News Archives for Latest - 2026-07-31

Govt cuts petrol price by 12 paisas, high-speed diesel by 66 paisas for the next three days

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs336.03 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs392.38 per litre.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:21am

Pakistan welcomes Board of Peace developments under Gaza Peace Plan: PM Shehbaz

“Pakistan expresses the hope that with these developments, concrete steps will be taken towards implementing all commitments under the Gaza Peace Plan,” premier says.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 10:59pm

Sindh

Schools in Sindh to remain closed on August 4: education department

Public and private educational institutions under School Education and Literacy Department to remain closed on account of Chehlum.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 10:31pm

ECP says ready to hold LG polls in Punjab, KP, blames last-minute amendments for delays

Commission says delimitation for local government elections in the federal capital would formally begin on Aug 1.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 10:20pm

Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain: foreign minister

Trump leads efforts to build political capital off migration surge in Spanish territory.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 11:01pm

KP & FATA

Shangla mourns 28 miners killed in Balochistan coal mine accident

Local authorities say 23 of the deceased miners hailed from the same village.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 09:25pm

What we know about the sudden influx of migrants in Spain's enclave of Ceuta

Around 200 migrants arriving “every minute”, according to journalist specialised in migration in North Africa.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:56pm

Punjab

Over 4,000 police personnel to be deployed for security during AJK Assembly elections in Rawalpindi division

Of the 100 polling stations, 18 have been placed in category A, 45 in category B and 37 in category C based on their sensitivity.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:59pm

PPP's Central Executive Committee to deliberate creation of new administrative units: secretary general

Bokhari says new provinces can only be created through a constitutional decision of Parliament, not through executive order.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:57pm

Ainak Wala Jin creator Hafeez Tahir outraged by PTV's AI-generated film about beloved show

He said he was not approached for permission by the filmmaker, nor was he asked to be part of the production.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 06:20pm

Supreme Court accepts PTI founder’s chamber appeal, orders fixation of case before bench

CJP Yahya Afridi also declared null and void the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 06:08pm

Sindh

Private schools in Sindh to decide weekly working days at their own convenience, education department says

Circular addresses notifications issued earlier this week directing six days of classes at schools from August 1.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 05:32pm

KP & FATA

Two law enforcers martyred in DI Khan ambush: police

Officials say four policemen travelling on two motorcycles came under attack by armed men.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 04:50pm

Branded Content

The power of going public: ABHI Bank IPO

Banking is fundamentally a business of trust, and trust is underpinned by capital.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 04:21pm

'Longest nightmare': Voices from Gaza as Hamas agrees to disarm

Gazans have endured more than two years of strikes, hunger and mass displacement since the conflict began.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 04:09pm

British group Massive Attack facing investigation in Singapore after raising Palestinian flag at concert

The group has a history of activism against Israel.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 03:56pm

Good governance 'quintessential' for security and stability of Pakistan: DG ISPR

Says 40,348 intelligence-based operations have been conducted this year so far.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:21pm

‘Fear of the regime has now gone’: How big a risk does ‘cockroach’ movement pose to India’s BJP?

The Narendra Modi-led government has often declared proudly that its ministers do not resign under public pressure, unlike those from previous governments.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 03:00pm

KP & FATA

Govt will resolve your issues and ensure your protection, Naqvi tells traders from KP and Balochistan

Says he will soon visit Quetta and Peshawar and hold detailed meetings to work out “a permanent and practical solution” for challenges being faced by traders, industrialists.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 01:42pm

South Asia

Meta India head named in case over Facebook videos targeting PM Modi

Police are preparing to send a notice to Meta Platforms regarding the case, says deputy commissioner of police for cyber crimes in Hyderabad.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 01:38pm

Faysal Quraishi 'misspoke', it was actually big of Mohammed Ahmed not to name and shame Fahad Sheikh

The star initially said it was big of Sheikh to apologise publicly but changed his tune shortly after.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 01:35pm

ICT

IHC tells NCCIA to provide journalist Asad Toor with details of allegations against him

The agency had issued a notice to Toor for an inquiry into “alleged dissemination, transmission and/or public exhibition of false/fake information"

Published 31 Jul, 2026 01:28pm

Balochistan

At least 32 killed after coal mine explosion near Quetta; search under way for 2 miners

The methane gas explosion occurred on Thursday afternoon when miners were working about 4,000 feet underground in one of the two affected mines.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 12:35pm

Branded Content

Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yaseen endorses high-rise development at Alif Holdings' Real Estate CEOs Conference

The event was attended by prominent television anchors, alongside senior real estate executives, developers, investors, and representatives from across the industry.

Updated 17 Aug, 2026 05:23pm

Punjab

Prayer leader accused of raping minor girl in Chakwal injured, arrested after 'pistol goes off in trousers': police

Official says the suspect was trying to flee when he fell and a pistol tucked in his waistband went off.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 11:46am

British DJ Fred Again remixed Afusic and Ali Soomro's breakout hit 'Pal Pal'

Soomro spoke about the duo's struggle to get their first hit and thanked their Indian collaborator Talwiinder.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 11:42am

Sleepless night near border of Spain's Ceuta as migrants torch vehicles

Between 2,000 and 3,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave overnight, state TV says.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 11:39am

Taking a look behind the seams at Ali Ansari and Anika Zulfikar's new drama Bombay Tailors

Mazhar Moin’s new show stitches family drama with social controversies around social media, generational conflict and changing Gen-Z aspirations.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 11:35am

Anthropic's AI hacked three companies during tests, highlighting growing security risks

The new incidents were due to a mistake that inadvertently gave Anthropic’s models access to the ‌open internet.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 11:07am

Search operation for climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche suspended due to bad weather

Three bodies of missing climbers were airlifted from Broad Peak to Skardu by Pakistan Army helicopters.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 12:03am

President approves Nishan-i-Imtiaz for new strategic command chief

Gen Syed Aamer Raza was appointed the country's first Commander of the National Strategic Command last week.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 12:20pm

Trump says deal reached for 'complete disarmament' of Hamas

Says this is a "monumental step toward lasting peace and security".

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 07:32pm

Cricket

Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury

The Pakistan Cricket Board say Shan sustained the injury while batting in the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:14am

Why has Pakistan failed to effectively combat organised crime?

Pakistan is among the countries with high vulnerability to organised crime — and low resilience against it.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 08:03am

Tennis

Alex De Minaur beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Hewitt clash in Washington

Tsitsipas, the former world number three from Greece, had won 12 of their prior 13 encounters, but de Minaur shrugged off a shaky start to turn the tables.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:20am

Cricket

India’s Ajinkya Rahane quits international cricket

The middle-order batsman played 85 Tests, 90 One-day Internationals and 20 Twenty20 matches, but fell out of favour with selectors after a drop in form and last played for India in 2023.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:18am

The mantra of outsourcing is all the rage these days, especially in Punjab, but arguments for it seem weak

The answer lies not in outsourcing but in improving the quality of service and governance.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:58am

Editorial: With the theatre of conflict expanding, the Middle East war is in an extremely dangerous phase

In the latest round, fighting has spread to Iraq and Egypt, further complicating efforts to douse the flames of war in the region.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:52am

International

US govt map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

A video shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentation about the State Department’s new health agreements.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:33am

International

10 of a family killed in Russian strike

Moscow has fired a total of 74 missiles and 284 drones in the overnight barrage, according to Ukraine’s air force.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:21am

International

French teen fined in Singapore ‘straw licking’ case

The 19-year-old was handed a $465 fine after admitting to posting to social media a video of himself putting a straw he had licked back into the dispenser on an orange juice vending machine.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:26am

International

Israeli strikes kill 4 in Gaza, including 2 children

Hamas calls for withdrawal of Israeli forces during Cairo talks.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:10am

International

‘Dangerous’ wildfire prompts evacuations in England

Rescue service says 18 fire engines and more than 100 firefighters faced “challenging conditions” tackling the blaze at Dunwich Heath, near England’s east coast.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:21am

Middle East

Riyadh unveils plans for multinational maritime alliance as Middle East war spreads

Fourteen countries, including Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, back joint statement; Dar, Saudi counterpart discuss Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb situation.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:02am

Sindh

Sindh plans data centre with NTC help to strengthen e-governance

CM Murad says protection and accessibility of govt data are critical.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:50am

Sindh

Karachi Mayor Wahab lays foundation stone of Rs2bn SITE uplift project

Scheme forms part of a Rs9.5bn rehabilitation initiative for Karachi’s industrial zones.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:45am

Sindh

Transparent probe, strict action sought against culprits behind HIV outbreaks in Sindh

Minister Ghani assures labour leaders of measures to rebuild public trust.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:34am

Sindh

Slain Karachi IBA student’s family demands justice

Mir Raza’s bullet-riddled body was recovered from bushes in Block-1 of Gulistan-i-Jauhar on Wednesday.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:40am

Sindh

Eight food officials dismissed over Rs5bn wheat misappropriation scam in Karachi

Sindh govt finds them guilty of theft, illegal disposal or adulteration of wheat stocks.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:29am

KP & FATA

Dr Parveen Azim dies at 73 in Peshawar

Senior gynaecologist Dr Azim was known for promoting women medical education.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:31am

KP & FATA

Govt utilising all resources to eliminate terrorism: CM Afridi

Assures full support to families of martyred policemen.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:25am

KP & FATA

Hayatabad Medical Complex board seeks 10 days to respond to charges of illegal appointments

Anti-Corruption Establishment has initiated inquiry into affairs of the teaching hospital.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:20am

KP & FATA

Registration of women voters begins in KP's Lower Dir

Officials decide to launch a special awareness and registration campaign from Aug 4 to Aug 27 across different parts of the district.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:16am

KP & FATA

Govt primary school blown up in Bajaur

Police say that three rooms of the school were badly damaged in the blast.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

ICT

Minor girl, 2 teenagers sexually assaulted in Chakwal

Police official says case has been registered against the accused; police arrest two suspects after an alleged shoot-out.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:40am

ICT

Minister directs strict enforcement of axle load limits on highways

Instructs the National Highway and Motorway Police, traffic police and the National Highway Authority to maintain round-the-clock vigilance at all weigh stations.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

ICT

HRCP calls for accountability as abuse persists despite anti-torture law

Participants of a consultation note that torture was not committed solely by state actors; emphasise that the state was responsible for preventing such acts, protecting victims and ensuring accountability.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

ICT

Sanitation workers protest over unpaid Eid honorarium, demand regularisation in Rawalpindi

More than 300 employees march from Murree Road to the Rawalpindi Press Club, stage demonstration.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:55am

ICT

Task force begins work on strategy to promote Gandhara heritage

Inaugural meeting of the force focuses on developing a roadmap to position Pakistan as a leading global destination for Buddhist heritage tourism and as the custodian of the Gandhara civilisation.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Punjab

Prolonged, unannounced outages hit every aspect of life in rural South Punjab

Multan Electric Power Company officials shift blame on maintenance work in flood-hit areas.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:10am

Punjab

1,156 more women join Punjab Police

As capable as these daughters are, equally remarkable are the parents who sent them to serve the country without caring about obsolete traditions, CM Maryam says.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:06am

Punjab

Authority set up to ‘manage unutilised, idle’ Punjab assets

CS to head 10-member Asset Management Authority of Punjab; move aims at generating non-tax revenue to meet fiscal needs.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:00am

Punjab

CTD arrests two ‘RAW agents’ with IEDs in Okara

CTD officials say the suspects were planning terrorist activities, targeting sensitive and security installations in and around Okara.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:55am

Business

PSX stays bearish as uncertainty persists

Topline Securities Ltd says the PSX remained under pressure throughout the session as investor sentiment weakened following fresh US-Iran attacks.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Business

State Bank of Pakistan reserves fall

Decline by $229m during the week ended on July 24.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 07:42am

Business

Pakistan pitches textiles amid new US tariffs

Analysts estimate 10pc new tariff could reduce Pakistan’s textile exports by about $564m in FY26, with losses potentially exceeding $2bn.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 07:37am

Business

Govt eyes 6pc export-led growth

Planning minister targets $100bn exports by 2035; Public Sector Development Programme spending up on fuel subsidies in FY26.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Business

Exports to Europe fall in FY26 despite GSP+

SBP dats shows that exports to European countries shrank to $9.089bn in FY26 from $9.106bn in the preceding year.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Back Page

Illegal Israeli blockades encroach deeper into Gaza

Earth barriers now seal off 85pc of boundary; satellite images show land cleared, olive groves razed, buildings demolished beyond Yellow Line.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 07:41am

Back Page

Rebeca Grynspan leads as UNSC meets to pick next chief

Four women and three men are so far in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term on December 31, 2026.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 07:44am

Back Page

Islamic State-Khorasan claims killing of Taliban official in Afghanistan

The head of the information and culture department in Badakhshan, Zabihullah Amiri, was shot dead on Tuesday while en route to the provincial capital Faizabad.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 07:47am

Punjab

Rescue efforts in full swing as dozens of villages in Punjab still under water

Floods along GT Road affect over 1,000 houses, inundate over 43,000 acres of land; official says water in affected villages receding, warns rainfall may cause floods again.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:13am

Front Page

Targeted fuel subsidy may return if Gulf tensions persist

Govt stands firm on petroleum pricing deregulation plan; petroleum minister defends daily pricing, claims "transparent" mechanism protects consumers from price shocks.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:13am

Front Page

Pakistan backs Saudi right to self-defence after Iraq strikes

Condemns attacks by non-state actors against kingdom; stresses Islamabad will honour defence commitments with Gulf partners.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:13am

Balochistan

Balochistan High Court orders traffic overhaul, urban facilities in Quetta

Expresses serious concern over traffic congestion caused by the Frontier Corps checkpoint near Imdad Chowk and describes the pace of work on the Sariab Service Road as unsatisfactory.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:22am

Balochistan