News Archives for Latest - 2026-07-18

Trump administration finalises overhaul of foreign journalists' visas, ends 'duration of status' system

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press warns that the new system could create opportunities for political interference in newsgathering.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 11:27pm

Middle East

Palestinian teen footballer dies after being shot during settler attack in occupied West Bank

Teen played for Al-Mughayyir Club and was a member of the Palestinian national youth team.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 10:57pm

Fifa Worldcup

Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US, World Cup final venue

Trump has blamed Canada for the smoke pollution, threatening to impose additional tariffs, accusing the northern neighbor of “willful negligence”.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 09:50pm

'Netanyahu belongs in The Hague': NYC mayor Mamdani mulls whether he can order Israeli PM's arrest

Mamdani says he is in “active conversation” with NYC’s Law Department over whether he has legal authority to order Netanyahu's arrest.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:30pm

Daily fuel price adjustments to curb market abuse, ensure fair prices: petroleum minister

Ogra upgrading its data dissemination mechanisms to publish daily petroleum price information for greater public transparency.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:28pm

Lawyers Action Committee terms JCP judge appointment process 'horse trading', announces nationwide movement

The committee nominated veteran lawyer Ali Ahmed Kurd to lead the movement.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:57pm

PAA extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until Aug 23

The previous restriction was due to expire on July 24.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:24pm

Sheheryar Munawar shares an intense teaser for his upcoming drama, Dar-e-Nijaat

The clip features his costars Durefishan Saleem and Nameer Khan and the promise of a love triangle.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:48pm

Fifa Worldcup

If you bill it, they will come: FIFA wins battle for fans' wallets in pricey World Cup

Hundreds of tickets are still available for the final, priced at a little over $7,000 on FIFA’s platform.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:46pm

Sindh

Police say suspect arrested after foreign woman residing in Karachi's DHA alleges sexual assault

Police surgeon says DNA samples collected; woman is permanent resident of US.

Updated 19 Jul, 2026 12:21pm

Director Christopher Nolan wore an ajrak tie to The Odyssey's New York premiere

The custom tie was by Indian designer Aahaan Tandon.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:21pm

Fifa Worldcup

Spain v Argentina World Cup Final Set! England Collapse, Messi Through | World Cup Semi-Final Review

Published 18 Jul, 2026 04:50pm

Gulgee Museum: The Handbook gives readers rare insight into Ismail Gulgee beyond his art

The coffee table book is curated by the artist's son, Amin Gulgee.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 04:14pm

Balochistan

Families of martyred policemen end Quetta sit-in after 10 days as agreement reached with govt

Judicial commission to be formed to probe Ziarat and Hanna Urak attacks; police stations, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities to be renamed after the martyrs.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 02:43pm

Actor Stanley Tucci is raising money for children in war zones 'from Gaza, to Ukraine, to Sudan'

War is not a childhood, the Devil Wears Prada star said.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 02:15pm

KP & FATA

1 missing, 6 injured in glacier burst incident in Swat's Kalam: Rescue 1122

DC says helicopter support requested for search efforts to locate missing local guide; expedition member says Syed Ali Shah was seriously injured.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 04:41pm

KP & FATA

Terrorist killed as security forces destroy explosive-laden vehicle intended for suicide attack in Wana: state media

“The successful action averted significant civilian casualties and ensured the safety of the local population,” Pakistan TV says.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 02:31pm

India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission

The rocket is carrying several experimental and customer payloads from Indian and overseas organisations, including technology demonstration satellites and in-orbit experiments.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 02:33pm

O, the passions of oily Turkish men

Both countries use ‘pehlwan' but only one still celebrates what it means.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 06:55pm

Football

Cheering against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup — Latin America's unlikely football unity

The fervour goes beyond the historic rivalry between Pele's Brazil and Diego Maradona's Argentina: Mexico, Colombia, Chile and others are all hoping Lionel Messi's Albiceleste bite the dust on Sunday.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 04:21pm

KP & FATA

Wanted terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan: CTD

The statement says he was wanted in multiple cases, including the targeted killing of CTD Constable Muhammad Ali in March 17, 2025.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 12:33pm

Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze

The Middle East is a major global supplier of polyethylene, with around 85 per cent of its exports passing through the strait.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 11:29am

Brenda Fricker, beloved Pigeon Lady from Home Alone 2, passes away at 81

She's was Ireland's first female actor to win an Oscar.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 11:23am

South Asia

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk forcibly moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike

Authorities say activist taken to the hospital for "essential medical care".

Published 18 Jul, 2026 10:45am

Punjab

Study says extreme heat has negligible connection to premature birth

New study across four cities examined 46,773 births from 2021 to 2024.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 09:34am

Sindh

Healthcare body finds unsafe needle disposal at Karachi hospital at centre of HIV outbreak

Team inspects health facility following emergence of HIV cases among 78 children; detects syringe needles manually removed and not disposed of in sharps bins.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 08:36am

Afghanistan remains one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises despite the absence of a nationwide civil war

The Taliban’s military victory has failed to produce national prosperity.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 08:32am

KP's law to raise MPA's privileges raises serious questions about the govt's judgement

The law extends too many privileges to members and prescribes punishments too harsh for ‘breach of privileges’, especially for reporting assembly or committee proceedings.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 08:21am

Editorial: Pakistan should use the EU's latest report as a catalyst for reforms it has long promised itself

As its recent record shows, Pakistan does not lack the capacity for progress.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 08:17am

IT exports hit record $4.6bn in FY26

Topline Securities says the government achieved the $4.5 target set for the outgoing fiscal year.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 07:28am

How will students be impacted by Washington's decision to tighten visa rules?

DHS limits stays to four years under new framework, citing "abuse of immigration system".

Published 18 Jul, 2026 07:25am

Govt forms high-level committee to review tax tribunal performance

The four-member panel is tasked with assessing 24 appointees hired on Rs2.6m salary each.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 07:20am

Fifa Worldcup

FIFA World Cup Title winners to receive US-style championship rings

One side will feature the World Cup trophy, while the other will carry details specific to the champions.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:02am

Football

Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of final

Good luck rituals are common across the South American nation and a healthy dose of superstition is helping fans cope with the pressure.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:00am

Fifa Worldcup

Argentina await FIFA decision over displaying Falklands banner

Argentina invaded the British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic in 1982.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:57am

Sport

World Cricketers’ Association questions ICC over World Cup format change

International players’ body says the change in format raises “important questions about transparency.”

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:04am

Business

PSX loses 2,321 points on geopolitical fears

Oil surge and profit-taking snap two-session recovery rally.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:32am

Business

Short-term inflation surges over 13pc

Expensive petroleum, tomatoes and wheat flour fuel Sensitive Price Index rise.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:23am

Business

Current account slips into $139m deficit in FY26

Current account deficit gap hits $649m in June; foreign direct investment declines 34pc to $1.64bn.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Balochistan

‘Honour killing’ claims two lives in Shaheed Kilo

Police say unidentified armed men opened fire on Zar Bano and Fateh Ali, killing both of them on the spot.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:01am

National

Bilawal proposes abolishing Kashmir Affairs ministry

Says the PPP wants AJK to be granted interim representative status in national forums.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:14am

National

Sweet diplomacy: Pakistan’s mango festival celebrates growing US partnership

Event attracted hundreds of guests, including senior US administration officials, members of Congress and their staff, diplomats, business leaders, think tank scholars, journalists and members of the Pakistani-American community.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:56am

National

FCC sets aside SHC ruling, restores Karachi University appointments

“Public sector universities are expected to act fairly and in accordance with their governing framework,” says Justice Muhammad Karim Khan Agha.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:14am

National

Masherbrum ascent ends in tragedy for Czech climber

Bansky Jaroslav, a Czech national, was part of a foreign expedition team attempting to summit Masherbrum, also known as K1.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:48am

Balochistan

Martyred cops’ families agree to end Quetta sit-in

Balochistan CM’s aide says accord with protesters to form judicial commission to probe Hanna Urak, Ziarat attacks.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:43am

Balochistan

Four killed, nine injured as two cars collide in Wadh

Wadh DSP Khalid Hussain says police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 06:14am

International

US blames Canada for wildfire smoke

Trump says he would add the “incalculable cost” of dealing with the pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:19am

International

Thousands of Ukrainians protest sacking of defence minister

The minister repeatedly clashed with the army’s top commander in his efforts to digitise and modernise an army fatigued after four years fighting off the Russian invasion.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:15am

International

German legislator under fire for US surrogacy to have a child

The CDU party is strictly opposed to making surrogate pregnancies legal in Germany; the chancellor says he saw “no need to change” the country’s ban on surrogacy.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:07am

Middle East

Two ex-leaders fear disappearance of Palestinian territories

Say that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s govt is seeking “to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically”.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:51am

International

Venice braces for protests as US envoy arrives on superyacht

Protest organisers say they view the US ambassador as a representative of Trump’s policies, which are fuelling conflicts, supporting Israel’s excesses in Gaza and driving up global economic instability and prices.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:56am

Back Page

Pakistan, China to enhance cooperation on immigration and border management

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says cooperation with China on land borders, seaports and immigration management will be further enhanced.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:32am

Back Page

Pakistan and Kuwait ‘mulling defence pact’

According to Reuters, the talks remain at an early stage and could still be complicated by heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:19am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court seeks govt response to plea for regulating acid sale

Petitioners insist unrestricted availability of corrosive substances is illegal.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:12am

KP & FATA

Bannu jirga for ensuring public safety in counter-terrorism operations

Jirga says that elders should have been taken into confidence before launching operations against terrorists in the Miryan and Haved areas to ensure public safety and maintain people’s trust.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:05am

KP & FATA

Fighting militancy state’s responsibility: Aimal Wali Khan

Asks why KP people "being asked" to take up arms against terrorists.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:01am

KP & FATA

2 cops suspended for demanding bribe from Afghan refugees

Police say the department had received complaints against them for allegedly demanding bribes from the repatriating Afghan refugees.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:15am

KP & FATA

Jirga warns Centre of peaceful protests over ex-Fata, Malakand taxes

Participants include Governor Faisal Kundi, CM Afridi and representatives of ruling, opposition parties.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:11am

ICT

Trader robbed of Rs8m in Rawalpindi

Police register a case and launch investigation.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:01am

ICT

Senate panel seeks probe into sanitary workers’ death, child labour issues

Expresses concerns over suicide of sanitary worker in Gujranwala, reportedly linked to wage exploitation; criticises private contractors for allegedly exploiting workers and undermining the Suthra Punjab programme.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:56am

ICT

Rawal Lake park loses half of tree cover in 2 decades

Suparco images highlight environmental degradation amid urban expansion and pollution concerns.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:48am

ICT

Diesel theft network busted in Islamabad

In a joint operation, FIA and PSO bust a major network involved in stealing diesel from PSO’s main pipeline near Sihala.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:43am

ICT

Islamabad High Court summons officials over alleged rise in Sheesha cafes, HIV cases

Issues notices to the chief commissioner, deputy commissioner and the IGP, directing them to submit a report and para-wise comments within seven days.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:28am

Punjab

Punjab govt to man 177 railway level crossings

Allocates Rs9.7bn initially for the project, with further cooperation with railways for various passenger facilitation schemes.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:27am

Punjab

‘Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat’ scheme launched in Punjab

The project is initiated in memory of 14 children who lost their lives in a roof collapse incident in the Kahna area.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:42am

Punjab

Lesco replacing conventional meters at govt depts

Spokesperson says the project is aimed at improving the accuracy, transparency and efficiency of electricity metering, billing and monitoring through the adoption of digital technology.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:43am

Punjab

Woman, her three kids found dead in house in Lahore

Police say it appeared to be a case of suicide and poisoning.

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:50am

Punjab

LDA can’t treat societies’ amenity sites as ordinary commercial land: LHC

Justice Raheel directs LDA to dispose of a school amenity site in a cooperative housing society within three months to ensure its intended public use.

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:43am

Sindh