News Archives for Latest - 2026-08-01

PML-N, PPP leaders resume talks to ease tensions over AJK polls

Meeting review security arrangements ahead of Sunday's second phase of polling, urge authorities to ensure there is no room for lapses.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 10:40pm

Bilawal receives JAAC response on reconciliation commission, says AJK PM to consult stakeholders on way forward

PPP chairman says his "foremost priority" is to help bring an end to the ongoing crisis in AJK.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 10:50pm

US to make visa bond programme permanent for people from dozens of countries

The Federal Register notice applies to B1 and B2 visas, which are issued for business and tourism travel.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 11:23pm

In Spain's Ceuta, exhausted migrants end short trip with little hope

“I'm leaving because there's no food. I thought I'd be welcomed, but that wasn't the case at all,” says 23-year-old migrant.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 08:50pm

Trump's legal crusade against news media falters

Trump’s early legal wins against ABC and CBS have given way to defeats and retreats as courts and newsrooms act to protect press freedom.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 08:19pm

Sindh

‘Enough is enough’: MQM-P leaders, Shahid Khaqan back creation of new administrative units

Door needs to be left open for Gen Z to play a representative role in Pakistan’s political, economic and social landscape, MQM-P leader says.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 12:11am

July deadliest month of 2026 as 205 lives lost, 401 terrorists killed: PICSS

At least 112 security personnel martyred during July, the highest monthly toll since January 2023; highest number of terrorists killed in a single month in more than a decade.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 11:27pm

KP & FATA

Army major martyred in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in operation, recover arms and ammunition; another 7 terrorists killed in Balochistan's Nushki.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 11:24pm

Pakistan Post’s stamps honouring Sadequain carry forward his belief in accessible art

Four decades after his death, Sadequain’s monumental murals have found a new public canvas on Pakistan Post’s record-length stamps.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 04:04pm

2027 Met Gala to centre around controversial designer John Gallliano

The British couturier’s history of racist, anti-semitic speech and substance abuse will be addressed as well as his impact on fashion.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 03:27pm

Sindh

PPP, PML-N continue war of words on eve of Muzaffarabad elections

Rana Sanaullah responds to Bilawal's "Form-47" jibe; Saeed Ghani alleges PML-N never won a general election without rigging.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 12:13am

CDF Munir says Pak-China friendship has remained steadfast amid evolving regional, global challenges

Pays tribute to contributions by the People’s Liberation Army to China’s defence, national development and international peace and security.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 03:23pm

Sindh

Parts of Karachi receive light showers; more rain expected

Met dept predicts light to moderate rainfall from today till Aug 3 (Monday).

Published 01 Aug, 2026 02:44pm

US drops case against former Olympian accused of damaging Reflecting Pool, admits damage due to botched renovation

David Hearn had been charged with felony vandalism in federal court, which carried a potential sentence of 10 years in jail.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 02:12pm

Punjab

PML-N MNA Malik Iqbal Channar passes away at 76

He was father of Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar; funeral prayers to be offered at Bahawalpur stadium.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 01:44pm

Balochistan

Quetta coal mine explosion: Search and rescue operation concludes as last two bodies recovered

Mines inspector says probe into the tragic incident has been ordered.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 01:02pm

Review: The live-action Moana offers little reason for its own existence

The film has been adapted frame-for-frame from the 2016 animated Disney film.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 12:23pm

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, others perish in Broad Peak avalanche, climbing company confirms

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah offered his condolences over the “tragic” deaths of Purja and other climbers.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:11pm

Fifa Worldcup

Maria Khan on Pakistan Women’s Football, Funding, and the World Cup Dream | Dugout

Published 01 Aug, 2026 12:00pm

Lahore Biennale to host International Biennial Association General Assembly in March

The association will also host its first-ever Regional Meeting for Asia in the city.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 11:57am

KP & FATA

Cleric affiliated with JUI-F shot dead in Lower South Waziristan

DPO says an initial report of the incident has been registered and an investigation has been launched.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 04:00pm

South Asia

Modi says he forgives protesters who abused him during youth-led demonstrations against exam paper leaks

“Words were used that do not belong to civilised society — directed not just at me, but even at my late mother … I want to forgive them," he says.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 10:55am

FIFA scraps private investment plan after fierce backlash from officials worldwide

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will focus now on restoring harmony while continuing to grow the game.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 10:34am

The last descent: What happens when tragedy strikes at the roof of the world?

Fatal accidents claim climbers every season, including those with a lifetime of experience and those who are starting out.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 09:54am

Punjab

Punjab CM meets PML-N lawmakers in attempt to bridge gap with province's administrative machinery

CM Maryam had made it clear to the party’s lawmakers that they would have no role in civil, administrative or police postings and transfers.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 08:59am

Pakistan’s political discourse needs more evidence-based third-party evaluation of provincial govts’ performances

A more honest political discourse focused on crucial issues is needed.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 08:33am

Editorial: As the US-Iran war drags on, the Arabs and Iranians are moving dangerously close to direct confrontation

It is evident that as the Iranians and Arabs move towards open confrontation, Israel is watching on with glee.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 08:26am

ICT

Imaan Mazari seeks urgent SC hearing against conviction in controversial social media posts case

Claims IHC failed to follow court’s May 12 directives; insists delays have kept her behind bars for more than 140 days despite pending appeal.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 08:10am

How the US Treasury’s Exchange Stabilisation Fund fund could help Pakistan

An arrangement through the US Treasury’s Exchange Stabilisation Fund would represent a direct bilateral financial mechanism between Washington and Islamabad.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 08:00am

Fatima Zahra claims Pakistan’s first medal at 2026 CWG; Arshad Nadeem eliminated after first 3 rounds of javelin final

Zahra picked up a bronze after losing to Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 07:51am

Naqvi’s remarks on overhauling governance structure ignite fresh debate in political circles

Sindh CM dismisses the proposal as a stereotype that the people of his province will never accept; LHCBA call Naqvi's remarks unconstitutional.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 07:19am

Punjab

Leopard cub recovered in breeding farm raid in Lahore

Six nabbed for wild birds trade, illegal netting.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:12am

Punjab

Activists held in Lahore for holding pro-Kashmir demonstration

Protest organised in solidarity with the JAAC, demanding “democratic rights, economic justice, and accountable governance”.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 01:00pm

Punjab

Suicide after poisoning kids: Woman had mental health issues, Lahore police find

US national Aleena and her three children were found dead from suspected poisoning in their rented house in Valencia Town under mysterious circumstances on July 17.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:06am

KP & FATA

Mine owners protest suspension of explosives licences in Mohmand

Urge the KP government to restore the permits and resume mining activities immediately.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:27am

KP & FATA

Swabi protesters want power relief agreement implemented

The agreement was concluded in May during the Swabi Action Committee sit-in inside Pesco building in the district headquarters.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:21am

KP & FATA

Plan formulated to protect newly-planted saplings in KP

The plan includes continuous monitoring, irrigation, maintenance, and protection measures to maximise the long-term success and sustainability of plantation efforts.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:17am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court validates medics’ recruitment by govt

Directs health dept to make grievance committee fully functional.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:09am

KP & FATA

120 rescued as floodwater inundates Peshawar's Sardar Colony

Rescue 1122 spokesperson says that 40 rescuers and four rescue vehicles were deployed in the area after heavy rains.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 01:03pm

ICT

Pindi police told to further tighten security for Chinese nationals

RPO also directs to ensure foolproof security arrangements for Chehlum processions and majalis as well as AJK elections to be held on August 2.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:15am

ICT

Missing girl found murdered in Talagang

Her maternal uncle has got registered a case of the kidnapping against unknown persons.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:54am

ICT

Police official booked for allegedly assaulting mother, brother in Rawalpindi

Official seeks interim bail from a local court.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

ICT

CDA to build four rescue stations in Islamabad, receive 21 fire tenders from China

The four new Rescue 1122 centres will be established in sectors G-11, I-14, I-9 and Model Town Humak.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:00am

ICT

Heavy rain floods low-lying areas, roads in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

The district administration was put on alert after the water level in Leh Nullah rose to 10 feet.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:32am

Sindh

Move to consider bailout package for Karachi University welcomed

Teachers and employees say measures needed to improve transparency and help the institution overcome its financial and administrative crises.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:43am

Sindh

Plan to build inclusive education system for differently-abled persons

Sindh govt, AKU-IED sign Rs439m pact; CM Murad says agreement will strengthen special needs education across province.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Sindh

Gulbahar SHO suspended for ‘assaulting’ lawyer at police station

Legal fraternity observes strike at City Courts.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:46am

Sindh

Sindh pledges to enforce law against promotion of infant formula milk

Health minister Pechuho says exclusive breastfeeding for six months protects children from diarrhoea, pneumonia, and malnutrition.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

South Asia

Sri Lanka sentences 2 ex-security officials to death

Court rules Jayasundara, Fernando failed in their duties to stop 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:19am

International

Europe’s shrinking rivers curb power output and company earnings

As Europe experiences the fastest warming of any continent and record-breaking heatwaves, drought has exposed the need to reconsider business practices.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

International

Funeral director jailed in UK for deceiving families over cremations

Prosecutors says Robert Bush breached the trust of grieving families “on an almost industrial scale”.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

International

El Nino is now ‘inside the house’: UN chief

Says a strengthening El Nino that could shatter all-time records is “adding fuel to a planet already on fire”.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

International

Google launches satellite image AI tool, alarming researchers

New tool sparks concerns from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:59am

Football

AC Milan ‘in tears’ at death of Italian football legend Baresi

Italian defender Franco Baresi, the captain of AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 66.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Football

FIFA plan hit by senior advisor resigning, AFC opposition

Under the proposal private investors will be allowed to acquire stakes in the company but will remain minority shareholders.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Cricket

England cricket chief Key refuses to rule out Stokes return

Says he would not rule out a headline-grabbing return for former Test captain Ben Stokes, with a home Ashes series against Australia looming in 2027.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:48am

Football

FIFA studying impact of expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

The move can reshape the game’s showpiece tournament when it celebrates its centennial.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Cricket

Dulani ton trumps Pakistan’s record effort as SL win first T20

Imesha Dulani strikes an unbeaten 101 off 64 balls, laced with 17 fours and a six.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Business

PSX snaps three-session losing streak

KSE-100 index recovers 546 points on value-hunting despite oil-led inflation fears.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Business

Food costs push short-term inflation up 9pc

Inflation has started rising again, mainly driven by a steady increase in daily petroleum prices.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Business

PM Shehbaz calls for Ogra overhaul to curb fuel hoarding

Orders FBR-style digital monitoring of fuel supply chain.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:35am

Business

FBR beats July revenue target by Rs40bn

The first month target was achieved largely because of higher-than-anticipated sales tax collection, federal excise duty and customs.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Business

Banks likely to stay dependent on govt borrowing for profits

Senior banker says limited private sector lending options may persist; federal govt borrowing from banks rises to Rs5.9tr in FY26; private sector receives around Rs1.4tr.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:25am

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