News Archives for Latest - 2026-07-11

Geo News resumes transmission after 15-day suspension, warned of licence cancellation over future violations

Fined Rs10m; Pemra also directs channel to complete disciplinary proceedings against those responsible for the lapse.

Updated 12 Jul, 2026 02:06am

Balochistan

Gwadar Port carries out first successful commercial bunkering operation

LNG tanker Enugu supplied with 2,500 metric tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 11:07pm

Speedboat accident in southern Vietnam kills 15 Indian tourists

The boat was carrying 36 people when it overturned around 400 metres off May Rut Ngoai islet; initial assessments suggest that the speedboat may have overturned due to heavy winds and high waves.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 10:04pm

Middle East

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for assassinated father

Trump warns any attempt to assassinate him would lead the US to “completely decimate” Iran; mediators working to bring diplomacy back on track.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 09:15pm

Crypto czar holds 'constructive' discussion with Mufti Taqi Usmani on Shariah status of digital assets

Bilal bin Saqib says blockchain, stablecoins, tokenised real-world assets "merit careful technical assessment alongside rigorous Shariah examination".

Published 11 Jul, 2026 08:15pm

'Our land, our sky:' West Bank Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers

Kites in the black, white, green and red of the Palestinian flag soar overhead, joined by another in the colours of Egypt, flown in tribute to the Egyptian national football team.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 07:49pm

Balochistan

Quetta split into two districts as Balochistan undergoes administrative restructuring

Makran to be spelled Makuran; Sibi spelling “rectified” as Sevi; Kalat division bifurcated into Khuzdar and Lasbela divisions.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:15pm

Football

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

Apart from a disastrous showing by Tunisia, who axed coach Sabri Lamouchi after their first group game and lost all three matches, African flag-bearers proved competitive, justifying their presence.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 06:46pm

Mira Sethi says the separation of art and artists exists only so long as artists aren't 'causing pain'

The writer said there were many 'art monsters' in history who were good at their craft but not as people.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:08pm

Football

England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

England boosted by return to training of Decland Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James; Argentina's Messi will be bidding to add to the 21 goals he has scored across the six World Cups in which he has played.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 05:53pm

Scare Force One? Security questions swirl over Trump's new plane

The billionaire president has been unable to contain his excitement over the retrofitted Boeing 747-8 aircraft, which took him to Ankara on its maiden trip outside the United States.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 06:39pm

US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

Khanna's aide Cameron Kasky says they were held for more than an hour and made appeals to the US Embassy in Jerusalem for help.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 04:34pm

Fifa Worldcup

France Cruise Past Morocco | Ronaldo Bows Out | England vs Norway Preview | FIFA World Cup | Dugout

Published 11 Jul, 2026 04:25pm

ICT

Islamabad to host 2-day OIC moot on women empowerment from Sunday

Delegates from 57 OIC member states expected to attend 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women; law minister to chair the discussion.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 04:23pm

Mehreen Jabbar says the reason Pakistani content isn't on platforms like Netflix is 'political'

The director also said Pakistanis shouldn't be afraid to compete with foreign content.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 03:51pm

Have YSL Beauty and Armani Beauty actually launched in Lahore?

A representative of L'Oreal Luxe's official distributor in Pakistan says yes.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 02:18pm

On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle alarming demographic boom

PM Shehbaz urges all stakeholders to recognise 2.55 growth rate as national issue.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 02:14pm

KP & FATA

PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP as fresh westerly wave approaches

“The combination of substantial warming and precipitation is likely to substantially accelerate snow and ice melt in the glaciated valleys of these regions,” it says.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 01:24pm

If Karachi could speak, its screams of desperation would be heard across several galaxies

Karachi belongs to everyone and, therefore, to no one at all.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 01:10pm

Economic uncertainty looms over Venezuela quake zone

Jobs, goods and services have all but disappeared, with uncertainty colouring the future.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 01:06pm

Pakistan, US make 'significant progress' in talks on proposed reciprocal trade agreement

“The talks were conducted in a cordial atmosphere, with both sides ironing out differences and building convergence," says FO spokesperson.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 01:00pm

Meta ditches its AI image generation feature after widespread backlash

The feature allowed users to generate images using pictures from public Instagram accounts.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 12:54pm

Review: The toys still have a story to tell in Toy Story 5

The movie uses a familiar adventure to explore how screens are replacing imagination, while reminding adults why they once loved their toys.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 12:04pm

Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China

Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou, home to some 10 million people, in the early hours of Sunday.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 11:48am

Music industry organisations call for implementing system to label content made with AI

A newly unveiled labelling regime would classify certain tracks as ‘AI-generated’ or ‘AI-assisted’.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 11:31am

South Asia

New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership encompassing defence and security

The pact covers tighter defence cooperation, with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 01:52pm

Sindh

Senior lawyers say FCC ruling on Karachi's Nasla Tower puts onus of illegal construction on Sindh govt

Senior lawyers agree with Federal Constitutional Court that SC had overstepped its domain by ordering a citywide demolition drive

Published 11 Jul, 2026 09:14am

The world is noticing that India has held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance without proof

A state that suspends performance on its own assessment of another’s breach acts at its own peril.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 08:42am

Population management must be viewed as good governance that responds to people’s needs, not a top-down policy

Managing or steering population issues must ensure that the gap between the rights and needs of the most vulnerable and poorest families is bridged.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 08:31am

Editorial: Population policies are ultimately about expanding people’s choices rather than merely managing trends

Public debate often revolves around census figures, fertility rates and warnings about a rapidly expanding population.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 08:21am

Naqvi arrives in Washington to boost diplomatic efforts as Mideast hostilities flare

Naqvi’s visit is being closely followed because of his recent engagements with regional and international officials.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 07:50am

Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project set to resume generation by March 2028

Over Rs500bn project is shut since a tunnel collapse in 2024; Senate panel seeks transparent probe into the incident and project cost escalation.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 07:48am

ICT

Senate body unanimously approves bill allowing blue passport for ex-legislators’ kids

Former lawmakers’ spouses, children under 28 to get entitlement if bill becomes law; Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry says recommendations to be placed before the cabinet.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 07:18am

KP & FATA

Bannu police release list of terrorists with head money

According to police, the individuals are wanted in connection with bombings, attacks on security forces, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, targeted killings, and other serious criminal offences.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

KP & FATA

KP's Khyber teachers concerned over order to vacate living quarters

Teachers say the orders were issued soon after CM Afridi announced the establishment of a nursing and medical college in Jamrud.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:28am

KP & FATA

KP's Tirah IDPs to be sent back in Oct

Authorities have sorted out all the required modalities with a 24-member representative jirga of all major tribes from the region.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:18am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High court stays Khyber Medical University VC appointment process

Seeks govt response to petition against selection procedure.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:14am

KP & FATA

UNHCR expresses concern over ‘forced’ repatriation of Afghans

Says refugees must not be forced to return to a country where their lives or freedom were threatened.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 12:18pm

ICT

NA panel backs existing MDCAT passing criteria, rejects proposal to lower marks

To further strengthen transparency and fairness in the examination process, the question bank has been expanded from 6,000 questions to 8,000.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

ICT

Senate panel seeks briefing over Unesco concerns over Taxila conservation works

The Ministry of National Heritage and Culture secretary is expected to brief the committee on July 27, regarding the recent reconstruction works at the historical sites.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:38am

ICT

IHC reshuffles administrative committee again

Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir removed, replaced with Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas, says notification.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:01am

ICT

Peira okays regulatory framework for virtual schools in Islamabad

Says the framework provides a "structured mechanism for the registration, regulation, monitoring, and quality assurance of online and virtual schools operating up to the higher secondary level".

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

ICT

Islamabad's H-9 Bazaar fire probe body wants emergency services strengthened

Strict ban also sought on keeping goods in stalls during night hours; the committee recommends conducting a fire safety audit of the market.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:52am

Punjab

Lioness dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at Bahawalpur Zoo

Official says the lioness was being properly fed and had no health issues.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

Punjab

Tripping, loadshedding: Lesco leaves consumers at the mercy of weather

“I will request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to look into these issues personally," says one Lesco consumer.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:26am

Punjab

Car racing claims boy’s life in Lahore's Askari X

Vehicles involved in accident were driven by youngsters; footage captured two racing cars hitting multiple bike riders on the road.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:22am

Punjab

LHC upholds PPSC policy of candidates’ shortlisting under ministerial quota

The judge observed that matters relating to recruitment, shortlisting and selection primarily fall within the administrative domain of the PPSC.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

Sindh

Over 35,500 get ‘A-1’ grade in matric exams

As many as 141,688 candidates were successful in all papers and 29,655 candidates failed.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

Sindh

Five Islami Jamiat Talaba activists sent to prison over Karachi University clash

A case has been lodged under Sections 147 (rioting), 324 (attempted murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code against two dozen suspects.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:07am

Sindh

Sindh, NDMA step up coordination to tackle floods, heatwaves

NDMA unveils new predictive early-warning system to strengthen disaster response during the peak monsoon season.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:04am

Sindh

Sindh govt hikes prices of flour varieties amid crackdown on hoarding

Retail price of flour No 2.5 set at Rs125 per kg, fine flour to sell for Rs135 per kg; officials impose Rs1.2m fine on retailers for charging more than govt-notified rate.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:59am

International

US senators, Trump reach deal to punish countries buying Russian energy

The legislation clears the way for stronger pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:18am

International

Security concerns swirl over Trump’s Qatar-gifted plane

The New York Times reports that the new plane lacked the same security countermeasures boasted by the older jet, including anti-missile defences.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:11am

International

EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’

Brussels accused the US tech giant of failing to limit the risks the platforms posed to users because of features designed to keep them on Facebook and Instagram.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:00am

International

Former minister murdered in UK; suspect arrested

The 78-year-old Reform UK politician was found dead having “sustained serious injuries”.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

International

15 killed in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan

Thousands in Taiwan have been evacuated from their homes; Typhoon Bavi is expected to pound Taiwan’s north and east, and Japan’s remote southwestern islands.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:55am

International

Carmakers win first round in lawsuits over diesel emissions

Lawsuit claims that their diesel vehicles were fitted with unlawful “defeat devices” that led to higher emissions.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:51am

Fifa Worldcup

‘You made us proud’: Egypt gives heroes’ welcome to team

Fans also held pictures of captain Mohamed Salah bearing the words “Thank you”.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

Fifa Worldcup

Argentina, Switzerland renew rivalry 12 years after thriller

Messi, now 39, is no longer at his athletic peak, yet the tournament still seems to revolve around him.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

Fifa Worldcup

New Portugal coach Jesus ‘will call up’ Ronaldo if available

Ronaldo, who said he has appeared at his last World Cup, has not decided whether he will continue to play for the national team.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:37am

Fifa Worldcup

Silencing hotshot Haaland vital, says England’s O’Reilly

Haaland has been at his rampaging best at the 2026 tournament, scoring seven goals to fire his team into the quarter-finals for the first time.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:35am

Business

Stocks recover 982 points on value-buying

Ali Najib of Arif Habib Ltd says investor sentiment improved amid relatively stable geopolitical conditions, expectations of renewed negotiations between US and Iranian officials, and a decline in international oil prices.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:20am

Business

Weekly inflation rises 11.94pc

Short-term inflation increases mainly due to higher retail prices of perishable food items and wheat flour.

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am

Balochistan

TTAP calls for Balochistan govt’s ouster, AJK poll delay

Opposition alliance demands release of all political prisoners; announces launch of nationwide protest campaign on Aug 5.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:55am

National

GB election commission announces by-election on Skardu seat

The GB Supreme Appellate Court had disqualified the PPP candidate for the constituency for concealing his assets in his nomination papers.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:11am

Punjab

PTI’s jailed leaders seek path to dialogue, says Fawad Chaudhry

National Dialogue Committee meets five imprisoned figures; leaders say negotiations are only viable way forward; urge national unity as terrorism threat grows.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 12:48pm

Back Page

Netanyahu courts allies with ‘contentious’ bills before election

Races to pass key laws before Knesset dissolves on July 15; military exemption bill for ultra-Orthodox, media, attorney general reforms draw fears of power grab.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:41am

Back Page

Trump fires election officials ahead of mid-term polls

Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, says the terminations should “concern every American, regardless of party.”

Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:04am

Back Page

AJK PM welcomes rebuke to those ‘misusing JAAC’ platform’

"Now let’s talk and resolve issues on the table instead of [the] streets,” he says in response to a clip of a senior JAAC leader.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:33am

ICT

PM urges banks to prioritise lending to SMEs

Reviews roadmap to expand affordable credit for key economic sectors; premier to chair monthly review meetings to monitor implementation.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:27am

ICT

SC lays down guidelines to curb harassment in educational institutions

Restores headmistress’ penalty for negligence in protecting female teachers; orders strict anti-harassment mechanisms, law enforcement.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:22am

Balochistan

Quetta sit-in ends after abducted tribesmen return home

Martyred policemen’s families continue their protest; traffic between Quetta, Pishin, and Ziarat remains at a standstill.

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Balochistan

Troops join FC, police to hunt down terrorists in Quetta

Police issue detailed account of how attack on Mangi dam post unfolded; deny reports of policemen resigning, regret spread of "fake, planted material".

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Fifa Worldcup