News Archives for Latest - 2026-08-22

Canada-US rift deepens as Carney vows retaliatory tariffs after trade talks fail

“In recent days, the United States proposed new terms that were uneconomic, unfair, and undermined the net benefits for Canada," says PM Mark Carney.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 11:32pm

Say hello to Nu.WAV, Coke Studio's new platform for 'the next wave of Pakistani music and culture'

The new music platform will celebrate both emerging talent and established names, with six songs to be released starting September.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 10:43pm

AJK PM Rathore urges dialogue to resolve crisis, calls for end to ‘base camp’ mindset

“Had the Action Committee even given a hint, I would certainly have gone to Rawalakot,” AJK PM says.

Updated 23 Aug, 2026 12:16am

Islamabad chief commissioner seeks early hearing of review petition against order to shift Imran to private hospital

Chief commissioner argues that the Aug 18 order to shift Imran to a private hospital had affected the government’s constitutional authority.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:00pm

12 dead in UK, Ireland 'wrong-side' crashes

“There can be no tolerance for this reckless behaviour that we have seen on our roads recently. It must stop,” Irish PM says.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 08:16pm

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins

The setbacks are striking for a president who returned to office last year promising to be a “peacemaker” and made resolving international conflicts a centerpiece of his second-term agenda.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 07:25pm

PM Shehbaz takes notice of non-functional CTA machine at PIMS cardiology dept; Imran's related test not performed

Premier orders probe, inquiry committee formed to determine reasons for lack of facility at Islamabad’s main govt medical facility.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 07:29pm

Govt blames PTI for 'violating' SC order, says family committed contempt by issuing statements

PML-N believes health issues should not be used for political gain, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 11:41pm

US says intelligence behind Israeli strike on Syria air base was wrong

Ambassador to Turkiye Tom Barrack suggests possible "miscommunication” among the Israeli army, Mossad and prime minister’s office; says Washington, Ankara not informed in advance.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 07:03pm

Meghan Markle may return to acting with Netflix's The Gentlemen

She appeared in Suits before she left show business and married Prince Harry.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:54pm

Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's calls on Bollywood's Kareena Kapoor to end ties with Unilever for Palestine

The ice cream maker is a vocal critic of Israel's war on Gaza.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 03:38pm

ICT

Husband, servant detained after woman found dead with hands bound in Rawalpindi apartment

Complainant alleges his sister had been subjected to “severe torture and violence” by her husband.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 07:51pm

8 Pakistan Bar Council members condemn govt's 'wilful disregard' of SC order on Imran's hospital transfer

“If the executive can simply disregard an order of the SC, then the constitutional separation of powers is rendered meaningless,” they say.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 05:25pm

ICT

'Completely choreographed drama': PTI's Salman Akram Raja slams govt over failure to follow SC order

Contempt plea asks SC to ensure Imran is immediately shifted to Shifa International Hospital; PM Shehbaz, law and information ministers named as respondents.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:33pm

PM Shehbaz directs authorities to provide financial assistance to flood-hit families

Tells officials to visit affected areas, assess the damage, initiate rehabilitation work and expedite relief activities.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 11:45am

US hits Canadian goods with 50pc tariffs after trade talks fail

"Last-minute changes in the US proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal," says Canadian PM.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 11:17am

Sindh

SHC directs Sindh censors to 'reconsider' decision barring screenings of Ghost School

The film has won critical acclaim internationally but can’t be played in the province it was based on.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 10:39am

US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, including Pakistan

Says that the policy exceeds US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 10:36am

KP & FATA

Floodwaters sweep 2 people away in Battagram, Lower Dir

Officials say heavy rainfall across Battagram led to flooding in streams and rivers.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 09:37am

Lessons for Pakistan from India's reorganisation of its states

As Pakistan debates new provinces, India’s experience offers relevant insights.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 09:00am

Reading Thucydides in the wolf world

Henry Kissinger deliberately misread the Greek soldier-historian by cherry-picking one realpolitik line to justify raw power and unilateralism

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 10:07am

The beneficiaries of war: How instability can become profitable for some industries

Several sectors have emerged as unmistakable commercial winners in the US-Iran conflict.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 08:54am

Editorial: The govt turned Imran's court-ordered hospital visit, a routine matter, into a high-stakes political crisis

There is no harm in allowing prisoners access to medical facilities of their choosing.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 08:47am

ICT

PM admonishes Islamabad commissioner, IGP over display of ‘pomp and show’ at Independence Day parade

Expresses “deep disappointment and displeasure”, says it projected an image of “privilege, ostentation and personal aggrandisement”.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 08:11am

PTI lawmaker not allowed to speak in Senate on 'violation' of SC orders for taking Imran to hospital

Calling attention notice on Pak-Iran gas pipeline among agenda items not taken up.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 07:58am

Pims says 2 specialists from Shifa International Hospital participated in assessment of Imran's eye

“The clinical input arising from the ophthalmological assessment was taken into account alongside findings of the investigations conducted at Pims,” it says.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 07:47am

Aurangzeb meets Chinese fund to discuss investment opportunities

Finance minister briefs the participants on Pakistan’s recent economic progress.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 07:34am

Govt eyes AI-enabled digital ecosystem for trade

The move is aimed at safeguarding data exchange, building local cloud infrastructure and accelerating digital transformation.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 07:23am

KP & FATA

PTI to move contempt plea in SC over Imran’s hospital transfer: Shafi

Says that an application will be filed, seeking contempt proceedings against the federal govt over its “illegal and authoritarian conduct and violation of judicial orders”.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:47am

KP & FATA

Policeman martyred in Bajaur attack

Police officials and residents say the incident occurred in Inayat Kallay Bazaar of Khar tehsil.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:29am

KP & FATA

KP treasury berates federal govt for ‘violating’ SC orders

PA speaker bans opposition lawmaker’s entry to house.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

KP & FATA

Cops barred from uploading selfies in uniform

Directives come as some disgruntled officials had established a protest camp in Jamrud demanding that the government to introduce a service structure for them.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:54am

ICT

Crime Control Department constable held responsible for death of Australian girl in Chakwal

Inquiry report declares constable’s claim of acting in defence “completely wrong and contrary to facts”.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:19am

ICT

Massive security arrangements in place for Eid Miladun Nabi

Surveillance of fourth schedulers, proscribed organisations’ members ordered.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

ICT

Two months into financial year, Capital Development Authority yet to announce annual budget

Civic agency plans major projects despite delay in approval of annual budget.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:28am

ICT

Private hospital chief handed over to FIA

The case pertains to alleged violations of the law governing human organ transplantation.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Punjab

Largest wastewater treatment plant gets Centre’s nod

The federal govt has approved Rs56bn for the plant for Lahore, paving the way for its launch within next six months.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:05am

Punjab

Uproar in PA over Imran’s return to jail

Opposition lawmakers stage a fiery protest against the govt for failing to transfer Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, alleging blatant non-compliance of Supreme Court orders.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Punjab

Maryam fires a fresh salvo at PPP, PTI

Accuses the coalition partner of corruption and warns political rivals against targeting her government’s performance.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:15am

Punjab

4 arrested for ‘exploiting’ citizens for passport issuance

According to FIA, the suspects were caught red-handed while promising people to facilitate the issuance of passports through illegal means in return for money.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:22am

Punjab

First heart transplant centre opens in Lahore

The procedures at Jinnah Institute of Cardiology will be 100pc free, says CM Maryam.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:53am

Sindh

Tenants clash with police as over 60 shops sealed in Larkana

The Larkana Municipal Corporation has decided to hand over the New Bus Stand to the Sindh government.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Sindh

Sindh-wide crackdown on vehicles without valid documents ordered

Transport authorities told to seize unfit vehicles, cancel manual route permits and take action against repeat offenders.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Sindh

Karachi mayor distributes 500 ‘modern street lights’ among Union Councils

Town chairmen given 50 fumigation machines.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:17am

Sindh

JI's Hafiz Naeem calls for fixing petrol price at Rs225 per litre

Warns govt of marching on Islamabad if petroleum levy not withdrawn.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:08am

Sindh

11-year-old dog bite victim dies, a day after man’s death at Karachi's JPMC

Experts raise alarm over need for proper treatment, controlling dog population to save lives.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:05am

South Asia

No decision yet on Bangladesh PM’s visit to India, Dhaka says

Says it is waiting for India’s response on the extradition of Hasina and “other fugitive criminals”.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:22am

International

China, Indonesia explore defence collaboration

The talks mark “an important milestone in our bilateral relations”, Indonesia’s foreign minister says.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:29am

International

Man attacks Swedish school with sword, kills one person

Police say that the attacker is a former student at the school.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:33am

South Asia

22 Indian citizens on two hijacked vessels off Yemen, Somalia

“We are in touch with authorities, all of them are reportedly safe,” India’s foreign ministry says.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

International

Pioneering cancer treatment saves python at UK zoo

Jodie Foster becomes the first snake to receive an innovative treatment combining surgery and electrochemotherapy.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:02am

Football

Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino

Reuters can find no previous instance in FIFA’s 122-year history of its Congress holding a vote of no confidence in a sitting president.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 10:03am

Tennis

Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury

“Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year,” the Italian player says.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Football

Argentina’s Paredes suspended for 10 games for World Cup fight

Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina players have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at the World Cup final, says FIFA.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Business

Weekly inflation rises

Short-term inflation rises due to higher petrol and diesel prices; overall SPI shows a broad-based rise, indicating continued pressure on the cost of living.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Business

Pakistan has potential to expand role in Islamic finance, says ICCD chief

Says the country's large Muslim population, sizeable diaspora, growing Islamic finance market and strong pool of financial professionals provide a solid foundation to tap opportunities in the global Islamic economy.

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:12am

Business

Meezan Bank bags its 6th ‘Best Bank’ award

Bank of Punjab wins three awards; HBL wins Environmental, Social and Governance award; SBP chief calls for faster banking digitisation, higher private sector.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 10:09am

Balochistan