News Archives for Latest - 2026-06-28

Punjab

Punjab Assembly speaker surprised by committee's approval of anti-social behaviour bill, says not aware it was laid

"It’s not possible to introduce a law reminiscent of the colonial era … There could be some misunderstanding," he says.

Updated 29 Jun, 2026 08:51am

Cricket

Australia knock India out to reach Women's T20 World Cup semis

The defeat marks the second successive edition in which the Indian team has failed to reach the semi-finals.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 10:37pm

‘What a loser:’ Former US president Biden slams Trump

Accuses him of narcissism, incompetence, and corruption.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 09:55pm

Middle East

Iran's supreme leader says legal cases must be pursued against US, Israel over 'child killings, war crimes'

"What is definite is that these criminals must be [...] brought to justice," he says.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 09:30pm

Cricket

Highs and lows of England Test captain Ben Stokes' international career

The English Test captain announced the end of his international career on Sunday.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 09:25pm

Pakistan mulling purchase of cheaper oil, gas from Iran: petroleum minister

Ali Pervaiz Malik maintains that the reduction in local fuel prices is more than the decrease in international oil prices.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 08:26pm

Cricket

England Test captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket

“Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England's greatest ever cricketers," says England and Wales Cricket Board chairman.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 08:54pm

KP & FATA

Child killed, woman injured in suspected quadcopter attack in KP's Bajaur: police sources

Sources say police have collected evidence and launched an investigation.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:50pm

Provincial autonomy 'must remain free from interference', nothing in 'black and white' on 28th amendment yet: PPP

Nayyar Bokhari says while the PPP had supported the PML-N in budget formulation, the politics of both parties “remain separate”.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:06pm

Civilian plane crash kills 11 in France: local authorities

Cause of crash not immediately clear, technical investigation launched.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:49pm

Middle East

Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia

State news agency reports that investigations are under way to determine the cause of the crash.

Updated 29 Jun, 2026 11:19am

South Asia

Bangladesh's fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina says will return to Dhaka this year

“I want to say clearly: overcoming every obstacle and every conspiracy, I will return to my country this year,” says Hasina.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:05pm

Sindh

Karachi Port Trust sets cargo handling record in 138-year history: maritime minister

Surpasses record of 54.685 million tonnes set in FY17-18 as Karachi ports see increased maritime traffic due to Hormuz crisis.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:07pm

Pemra suspends Geo News transmission for 15 days

Geo apologises for mistake, says aired content was removed and action taken against individuals responsible for transmission.

Updated 29 Jun, 2026 01:31am

Google limits Meta's use of its Gemini AI models: report

Financial Times reports shortfall disrupted and delayed some of Meta’s internal AI projects.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 02:59pm

Middle East

After tit-for-tat strikes by US and Iran, Araghchi says any challenge to Hormuz routes will 'increase tensions'

IRGC target American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes "multiple" Iranian targets; Trump threatens to annihilate Iran.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 05:25pm

Fifa Worldcup

DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps

A chaotic finale to the tournament's expanded group phase saw Austria and Algeria fill the final two berths in the last 32 late on Saturday.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 12:07pm

Fifa Worldcup

Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan, head into FIFA World Cup last 32 on a high

Coach Lionel Scaloni says Messi could have played the full game "but he chose to let his teammates have minutes".

Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:50am

Punjab

Mob vandalises suspect’s shop in Sargodha murder case

DPO Ashraf assures the bereaved family that justice will be done and their reservation about police/CCD investigation would be taken into consideration.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:35am

Football

FIFA 2026: A World Cup group stage unlike any other

This World Cup has already given us shock, spectacle, and a reminder that football is never predictable. The beautiful chaos continues.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:22am

KP & FATA

'Grief into strength': Mashal Khan's sister graduates in journalism from Toronto university

"I chose journalism to tell the truth", says Saba Iqbal, recounting the painful incident of her brother being lynched to death.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 10:29am

Smokers' Corner: Israel and India weaponising a perceived 'suffering' to steer their discourse

States such as Israel and India are increasingly weaponising a perceived "suffering" to steer their national and international discourse.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 10:13am

Why should life be treated differently when it exists in a non-human form?

The arguments advanced on Happy’s behalf reinforced a conviction: rights cannot depend upon resemblance to human beings.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 09:44am

KP & FATA

Lawmakers from tribal districts threaten protest against imposition of taxes

KP Assembly speaker apologises for allowing outsider to enter the house.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 11:18am

KP & FATA

Patients with damaged kidneys suffer due to lack of awareness about organ donation

Health experts term dialysis temporary and time-consuming solution.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:58am

KP & FATA

Two held in Swat over assault, murder of teenage girl

FIR says prime suspect abducted the victim, took her to a hotel in Swat, subjected her to sexual assault and later administered her poisonous substances.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 08:59am

Pakistan’s growing economic engagement with Iran is driven by strategic considerations

Islamabad has put aside the idea of reaching Central Asia via Afghanistan.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 08:39am

KP & FATA

Governor Kundi calls for joint efforts to secure KP’s share under NFC

Says Centre ready to address province’s challenges.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 11:03am

Editorial: US and Iran should now activate the deconfliction mechanism envisaged in their MoU to prevent escalation

The latest exchange should therefore be treated not as proof that dialogue has failed, but as a warning of how easily it could.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 08:28am

ICT

Audit points to unaccounted Unicef grant in Islamabad labour department

AGP raises concerns over unauthorised issuance of stamp papers, unreconciled revenues and retention of public funds in bank accounts.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 08:16am

ICT

PML-N announces five more tickets for AJK polls

The party has yet to announce candidates for three constituencies.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:40am

ICT

Pakistan Medical Association urges nationwide efforts for confidential HIV testing

Over 84,000 cases are registered nationwide, but experts estimate the true burden could be as high as 369,000 undetected cases.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:43am

ICT

Rawalpindi Ring Road near completion, set for opening in July

Punjab govt will be informed about completion by first week of July after which a date will be set for inauguration, says official.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:49am

ICT

Citizens support 5pc tax on social media influencers: survey

Press Network of Pakistan report finds citizens also demand tax fairness, exemptions for small creators and govt incentives for digital economy.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:32am

Punjab

Lahore High Court strikes down supersession of two senior bureaucrats

Orders Centre to reconsider them for promotion in fair manner.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:13am

Punjab

Bodies of woman, three children found at home in Okara

Police say that there were no signs of torture or any other wounds on the bodies.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:15am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly passes budget amid opposition walkout

Opposition protests that it had not been allowed sufficient time to speak on the cut motions, points out a lack of quorum.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:18am

Punjab

Citywide crackdown on helmetless bikers in Lahore

Chief Traffic Officer says enforcement campaign has already resulted in a 40pc reduction in head trauma cases.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:23am

Punjab

Seminary student dies of torture in Lahore

Parents treated child's wounds privately, reported alleged assault after death.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:27am

Balochistan

5.9- magnitude earthquake sends light to moderate tremors across Pakistan

Tremors felt in Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Shangla, and Swat in KP; Rawalpindi, Chakwal, and Pothohar region in Punjab, as well as Islamabad and AJK.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:49am

Sindh

Call to increase Karachi Metropolitan Corporation budget from Rs60bn to ‘at least Rs300bn’

City Council opposition leader presents shadow budget on behalf of JI.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:09am

Sindh

Sindh budget debate marked by sharp exchanges, calls for civility

Sharjeel says press freedom is "most vibrant" in Sindh.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:55am

Sindh

Bodies of woman, minor daughter found inside home in Karachi's Malir

An Edhi Foundation spokesperson said the bodies of Saba Hanif, 30, and her eight-year-old daughter, Nabiha Hanif, were found inside their house.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 10:06am

Sindh

Unfilled govt jobs foster ad-hocism, open door to nepotism, rules Sindh High Court

Bench observes govt failure to fill vacancies without lawful justification diminishes institutional performance, undermines public confidence.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:59am

Sindh

Govt school in Hyderabad among top 10 finalists for world’s best school prizes

Only two schools from Pakistan, the other being a private school from Punjab, shortlisted for the global award.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

International

Germany signals return of compulsory military service

If Germany cannot reach its targets through the voluntary system, “we will have to return to conscription”, says conservative MP Thomas Roewekamp.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Middle East

Six Israeli settlers charged with terror offences

Investigation reveals that the settlers had coordinated to enter the village together, masked and carrying flammable substances, tear gas and a knife.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

International

World’s largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

“This is a very important moment. From Monday, we will be entering a new phase,” HL-LHC project chief Markus Zerlauth tells reporters.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

International

South Korea accuses China, Russia of breaching air defence zone

Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul said Chinese and Russian aircraft had entered and then left Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) over East Sea and South Sea.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:48am

Hockey

Pakistan get another mauling, end Pro League without a win

The resounding victory, which was England’s eighth, consolidated England’s second position in the Pro League standings with 34 points.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Cricket

Pakistan women beat Dutch for consolation win

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana wrapped up the innings in style with a triple-wicket maiden in the final over, recording figures of 3-12 in three overs.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Cricket

Ireland beat India for first time in international cricket

“I think we scraped through that game,” Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 11:04am

Fifa Worldcup

Canada and South Africa enter uncharted territory in first last-32 game

For Canada, it is the first time they have advanced past the group stage in three World Cup appearances.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Business

Tobacco growers reject move to scrap price mechanism

Demand consultations before changes to tobacco laws; term official profit figures presented to cabinet "misleading".

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:26am

Business

Soda Ash dumping case tests National Tariff Commission's consistency

All Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association asks NTC to reconsider its methodology for anti-dumping investigation into Soda Ash imports from Türkiye and Kenya.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:21am

Business

LPG shortage cripples Hyderabad bangle industry

Key processes done by home-based workers remain incomplete.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:16am

Business

Smuggled diesel hurting local refineries

Industry players say low-quality Iranian fuel costs Rs220-240 per litre, but damages engines.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Business

Railways losses swell to Rs61bn

AGP identifies Rs11.25bn irregularities in 2024-25.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Business

Federal Board of Revenue eyes new performance metrics

Considers swapping monthly tax collection targets with yearly evaluation to prevent chase of short-term revenue targets, focus more on annual collection outcomes.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:08am

Balochistan