JI vows to continue sit-in until petroleum levy abolished "If the government tries to obstruct it, this sit-in will turn into a movement to bring down the government," JI chief says. Published 16 Aug, 2026 11:26pm
Football Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last "This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy," says the Portuguese forward. Published 16 Aug, 2026 10:42pm
Goods transporters postpone strike for 40 days in ‘broader national interest’ “Some issues will take time to resolve, and committees have been formed to address them,” says Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan. Updated 17 Aug, 2026 08:38am
Balochistan Two labourers killed, three injured in Quetta roadside IED blast Contractor was taking the labourers to the area for construction work on tube wells. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:25pm
AJK Election Commission announces schedule for polling on reserved seats The candidates will file their nomination papers on Aug 20, while polling is scheduled for Aug 24. Published 16 Aug, 2026 08:04pm
Farmers, helicopters help battle record Belgian wildfire From 80 hectares burned on Friday, the day the fire started for reasons still unknown, the area affected jumped to 850 hectares Saturday morning. Published 16 Aug, 2026 06:59pm
Punjab Met Office predicts rain, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17 to 21 A westerly wave is likely to enter the upper parts of the country from Aug 17, says PMD. Published 16 Aug, 2026 05:37pm
South Asia Bangladesh says PM Tarique Rahman will not visit India until Hasina extradited “We are of the view that a propitious environment needs to be created for the visit,” says a foreign ministry official. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 06:20pm
KP & FATA Cop martyred in Bannu attack Constable Saifullah Khan was returning home from work when he came under attack by unidentified armed men. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 06:37pm
Gilgit-Baltistan bids farewell to Sohail Sakhi as mountaineer laid to rest in hometown GB minister says his death is a loss for GB and Pakistan; official says govt will pay Rs3m to Sakhi’s family under an insurance policy. Published 16 Aug, 2026 03:07pm
Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake kills 53 Dozens of public facilities stricken, including 93 educational and 36 health facilities and 38 government offices. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 05:49pm
Balochistan Security forces kill 7 terrorists in IBO in Balochistan's Kharan: state media Security sources say weapons, ammunition, two vehicles and a motorcycle recovered from terrorists’ hideouts. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 01:15pm
ICT Naqvi comes to CDA chairman, Islamabad IG's defence as they draw flak over buggy video with 'colonial' undertone Naqvi says that the carriage was arranged for the chief guest but had to be used by officers "due to unavoidable circumstances". Updated 16 Aug, 2026 07:42pm
Sindh MQM-P says will be approaching other parties to set off 'grand national dialogue' on new provinces Party chairman says will engage lawyers to move the SC to take notice of the “desecration of its ruling” regarding local governments. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 07:27pm
Japan mission aims for the moons of Mars The spacecraft, revealed to media last Thursday, will stay in Mars’ orbit for around three years and will attempt to land on Phobos. Published 16 Aug, 2026 11:22am
Cricket Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout the match and secured the 9-wicket win. Published 16 Aug, 2026 10:45am
ICT Female content creator gunned down, teenage sister injured in Taxila Brother nominates two persons in FIR, claiming that a monetary dispute between the woman and the suspect led to the alleged targeted killing. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:53am
Punjab Election tribunal dismisses PTI-backed candidate's plea challenging victory of PML-N’s Faisal Akram from PP-46 Tribunal rules that the petition failed to meet the mandatory legal requirements for verification under election law. Published 16 Aug, 2026 09:38am
KP & FATA Two children drown in pond in KP's Tank Armed men loot gold jewellery, silver, cash, licensed weapons and several mobile phones in Ghaibi village, police say. Published 16 Aug, 2026 09:30am
Pakistani power elites' endless wait for a miracle from the outside — this time from the Makkah pact Pakistanis have been conditioned to look outward for a change in their fate. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:35am
The Makkah pact is for collective security, not a military bloc The accord reduces the US burden of protecting the Gulf states and places the region on the path of self-reliance through collective security. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:30am
Editorial: Long-term solution to Balochistan's wounds lies in taking the political path — and it must start now The state has alienated even those political elements in Baloch society that have been peacefully pursuing their rights. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:13am
Work on $2.5bn Karachi-Peshawar ML-1 railway project to begin in January, expected to take up to 3 years to complete Phase-I covers 480km Karachi-Rohri railway section; online market engagement with contractors, consultants set for Sept 8. Published 16 Aug, 2026 08:44am
Balochistan Security forces eliminate 10 terrorists in Balochistan's Khuzdar Several others injured as three hideouts targeted in Shor Pard; search underway for those who escaped. Published 16 Aug, 2026 07:58am
Sharjeel Memon says AJK election results will be remembered as 'Form 47 Plus' Nawaz Sharif urges PML-N, PPP to avoid hurting public sentiment amid AJK poll dispute. Published 16 Aug, 2026 07:52am
Govt opts for high-level talks as strike by truckers, edible oil transporters strains ports Federal minister Aleem Khan, Sindh governor to meet goods transporters in Karachi; security authorities join efforts to help break deadlock. Published 16 Aug, 2026 07:26am
KP & FATA 50 dengue cases recorded in KP this week Health dept intensifies efforts for infectious disease’s control, prevention. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:24am
KP & FATA Extensive vehicle checking slows Afghans’ repatriation at Torkham Customs clearing agents question rationale for manual goods examination after electronic vehicle checking. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:09am
KP & FATA Terror attack on Upper Dir DC’s residence, PTDC facility thwarted No casualties reported among law-enforcement or security forces. Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:21am
KP & FATA Bannu police, security forces kill five militants in joint operation Five quadcopter attacks carried out against Bannu police post, police station. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:20am
KP & FATA KP government launches initiative to identify out-of-school children CM calls for reliable data, actionable implementation framework. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:13am
ICT Islamabad's Green Enclave-I plot owners announce protests Say repeated assurances by FGEHA failed to produce result even after 17 years. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:55am
ICT UK assures Pakistan of swift action on students’ visa delays Stresses the need to remove obstacles faced by Pakistani students seeking education abroad and facilitate them. Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:21am
ICT One in 5 Pakistani employees make IT mistakes due to lack of cybersecurity knowledge: survey Cybersecurity company Kaspersky examines employees’ digital workspace habits; recommends decluttering of desktop and browsers. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:20am
ICT Demonstrations in AJK mark Indian Independence Day as ‘Black Day’ Advocate says political future of India-occupied Kashmir should be decided through the free will of its people. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:41am
ICT Islamabad High Court to resume hearing of One Constitution Avenue case as JIT finalises probe Division bench will hear appeal filed by Abdul Hafeez Sheikh against banking court order that directed him to repay loan. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:47am
Punjab Questions raised over mysterious fire at Sahulat Bazaar in Kasur It is learnt that two out of the 25 CCTV cameras were off at time of the incident. Interestingly, the two cameras were at the spot where the fire started. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:49am
Punjab Advocate General of Punjab forms committees to amend CPC, CrPC Committees have been constituted to identify and remove shortcomings in the existing laws and help expedite the delivery of justice. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:46am
Punjab Punjab HED initiates action against professor for impersonation in Inter and BA exams BISE, PU revoke Inter certificate, degree of Faisalabad college professor. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:15am
Punjab Five die in car crash on Lahore's Canal Road Rescue 1122 initial findings suggest speeding was the main cause of the accident. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:23am
Sindh Police recover Indonesian woman in Hyderabad, hand her over to consulate Police detain husband Naik Mohammad; woman alleges she was being subjected to domestic violence. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:58am
Sindh Karachi-East among six districts selected for facial recognition attendance system First phase of project to monitor attendance of teachers, students will also be launched in Hyderabad, Naushahro, Ghotki, Jacobabad, and Umerkot. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:54am
Sindh Filmmaker moves SHC against curb on screening of Ghost School SHC issues notices to Sindh Board of Film Censors, others for refusing to grant censor certificate to award-winning movie. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:15am
Sindh Police questioning Mir Raza Ali's 35 phone contacts: IO DSP Lashari tells court no one named as suspect yet; murder probe still underway. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:05am
Sindh Govt urged to hand over control of Karachi's Fuuast to Anjuman Taraqqi-i-Urdu Anjuman president says Urdu no longer the medium of instruction at the institution. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:11am
Sindh Medical disability alone cannot justify job termination, rules Sindh High Court Court orders reinstatement of Fuuast employee retired over visual impairment. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:08am
Sindh Governor Hashmi takes oath as Sindh’s Chief Scout Provincial Scout Commissioner Justice (retd) Hassan Feroz administered the oath to the governor at a ceremony held in Karachi. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 09:21am
International 5 gunned down in Michigan; suspect found dead Suspect, identified by police as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, had fled the scene before troopers arrived, prompting a manhunt. Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am
International Earthquake rocks Spain’s tourist jewel Granada Officials confirm no casualties or serious damage, notably to the southern city’s Alhambra palace. Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am
International Bondi attack spurs Australian state to buy back guns Albanese says the state’s gun buyback would start on Nov 2, offering cash for eligible handguns, shotguns and rifles. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:49am
Cricket Pakistan make comeback to beat Professional County Club Select XI Victory serves as a boost for Pakistan ahead of their three-match Test series against England starting in Leeds on Aug 19. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:08am
Cricket Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia Bangladesh are attempting to win a Test in Australia for the first time, at the third attempt. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:12am
Cricket India’s Padikkal hits unbeaten ton in first Sri Lanka Test The 26-year-old faced 178 balls by the end of the day, hitting 12 fours and a six. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:10am
Business Growers suffer as tobacco prices crash Traders offer Rs350 per kg against official rate of Rs740. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:35am
Business 33 stockbrokers offer Shariah windows 33 brokerage houses operate dedicated Shariah-compliant windows, collectively representing around 52pc of total traded volume at PSX. Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am
Business FPCCI demands rollback of high taxes on hybrid cars Calls for notifying new auto policy immediately. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:29am
Business Govt mulls package to boost construction Plans new board, bank and tax cuts. Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am
Balochistan Balochistan CM pushes faster development in North Dera Bugti Directs all ongoing development schemes to be completed within stipulated time frame. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:35am
Balochistan Six women killed in firing incidents across Balochistan Woman and teenage daughter shot dead by unidentified armed men in Noshki; body of unidentified woman found in Rej area of Kalat. Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am
Balochistan ‘No no-go areas’ across Balochistan, says Home Minister Langove Minister says terrorists use violence as a cover for extortion, intimidation at the directive of external forces. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:33am
National Pakistan embassy unveils Quaid’s statue in Washington The statue, donated by the Quaid-i-Azam Foundation of Houston, will remain permanently at the embassy. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:32am
National Avalanche risk, bad weather disrupt climbing season in Gilgit-Baltistan No climber managed to summit K2, Gasherbrum-I this summer. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:17am
Back Page Record wildfires force evacuations in Belgium and Germany Brussels activates EU emergency protocols as nation’s largest blaze scorches 1,600 hectares; water bombers, helicopters deployed from across Europe. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:07am
Back Page South Korean president proposes talks with North to formally end war Two countries are still at war since their 1950s confrontation ended without a peace treaty. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:05am
Middle East 11 killed in deadliest Israeli strikes on Lebanon since June Three children among the dead; President Aoun calls strikes a "clear message" ahead of Rome talks. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 07:54am
Front Page Iran fires back at Trump’s Hormuz claim Tehran says waterway will remain under its control, vows to maintain blockade. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 07:44am
