News Archives for Latest - 2026-07-15

Crypto czar asks Jamia Darul Uloom to distinguish between speculative crypto, asset-backed tokens

“The central question the fatwa raises is whether a digital asset constitutes recognised wealth under Shariah. That is precisely the right question," says Bilal bin Saqib.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:49pm

Holders of invalid, expired NICOPs barred from boarding flights to Pakistan: official

“The FIA has been tasked with monitoring compliance at airports to ensure airlines implement the verification requirement before boarding,” a senior official says.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:37pm

DPM Dar to attend signing ceremony for China-led AI governance body in Shanghai: FO

Deputy PM to travel to China from July 16-17, sign agreement on behalf of Pakistan as a founding member.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:16pm

FCC terms SC, IHC decisions on demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills ‘grave miscarriage of justice’

In a short order, FCC says MHNP formed an integral part of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and was therefore subject to the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the federal capital.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:05pm

Drones, AI and white paint: Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat

Europe is having to adapt to rising temperatures that are stoking wildfires, causing thousands of excess deaths and putting infrastructure under growing pressure.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 10:53pm

Italian Supreme Court upholds murder convictions of family members of Pakistani girl killed for refusing arranged marriage

Italian PM Meloni says women's freedom, dignity and life "non-negotiable principles from which we will never retreat".

Published 15 Jul, 2026 10:20pm

KP & FATA

At least 5 injured, including police official, in attack on Bannu police station

Terrorists attempted to ram a vehicle loaded with explosives into Miryan Police Station, triggering a powerful blast.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 11:08pm

India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade

Britain will immediately remove duties on 96.8 per cent of tariff lines, covering 97.7pc of trade by value.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 09:17pm

Balochistan

Authorities increasing security around Saindak copper and gold mine in Balochistan: minister

Mine’s managing director denies report published in foreign publication claiming project operations could become unsustainable as “factually incorrect”.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 09:03pm

Uzbek deputy PM, business leaders to visit Pakistan on July 20-21 to boost trade ties

“A Five-Year Roadmap for Trade and Economic Cooperation will be signed during the visit,” the Ministry of Economic Affairs says.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 08:35pm

ADB formally appointed financial, transaction adviser for outsourcing Islamabad Airport operations

The government is targeting the privatisation of the airport during the current fiscal year.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 08:10pm

Coordinated campaigns carried out on social media to incite people, says AJK home secretary

Senior AJK official says JAAC used women and children as “human shields”.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:16pm

Cricket

ICC revamp of ODI, T20I World Cup formats may result in extra Pakistan-India clash

New 'Super Seven' stage to replace previous 'Super Six' round-robin in ODI WC; no quarter-finals to be held.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:41pm

Punjab

Private water park near Lahore sealed after nine-year-old girl dies after allegedly getting trapped in drainage pipe

Legal action being initiated against management over alleged negligence, district administration spokesperson says.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 06:16pm

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

Over 80 rapes are reported to police in India every day, while many more assaults go unreported because of victim blaming and shaming, activists say.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 05:20pm

Social media decries colonial plunder after Zendaya wears ancient Iranian earrings to promote The Odyssey

The earrings were made from 3,000-year-old medallions.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 04:51pm

Lahore court issues notice to NCCIA on plea seeking case against Fazl over remarks on security personnel

Petitioner's counsel says Fazl's remarks caused distress to the families of martyrs; court seeks NCCIA's reply by Aug 17.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 04:46pm

The story of how Pakistan's Venice Biennale moment came to be is as compelling as the art itself

Pakistan has made its second-ever official appearance at the Venice Biennale with a pavilion featuring the work of artist Faiza Butt.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 04:36pm

Bilawal terms AJK situation concerning, says Kashmir cause, Pakistan's reputation will be harmed if it persists

“We all want that all issues be resolved politically and peacefully," he says while addressing PPP members in AJK.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 07:29pm

South Asia

Files relating to India’s largest nuclear power plant exposed in data breach

Purported blueprints of parts of the plant's facilities, supplier details exposed in leak; plant contractor Reliance Group confirms "partial breach".

Published 15 Jul, 2026 03:41pm

Dar meets SCO secretary general, reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing its objectives

"The secretary general commended Pakistan’s constructive contributions to promoting regional peace, stability, and cooperation,” FO says.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 02:56pm

Nadia Khan invites ire of the industry for mocking Sajal Ali's acting in Zanjeerain

Her drama reviews are the talk of the town, again.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 02:21pm

Fifa Worldcup

'Hand of God', Rattin and Beckham see red: Witnesses relive England Argentina World Cup rivalry

As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, eyewitnesses recall emotions during their contests across six decades.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 01:55pm

Vietnam probes diamond smuggling ring linked to major jeweller

The former head of the country's largest jeweller was arrested earlier this month along with more than 30 others accused of involvement in a syndicate operating over several years.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 01:02pm

Sindh

3 arrested in connection with young doctor's killing during robbery near Karachi's Teen Talwar

According to police, the suspects belong to a gang involved in robberies and street crime, and have criminal records; Sindh home minister directs police to tighten security in upscale, sensitive areas of Karachi.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 11:30pm

The girls who disappeared with Sindh's floods in 2022

Four years after Pakistan was wrecked by catastrophic, record-breaking floods, some of the girls’ schools that were destroyed by the flooding have been ‘rebuilt’ on paper.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 12:00pm

PM directs NDMA to strengthen coordination with provinces during monsoon rains

Calls for ensuring coordination with provincial governments and disaster management authorities.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:53am

Pakistan publishes its agriculture census, revealing the federation beneath our fields

Pakistan's latest Agricultural Census reveals shrinking farms

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 03:07pm

Middle East

IRGC warns of blocking more waterways after Hormuz as US renews blockade of Iranian ports

Iran Guards warn routes serving US and its allies could also be shut, say Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until “the end of America's evils”.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 01:49pm

Police say Muslim man stabbed multiple times in US over his religion

According to Utah police, the suspect said he “intends to kill Muslims”; the victim is hospitalised and in critical condition.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:04am

Singer Dua Lipa backs protesters as anger over Trump-linked resort rocks Albania

The US president's son-in-law is building a luxury hotel in an Albanian nature reserve.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 11:04am

Bulls snap losing streak as PSX gains over 1,700 points

Mettis Global says investors are engaging in value buying after heavy selloffs; analyst says investor sentiment "positive" after US steps back from Hormuz fee.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 05:05pm

Football

Lionel Scaloni — the quiet man behind Argentina's football dynasty

Scaloni’s record speaks for itself: four major trophies. 75 wins, 18 draws and only nine losses recorded in a little over 100 matches.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 09:56am

Fifa Worldcup

Messi meets England at last for place in final

Messi won his 200th cap for the Albiceleste in the group-stage victory against Algeria and dreams of leading his country to the final once again.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:13am

Fifa Worldcup

Thomas Tuchel: England’s World Cup mastermind

Southgate had reshaped the team during his largely successful tenure, breaking down barriers between players from rival clubs and forging a cohesive unit.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:17am

Editorial: Women's participation and their empowerment are prerequisites for sustainable development

States that fail to harness the talents of half their population limit their own growth and resilience.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 08:24am

Cricket

Five-star Jayden Lennox helps New Zealand level ODI series against WI

West Indies collapsed from 63-0 to be all out for 138 and New Zealand went on to win the game with more than 17 overs to spare.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:20am

Sindh

120 living near Karachi's Valika Hospital test positive in HIV screening

Minister Saeed Ghani says govt tested 10,500 residents following emergence of HIV cases at health facility in SITE in Oct 2025.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 08:22am

Sindh

New IO asked to record testimonies in Gul Plaza fire case

He requests the court to cancel the interim bail granted to the suspects.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 08:19am

Sindh

Any action against illegal foreigners must follow due process of law, SHC rules

Bench asks officials to unseal a citizen’s properties after verification completed by relevant authorities.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:41am

Sindh

Doctors stage protests over colleague’s killing in Karachi's Clifton robbery

PMA demands "comprehensive security strategy to protect citizens"; Lanjar assures family of transparent probe.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:47am

What other people think is holding back Pakistan's women from working

The belief most strongly associated with a woman’s search and work history is her own perception of other women’s approval.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 08:14am

Sindh

CM Murad invites Indonesian investors to explore business opportunities in Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday invited Indonesian businessmen to invest in Sindh’s...

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:44am

Can mediators now play any meaningful role in the US-Iran conflict?

The latest events will make it far harder for Iran and the US to reach a negotiated peace deal.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 08:08am

Punjab

Pakistan Flour Mills Association wants Centre to import wheat to avert winter shortages

Millers say Punjab stocks release alone unlikely to do away with volatility.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:50am

Punjab

Podcast host Rehan Tariq remanded in judicial custody

He was taken into judicial custody on remand in a case registered under the blasphemy laws and the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:58am

Punjab

Four killed, 15 injured as bus overturns in Sheikhupura

Rescue 1122 spokesperson says that information was received that a high-speed bus lost control while rescuing a motorcycle and overturned in Muridke near the Kala Khatai Road.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:08am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly resolution seeks ban on social media accounts of kids under 16

It urges the federal government to introduce a law for children's safety; calls upon the PTA to implement effective age-verification systems across all social media platforms.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:53am

Punjab

Man, brother arrested for torturing wife to death in Lahore

Police registered a case against them on the complaint of the deceased woman’s brother.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:05am

KP & FATA

Growers protest ‘violation’ of tobacco purchase agreement by company in KP's Charsadda

Representatives allege that depot staff had refused to accept clean and properly graded tobacco despite the growers having fulfilled the agreed procurement conditions.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 10:03am

KP & FATA

Office of Saudi Airlines opens in Peshawar

KP governor urges the Saudi govt to launch direct flights from Peshawar to Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

KP & FATA

Mansehra residents protest ‘illegal’ toll plaza on Karakoram Highway

Allege that the government had increased the toll tax from Rs70 to Rs100 instead of abolishing the plaza.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:59am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court seeks govt comments about plea against key Hayatabad Medical Complex appointments

Petitioner claims appointees "associated" with BoG chairman.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:55am

KP & FATA

Artificial Intelligence Authority on the cards in KP

CM Afridi says govt is investing in digital skills, technology for youth to thrive in global economy.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:45am

KP & FATA

Women, children among 11 killed in Kohat roof collapse

KP information minister expresses profound grief over the tragic incident during the torrential rains.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

ICT

Female psychologist ‘harassed’ in Rawalpindi

Police register case on the complaint of psychologist working at Adiala jail who has been harassed by a prisoner following his release.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:34am

ICT

Private schools not complying with free education requirement: Senate body

The committee was informed that Association of Private Schools had approached the high court, which had granted interim relief by suspending the implementation of the decision.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

ICT

Pakistan Post cuts monthly fuel allowance for mail delivery staff by 50pc

All postmen and delivery agents will receive a uniform monthly fuel allocation of 30 litres, replacing the previous category-based system.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

ICT

PTI activist’s murderer sentenced to life imprisonment in Rawalpindi

Farrukh Khokhar was nominated as the prime accused in the case along with his associates for allegedly planning and executing the killing of Majid Satti over personal rivalries.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:36am

ICT

Capital may run out of flour after Punjab food dept suspends wheat supply permits

The Rawalpindi chapter of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association claims that the Punjab Food Department had neither issued a written order nor shared any official notification; says the decision was conveyed verbally.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:02am

International

Man accused of sedating, assaulting 14 women in Germany

German prosecutors say the 68-year-old man raped the women whom he had met on dating apps; none of the victims had any recollection of the alleged acts.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 12:37pm

Middle East

Senior police officer among 10 killed by Israeli fire in Gaza

The deaths add to a toll of more than 1,100 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:51am

Middle East

Israel allocates $434m for 34 new West Bank settlements

The planned settlements will bring the total established under Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's four-year tenure to 103.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:26am

International

Buffett stops donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations

Gates Foundation has received more than $47bn of the conglomerate’s stock since 2006; Warren Buffett had called an irrevocable pledge to donate shares throughout his lifetime.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:20am

International

Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay damages to ministers

Two senior ministers had filed a defamation case related to a report on luxury property deals against the US-based news organisation.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

International

Europe unveils ballistic missile interceptor project

Ukraine to buy Rafale jets, air defence systems from France.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

International

Police say British politician’s killing was targeted attack

Counter-terrorism police takes over the investigation; a 28-year-old white British man has been detained on suspicion of “commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism” as well as suspicion of murder.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:35am

Business

PTCL gets new CEO

The board of directors confirms Nadeem Khan as the company’s chief executive officer.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

Business

Mari Energies faces $19.1m International Chamber of Commerce claim

Petrosin CNG alleges unlawful termination of gas contract; Mari energies defends its decision, saying the claimant has no valid licence.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:01am

Business

Conventional banks favour Islamic lending

Islamic branches of commercial banks extend nearly five times more financing to private sector than a year earlier.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

Business

FBR proposes voluntary tax regime for small traders

Individual retailers with an annual turnover of up to Rs200 million will have the option of paying income tax equal to one per cent of their gross turnover instead of filing returns.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

National

PTI leaders not allowed to meet Imran, again

Aleema Khan says a proposal had been made to allow Noreen Niazi to meet Imran Khan, but even that meeting did not take place.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:23am

Balochistan

Ziarat sit-in enters 6th day

Negotiations between the government and representatives of the protesters and political parties also continued, but no consensus had been reached to resolve the issue.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:21am

Balochistan

Balochistan Public Accounts Committee orders probe into university jobs

Concerns raised over "alteration of board, senate meeting minutes"; special body to submit report by Aug 1.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:19am

National

‘Near-normal rains’ forecast for mountainous regions

PMD predicts above-normal temperatures may accelerate snow and glacier melt; road links severed by landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:08am

National

AJK seeks security presence at all polling stations

Election Commission finalises arrangements for July 27 polls, warns against code violations; Nawaz to address rally in Mirpur on 19th.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:02am

ICT

Telenor ‘absorbed’ into Ufone, says IHC

The IHC observed that the financial interests of creditors were "adequately safeguarded" and that all statutory requirements had been duly complied with.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 08:14am

Sindh

Senate panel irked by two-decade delay in transfer of Karachi's Hyatt Regency

Committee asks Privatisation Commission to approach railways to issue NOC to purchaser; officials say matter is "subject to litigation".

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 07:50am

Punjab

FIA probes ‘abduction’ of 12 youths by traffickers in Iran

Human smugglers arrange the travel of these men to Iran through Balochistan; of the 12 young men, seven belong to Lahore.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:28am

Balochistan

Tribal chiefs oppose plan to ‘abolish’ Kalat division

The participants accuses the provincial government of disregarding Balochistan’s historical heritage, traditions, language, culture and geography.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 07:53am

Front Page

Opposition seeks ‘neutral venue’ for talks with govt

Allama Raja Nasir Abbas says the opposition wants the meeting to take place in Parliament House instead of the prime minister's office.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 07:56am

Front Page

Protesters, law enforcers clash during AJK ‘clearance’ operation

Poonch DC says two security personnel martyred in separate incidents; seven protesters lose their lives.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:27am

Front Page

Internet quality poor even in major cities, NA panel told

IT committee notes power outages affecting mobile towers, telecom services; PTA claims 92pc smartphones in Pakistan locally manufactured or assembled.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:20am

Back Page

Supreme Court to decide if it can still hear NAB bails

AGP argues both appeals and bails in pending NAB cases will now be heard by FCC; Imran, Bushra file chamber appeals seeking SC jurisdiction in Al-Qadir case.

Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:18am

Fifa Worldcup

'Immense disappointment': France's Mbappe rues end of FIFA World Cup dream

Mbappe pinpointed the crux of the problem in midfield, where France's duo of Rabiot and Tchouameni rapidly found themselves over-run by Spain's triumvirate.

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Fifa Worldcup