News Archives for Latest - 2026-08-07

Goods transporters to go on strike from Saturday after talks with govt fail

“Commercial goods carriers across the country have already been taken off the road,” goods transport association spokesman says.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 11:18pm

KP & FATA

Displaced Tirah residents express reservations over government's commitment, October return plan

Alongside ordinary IDPs, thousands of traders and shopkeepers from Tirah have lost much of their merchandise following their forced displacement from their homes, says a Tirah Valley resident.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 10:32pm

What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide?

The system can intercept aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, depending on the interceptor used.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 11:12pm

Italy defies Spanish demand to lift border curbs over Ceuta migrant crisis

Dispute marks a new low in relations between Italy's right-winger Meloni and Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 09:15pm

'Unimaginable cruelty': Neelam Muneer expresses horror at rape, murder of girl in Karachi

The actor joins many of her colleagues in taking to social media to share their outrage.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:33pm

SCBA backs call for new provinces, calls it 'step forward' for better governance

SCBA president requests President Zardari’s assent to confirmation of high court judges; PBC condemns NCCIA’s detention of Islamabad-based journalists

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:25pm

Power consumers to pay 75 paisa per unit FCA in August bills

The net average fuel cost in August, at Rs0.75 per unit, would be around 41 paisa per unit higher than in July.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:18pm

Domestic, foreign investors show interest in Fesco privatisation: privatisation commission

The Privatisation Commission said it had received 12 expressions of interest from prospective investors seeking to acquire a 51pc to 100pc stake in Fesco along with management control.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:58pm

The Gulf’s new security architecture takes shape

For now, it looks like this pact won’t shift the balance of power; that said, it is not without significance.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 07:10pm

Sindh

JI protests cause traffic disruptions across Karachi

Protesters block Sharea Faisal, Super Highway and Hub River Road in Karachi.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 10:24pm

The 2026 South Asia Speaks literary fellowship will be open to diaspora writers

Applications for the programme's 2026 cohort open on Sep 1.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 05:53pm

Editorial: US interest in Pakistan's critical minerals is growing. Getting the deal right is the harder part

Any future agreements involving critical minerals must therefore be subjected to rigorous legal, financial and technical scrutiny.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 05:52pm

Bilawal claims 'certain elements' within PML-N are sowing division among allies, undermining PM Shehbaz

PPP chief reiterates allegations of rigging in AJK elections at Poonch rally.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 05:43pm

Sindh’s reservations over Punjab’s Jalalpur Canal

It is lamentable that the canal was constructed while Sindh’s summary awaited intervention of the CCI.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 05:19pm

US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report says

Move builds on steps Trump administration has taken since January 2025 to make online speech a factor in immigration and visa decisions.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 04:44pm

Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court ruling

The president's executive orders set policy but do not carry the same weight as laws passed by Congress.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 02:14pm

Asim Azhar wants to work with a fan on an unplugged version of 'Khabbay Sajjay'

The singer asked fans to tag cover artists in the comments of his latest reel.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 02:10pm

Schedule for 3rd phase of AJK polls revised over law and order concerns

Election Commission says decision taken after home dept report and candidates' requests; polling to be held only in Bagh and Haveli on August 10.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 06:12pm

Meta ordered to pay US state $567m to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm

Around three-quarters of the fine is set to be allocated for mental health treatment.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 01:07pm

Branded Content

The Vertical breaks ground on Elevation, marking another milestone in its growth

The ceremony, attended by investors, business leaders, industry stakeholders and prospective buyers, officially marked the start of construction on a project set to redefine the retail landscape of one of Lahore's most iconic commercial districts.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 12:34pm

Lahore's National History Museum to host dramatic reading of Partition letters on Aug 13

The event invites participants to revisit the deeply personal experiences of Partition through the reading of authentic letters by actor Adeel Afzal.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 12:13pm

From TV politics to the real deal: Kinza Hashmi visits National Assembly after MNAs appreciate her work

The actor plays a politician in her drama Leader.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 11:53am

Indonesia traps monkey following two-week rampage that wounded 18 people on Sumatra island

Town official urges residents to remain cautious, saying the monkey may be operating as part of a gang.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 11:36am

How to make jackfruit pakorray and an easy chutney to go with them

A ripe jackfruit, or kathal as it's known locally, may be enjoyed fresh or cooked.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 11:18am

Thai teen kills 7 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself

Police say 14-year-old shooter fired at least 26 bullets and was found with 34 additional ammunition rounds.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 02:37pm

Sindh

Exhumation of Mir Raza Ali's body postponed after family objects to abrupt reconstitution of medico-legal board

Family's lawyer says qualifications and intentions of new members of the board are "under question", accuses authorities of trying to bury the facts.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 02:19pm

UNSC condemns Swat suicide blast after Pakistan sounds alarm on Afghan terrorist havens

Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, UNSC says.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 10:16am

KP & FATA

10 terrorists killed in 2 separate operations in KP: ISPR

ISPR says the killed terrorists were “actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area”.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 09:50am

Punjab

Student found dead at private varsity's hostel in Lahore

Police say the postmortem examination initially suggested cardiac arrest as the possible cause of his death.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 11:04am

Punjab

Punjab allocates Rs12.52bn to pave way for LG polls after 11 years

CM Maryam approves budget in cabinet meeting; election may silence new provinces debate.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 09:22am

Sindh

SHC disposes of pleas against Sindh's robotic surgery procurement

Court notes the procurement process is complete as the surgical machines have been installed, rendering the petition's main prayers infructuous.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 09:11am

SBP tells banks to settle prize bond sales daily

The SBP Banking Services Corporation will debit the account of the bank based on the amount of sale reported by the bank concerned on a daily basis.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:33am

Pakistan’s data privacy debate

Many Pakistani tech companies already maintain strong governance practices because foreign clients demand it.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:32am

International

Houthis kill 38 soldiers of Saudi-backed Yemen govt

US says attacks are "yet another example of terrorism"; The latest attacks risk pushing Yemen into a more intense cycle of violence and retaliation.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:30am

South Asia

Indian court jails Tehelka editor for 10 years in rape case

Tejpal, co-founder of investigative magazine Tehelka, was accused of raping the journalist in the lift of a five-star hotel in the western coastal state of Goa during an event in November 2013.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:29am

International

US Senate panel votes to hold Covid expert Fauci in contempt

The party-line vote advances the extraordinary effort to prosecute the 85-year-old career government scientist, who spent decades as the nation’s top expert in infectious diseases.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:50am

The spread of HIV and hepatitis C in Pakistan symbolise the 'collapse' the interior minister spoke of

The HIV epidemic is part of a prevailing public health crisis in Pakistan.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:24am

International

Afghan jailed for life over deadly car-ramming in Munich

The court in Munich found the man, named only as Farhad N., guilty of two counts of murder, 23 of attempted murder and 22 counts of bodily harm, 19 of them serious.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:54am

Sindh

Central Development Working Party approves Karachi's Rs172bn K-IV project, eyes completion by June next year

Karachi’s lifeline scheme faces cost escalation of almost 1,000pc, capacity slashed to 260MGD; project for establishment of space centre referred to Ecnec.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:18am

Editorial: Despite the Taliban's denials, violent outfits operate in an agreeable atmosphere in Afghanistan

The Afghan Taliban are an unpalatable reality and cannot be wished away.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:18am

Business

Exports of services grow 19pc in FY26

Imports up 5.6pc to $11.9bn driven by transport and travel.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:17am

Business

MCB Bank’s consolidated profits hit Rs28.1bn

Total income for the half year stood at Rs93.9bn, reflecting a 6pc year-on-year increase.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:15am

Business

Oil climbs as Hormuz risks rise

Crude price gains 3.3pc after Iran mulls banning US, Israeli vessels.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:36am

Saudi Arabia's new national carrier announces daily flights from Pakistan to Riyadh from Aug 14

Airline says that ticket sales have started for the Islamabad-Riyadh and Lahore-Riyadh routes.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:12am

'Yet another appalling blow to press freedom': CPJ also expresses concern at new rules for foreign media

Calls on Pakistani authorities to withdraw the new guidelines.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 08:07am

Sindh

Woman killed as Karachi University bus hits motorcycle on Sharea Faisal

Police say the bus driver was arrested and the bus was impounded.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:06am

Sindh

Senate committee seeks details of SHCC’s probe into over 100 HIV cases at Valika Hospital

Asks Sindh govt to assess whether the facility should be granted licence.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:58am

Sindh

CM Murad rules out possibility of Sindh’s division

Says Constitution allows creation of a province only with a two-thirds vote in the provincial assembly.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:02am

National

Pakistan to emulate Chinese techniques of investigation

Naqvi says centre in Islamabad will combine detention, investigation and summary trial facilities under one roof.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:44am

National

SC grants bail to woman’s Afghan husband

Executive delays in determining legal status cannot justify punitive incarceration, Justice Kakar observes.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:42am

KP & FATA

Ex-Afghan general, agent’s pleas against arrest, deportation rejected

Peshawar High Court notes fears of detention and removal don’t constitute valid cause of action.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:39am

Balochistan

Opposition seeks dissolution of Balochistan assembly

Announces move towards forming a united political alliance to address security and political challenges; says provincial issues require political solutions through dialogue, not force.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:02am

National

PTI remains wary as govt renews talks offer

Aamir Dogar meets NA speaker, minister in Parliament House; Sheikh Waqas Akram says PTI made it clear that negotiations cannot take place unless a conducive environment is created.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:05am

Balochistan

Balochistan Home Minister praises services of martyred cops

Ziaullah Langove announces that Balochistan police will be equipped with modern weapons and equipment to meet future challenges.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:07am

Middle East

Pakistan working with partners to defuse Hormuz stand-off: FO

Says Oman, other "brotherly states" leading different aspects of diplomacy; insists Islamabad is focused on settlement rather than "individual symptoms of crisis".

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:07am

Front Page

Govt mulls bypassing Zardari’s assent for judges’ appointment

The president has yet to approve the summary for JCP-recommended hirings; govt reviewing possibility of issuing notifications under Article 48(1).

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:27am

Front Page

Hormuz shipping prospects remain uncertain

Tanker reports fresh explosions in strait; US naval blockade remains in place.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:19am

Back Page

Meta chases OpenAI, Anthropic with new AI coding app

New tool can perform "complex software engineering tasks" with large amounts of data.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:07am

KP & FATA

Mansehra admin lifts ban on Saiful Muluk travel

Tourists will be allowed to travel to Saiful Muluk Lake from 9:30am to 4pm.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:03am

KP & FATA

Terror plot foiled in Peshawar

Suzuki pickup truck parked at Milad Chowk found carrying hand grenades and other explosive material.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:03am

KP & FATA

Police constable martyred in Bannu firing

Constable Noor Alam Khan was on his way to duty when unknown attackers targeted him.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:03am

KP & FATA

Glof, floods hit Chitral healthcare hard

An abnormally high number of gastroenteritis and dysentery cases registered.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:55am

KP & FATA

KP lawmakers want sharing of anti-militancy policy for review

Condemn change in India-held Kashmir’s special status, extend support to Kashmiris.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:52am

ICT

US envoy proposes joint cultural calendar to expand Pakistan-US heritage cooperation

Baker appreciates the efforts of the National Heritage and Culture Division in preserving Pakistan’s cultural heritage.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:03am

ICT

Senate body seeks forensic audit of ‘structurally flawed’ Parliament Lodges

CDA director informs committee that tendering would commence shortly, with work expected to begin in the first week of September 2026.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:21am

ICT

Family members, area residents hold protest after minor girl goes missing in Rawalpindi

Police register kidnapping case on complaint of girl’s father.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:24am

ICT

Four-day targeted polio drive in Pindi from 10th

Campaign to be held in Rawalpindi City, Rawalpindi Cantonment, Rawalpindi Rural, and Taxila.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:15am

ICT

Lawmakers want govt to extend more facilities to working women in capital

Orders construction of a hostel for working women on priority basis.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:03am

Punjab

AI-powered chatbot helping students get matric results information, says Punjab education minister

Announces results of all BISEs simultaneously; asks boards to increase cash awards for position holders.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:28am

Punjab

Sheikhupura’s catchment areas safe after dewatering operations

Officials warn more rain can still cause flooding in various parts of the district.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:03am

Punjab

Salman Akram Raja wants ‘true representatives’ in assemblies before any change

“The PTI founder should be involved in the entire dialogue process,” he demands.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:25am

Sport

India-Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup clash on Sept 5

T20 tournament to begin on Aug 28 with Thailand taking on Hong Kong and conclude with the final on Sept 13.

Published 07 Aug, 2026 07:02am

Sport

PCB bans all-rounder Hamza for two years over misleading visa information

Inquiry finds that the cricketer had failed to disclose complete and accurate information, provided misleading details and withheld material facts.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:34am

Cricket

After rare triumph, Babar hails adaptability ahead of England Tests

"Whenever you win, it gives you confidence,” Babar told reporters after the match.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:28am

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