News Archives for Latest - 2026-07-26

Shortage of ventilators posing risks to saving lives in hospitals across Islamabad

Along with financial constraints, there is a severe issue of human resources, such as specialised and trained staff to run ventilators, says Pims executive director.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 09:53pm

South Asia

Modi announces panel to reform India's exam system; anti-govt graffiti at Jantar Mantar painted over

Task force to be led by co-founder of IT giant Infosys; municipal workers clear protest site, paint over walls.

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 12:27am

London's Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem

Passenger complain of issue resulting in flushing toilets not working and the closure of restaurants and bars.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 08:20pm

Tarar claims man arrested for spreading anti-state material online in exchange for Indian funding

Information minister alleges digital marketing professional was involved in running a "network of misinformation" and promoted material related to JAAC.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 06:19pm

Satluj: The film India could not watch

The withdrawal of Satluj from Indian screens is more than an act of censorship; it reflects the enduring contest between authority and truth in South Asia.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 06:11pm

Sindh

Parts of Karachi may face water shortage after power breakdown at Dhabeji pumping station

KWSC says areas likely to be affected include North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, Gulberg Town, New Karachi, Landhi, Korangi and Scheme 33.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 05:48pm

PMD issues Glof alert for northern areas as several GB areas cut off for 5th consecutive day

Says significant warming, intermittent rain to accelerate snow and ice melt in GB, KP; iron bridge being installed at Baltistan road to restore traffic.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 05:12pm

Suspect in Berlin attack near Pride gathering shot dead by police

One killed, 29 injured after man drives a minivan into crowd.

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 12:08am

KP & FATA

KP Governor Kundi says over 1,300kg of explosives used in Tank checkpost attack

Calls for unified national response to terrorism.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 03:37pm

Middle East

Israeli settlers torch 2 mosques in West Bank: Palestinian officials

Attackers also spray-painted Hebrew graffiti, racist slogans on the mosques' walls, including the word “revenge”, officials say.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 02:42pm

Punjab

Nationwide deaths this monsoon cross 100; more rain likely in country's upper parts from July 29

NDMA says 7 lives lost in Punjab, 3 in KP in past 24 hours due to rain-related incidents; major rivers at normal to low flood levels.

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 12:34am

Middle East

Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on ship in Caspian Sea

Iran summons Ukrainian charge d’affaires in Tehran to protest the “hostile and criminal act”.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 01:33pm

Balochistan

Security forces have killed 16 terrorists so far during ongoing Operation Al-Azm in Balochistan: state media

Sources say security forces have destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts and recovered weapons and explosive materials.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 11:58am

Resorting to ‘encounters’: Are Sindh police losing faith in the legal system?

As Punjab police are widely associated with alleged killings of held suspects, recent incidents in Karachi point to where Sindh police are taking their lead from.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 05:53pm

Sindh

Military superiority no longer guarantees political success, says former ambassador Durrani on US-Iran war

Says conflict has become a defining moment in the evolution of a new Middle Eastern order.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 11:24am

Sindh

Over 2,000 seminary students screened for HIV in Sindh, none found positive

Health department says will continue such campaigns to protect child health and ensure timely action against any possible outbreak.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 11:17am

Middle East

Iran says Middle East attacks halted after US holds fire amid reported concerns over dwindling munitions

US media, citing sources, reports that plans to escalate the war on Iran have been shelved in part because of shrinking supplies.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 07:03pm

KP & FATA

Peshawar University's Prof. Gul Rahim Khan honoured with Ashoka Award in London

Distinguished international recognition celebrates his outstanding scholarly contribution through the research paper titled “Attribution of Coins to the Queens of the Utpala Dynasty of Medieval Kashmir”.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 10:35am

Govt speeds up FBR reforms, cashless economy drive: finance minister

Aurangzeb says digital systems to strengthen tax administration, transparency.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 10:20am

Punjab

Foreign women’s abduction, rape case: Lahore court issues notice to police on suspect’s bail plea

Suspect’s lawyer argues that no specific allegation or role had been attributed to the petitioner in the FIR.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 10:15am

US Congressman Ro Khanna backs Mamdani’s call for Netanyahu’s arrest

Concedes it is unlikely president will follow his call; accuses Trump of disregarding international law.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 10:11am

Haroon Akhtar Khan terms micro, small and medium enterprises central to growth strategy

SAPM on industries and production says sector remains central to PM Shehbaz's vision for sustainable economic growth, industrial development and export promotion.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 09:48am

Gulf war dries up unofficial dollar inflows through hundi and hawala network

Small exporters, manufacturers hit; crypto investments divert billions of dollars from local market.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 09:32am

Why the upcoming Azad Kashmir election and its aftermath could prove critical for AJK, Pakistan and the region

The new legislative assembly will have to deal with some knotty problems right after the election.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:53am

The hard question behind Fazl's remarks: Why has the policy of raising private militias against terrorists often failed?

If Afghan fighters are being replaced with local private militias or merged into existing ones, it will only empower criminal elements and foreign agents.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:47am

Editorial: Trump's morally reprehensible bargain of tying Saudi nuclear deal to Israel recognition

Accepting Israel would mean legitimising its violence against the Palestinians, as well as its neighbouring Arab states and Iran.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 08:57am

Balochistan

Balochistan CM Bugti, JUI-F leader Wasey discuss peace, security in the province

Bugti says nation must stand united against terrorism and anti-state elements to ensure sustainable peace and stability in the province.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 08:32am

Dar concludes diplomatic tour after discussing regional, bilateral issues with Central Asian leaders

Foreign Office says discussions aim to strengthen Pakistan’s strategic partnerships and enhance economic integration.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 08:15am

MQM-P withdraws candidates in PML-N's favour as AJK's Mirpur division heads to polls

Election commissioner warns against new schemes, reviews election preparations; 2,316 polling stations set up across division.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 08:10am

Punjab

Nearly 400 sq km of Punjab under water; Ravi, Chenab flood levels likely to reach medium to high today

Irrigation department official says areas in Lahore and Gujranwala are under water; situation "resembles an inland sea" and is highly challenging during the ongoing monsoon season.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:45am

KP & FATA

Inquiry into KP's Gomal varsity ‘administrative anomalies’ stayed

Court clarifies order is purely interim in nature and doesn’t amount to a final determination on the merits of the case.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:40am

KP & FATA

Six students held in KP's Bannu for ‘promoting militancy’

IBO being conducted against militants in selected areas.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:36am

KP & FATA

Bomb blast near KP's Bajaur dam claims two lives

Police official says search operation underway in the area to hunt down perpetrators of the explosion.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:32am

KP & FATA

PHC asks kidney institute to consider civil servant medics for registrar posts

Petition challenges eligibility conditions for key positions at Institute of Kidney Diseases.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:25am

ICT

Students, teachers’ delegation departs for Moscow under prime minister’s initiative

Russian embassy extended offer to arrange trip for students successfully completing Russian language course at model college.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Punjab

Punjab spares 14,000 policemen for AJK elections security

Transportation from the regional headquarters to AJK will be arranged by the AJK police.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

ICT

Man held with four protected snakes in Islamabad

Magistrate imposes Rs300,000 fine; in default of payment, accused sent to Adiala Jail.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:56am

ICT

Five injured in building collapse incidents during rain in Jhelum district

Floodwater from hills enters houses in Dilawar, Chitti Rajgan and Dhoke Araiyan villages of Pind Dadan Khan.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Punjab

Woman injured due to ‘rescuers negligence’ dies at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital

80-year-old victim had lost consciousness after falling from a stretcher mishandled by Rescue 1122 staff.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 11:23am

Punjab

PTI to move court to get permission for Aug 5 protest

Says Lahore DC did not respond to its request for permission to hold a peaceful protest.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Sindh

Sindh minister regrets illegal demolition of houses in Thatta village, pledges action against officials

Promises rehabilitation of affected families, payment of compensation.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 11:40am

Sindh

SHC moved against ‘misuse’ of Clifton plot allotted to Pakistan Airlines' Pilots Association

Bench issues notices to SBCA, KDA.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 11:36am

Sindh

MQM-P steps up campaign for creation of new provinces

In Hyderabad rally, Khalid Maqbool says his party has not rowed back on its demand for separate province to be carved out from Sindh.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 11:12am

International

260,000 flee as wildfires rage out of control in Europe

98,000 hectares destroyed in France; Nasa site hit in Spain.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:05am

International

Typhoon forces evacuation of 340,000 in China

When the typhoon makes landfall, it is forecast to have maximum sustained winds of 151-173 kilometres per hour.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:02am

International

Russia, Ukraine step up attacks, take 16 lives

Kazakh leader calls for conflict to be frozen in rare face-to-face comment to Putin.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:57am

Cricket

Kishan, Varma hit half centuries as India down Zimbabwe to seal T20 series

Kishan struck two sixes and nine fours before slicing a Newman Nyamhuri delivery outside off stump.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Sport

Pakistan swimmers endure another forgettable day at CWG

Results continue a grim trend for Pakistan’s swimmers, who also drew a blank on the opening day.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Cricket

Sidra’s effort goes in vain as ton-up SL duo help hosts level series

Gunaratne and Samarawickrama's stand is Sri Lanka’s highest for any wicket in women’s ODIs and the first 200-plus partnership for the team in the format.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Sport

Pogacar set to win Tour de France, Carapaz claims Queen stage

Pogacar leads Evenepoel by 6min 26sec going into Sunday’s finale, with 22-year-old Del Toro third at 9:42.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Business

Elon Musk’s firm eyes $20 billion valuation

Boring Company was valued at $5.7bn in 2022 after a $675-million fundraising exercise.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:51am

Business

Ahsan Iqbal calls for fast-track transition to electric vehicles

Says 80pc of country’s petrol is consumed by transport sector.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:35am

Business

Gas, power sector dues strain energy supply chain

Delayed payments have forced heavy reliance on short-term bank financing, increasing debt-servicing costs and exhausting available credit lines.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:02am

Business

Uncertainty in Gulf likely to keep policy rate unchanged

Analysts say State Bank is prioritising stability over growth amid tensions.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 08:57am

Balochistan

Relatives of ‘missing person’ protest in Quetta

Protesters describe enforced disappearances as a grave violation of human rights.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:02am

Balochistan

15 held; police thwart human smuggling bid in Balochistan's Bela

Arrested migrants belong to various districts and areas including Gujranwala, Sahiwal and Hub.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 08:39am

Balochistan

Two injured as ambulance attacked in Balochistan's Musakhel

Incident triggers panic in area; local authorities launch investigation into attack.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 08:36am

National

PTI slams govt over Rs1.8bn package for bureaucrats

PTI information secretary says the rulers have perfected a dual system: free fuel and luxuries for the elite, and daily fuel bombs for the public.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 08:28am

Back Page

On first visit to Syria in 17 years, UN chief meets Sharaa

Guterres pledges support for Syria’s reconstruction; backs Syria’s request for EU support; calls situation in Golan Heights "totally unacceptable".

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 08:04am

Front Page

Cabinet panel approves prices of 52 life-saving medicines

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal says decision subject to final approval of federal cabinet.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 07:59am

Punjab

Seven killed, 20 hurt as heavy rains lash Punjab

PDMA director general says the heaviest rainfall during the current rain spell has been recorded in Gujranwala and Rawalpindi divisions.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 07:53am

Sunday, July 26, 2026