News Archives for Latest - 2026-08-29

Info ministry rejects ‘misleading’ foreign media reports on ‘convicted prisoner’

Media reports are “without adequate regard to the documented record” on convicted prisoner’s detention conditions, family access and medical treatment, ministry says

Published 29 Aug, 2026 11:39pm

Islamabad mourns Hina Javed and the rise of femicide in Pakistan at candlelight vigil

Friends and family demanded an end to violence against women, better legislation preventing domestic abuse and an end to a culture of impunity.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 10:11pm

25 Pakistanis return home after release from Indian jails via Wagah border

Fishermen’s Cooperative Society says the Pakistani citizens are fishermen from Karachi and Thatta.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 09:23pm

Balochistan

Two minor girls being prepared for suicide attacks rescued in Balochistan, home minister claims

The two cousins, aged 16 and 12, were allegedly being indoctrinated and prepared for suicide attacks after members of their families were killed.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 08:05pm

Govt apologises for ‘temporary’ night-time loadshedding due to unavailability of RLNG

Says load management will be reduced "as soon as" delayed RLNG cargoes arrive

Published 29 Aug, 2026 07:38pm

Bangladesh confirms deal to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets: report

Dhaka's Press Information Department says deal includes sale of attack and transport helicopters, as well as drones.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 07:17pm

War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctions

Iran says diplomacy and defence are “two complementary, coordinated and inseparable wings” for protecting the country's national interests.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 06:56pm

ICT

Pims fire: PM Shehbaz orders suspension, criminal action against 8 officials as inquiry panel submits interim report

Report says fire’s precise source not "conclusively established"; officials include Pims executive director; Rs1m announced for nurse who saved child.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 11:23pm

What do Portugal's Tomar and Porto look like through the eyes of a Pakistani historian?

I went to the city for a conference and found the age of crusades turning quietly into the age of empire.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 06:13pm

Lawrence's fifty leaves Pakistan facing record chase to level England series

England reach stumps on 177-7 in their second innings — a huge overall lead of 357 runs.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 11:25pm

Branded Content

Resecurity and Sky47 partner to enable sovereign cybersecurity and AI infrastructure in Pakistan

IAI infrastructure platform was launched in January 2026 and has been positioned to support secure, scalable and locally hosted digital infrastructure for organisations operating within Pakistan.

Updated 31 Aug, 2026 06:46pm

Clashes in Niger's Niamey after troops attempt to storm presidential palace

Military says it is “gradually regaining control” after mutineers took soldiers hostage at a base next to the capital’s airport.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 05:08pm

Sindh

Naqvi visits passport office at Karachi's Awami Markaz, says facility to be expanded

Immigration system at airport malfunctions during interior minister's visit.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:50pm

Women facing violence in Pakistan hardly have safe places to escape to

Politicians should focus on structural, practical issues that survivors of domestic violence face when they try to escape.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:14pm

Christians in India fear that tighter laws target them

Maharashtra has become the 13th of India’s 28 states to enact an anti-conversion law.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 03:10pm

South Asia

India's javelin champion Neeraj Chopra ends season early after ligament tear

“It’s disappointing," he says on suffering injury soon after placing second in the Lausanne Diamond League last week.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 03:07pm

KP & FATA

CM Afridi vows tougher child protection laws in KP after 5-year-old girl's rape, murder

Says child protection law to be renamed after the victim; appeals to the judiciary to avoid granting relief to those involved in such incidents.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 03:15pm

Siddiqua Bilgrami's Karachi art show reveals a six-decade journey of experimentation

The artist refused to be defined by a single style or recurring symbolism.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 01:46pm

Sindh

Inquiry ordered as CCTV footage emerges of police's alleged involvement in scuffle in Karachi's DHA

DIG says he has directed the investigation officer to conduct a probe on merit and in an impartial manner.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 02:36pm

Govt rebuts claims of cancelling power-generation component of Diamer-Bhasha Dam

"Any attempt to link independent power producers with this project and sensationalise it is based on nothing but fake assumptions," Power Division says.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 01:59pm

OpenAI to cut off AI models for SpaceX-owned Cursor, escalating feud with Musk

“We are making this choice because we cannot be confident that SpaceX will use our technology within our terms of service," OpenAI says.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 12:21pm

KP & FATA

4 cops injured as police party comes under attack in KP's DI Khan

Police have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 12:16pm

Justus Kelley is the first married woman to be crowned Miss USA

The 31-year-old foster mom from Virginia will represent her country in the Miss Universe pageant.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 12:02pm

Cricket

It takes real conviction to be as gloriously underwhelming as Pakistan have been during the England tour

Is it too much to ask for a team to try? For Pakistan, the answer is a resounding yes.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 11:47am

Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood death toll climbs to 675

Around 2,426 missing in Nepal, including 45 Nepali Army soldiers, 40 police officers, and 19 immigration and customs officers.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 06:28pm

CDF Munir visits Pakistan Ordnance Factory, reviews production capabilities: ISPR

ISPR says two new industrial plants “likely to commence production by the end of the current year”.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 10:16am

Kinza Hashmi, Zara Noor Abbas and Ushna Shah set to appear together in upcoming film Sheroes

The film's poster was released on Friday.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 10:09am

The trailer for Inspector Jamshed: The Secret Parchment is out

The film follows international super spy Jamshed and his kids as they fight against a murderous evildoer.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 10:08am

Why Pakistan is misusing carbon levies

Pakistan’s economic set-up is structured to fund CBAM via citizens’ fuel bills while getting no credit.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 08:44am

How to restructure Pakistan's civil service

Our civil service still largely operates on 1973-era structures.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 08:38am

Editorial: Pakistan needs to improve the security situation if it is serious about foreign investment in the mining sector

Pakistan’s mineral wealth can bring dividends if it benefits the local people, and helps diversify the economy.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 08:34am

ICT

More rain expected in Pakistan's upper parts from today

Met dept says a westerly wave is also likely to approach from August 31 and may persist till September 5.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 08:23am

Can the humble motorcycle be replaced by electric two-wheelers?

Electric two-wheelers are cheaper to run than a CD70, but that alone may not be enough to unseat the country’s petrol workhorse.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 08:09am

PCB complains to Sky Sports after interview with Imran’s sons telecast during England Test: reports

According to UK media reports, Pakistan weighed not taking the field after lunch on day one in protest.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 07:46am

PM Shehbaz directs FBR to ensure third-party audit of ongoing tax reforms

Underscores the need for transparency, effectiveness and sustainability in the reform process.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 07:38am

Balochistan

Owners to be liable if terrorists use their land, says Balochistan CM Bugti

Says property owners cannot claim ignorance if attacks are launched from their land.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 07:34am

KP & FATA

Protest against policeman’s abduction enters second day in Lakki Marwat

The agitation outside District Headquarters Complex causes closure of government offices.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:45am

KP & FATA

Mohmand sees rise in wheat pills poisoning cases

Rescue 1122 sources says at least 41 cases of pesticide poisoning has been reported from different parts of the district over the past few months, with more than a dozen people reportedly losing their lives.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

KP & FATA

National Democratic Movement vows to resist move to create new provinces

Describes proposal as an attempt to divide KP.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:40am

KP & FATA

2 schoolchildren injured in War Mamund blast

Police and residents say the incident occurred in the morning after a device, allegedly planted by unknown people, went off with a bang.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:29am

KP & FATA

KP cabinet approves MDCAT through govt testing agency

Information minister says that a committee has been formed to examine the technical and legal aspects of the transition.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:19am

ICT

Minor girl allegedly raped in Rawalpindi

The accused managed to escape before the police arrived at the scene.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:04am

ICT

40 robbery incidents reported in Rawalpindi in single day

29 people have been deprived of their mobile phones, six of their motorcycles, and cash and gold jewellery by bandits in different parts of Pindi.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:59am

ICT

Pakistan’s response to climate change must be practical: experts

Experts agree that climate change must be treated as a present reality rather than a distant future threat.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

ICT

Islamabad High Court judge questions legal status of Afghan students

Suggests that the students should approach the Afghan embassy in connection with their matter instead of seeking relief through the constitutional jurisdiction of IHC.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:46am

Punjab

Punjab to expand AI, digital cooperation

Punjab CM Maryam invites Huawei to invest in the Nawaz Sharif IT City.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:07am

Punjab

Probe finds station master responsible for derailment in Punjab

The incident caused a loss of millions to the Pakistan Railways due to the damage to the rolling stock and a stretch of the up-track.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:02am

Punjab

Minor abducted, raped and killed by teen cousin in Gujrat

Police have registered a case against the suspect.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:10am

Punjab

Punjab University hostel affairs under scanner after delay in wardens’ extension

Teachers’ alliance alleges that wardens with expired tenures are performing duties; wants equal opportunities for all teachers.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:59am

Punjab

Punjab governor directs Aitchison College to frame merit-based selection rules

Parents allege nepotism in prefect appointments, recommendations for foreign admissions; Old Boys panel rejects charges.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:13am

Sindh

Dual system imposed on country will collapse soon, Haleem tells PTI workers

Hundreds take part in Jamshoro rally for Imran’s release.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly to discuss new provinces issue next week

House approves adjournment motion moved by Nisar Khuhro with majority vote for two-hour discussion on Monday.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:52am

Sindh

Karachi mayor opens road project in Malir

Says the travel time from the city to Malir has now been reduced to 15 to 20 minutes.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:48am

Sindh

Sindh govt lifts ban on commercial use of residential plots

Officials say the withdrawal of the notification does not amount to an automatic green light for commercialisation.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:19am

Sindh

‘Wanted terrorist’ held in CTD raid in Karachi

CTD says the suspected terrorist was allegedly involved in targeted killings of religious scholars.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:47am

International

UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027

The total cuts will amount to a near halving of the workforce and a drop in the budget of a third since 2025.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

International

Solar-powered ambulance completes test run in Kenya

The two-seat ambulance can tackle off-road terrain, reach a top speed of 120km/hr and on a sunny day has a range of roughly 715km.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

International

Trump signs order to create space academy

Says the academy will help train service members, engineers and civilian operators needed as Washington expands its ambitions on the moon and beyond.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

International

US court rules Pentagon’s Anthropic ban unlawful

Finds that the government punished the company in a row over military use of its technology.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 08:02am

International

Rights activists march against US voting restrictions

"Defend the Vote" rally coincides with 63rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

Football

Officials in FIFA corruption scandal admit paying bribes

Hugo Jinkis and Mariano Jinkis, a father and son, have been charged after a sprawling 2015 probe that rocked governing body FIFA and continental confederations for South and North America.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:55am

Football

UEFA’s legal move ‘massive escalation’ in bitter Infantino feud

European football’s governing body withdraws threat to boycott FIFA tournaments, but drops a bombshell by announcing it is “considering legal action arising out of and in connection with the FFE plan proposed by FIFA”.

Updated 29 Aug, 2026 10:00am

Hockey