News Archives for Latest - 2026-06-27

Traders to resume business activities in Muzaffarabad from Sunday, distance themselves from JAAC

Say committee demands have deviated from original objectives; residents in Poonch demand that JAAC activists remove road blockades.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 11:01pm

Sindh

3 personnel martyred as attack on Rangers facility in Karachi foiled: ISPR

Three Jamaatul Ahrar terrorists killed, 1 captured, says ISPR; sanitisation operations underway; president, PM condemn attack.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:00pm

Fifa Worldcup

Marcelo Bielsa: The coach who changed football, but not his ways

Uruguay's early World Cup exit has reignited questions over Bielsa's methods, yet few coaches have left a deeper mark on modern football.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 10:16pm

Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need

UN humanitarian agency says search-and-rescue teams from at least 17 countries mobilised; more than 54,000 people are listed as unaccounted for on website.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 11:51pm

ICT

Aleema challenges PTI founder Imran Khan's 'solitary confinement' before IHC

Petition quotes lawyers as saying Imran spent 22 hours a day in solitary confinement, while Bushra Bibi was allegedly held in isolation for 24 hours a day.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 06:11pm

Why is Anayah Shahid being called evil for playing a villain in Zanjeerain?

The actor had to explain recently that her character’s morals did not reflect her own.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 06:08pm

How some Venezuelans' smartphones warned of quake

A movement sensor called an accelerometer can spot and confirm potential earthquakes, by cross-referencing reports, in Android phones, Google says.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 06:54pm

UK to expand refugee sponsorship schemes

The new sponsorship scheme will “operate at a much higher capacity” than the UK Resettlement Scheme.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 05:20pm

Fifa Worldcup

Iran fans on emotional rollercoaster after FIFA World Cup draw with Egypt

Following the 1-1 draw, Iran has missed the chance to directly qualify for the World Cup’s last 32.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 03:45pm

Fifa Worldcup

In Kansas City, Messi is the GOAT... at removing unwanted vegetation

The little weed-mower was born just before the World Cup.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 03:44pm

Germany hit by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 06:13pm

Football

FIFA World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub

Amid a scent of beer and marijuana, many street vendors have descended on Times Square to sell flags, caps, vuvuzelas, fruit slices and churros.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 01:59pm

'No crown is worth hatred': Roma Riaz speaks out after 'bullying' during selection of Miss Universe 2026

The former Miss Universe Pakistan is judging this year's competition to choose her successor.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 01:29pm

Why Samsung may welcome Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet

The pricey foldable iPhone could give Samsung cover to raise Galaxy prices — while exposing growing pressure on its foldable lead.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 01:28pm

Farmers fear drought as Italy's longest river runs dry

The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in July in this corner of northern Italy.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 01:13pm

South Asia

World Bank approves $1.1 billion emergency financing for Bangladesh

The World Bank package comprises two projects that aim to help the country manage external shocks and maintain economic stability.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 12:59pm

Minister says govt not giving preference to any sector after petrol, diesel prices kept unchanged

"The government is neither giving preference to any sector nor imposing any undue burden on the other,” he says.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 01:18pm

KP & FATA

PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP amid soaring temperatures

Met Office says temperatures will continue until the first week of July; NDMA issues landslide alert; PDMA directs several DCs to take precautionary measures.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 07:12pm

Singer Dua Lipa is opening a Manifesto Library of banned, censored books in Portugal

The pop star has been running her own book club, Service95, since 2021.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 11:25am

Punjab

2 arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teenage boy, burying him alive for not keeping quiet in Sargodha

The search for a third suspect is ongoing; DPO says further proceedings to be initiated after recording the victim's statement.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 11:15am

The Punjab government can cancel you with this law

New law to be called Punjab’s Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill 2026. Enough said.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 09:09pm

Balochistan

8 terrorists killed in high-tempo intelligence operations in Balochistan: ISPR

Three terrorists killed in Kharan; five terrorists, including suicide bomber, killed in pre-emptive operation in Mastung, ISPR says.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 12:12pm

Fifa Worldcup

Iran wait on FIFA World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Iran are third on three points and must wait for confirmation that they will go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 10:33am

Football

Belgium into FIFA World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout

A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried the Red Devils into the last 32 in first place.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 10:25am

Fifa Worldcup

From qualifying without conceding a single goal to total collapse: Tunisia's FIFA World Cup nightmare

The man who oversaw qualifying, Sami Trabelsi, was dismissed in January after a disappointing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 09:27am

Sindh

India increasingly resorting to covert tactics, proxies to undermine peace in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz

"The entire country remains steadfast in its iron resolve to defeat the nefarious designs of our enemies," he says.

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 12:39pm

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' organisations

More than 100 companies and institutions will now have access to Mythos 5, including many Fortune 500 companies, source says.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 08:08am

Now is the time to finally create a Muslim bloc with teeth

A new regional security bloc would likely meet fierce resistance from the US, Europe, Israel and India.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 07:53am

Why do nations fail?

Those who established pluralistic political systems and inclusive economic institutions prospered.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 07:45am

Editorial: Pakistan needs to treat Sustainable Development Goals as the foundation of national policymaking

Pakistan cannot rely on international partners to compensate for weak governance and inconsistent implementation at home.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 07:41am

Middle East

US and Iran trade strikes, putting fresh strain on Mideast ceasefire

US says strikes response to “unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces”; IRGC says response will be "broader" if "aggression is repeated".

Updated 27 Jun, 2026 12:39pm

Fifa Worldcup

Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

Two-time winners Uruguay become the highest ranked side to crash out in the group stages as the defeat rounded off a miserable tournament.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 07:31am

Fifa Worldcup

Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting

Unbeaten in their three group matches, the archipelago nation of just over 500,000 will play Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami on July 3.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 07:22am

Fifa Worldcup

Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive

Iraq go home without a point after a hugely disappointing campaign following an arduous route to qualify.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 02:51am

Fifa Worldcup

Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup

Dembele moves on to four goals at the tournament after also scoring in the 3-0 win over Iraq on Monday.

Published 27 Jun, 2026 02:39am

E-Paper | October 16, 2026

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Traders to resume business activities in Muzaffarabad from Sunday, distance themselves from JAAC

3 personnel martyred as attack on Rangers facility in Karachi foiled: ISPR

Marcelo Bielsa: The coach who changed football, but not his ways

Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need

Aleema challenges PTI founder Imran Khan's 'solitary confinement' before IHC

Why is Anayah Shahid being called evil for playing a villain in Zanjeerain?

How some Venezuelans' smartphones warned of quake

UK to expand refugee sponsorship schemes

Iran fans on emotional rollercoaster after FIFA World Cup draw with Egypt

In Kansas City, Messi is the GOAT... at removing unwanted vegetation

Germany hit by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east

FIFA World Cup turns New York's Times Square into global fan hub

'No crown is worth hatred': Roma Riaz speaks out after 'bullying' during selection of Miss Universe 2026

Why Samsung may welcome Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet

Farmers fear drought as Italy's longest river runs dry

World Bank approves $1.1 billion emergency financing for Bangladesh

Minister says govt not giving preference to any sector after petrol, diesel prices kept unchanged

PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP amid soaring temperatures

Singer Dua Lipa is opening a Manifesto Library of banned, censored books in Portugal

2 arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting teenage boy, burying him alive for not keeping quiet in Sargodha

The Punjab government can cancel you with this law

8 terrorists killed in high-tempo intelligence operations in Balochistan: ISPR

Iran wait on FIFA World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Belgium into FIFA World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout

From qualifying without conceding a single goal to total collapse: Tunisia's FIFA World Cup nightmare

India increasingly resorting to covert tactics, proxies to undermine peace in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' organisations

Now is the time to finally create a Muslim bloc with teeth

Why do nations fail?

Editorial: Pakistan needs to treat Sustainable Development Goals as the foundation of national policymaking

US and Iran trade strikes, putting fresh strain on Mideast ceasefire

Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting

Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive

Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup