News Archives for Latest - 2026-06-08

KP & FATA

Speaker hesitant to convene KP Assembly amid PTI lawmakers’ dissent

“We don’t need any incentives; our one-point agenda is the decisive movement for the release of Imran Khan,” dissident Mushtaq Ghani said.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 01:13am

Sindh

Karachi police formulate anti-drug policy with educational institutions

“Out of 158 private schools in the South district, 20 are under surveillance, while eight of the district's 22 private colleges are under surveillance," senior police official says.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 10:53pm

In meeting with PM, president stresses ‘provincial rights, economic stability’ in upcoming budget

The president directed efforts to harmonise the growth rate with public welfare schemes in the upcoming budget, the Presidency said.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 12:19am

‘Action replay of 2024 elections’: PTI, TTAP reject GB election results, level rigging allegations

PTI chairman demands re-election in Astore; says PTI will hold protests in GB against the election.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 08:28pm

Women detained in Afghanistan's Herat in clothing crackdown

A 23-year-old woman says those detained were fully covered, including wearing headscarves.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:55pm

South Asia

India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

West Bengal CM says arrangements underway to deport 836 people currently in holding centres.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:44pm

Acid attack more heinous than homicide, tool of patriarchal violence: SC

Court upholds LHC ruling sentencing acid attacker to life imprisonment, urges establishment of a National Acid Survivors’ Rehabilitation Fund

Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:23pm

'Give peace a little more chance': PM Shehbaz calls for restraint after Israel, Iran exchange attacks

Premier says Pakistan working "earnestly and painstakingly, together with our brothers and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution".

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:46pm

Why Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could mean more for the oil market this time

Iranian military commanders have repeatedly warned the Houthis could join the ongoing war.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:43pm

Pakistan rejects 'unwarranted' remarks on AJK by individuals in UK

FO urges British govt to "educate and caution" those supporting proscribed organisations.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:03pm

Senate returns Rs1.43bn to exchequer, beats austerity target by 500pc

Chairman Gilani says savings are actual, not "projected cuts"; transport fleet grounded, 17 of 18 procurement projects scrapped

Published 08 Jun, 2026 05:08pm

Tribeca Festival apologises after backlash over red carpet joke about sexual assault of Palestinians

Organisers called the comments made during the premiere of The Wedding Entertainer 'offensive and unacceptable'.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 04:49pm

KP & FATA

Transport leader injured in Swat armed attack; son among 3 killed

Three arrested as search operation for culprits underway; Afzal Gujjar says attackers torched his vehicles.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 04:36pm

ICT

BISP head urges apology after Rana Sanaullah's beggar remarks

PM's adviser said last week that BISP served no purpose other than turning people into beggars.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 05:03pm

Punjab

Punjab requests deployment of army, Rangers for Muharram security measures

Services of 137 Army and Rangers companies requested across over 35 districts.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 03:28pm

MPA Hina Parvez Butt wants people like Falak Shabir to stop policing women and mind their own business

The lawmaker asked when the minds of some men will stop fixating on women's clothing after the singer's appeal to outlaw 'short dresses'.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 02:52pm

Maritime affairs minister contacts Dar, discusses release of Pakistani seamen held hostage by Somali pirates

He has also contacted Pakistan’s envoy in Somalia, says official statement.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:05pm

Middle East

Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persist

Tehran says diplomatic process to end war would be affected by renewed hostilities in region.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:01pm

Branded Content

OGDC’s strategic drive for sustainable growth and responsible value creation

OGDC has launched a comprehensive and focused production optimisation initiative aimed at reversing natural declines in mature fields and unlocking additional hydrocarbon output.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:34pm

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

We’re farming more land, but the harvest is shrinking.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:48pm

Mahira Khan, Ayesha Omar and other stars are 'shaking with rage' over acid attack on doctor in Quetta

The celebrities are calling for acid sale regulation and the protection of women, especially at workplaces.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 12:56pm

'Let's call it quits': Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued interview when confronted over election fraud claims

Accuses host Kristen Welker of being “a big liberal, a big progressive” after she asks several questions about Iran and nuclear weapons.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 12:43pm

At least 7 civilians killed during Sunday clash between police, JAAC protesters in AJK's Rawalakot: official

Officials say 30 people have been taken into custody; flow of information from AJK remains curtailed due to the closure of mobile data services.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 12:37pm

'Women are dying for saying no': X enraged after doctor severely injured in Quetta acid attack

That rage was compounded by other recent cases of violence against women reported, including a man killing his wife for refusing to go to sleep with him.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 12:31pm

Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, dozen still missing

National disaster authorities say 134 people injured; Philippines, other countries cancel tsunami warnings.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 05:12pm

China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit, hails 'invincible friendship' with Pyongyang

Military officers lined red carpet to welcome the Chinese president in North Korea.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 11:36am

Middle East

Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint

Trump insists new strikes by Israel and Iran will not affect his administration's peace talks with Tehran, says Netanyahu “doesn’t call the shots”.

Updated 14 Jun, 2026 12:52pm

ICT

Medical board that could not determine Sindh landlord's cause of death cleared of negligence charges

Inability to ascertain cause of death does not constitute misconduct, tribunal holds.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 09:52am

Punjab

Ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi urges govt to address EU concerns over GSP+

Pakistan will have to meet stricter requirements under the new EU-GSP regulations, he says.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 09:45am

Small traders tax scheme — less a reform, more a negotiated settlement with one of the most under-taxed constituencies

The OICCI notes that the corporate sector, representing only 6pc of GDP, accounts for nearly 60-70pc of direct tax revenues, while retailers remain under taxed.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 09:42am

Sindh

IO seeks Karachi court’s nod to record alleged drug baroness Pinky’s voice samples

Seeks directions for jail authorities to allow the recording of voice samples for voice-matching evaluation.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 09:21am

Upcoming budget will be current dispensation’s fifth straight one. That's surely enough time to escape the straitjacket

All one can fear is a familiar accounting exercise that aims to extract a few more rupees from a narrow, weary economic base.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 09:01am

How Pakistan's parliament has failed to live up to its responsibility

The way constitutional amendments have been bulldozed through parliament in the past two years are a striking illustration of its attitude to parliamentary institutions.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 08:51am

Editorial: US-Iran truce — a ceasefire in name only

Both sides accuse the other of violating the truce that was supposed to halt the conflict in April, yet neither appears willing to abandon negotiations altogether.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 08:46am

Balochistan

Doctors go on indefinite strike in Quetta over heinous acid attack on female colleague

Victim’s eyes damaged, but she is said to be in stable condition.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:17am

Trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports yet again

Our external trade imbalance is rooted in the very structure of the economy, which relies excessively on borrowing and remittances and fails to address structural issues.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:39am

Political, fiscal reality to reshape uplift budget as National Economic Council meets today

Rs4.7tr federal, provincial development plans may be revised; federal PSDP may rise above Rs1.3tr; provincial annual development plans could be trimmed.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:16am

Why Pakistan needs retail investors to fund government debt?

Shift even a tenth of the Rs54tr domestic stock out of banks and into retail hands at a yield just 150 basis points cheaper, and the annual saving runs into the region of Rs80bn.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:31am

Higher taxes, rising prices: what the upcoming budget means for consumers

Prospects for strong industrial growth remain constrained under the current IMF programme, as fiscal consolidation and revenue generation continue to be key priorities.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 07:20am

Business

Setting priorities right for agriculture

Unless agriculture is restored to the centre of fiscal planning, Pakistan risks undermining its food security as well as its economic future.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:52am

Business & Finance

Agriculture: Livestock potential for economic growth

Pakistan has natural advantages that can help it become a leading exporter of halal meat.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:44am

Business & Finance

Making the budget relevant

The budget is essentially a political document, laying out who and what will be taxed and who and what will be subsidised, with taxpayer money.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:59am

Balochistan

Turbat bomb blast claims three lives

Two killed in celebratory fire in Qila Abdullah.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:54am

Balochistan

Journalist killed in Balochistan's Musakhail

The motive for the attack remains unclear; police say Lala Israfeel has reported no recent threats.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:33am

ICT

FIA nabs two more members of illegal kidney transplant ring

Nine people, including a urulogist, were arrested last month.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:27am

National

Ogra in disarray amid pricing probe, legal challenges

Member (oil) steps down after FIA quizzing on price differential claims.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:54am

National

PIDE urges tax incentives to revive national savings

Says Pakistan saves only Rs6 of every Rs100.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:54am

Front Page

Iran launches first attack on Israel since truce

Naqvi discusses peace process with Araghchi, delivers PM Shehbaz’s letter addressed to Ayatollah Khamenei.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:45am

Back Page

Democrats hold early lead ahead of mid-terms

National polls show they have modest edge over Republicans.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:01am

Back Page

Israel kills nine in Gaza amid efforts to salvage ceasefire deal

Steps up attacks against police headquarters and personnel.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 06:45am

Back Page

Tehran vows payback after Israel attacks Beirut despite truce

Lebanese army says its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet top officials.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 07:50am

International

Church abuse victims not invited to meet pope

The pope is scheduled to visit the abbey later in his visit and Hurtado says he will face protests there.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:18am

International

China, Taiwan vessels in standoff amid Beijing ‘special operation’

Taipei laments use of Japan-Philippines negotiations as a pretext to create "illusion of maritime jurisdiction".

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:14am

International

Russian strikes damage Chernobyl storage facility

The strike significantly damages a fuel-reception building metres away from where “large amounts of nuclear material” are stored.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:07am

International

South Korea names first woman PM in 20 years

The elections also sparked controversy over ballot shortages that affected 50 polling stations nationwide, prompting the head of the state election watchdog to resign.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 08:20am

KP & FATA

Lower Kohistan’s Dubair Valley presents a picture of neglect

People of the valley continue to suffer human and financial losses during every monsoon season, local elder says.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:09am

KP & FATA

Kohistan people end Karakoram Highway blockade as admin promises to energise grid station

Wapda to link upgraded grid station to Dubair-Khawar powerhouse.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:03am

KP & FATA

Over 300 shops gutted in Nowshera market fire

“We don’t understand how the fire began from all four sides at the same time, and that too, in the absence of power supply,” president of the market says.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 05:45am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court rules it can’t interfere in govt’s policy matters

Rejects pleas against outsourcing of hospitals.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:46am

ICT

Police officials refusing duty in AJK, GB face action

The officials are being subjected to major punishment, including dismissal from service.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:19am

ICT

60 police officials deployed at Afghan holding centre in Rawalpindi

Revised security measures have been put in place to ensure the security of the Afghan nationals at the centre.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:36am

ICT

Gilani stresses adoption of eco-friendly transportation

Senate chairman praises innovation and sustainable mobility in Pakistan’s auto sector.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:29am

ICT

16 UCs declared high-risk as Rawalpindi intensifies dengue prevention drive

District administration directs health authority to ensure regular sweeping and surveillance in the localities.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 05:45am

Punjab

‘Favouritism’ in medical varsities VCs selection: Punjab govt set to raise age limit by 10 years to ‘accommodate retiring candidates’

Minister rejects allegations, says move is aimed at improving functioning of varsities.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:37am

Punjab

Punjab govt urged not to impose 18pc sales tax on solar equipment

The speakers say that a 10pc sales tax is already imposed on solar equipment, and they say that the proposal to increase it to 18pc is against the country’s energy and economic interests.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:49am

Punjab

No progress by PA panel on Lahore Gymkhana lease scrutiny

The committee set up in Sept 2024 has met only once and was given two months to submit its findings.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:01am

Punjab

Woman files gang-rape case against three men in Lahore

The woman alleges in the FIR that the incident took place some weeks earlier, when three suspects took her to fields where they allegedly gang-raped her.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:52am

Punjab

Another mpox suspected case in Bahawalpur

The patient is a relative of a previous patient from whom the staff nurse had earlier contracted the mpox virus.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:41am

Sindh

Sindh, Balochistan cry foul as Irsa keeps mum over deepening water crisis

Shortage in Sindh worsens to 39pc while Balochistan gets 71pc less flows.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:31am

Sindh

Children of govt employees who died in service take precedence in ‘deceased quota’ appointments: SHC

Bench observes a widow is eligible for appointment only if all children of deceased employee are minors.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:14am

Sindh

Hundreds of people evacuated safely after fire erupts at shopping mall in Karachi

The officials say a short circuit appeared to be the probable cause of the fire.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:25am

Sindh

KMC eyes Rs1bn annual revenue from tax on hotels, marriage halls

Public hearing on proposed "Entertainment Tax" set for Wednesday at KMC head office.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 09:10am

Cricket

PCB names 49 players for NCA red-ball, white-ball camps

The camps have been designed to help players prepare for future international commitments as well as domestic competitions.

Published 08 Jun, 2026 05:37am

Football

Brazil, Argentina, Germany win friendlies days before World Cup

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says that despite playing some of his younger squad members, his team showed they have a solid identity as the defence of their crown approaches.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:11am

Tennis