 seats

PPP has alleged delay in issuance of Form-45; PTI also makes rigging allegations.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:05am

Column

Putin’s Pakistan puzzle

Putin finds Pakistan another window through which to engage and send messages to Washington.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 06:37pm

International

Israeli strikes kill nine people in Gaza

Egypt hosts new round of truce talks with leaders from Hamas and other Palestinian factions.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:53am

International

WHO says Ebola has killed 84, affected 471

There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the outbreak.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:00am

International

Europe faces ‘invasion’ of dangerous ideologies: Hegseth

Hegseth also calls on European countries to do more to contribute to their defence.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:53am

International

Ukraine fires wave of drones at Russia on last day of key forum

Nato bolsters defences around Sweden and Finland.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:56am

Balochistan

Five dead in separate Balochistan incidents

Bodies recovered from locations in Gwadar, Kech; two men shot dead in tribal feud in Dera Bugti.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:53am

Balochistan

BNP-M announces strike over Zehri incident

Mengal slams killing of party leader, arrest of family members.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:00am

Football

FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry

“All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory-sealed disposable water bottle," official says.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:46am

Cricket

Gill, Rahul power India to 368-3 in Afghanistan Test

Rahul makes 100 off 165 balls; Gill reaches his 11th Test ton.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:53am

Football

Iran’s World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran’s embassy to Turkiye says a “large” number of managerial and executive staff and others had been denied visas.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:38am

Cricket

Robinson rocks New Zealand again as rain frustrates England at Lord’s

At 55-5, New Zealand need 199 more runs to reach a victory target of 254.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:53am

Back Page

Iran denounces ‘political pressure’ from nuclear watchdog

Cites restricted access to bombed nuclear sites as key reason for inspection gaps, denies seeking nuclear weapons.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 08:09am

Back Page

Fake AI apps become top malware lure, says report

Since start of year, Kaspersky researchers have identified more than 15,000 samples of malware masquerading as agentic AI software.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:52am

Back Page

Israeli strike kills three soldiers in south Lebanon

Tehran rejects claims it is using Lebanon as "bargaining chip", urges Beirut to focus on "real foe".

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:57am

Back Page

UN affirms Kashmir and Palestine are unresolved disputes

Pakistan, India clash over references to Kashmir in Security Council’s report.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:53am

Front Page

AJK govt cracks down on JAAC after imposition of ban

Police arrest at least 72 people, recover "weapons, suspicious documents"; situation tense in Poonch after trader gunned down.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:29am

Middle East

Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate

IRNA says "important message" meant for Iran’s supreme leader; interior minister receives instructions from premier before departure.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:32am

Front Page

US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted

Iran launches fresh missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain; Kuwait says new attack "dangerous escalation"; Bahrain denounces "blatant aggression".

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:40am

Business

Govt borrows Rs3.5tr from banks in July-May

The private sector is the ultimate sufferer as it received just Rs986bn during the period.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:42am

Business

Manufacturers of tile, glass oppose import duty cuts

APCTMA warns any further reduction in customs duties on imported ceramic tiles could jeopardise the survival of local manufacturers.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:19am

Business

Poultry industry grows at consumers’ cost

Prices stay high despite export disruptions; beef hits Rs1,500-1,800 per kg, mutton Rs2,700-2,900.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:33am

Business

IT leads services export surge to $8.27bn

Internet connections jump to 5.1 million.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:25am

Sindh

Irrigation water shortage in Sindh reaches alarming level

Official data shows crisis deepening due to over-withdrawal by Punjab.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:40am

Sindh

Film showcases mountain communities’ resilience to climate disasters

Experts call for making mental health part of calamity response.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:47am

Sindh

SHC reserves verdict on fate of historic Karachi Cotton Exchange building

Petitioners’ counsel and Sindh AG say KMC is undisputed owner of building; DAG insists ETPB owns subject property.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:36am

Sindh

Abdullah Shah Ghazi urs begins in Karachi

Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi visits shrine; meets with devotees.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:44am

Sindh

KMC to develop mangrove park at China Creek

Mayor Wahab notes mangroves serve as a natural defence against coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and climate-related disasters.

Updated 31 Aug, 2026 04:16pm

Sindh

Lyari kicks its troubles aside as World Cup mania strikes

With giant screens being installed and walls painted with flags, youngsters sport their favourite footballers’ hairstyles.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:26am

ICT

Three Pera officials sacked for corruption

Pushcart vendor injured during clash between Pera officials, vendors in Fort Abbas.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:27am

ICT

Possible transfer of Lahore High Court judge to Islamabad stirs debate

According to sources, at least four judges of LHC are under consideration for transfer to IHC.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:15am

ICT

10pc work still pending as Rawalpindi's Ring Road deadline approaches

Deputy project director not sure if road will be open for traffic by end of June.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:20am

Punjab

Woman, daughter set ablaze by husband, brother-in-law in Sahiwal

Suspects also allegedly torch household belongings before escaping.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 12:06pm

Punjab

Three Ahmadis injured in Chiniot attack

Chenab Nagar police register case; community spokesperson says this is second such incident in Rabwah within last few months.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:25am

Punjab

JI warns of protests if budget is ‘anti-people’

LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded the immediate abolition of the petroleum levy,...

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:30am

Punjab

US family moves LHC for grant of citizenship to its kids

An American family that voluntarily moved to Pakistan alleges prolonged delays in grant of citizenship to its Lahore-born children.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:19am

Punjab

Additional district and sessions judges to act as tribunals to hear property disputes across Punjab

36 judges tasked with deciding illegal occupation; retaining/obtaining property through fraud, forgery or force carries up to 10 years in jail.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:20am

KP & FATA

Kohistanis vow to continue KKH blockade over electricity issue

DPO says grid station’s upgradation nears completion.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:49am

KP & FATA

90pc TB patients in Pakistan, Afghanistan suffer from depression: study

Health experts warn most such patients risk their lives by not completing treatment.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

KP & FATA

PHC strikes down recommendation to invalidate Pakistan Post recruitment

Directs govt to provide opportunity of fair trial to petitioners.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:18am

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