News Archives for Latest - 2026-08-09

KP & FATA

Movement restricted under Section 144 in some areas of South Waziristan, Tank on Monday

Restrictions imposed from 6am to 7pm over security concerns; markets to be closed as well; Waziristan residents told to stop vehicles 50m away from personnel.

Updated 10 Aug, 2026 12:28am

Anger mounts in US over vast network of car license plate cameras

Opponents are outraged at what they say is a dangerous tool that can be used to infringe on American privacy and civil liberties.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 11:11pm

Football

Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

Private ceremony with a few teammates from the Argentine team to take place in Perez.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 09:29pm

Balochistan

Curfew imposed in Balochistan Surab's district over law and order concerns

Timings for commercial centres in Khuzdar also revised for indefinite period due to security concerns.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 11:21pm

While creating new provinces may address certain concerns, it cannot by itself remedy governance issues

The question is whether good governance will be achieved by creating more provinces or by strengthening the institutions.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 08:20pm

Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claims of weapons smuggled into Afghanistan as 'frivolous, baseless'

Info ministry terms claims an attempt to divert international attention from the "far more serious" concern of terrorists using Afghan soil.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 07:43pm

Pakistan to partner with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar on oil storage scheme

Petroleum minister says move to provide Pakistan greater energy security; Turkish company to begin offshore drilling operations soon.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 07:02pm

Middle East

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, vows no pullout until Hamas disarms

“Israel rejects the 15-point document,” says the country's prime minister.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 07:03pm

Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates issue new distress message seeking govt help

A man says many of the crew members have fallen ill with no access to medicine; FO says inter-ministerial process underway amid multiple challenges.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 06:31pm

KP & FATA

2 tribal elders shot dead in KP's Lower South Waziristan

Police have filed a preliminary report at the Toi Khulla police station and launched an investigation into the incident, says official.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 04:37pm

Sindh

Sindh govt decides judicial commission to probe Mir Raza Ali murder case

Murder charge added to FIR; investigation handed to Zaman Town police; new team formed to probe the case; 2 officers suspended.

Updated 10 Aug, 2026 12:41am

Balochistan

Security forces kill 15 terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: state media

IBOs carried out in Mastung, Bolan, Washuk, Awaran, Sibi, Khuzdar, Harnai, and Nushki, state media says.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 01:44pm

KP & FATA

On-duty cop martyred, another injured in Lakki Marwat attack

Police spokesperson says the constables were fired at while they were patrolling.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 12:54pm

Pakistan's Muhammad Zubair becomes Tekken 8 champion at Esports World Cup in Paris

Achieves clean 5-0 victory in final after a close semifinal showdown with fellow Pakistani Arslan "Ash" Siddique.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 12:23pm

Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact open to any other country in region, 'purely defensive': DPM Dar

Turkish FM says Egypt could join the pact; DPM says accord "not targeted against any country".

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:42pm

Sindh

33 held, booked under ATA for resisting anti-encroachment drive at Karachi's Shafiq Mor

Police claim protesters attacked cops and district administration and blocked main roads.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 10:40am

A press ban doesn't silence a story. It just removes the ability to verify it

What exactly did the Al Jazeera ban achieve?

Published 09 Aug, 2026 09:55am

KP & FATA

Accelerated Skills Development Programme students complain about harassment, stipend denial at KP's UET

Student representative alleges students have not received their monthly stipends and have not been provided regular classes.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 09:45am

Pakistan's counterterrorism paradox

The country lacks a coordinated strategy that converts operational success into durable peace.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 09:39am

Editorial: Deemed not a military axis, the Makkah defence pact will hopefully promote unity in the Muslim world

Such alliances should work to reduce tensions between Muslims states, and not be used against any Muslim country.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 09:22am

Middle East

Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen, target Saudi oil refinery

Yemeni sources says 8 personnel among those killed; fire extinguished at Aramco oil facility in Jazan.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:44pm

Balochistan

Hub industries face acute water crisis as leaders allege systematic deprivation of water share

Chamber appeals to PM as dam remains full; warns of job losses, revenue hit.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 08:50am

Pakistan bags one gold, two silver medals at Nuclear Science Olympiad in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan announced as the host of the 4th International Nuclear Science Olympiad in 2027.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 08:36am

Balochistan

Farmers block National Highway in Balochistan's Naseerabad over closure of irrigation water

Former provincial minister warns protest movement to be expanded if water supply not restored immediately.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 08:30am

Unregulated placer gold mining in streams, rivers threaten ecosystem of Gilgit-Baltistan

Authorities warn of risks to Diamer-Bhasha Dam, roads, bridges and settlements.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 08:25am

Punjab

Fuel cost hits Lahore Metro service; private firm says bus operations to be suspended from 11th

Punjab Mass Transit Authority terms move an attempt to blackmail and pressure the government into accepting its demands.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 08:02am

The price of collecting a BISP stipend: Agents deducting Rs1,500 to Rs2,000 from payments, say beneficiaries

Agents deducting Rs1,500 to Rs2,000 from payments, say beneficiaries.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 08:22am

Transporters’ strike threatens industry, exports as movement of over 400,000 goods-carrying vehicles suspended

Transporters striking over multiple issues, including daily fuel price mechanism; say strike to continue until outcome of talks with govt on Monday.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 07:26am

KP & FATA

Three bullet-riddled bodies found in KP's Lakki

Twenty-two-year-old boy shot dead in the Kotka Walibat Adamzai area of the district.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:47am

KP & FATA

Torkham road blocked for second day against trader’s kidnapping

Political workers, civil society organisation members say road blockade will continue until recovery of the trader.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 05:45am

KP & FATA

‘Conservation, responsible utilisation’ of chilghoza forests afoot in KP

Official says NTFP supports communities in harnessing valuable non-timber products in sustainable manner.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:34am

KP & FATA

Forest fires erupt in KP's Mohmand

Rescue 1122 firefighters rush to affected areas to contain the fires; officials say no casualties reported.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:48am

KP & FATA

Social worker shot dead in KP's Bajaur

Official says investigation launched to ascertain motive behind the killing and to trace those responsible.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:50am

KP & FATA

Harmonisation of non-wage facilities for district judiciary awaits KP govt nod

PHC had moved summaries for transport monetisation, salary and allowance uniformity last March.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:32am

ICT

GB activists pay tribute to mountaineers lost in Broad Peak avalanche

Pakistani mountaineers Nazir Sabir and Ashraf Aman also among the participants.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:51am

ICT

RDA asked to complete Murree Road beautification, marking work

Presentation covers zebra crossings, lane markings, stone painting and other related works.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 05:45am

ICT

Islamabad Medical and Dental College launches clinical AI certification

Curriculum developed in line with evolving healthcare requirements in the UK, US and other advanced healthcare systems, organisers say.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:52am

ICT

Land revenue dept told to expedite division of joint holdings in Rawalpindi

District Scrutiny Committee aims to resolve land disputes locally and reduce burden on courts, police and revenue department.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:04am

Punjab

NCCIA arrests 28 suspects for online fraud

In one case, fraudsters allegedly posed as a relative and a visa agent and received Rs25.86m from a victim, agency says.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:15am

Punjab

Fee discrepancies: Matric results of 409 candidates withheld in Sahiwal

Allegations raise concerns of alleged financial embezzlement, mismanagement and possible financial irregularities.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:21am

Punjab

Physical remand of ASI extended in rape case

Magistrate directs investigating officer to submit a progress report at next hearing upon the expiry of the remand.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 11:17am

Punjab

Minchinabad police ‘ignore’ court orders in minor’s rape case

Also ignore court’s letter directing DPO to file FIRs against all SHOs of the circle.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 11:02am

Punjab

Punjab CM orders cleanliness in housing societies

Directs to ensure payments to Suthra Punjab workers by fifth of every month.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:10am

Punjab

Independence Day: Lahore traffic police intensify operation against wheelie, hooliganism

Mechanics to face action for modifying motorcycles.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:08am

Sindh

Minority rights march to be held outside Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi on 11th

Organisers say the annual event plans to mark National Minority Rights Day.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:32am

Sindh

Karachi's Red Line suffers another blow as decision to cancel Mosamiyat-to-Numaish contract declared ‘invalid’

Dispute Resolution Board's decision declares TransKarachi, the Sindh govt-owned implementation agency, lacks institutional capacity to manage the project.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:30am

Sindh

Passerby shot dead in crossfire between police, robbers in Karachi

Two suspects apprehended in wounded condition after exchange of gunfire.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:58am

Sindh

Pakistan, India urged to release imprisoned fishermen

Many imprisoned fishers have continued to languish in prison years after completing their sentences.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:27am

Sindh

Two suspects remanded in MQM-P headquarters violence case in Karachi

Advocate says both suspects suffering from various ailments and need urgent treatment.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:54am

Sindh

New autopsy finds Mir Ali Raza was shot in the back, suffered multiple injuries

Eight-member board exhumes corpse in presence of magistrate, family; police surgeon says cause of death reserved till receipt of reports.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 02:29pm

International

Israelis infiltrate Lebanese village, build barrier

Israeli military says it is “not aware of such an event in this area”; local authorities say unclear if any Israeli forces remain in area.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:16am

International

Colombia’s new president vows to defeat narco-terrorists

US pledges $1bn on new right-wing leader’s first day in office.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:24am

International

US Senate confirms Trump’s ex-lawyer as attorney general

Trump, who has upended US political norms by seeking to bring nominally independent government agencies under his control, calls Blanche a “star”.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 05:43am

International

Zelensky visits Russian ally Serbia as Moscow intensifies strikes on Kyiv

Bulgaria summons Ukrainian ambassador over crashed drone.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 09:04am

International

Bodies of five missing climbers spotted in Nepal

It is not immediately clear if the bodies are those of the same climbers who went missing on Yalung Ri last year.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 05:43am

Tennis

Rybakina advances while Andreeva exits at Toronto

Osaka fires seven aces and takes four of eight break points while denying Mertens on her three break chances.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 05:42am

Sport

Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA

Infantino has categorically denied the allegations, according to article published late on Friday.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:38am

Sport

No squash revival for Pakistan without professionals running the affairs, says Jahangir Khan

Three newly-constructed squash courts handed over by the Sports Board Punjab (SBP) to Pakistan Squash Academies.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:56am

Sport

Martin extends championship lead with British GP sprint win

Marquez makes contact with Bezzecchi at the start before recovering to move up to fourth.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 10:36am

Business

Blink Capital faces FIA fraud probe

SECP finds alleged Rs408.6m Ponzi scheme after 35 complaints.

Published 09 Aug, 2026 05:42am

Business

Govt pays Rs10bn in decade-old export refunds

Textile, non-textile dues partially cleared as Rs1.94bn still outstanding.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 08:43am

Business

Flour prices rising as govt yet to issue import tender

Traders say government not paying any attention to the rising prices of wheat and wheat flour ahead of one million wheat imports.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 08:46am

National

Civil awards approved for 78 martyrs, ghazis

Interior minister says recognising those who sacrificed lives for the nation is a national responsibility.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 08:38am

Balochistan

LG by-polls in Balochistan's Khuzdar, Kalat, Hub postponed

Polling to be conducted today for six general seats of municipal committees and union councils in Zhob, Loralai and Sibi districts.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 08:33am

National

Poonch medical college closure threatens academic year of 500 students

DC urges civil society, elected representatives to help reopen institution by tomorrow.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 08:15am

ICT

IHC seeks govt reply over withholding tax hike on goods transportation

Petitioners term concessional treatment of oil tanker contractors "discriminatory".

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 07:44am

Front Page

SC sets aside orders to restore BISP retailer’s blocked ID

Rules Point-of-Sale agent cannot invoke consumer law.

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 07:32am

Front Page

Iran links Hormuz reopening to US meeting promises

Pezeshkian insists now is "best time" to end war as Iran "victorious".

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 07:20am

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