News Archives for Latest - 2026-08-25

Iraq may show how US can squeeze Iran's trade partners

While the US has uniquely strong leverage over Iraq compared with other major trading partners of Iran, the US dollar’s status as the linchpin of global trade makes its reach formidable.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 11:23pm

Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.12, high-speed diesel by Rs1.11

According to a Petroleum Division notification, the new prices will be applicable on Aug 26 and 27.

Updated 26 Aug, 2026 07:47am

Govt forms high-powered body to break deadlock over Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline amid penalty threats

The dispute is now being heard by an international arbitration tribunal in Paris.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 10:37pm

Speaker, deputy speaker take oath after election to AJK Assembly

Members from both sides congratulate new speaker on his appointment; Farooq to also serve as acting AJK president until election of new president.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:55pm

Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi meets him in Adiala jail for second consecutive week

Noreen Niazi did not speak to the media after the 45-minute meeting with her brother.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:42pm

‘Patience has run out’: JI warns of shutdown, Islamabad march if petroleum levy not abolished

Rehman claims protests were gaining momentum across the country.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:51pm

Petroleum division kicks off feasibility study on strategic reserves

Petroleum minister says purpose of commissioning study is to enable government to make an informed decision before undertaking a major strategic initiative.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 06:42pm

Opposition, govt spar in Senate over Imran Khan’s medical treatment

Sanaullah questions why opposition was “determined to prove Imran ill” when his own doctors and family had said he was in good health.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 06:07pm

KP & FATA

Body of missing five-year-old girl recovered in KP’s Haripur: police

Autopsy report being compiled; body found in unused well at warehouse, DPO says.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 05:12pm

Atif Aslam wanted to 'break away from convention' with his new album, Subah Aye Na

The singer spoke to Images about creating art, timeless music and controversial statements from across the border.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 05:06pm

Ayaz Sadiq says there is 'realisation' in govt about NA's lack of quorum, hopeful situation will improve

NA speaker urges treasury, opposition members to utilise forum of Parliament, says "abandoning" it would be a collective loss.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 04:19pm

South Asia

India rebuked by UN discrimination watchdog, asked to better protect tribal peoples and disadvantaged castes

UN committee "gravely concerned about reports of large-scale violations perpetrated by law enforcement officials against" ethno-religious groups, tribal peoples and non-citizens.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 03:31pm

Adnan Siddiqui says having Rakhi Sawant on Tamasha would be a dream

He said the show has been receiving a positive response from India ever since the first season.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 03:23pm

Sliman Mansour, 'pillar' of Palestinian contemporary art, passes away at 79

His artwork depicted both Palestinian traditions and his people’s struggles under Israeli occupation.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 03:06pm

ICT

Pims says its CT machine 'remains functional' following reports of failure to conduct Imran's heart scan

“The use of a particular imaging procedure should be viewed within its clinical context and should not be interpreted unnecessarily,” it says.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 02:36pm

The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 over concerns about Gaza

Dutch broadcaster cites Gaza suffering, press restrictions as factors contributing to deepening Eurovision divisions.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 01:19pm

'The matter is being viewed positively': Official says Bangladesh interested in joining Makkah defence pact

"If there is a security agreement between Islamic countries, then it is not unusual to go there," says state minister for foreign affairs.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 06:42pm

ICT

Imran's hospital transfer: SC to take up Dr Uzma's contempt plea on Sept 16

Imran's sister, Uzma Khan, also submits an application for an early hearing of the contempt plea.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:12pm

A sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is in the works with Kate Hudson as producer

The original film's lead might also be reprising her role along with co-star Matthew McConaughey.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 12:32pm

Trump veers from boredom to denial after 6 months of war on Iran

US voters are angry about the war’s knock-on effect on the cost of living and crucial midterm elections are around the corner.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 12:27pm

Faster, stronger, (occasionally) upright: See humanoid robots compete in Beijing games

Humanoid robots break Olympic sprint records and tackle workplace challenges from cable assembly to restaurant service at five-day Beijing competition, where staying upright and not catching fire after crossing the finish line test the machines' limits.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 12:22pm

Body of US climber who died in Broad Peak avalanche airlifted from base camp to Skardu

Body shifted to Combined Military Hospital, says ACP's Ayaz Shigri; mission to retrieve Asma Mushtaq’s body from Spatnik resumes.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 03:15pm

To be a Karachi Bugti who yearns for watan and dry wood

It is 20 years since villages emptied upon Nawab Akbar Bugti’s assassination

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 01:35pm

Bitcoin rises above $80,000 as soft dollar, debasement fears boost momentum

Bitcoin is up 28pc so far in August, set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 10:45am

Documentary NAZA on 'mass killing of Palestinian civilians' vying for Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

The film is the only documentary among the 21 films competing for the prize.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 10:17am

Editorial: Good intentions alone are not enough to address long-standing weaknesses in farm productivity

The real question is whether the government can turn his directives into a coherent policy and implement it effectively.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:47am

Why young activists invoke mixed responses in South Asia

Has the new generation found the courage and the commitment to face the consequences of a massive pushback?

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:34am

Rains have rejuvenated far more than the greenery in Islamabad as politics seems to be awakening from its hibernation

Co-option cannot happen at the level of high politics without also including the people.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:29am

PTI protest over alleged violation of SC order on Imran's hospital transfer disrupts Senate business

Number of private members’ bills, including one seeking blue passports for ex-lawmakers’ children, left in limbo after quorum shortfall.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:25am

International

India’s security chief visits China for border talks

The two sides have met repeatedly for talks about their border since a deadly 2020 clash.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:50am

International

New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s

Joins a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:14am

International

Bangladesh court upholds death sentences over burning alive of teen

Maintains the death penalty for a co-conspirator in the murder of Nusrat Jahan Rafi, while 10 other defendants are acquitted.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:04am

International

UN chief proposes mechanism for shipping essential goods through Hormuz

The proposal is aimed at facilitating the movement of essential commodities through the strategic waterway, where shipping has now come to a near standstill.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:19am

ICT

3 more Adiala inmates seek private treatment after SC order on Imran's hospital transfer

The federal government had argued that private hospital treatment could disrupt the prison system and trigger a “floodgate” of similar requests.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:15am

International

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

US Treasury Secretary says move will "help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability".

Published 25 Aug, 2026 08:12am

Pakistan Kissan Ittehad calls on govt to restore wheat support price at Rs4,702

Says that domestic wheat production has been severely undermined by ineffective policies over the past three years, resulting in a staggering Rs2,200bn loss for local farmers.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:30am

KP & FATA

Controversy resurfaces over construction of plaza at temple site in Khyber

Some influential people are pressuring authorities concerned to issue a no-objection certificate for the building, according to sources.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:47am

KP & FATA

KP approves 5-year Billion Tree Plus Afforestation project

Officials say initiative places greater emphasis on scientific forest restoration, climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:41am

KP & FATA

Balochistan's former governor Imranullah Khan laid to rest in Charsadda

Retired Gen Imranullah Khan held the portfolio in the PPP-led government from May 1994 to May 1997.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:49am

KP & FATA

Policeman injured in Bannu gun attack

DPO says terrorists involved in the incident will be arrested and brought to justice at the earliest.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:12am

KP & FATA

KP Assembly urges SC to initiate contempt proceedings against federal govt

Passes resolution urging Centre to implement the SC’s orders to shift Imran to Shifa International Hospital as well as facilitate regular family meetings.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:52am

ICT

Islamabad High Court raises concern over misuse of criminal law in monetary disputes

Warns that Section 405 of the PPC is increasingly being invoked in circumstances that are purely civil in nature, merely to expedite recovery or exert undue pressure on the opposing party.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:35am

ICT

CJP highlights judicial reforms to improve access to justice

Also highlights provision of uninterrupted power supply, women-centric facilities, e-libraries and clean drinking water out of Access to Justice Development Fund.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:12am

ICT

Lumpy skin disease triggers concern among cattle farmers in Jand

Livestock owners fear that the disease could spread further unless effective preventive measures are taken.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:12am

ICT

2 accused granted four-day physical remand in TikToker murder case

The victim’s father, brother and paternal uncle are sent to Adiala jail on 14-day judicial remand.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:31am

ICT

Rawalpindi police chief rules out suicide in Hina Javaid’s death

Categorically says “it was a murder”; says her husband and a domestic servant are in police remand custody, while the father-in-law is under investigation.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:08am

ICT

Pakistan Medical Association demands unsafe water sellers be tried under penal laws

Asks who is responsible for registering, monitoring and allowing the contaminated water suppliers to operate.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:27am

Punjab

Two cops booked for ‘torturing man to death’ in Bahawalpur

The complainant alleges that the constables searched Daud and, when he resisted, they subjected him to torture and kicked him in the abdomen.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:56am

Punjab

Brick kilns, industrial units, prohibited plastic: Punjab Environment Protection Agency report shows decline in site inspections

Enforcement against water pollution also declines between July 21 and Aug 21 as compared to previous year.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:05am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly objects to e-challan proposal, Suthra Punjab affairs

PA session adjourned again for lack of quorum; the assembly unanimously passed a resolution welcoming Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:02am

Punjab

Lesco barred from severing residential meter of PM aide’s brother

Advocate Malik Bashir Ahmad Khalid argues that the petitioner’s residential connection was independently metered, separately billed and fully paid,

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:58am

Punjab

Excavation of newly-built roads banned in Punjab

CM directs depts to coordinate works to prevent repeated digging of roads.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:52am

Sindh

Senate body reviews plan to modernise 200-year-old rail network in Sindh

Tracks alongside Main Line-2 to be upgraded thru public-private plan.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:46am

Sindh

US investigators conduct five-day training for Sindh police

SSU, CTD and CIA personnel participate in advanced course, statement says; programme focuses on contemporary investigative methodologies.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:12am

Sindh

PPP, Sindh Assembly oppose any new province: Nasir Shah

LG minister stresses improvement in devolution of powers as per 18th Amendment.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:30am

Sindh

Malaria registers gradual surge across Sindh

Over 900 cases reported at health facilities in a single day.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:35am

Sindh

Robbers snatch Rs6m from customer outside bank in Karachi’s Safoora

The suspects managed to escape from the spot along with the money, the police says.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:44am

Hockey

New Zealand beat Pakistan 4-2 in FIH World Cup classification match

Pakistan staged a strong fightback after the interval, with Sufyan Khan reducing the deficit in the 33rd minute before Afraz scored five minutes later to make it 3-2.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:11am

Cricket

Pace bowler Naveen-ul-Haq returns to Afghan squad for India T20Is

The 26-year-old missed Afghanistan’s T20I matches against West Indies and the T20 World Cup in 2026 due to a stress fracture in his right shoulder.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:16am

Cricket

India in driver’s seat in second Sri Lanka Test

Sri Lanka trail by 495 runs, having lost opener Lahiru Udara (one) to a brilliant diving catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal at third slip on a rain-hit day at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club ground.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:08am

Business

PSX falls despite rating upgrade

Equity investors remain concerned about the Middle East situation amid a continued upward spiral in oil prices.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:11am

Business

Private sector retires Rs393bn during first 6 weeks

Indicates investment freeze as banks prefer risk-free govt papers.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 07:42am

Business

Business Facilitation Centre fosters Rs6.6bn investment

Govt has supported the launch of over 4,100 new businesses, creating over 20,000 jobs.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 07:38am

Business

FBR eases sales tax registration for businesses

Directs all field formations not to demand additional documents unless they are legally required or flagged by the risk-based system.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:11am

Balochistan

Tickets refunded to Jaffar Express passengers

“There will be no train from Quetta for Peshawar on August 25 and 26,” the officials says.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:11am

Balochistan

CM Bugti orders surveillance system upgrade

The provincial government ordered enhanced security across the province to ensure foolproof security on 12th Rabiul Awwal.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 07:49am

Back Page

4 women from GB successfully summit Spantik

Bad weather hampers efforts to bring the bodies of Dr Asma Mushtaq and American climber Sarah Mallory Geis to Skardu.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 12:07pm

Middle East

US announces plan for ‘economic onslaught’ on Iran

Tehran laughs off Trump, Bessent’s claims of "economic D-Day"; Treasury secretary doesn’t divulge specifics, or which countries will be targeted.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:03am

Front Page

Govt fails to maintain quorum as PPP stays away from National Assembly

“No PPP, no quorum, simple,” says PPP's Sharmila Farooqui as the govt failed to muster the required number of 84 lawmakers in the 336-member house.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 07:39am

Balochistan

Five labourers killed by armed men in Balochistan's Pishin

Labourers receives multiple bullet injuries; another sustains injuries, taken to district hospital along with bodies, CM's aide says.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 07:39am

Middle East

Amid distrust, Tehran wants US to initiate de-escalation

CDF Munir holds meetings with Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf and Rezaei; ISPR says discussions focused on preventing further escalation, reopening of Hormuz, swift end to conflict.

Published 25 Aug, 2026 07:10am

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