News Archives for Latest - 2026-06-22

South Asia

India likely won't export sugar for years as El Niño, ethanol squeeze supply

India could eventually be forced to import sugar if El Niño-related weather disruptions sharply cut cane cultivation area and output.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 11:28pm

What do we know about $300bn fund to Iran under the MoU with US?

The text does not say who will contribute to the fund; Saudi FM stresses rebuilding trust "before any concept of economic cooperation".

Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:37pm

Sindh

Police register terrorism case against driver in Karachi's DHA imambargah car crash

DIG says driver, 3 companions taken into custody; girl succumbs to injuries; 15 remain under treatment.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:44pm

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

The key question is whether airlines can keep recent fare increases as fuel prices ease.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:03pm

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Tuesday: FO

Will meet with President Zardari, PM Shehbaz; both sides to review bilateral relations, discuss diplomatic engagements following Islamabad MoU.

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 12:07am

South Asia

14 killed in fire at building in India's Lucknow

The building housed a coaching centre for college students, a library and a computer graphics section.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 10:04pm

Branded Content

Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan

Topics expected to be discussed include housing policy, urban development, investment confidence, infrastructure planning and the future outlook of Pakistan’s real estate industry.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:12pm

Balochistan

Quetta ATC finds BYC's Mahrang, another leader guilty in 2024 case

Mahrang, Sibghatullah Shahji handed life sentence in case of FC personnel's death during protest in Gwadar that turned violent.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 06:16pm

Kaouther Ben Hania, director of The Voice of Hind Rajab, secures place on Venice Film Festival jury

The filmmaker will be joined by six others including Afghanistan's Shahrbanoo Sadat and US actor Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 06:09pm

KP & FATA

KP police rescue foreign citizen, arrest her husband in Bara after allegations of domestic abuse

Complainant expresses desire to be repatriated to country of origin.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 06:30pm

Alan Greenspan, longtime US Federal Reserve chairman, dies aged 100

Greenspan, who exerted a powerful influence on the US economy, died at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36pm

Toy Story 5 secures highest grossing opening weekend of the year with $160m in North America

Film brings Pixar's second-highest opening numbers after Incredibles 2 in 2018.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:26pm

Five moments from the Burgenstock summit that got people talking

From friendly greetings to abrupt departures; the Burgenstock talks had it all.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 04:25pm

KP & FATA

5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad, Punjab

No reports of loss of life or destruction of property received in Punjab so far, PDMA says.

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 01:48am

South Asia

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

The discussions include the potential sale of India’s air defence system Akashteer.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:24pm

Branded Content

'The Tide Continues To Rise' – ABHI Microfinance Bank

ABHI Microfinance Bank entered 2026 with a gradual build-up of a more digitally enabled banking model.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:18pm

Interview: After Dr Bahu's success, Mehreen Jabbar is ready to take on cinema again

The filmmaker talks about how ratings, ticketing and industry issues are killing experimentation.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:14pm

A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for 7th prime minister after Starmer announces resignation

The chaos dates back to the Brexit referendum, 10 years ago to the day on Tuesday.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:11pm

Pakistan will continue to play 'honest, sincere role' in advancing dialogue, says PM after US-Iran talks in Switzerland

PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction at the “successful conclusion” of the meeting held in Switzerland’s Burgenstock.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 03:01pm

Unloved and lacking a 'guiding light', UK's Starmer quits after just two years as prime minister

Starmer focused on what he believed was possible to achieve, rather than setting out a clear vision of a future Britain.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 02:59pm

Sindh

Federal, Sindh govts declare June 25, 26 as public holidays on account of Ashura

All offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, local councils under the government of Sindh, except essential services, will remain closed.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 05:08pm

Ali Gul Pir announces birth of son Salar in adorable Father's Day post

Comedian thanks his wife for getting him gifts celebrating his first Father's Day as a dad.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 01:57pm

In Turkiye's 'house of photos', the world as seen through the lens of children

Children are taking part in a two-month analogue photography workshop for local and migrant youth near Turkiye’s borders with Iraq and Syria.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 12:33pm

Oil falls after US-Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

“The decline has been driven primarily by improving prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran," says analyst.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 12:02pm

PPP's Amjad Hussain elected as GB chief minister after members take oath

Oath taken by 30 members; speaker from PPP, deputy speaker from PML-N also elected unopposed.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:29pm

Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam while filming project in Saudi Arabia

Local media reported the actor's decision was based on positive interactions with Muslims in the country.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 11:28am

51 degrees and counting: Surviving heat in Jacobabad

Pakistan's heat future is already here.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 12:11pm

Football

'Most oppressed team’ Iran fight on at FIFA World Cup amid US restrictions

The Iranian squad has spent much of the tournament navigating obstacles that no other team has encountered.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 11:00am

UK PM Starmer announces resignation amid mounting pressure, says will give successor 'full, unequivocal support'

Starmer says he will accept party’s decision with “good grace”; frontrunner Andy Burnham sworn in as MP.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 10:11pm

3 killed, 5 injured in rare Philippine school shooting

Police have yet to establish a motive for the shooting; two people have been arrested, govt broadcaster says.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 02:19pm

Sherry says PPP will not support any PTA bill in Senate sans 'thorough' standing committee debate

Says there is no hurry to push widely criticised telecom bill without "satisfying us and other representatives".

Published 22 Jun, 2026 10:18am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly budget debate turns heated over social sector cuts claim

Govt accused of slashing health, education, agri budgets; ministers defend performance.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:51am

Today, geopolitical communication no longer waits for a press briefing

The old diplomatic language was cautious, layered and slow; the new digital language demands speed, clarity, emotion and shareability.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:36am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly honours Benazir’s ‘enduring legacy of democracy, struggle for people’s rights’

Budget debate shortened due to death of MPA Naeem Kharal; MPA seeks force to protect district bordering Balochistan.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:34am

Fifa Worldcup

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history

Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt's scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:29am

Balochistan

Balochistan’s development unstoppable: CM Bugti

Offers disgruntled groups opportunity for talks, rejects any negotiations with anti-state elements.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:17am

NA approves Rs9.17tr grants, rejects 307 opposition cut motions

The House approves 29 demands for grants of the Cabinet Division worth more than Rs 1.53 trillion and rejects all cut motions seeking reductions in allocations for the division and its attached departments.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:14am

Cricket

New Zealand take second Test; England bring back Ben Stokes

Stokes was dropped for breaching a team curfew following his side’s win in the series opener at Lord’s.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:05am

Cricket

Marizanne Kapp stars as South Africa edge India in Women’s T20 World Cup thriller

South Africa now join India on four points, behind unbeaten Group ‘A’ leaders Australia on six.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:08am

AJK compiles list of 100 officials, army personnel over alleged role in JAAC sit-ins

JAAC suffers setback as two core members distance themselves from group.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:08am

Is Islamic banking genuinely different from conventional banking or merely a change of terminology?

Just as a landlord is entitled to rent regardless of a tenant’s business profitability, a lease-based Islamic financing arrangement has its own commercial and legal logic.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:07am

Cricket

Mitchell Marsh powers Australia to 3-0 sweep over Bangladesh

Renshaw remained unbeaten on six, while David smashed 12 off three balls.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:11am

The budget for the upcoming fiscal year reflects a broader shift in economic policy

Tax incentives can improve profitability and encourage investment, but they cannot fully offset structural impediments such as high energy costs, infrastructure gaps and limited development spending.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:03am

Balochistan

There is little encouraging news in the budget for the people of Balochistan

Many people feel there is little in the budget for ordinary citizens, including the salaried class and government employees.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 08:01am

The pathway towards a more promising future for football in Pakistan

Domestically, football has the potential of being a truly national sport in the country.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:58am

International

Hong Kong hands out $180m in baby bonuses to raise birthrate

The govt has started giving out the Newborn Baby Bonus to eligible parents in October 2023 to encourage couples to have more children and boost the city’s low fertility rate.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:56am

South Asia

India’s ‘push-in’ strategy violates international law

Regular attempts by India’s Border Security Force to push in Bangla-speaking Muslims into Bangladesh display an unwarranted hostility that will do little to improve diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:55am

Middle East

Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Mideast war

Netanyahu’s support for premiership plummets from 40.5pc in early March to 29.4pc in June.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:53am

The US, Iran deal demonstrates the failure of military force

The US was unable to achieve its objectives both on the battlefield and negotiating table.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 12:22pm

International

King Charles to reveal tax details for first time

“The decision to do so as Sovereign has come at the express wish of the King himself,” a palace spokesperson says.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Editorial: The govt's decision to cut the climate ministry's allocation in the budget is difficult to justify

Climate risks are increasing and public investment should reflect that reality.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:48am

Sindh

Sindh's proposed budget is anything but forward-looking

The current budget reinforces the perception that the PPP has diluted many of its core values to align with the country’s prevailing power structure.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:34am

Punjab

Punjab's budget for the new fiscal year is more than a routine fiscal housekeeping exercise

Punjab Innovation for Value, Opportunity and Transformation adds roughly 100 basis points to province’s three-year average GDP growth, lifting overall provincial growth with industry seeing the largest relative boost.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:20am

NA body questions mobile taxes, electric vehicle policy

Committee finalises Finance Bill 2026 recommendations; lawmakers seek relief for entry-level, mid-range phone users.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:10am

National

NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq ‘restores’ airing of PTI speeches

Warns against criticism of judiciary and armed forces; PTI MNA Afridi’s suspension ends, can rejoin proceedings today.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:34am

National

GB poll results broke ‘Centre’s monopoly’, says CM-designate

GB Assembly meets today; Imran Nadeem likely to be elected speaker; PML-N’s Malik Kifayat slated to be deputy speaker.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:43am

National

Normal speed limits reinstated on motorways, highways

The step was taken in line with the instructions of the prime minister to ensure the efficient use of energy and encourage fuel conservation.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:55am

KP & FATA

Girl students engage in scientific learning during Malam Jabba hiking trip

Also collect information on various medicinal plants.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:04am

KP & FATA

JI calls for nationwide movement against inflation, corruption

Jamaat-i-Islami KP North chief Inayatullah Khan says the time has come for people to resist measures that has pushed citizens into severe hardship.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:04am

KP & FATA

Pleas of Afghans claiming to be Pakistanis not maintainable, declares Peshawar High Court

Rules alternate remedy available with petitioners; directs Nadra to decide their cases within four months.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:45am

KP & FATA

KP govt under fire in assembly over incomplete uplift projects

Opposition leader says development budget less than outgoing fiscal year.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:42am

KP & FATA

5 bomb disposal unit personnel martyred in Razmak attack in KP

Security forces have cordoned off the area and initiated an extensive search operation to trace the assailants.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:56am

ICT

Pindi’s historic imambargahs keep centuries-old Muharram traditions alive

The historic imambargahs are situated in the narrow streets and bustling bazaars of the garrison city where Shia Muslims gather to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in Karbala.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:04am

ICT

CDA issues notice to illegal occupants of G-6 flats in Islamabad

Illegal occupants directed to vacate the flats within seven days.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:25am

ICT

Inter Boards Coordination Commission introduces online payment platform

The initiative has been introduced to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, international students, and foreign applicants seeking equivalence services from IBCC.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:20am

ICT

Lawmakers, experts urge Pakistan to prioritise human development, climate resilience

Say Pakistan, currently the world’s fifth most populous country, is projected to reach a population of nearly 400 million by 2050.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:16am

Punjab

Punjab misses cotton cultivation target by 18pc

Ginners attribute decline to inclement weather, new sugar mills.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Punjab

Birth of three lion cubs, fawn at Bahawalpur zoo

The zoo management has kept the fawn and the lion cubs in a secure place away from the visitors and will put them on display when they will grow up a bit.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Punjab

Live monitoring of majalis reviewed in Punjab

Over 37,000 majalis and 9,000 processions are being monitored in the province.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:00am

Punjab

More Sikhs arrive to mark Maharaja Ranjit’s death anniversary

The main ceremonies marking the Maharaja’s death anniversary will be held on June 29 at the historic Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:53am

Sindh

Eight mourners killed after Alam falls on high-tension wires in Shikarpur

More than 15 received severe shock and injuries; Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar expresses his deep grief over the tragic incident.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:44am

Sindh

MQM-P sees ex-KTC chief’s return as antidote to organisational drift

Expected return of Hammad Siddiqui after years of absence raises hopes of tanzeemi revival; Aminul Haque says he was framed in fake cases, Muttahida will welcome him back into the party fold.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:37am

Sindh

Relief for Karachiites as transporters call off strike after four days

KTI leader says govt have promised to review hefty traffic fines, issues relating to biometric verification and third-party vehicle insurance.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:28am

Sindh

14 hurt after vehicle crashes into tent outside DHA imambargah in Karachi

CM Murad directs the police chief to investigate whether the incident was caused by brake failure or another factor.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Business & Finance

Sindh’s agriculture research budget slashed

The government has attributed the reduction in the overall development outlay to Sindh’s contribution to national strategic fiscal requirements.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:59am

Back Page

Troops to stay in Lebanon ‘as long as necessary’: Netanyahu

Israeli defence minister claims no restriction on soldiers "eliminating threats" in Lebanon.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:24am

Front Page

PIA to be handed over to new owners this month

All local, international regulatory approvals completed, adviser says; Islamabad airport privatisation planned during FY27.

Published 22 Jun, 2026 07:03am

Balochistan

Balochistan Assembly passes Rs1.09 trillion budget

No cut motions moved as Rs291bn demands for grants sanctioned for development spending.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:35am

National

Oil industry cries out over unilateral cut in fuel prices

Estimates losses of around Rs105bn for refineries and marketing companies; several OMCs warn of possible bankruptcy amid already shrinking foreign participation in sector.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:00am

Balochistan