News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-02

Punjab

Member of Ahmadi community killed in suspected targeted attack in Mandi Bahauddin: police

Police say case to be registered, legal proceedings initiated after victim’s heirs submit application

Published 02 Sep, 2026 11:52pm

Govt increases petrol price by Rs2.29, high-speed diesel by Rs1.11

New prices will be applicable on September 3 (Thursday).

Published 02 Sep, 2026 11:30pm

Pims fire: PM Shehbaz reiterates no leniency for officials found negligent in their duties

PM Shehbaz directs health minister, secretary to visit Pims on alternate days and oversee measures to improve hospital facilities.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 10:47pm

US President Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

The White House also shares Trump’s suggestion, along with a map showing “Trump Strait”.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 10:38pm

Majority of Americans oppose US military action against Iran: poll

Opposition to the war was particularly strong among independent voters, with 66pc saying they opposed the US military campaign.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 10:11pm

Muneeba hails 'belief' after shaky Pakistan trounce Thailand in Women's Asia Cup

The national side kicked off their campaign with a comprehensive 35-run win.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 10:06pm

KP & FATA

Body of missing Irish mountaineer recovered from Siran Valley in KP

Police will extend full support and cooperation to the deceased’s family in completing the legal formalities, says senior official.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 09:27pm

Editorial: It is time the PCB realised that merely changing players might not work

It remains to be seen how PCB’s knee-jerk reaction plays out with selectors having drafted in white-ball players.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 08:18pm

Afghanistan is a problem for Pakistan, but Islamabad's policy responses have aggravated the issue

Afghanistan is a political challenge with a military dimension, not a military one with a political dimension.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 07:54pm

Israel ready to remove Gaza population if US gives approval: defence minister

“There is no real solution for Gaza in the end without this migration,” Defence Minister Israel Katz said.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 07:25pm

PMD predicts more rain in upper regions over the weekend, including Islamabad

Advisory warns heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas, flash floods in local streams and nullahs.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 06:44pm

China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping says countries in the region should be “masters of their own destiny” and explore a new regional “security architecture”.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 06:43pm

ICT

IHC sets aside 2022 verdict declaring Pakistan Naval Farms, sailing club in Islamabad illegal

Court nullifies direction to auditor general to assess alleged loss to national exchequer and recover amount from responsible officers.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 06:08pm

Sindh

SHC dismisses Mir Raza’s family’s plea for JIT to probe his murder

The court maintained that the constitution of such a body was the prerogative of the government.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 06:30pm

Sri Lankan, US anti-narcotics agents bust Pakistani drug network in Colombo

US embassy says the narcotics were meant to be smuggled to international markets via Sri Lanka.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 05:33pm

India’s rights watchdog steps in over gang rape of 16-year-old on moving bus in Delhi’s satellite city

The minor victim had left home without informing anybody and was travelling to Noida Sector 63, where her cousin lives, according to reports.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 05:09pm

Review: Elizabeth Strout's The Things We Never Say dissects a life lived in silence

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author reveals how silence settles into relationships and, if allowed to linger for too long, erodes their essence.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 04:59pm

Pakistan Navy commences SEASPARK-2026 exercise to test combat readiness

Naval chief visits fleet units and reviews ongoing operations.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 04:31pm

'We had to do this to set his soul free': Families hold symbolic funerals in Nepal for missing flood victims

With mortuaries overflowing in Nepal, authorities have had to bury hundreds of unidentified bodies after DNA sampling.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 03:23pm

Uzma files another contempt plea in SC, this time over 'failure' to facilitate meetings between Imran and his family

Plea says relevant officials have also "failed to arrange phone calls" between Imran and his sons.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 06:07pm

How to effectively address Pakistan's nutrition crisis

The national food supply falls short of what is needed to support healthy diets in line with national guidelines.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 02:24pm

John Ternus takes over as Apple enters era of AI, foldable phones

Ternus leads the engineering teams behind Apple’s entire product lineup, including the iPhones that generate most of the company’s revenue.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 01:51pm

PIA to increase weekly flights to London from four to seven from Oct 27

Under the new schedule, five flights will depart from Islamabad while two will operate on the Lahore-London route.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 05:08pm

The European Film Festival is coming to Islamabad, Sialkot and Jamshoro this month

This festival's fifth edition will run in different cities between September 12 and 30.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 01:05pm

Branded Content

From malnutrition to nutrition security: Building solutions at scale

Beyond public-health nutrition, Innovita serves the wider food and nutrition industry through two core verticals.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 03:14pm

Atif Aslam says Indian Coke Studio lacks magic, believes too much in commercialism

The singer made the comments during a recent interview while discussing the differences between Coke Studio Pakistan and Coke Studio Bharat.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 12:38pm

Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users

Users in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario; users in the rest of the world will see both names.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 11:58am

Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan sign agreement to boost bilateral trade to $200m in two years

17 bilateral documents signed during PM Shehbaz's visit to Bishkek; premier says currently, bilateral trade between the two countries stands at $16m, "which is not a patch on our friendship".

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:25pm

'Disgusted to my core': Iqra Aziz, Sonya Hussaiyn horrified over sexual abuse of infant in Mandi Bahauddin

The actors said the country had failed its children.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 10:18am

Obituary: Classical dance icon Indu Mitha is no more

The Bharatanatyam practitioner and dance teacher died on Monday at the age of 97.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 10:15am

Nothing could stop this Philippine couple from getting married, not even a flooded church

The two were in hip-deep, murky water as they said their vows.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 10:10am

Middle East

Iran targets American assets in Middle East after vowing 'severe' consequences for fresh wave of US strikes

Iran says 11 people killed in US attacks; US military says it struck IRGC targets, including air defence sites and radar systems.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 09:14am

Punjab

Suthra Punjab Authority launches e-challan system for littering in Lahore markets

Officials say that anti-littering squads had been deployed across the city’s roads, markets and commercial centres to monitor violations and raise public awareness about cleanliness laws.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 08:43am

Sindh

Dying Indus Delta threatens coastal livelihoods and Karachi’s future, speakers warn

Criticises the persistent description of water flowing into the sea as “wastage”, saying the argument showed a lack of knowledge of the natural functioning of a river and delta.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 08:28am

Senate panel directs govt to renegotiate IMF terms for special economic zones

Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue stresses the need to safeguard Pakistan’s industrial and investment interests.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 08:26am

What lawyers need to do as Pakistan lays the foundations of a digital state

The question worth asking is not whether technology will replace lawyers.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 07:51am

AJK and the undermining of local autonomy

Controversial polls and the installation of an indirectly elected PM were bound to fuel anger.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:40am

Editorial: The Hague's decision on the Indus Waters Treaty is a moral and legal victory for Pakistan

New Delhi’s response reflects its usual mix of arrogance and disregard for global conventions when matters do not go in its favour.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Pakistan launches dual-tranche Eurobond offering

Minister’s aide calls it another step in country’s renewed access to global capital markets.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 07:23am

KP & FATA

Khyber police officials ignore duty boycott call

All Fata Former Khasadar Force Committee has announced boycott of duties to pressure govt to accept their demands.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:47am

KP & FATA

Fog, rain hamper efforts to trace missing climber in Siran valley

Irish mountaineer goes missing while descending from Musa Da Musalla peak.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:42am

KP & FATA

PHC grants bail to man held for ‘celebrating’ Indian independence day

Bail granted on the condition of furnishing two surety bonds of Rs300,000 each to the satisfaction of the relevant judicial magistrate.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:37am

KP & FATA

2 injured in South Waziristan quadcopter attack

Hospital sources say, owning to severity of injuries, the injured children were referred to a hospital in Dera Ismail Khan.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:56am

KP & FATA

KP being denied rightful share in own resources, complains CM Afridi

CM Afridi warns his govt will move court to secure province’s rights.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:31am

ICT

Steps reviewed to reduce patient burden on Pims

Health minister says free and quality healthcare services are available to citizens at 15 hospitals in Islamabad.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:14am

ICT

Climate minister wants groundwater recharge initiatives ramped up in Islamabad

Says around 200 recharge wells had been constructed in the capital as an important pilot initiative that needed to be expanded.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:25am

ICT

Flooding in twin cities exposes flaws in preparedness for disaster, says Sherry

Says the situation had exposed “serious weaknesses” in the country’s disaster preparedness and urban flood management systems.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 06:59am

ICT

2 impersonators arrested in Rawalpindi

They were caught red-handed while extorting money from citizens disguised as police officials; police have launched a manhunt for the third fleeing accomplice of the gang.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 09:20am

ICT

Heavy rain throws Islamabad, Rawalpindi into chaos

Three people lose their lives and another is critically injured in rain-related incidents in the twin cities; nullah in E-11 overflowed after receiving about 150mm of rain.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:35am

Punjab

Sexual crimes against women, kids: 80pc of offenders are people known to victims, says Punjab IGP

Warns that there will be no leniency in the complaints of corruption, misconduct or abuse of authority by police officials.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:49am

Punjab

Lahore High court moved against unannounced outages

The petitioner states that consumers are being charged full electricity bills despite being deprived of a reliable power supply.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:45am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly condemns India for violating Indus Water Treaty

Demands strict implementation of the treaty and urges the government to employ all available means to secure Pakistan’s legitimate share of river waters.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:52am

Sindh

Sindh Agriculture university shut after 11 hurt in spiral of violence

A petty dispute between two students led to clashes between their communities.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:39am

Sindh

Police bust ‘international narcotics nexus’, arrest eight suspects in Karachi

Recover large cache of methamphetamine, informally known as ice, in Korangi warehouse raid.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:35am

Sindh

Sindh Cabinet proposes key amendments to local govt law to improve service delivery

Outgoing mayors, district chairmen to become administrators after term ends; ministerial body formed to review legislative changes.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:32am

Sindh

Sindh’s territorial integrity must not be compromised, MPAs agree

Muttahida, PTI say administrative reforms must not be equated with dividing province; LG minister urges house to adopt unanimous resolution rejecting division of Sindh and slogan of ‘Sindhudesh’.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:24am

International

Musk defends AI data centres, slams EU rules at G20

Says AI data centres are badly needed to fill a “power shortfall” in meeting artificial intelligence needs.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:20am

International

South Korean police officer held for dereliction of duty in missing persons case

Authorities say the officer lied in order to close over two dozen missing persons cases so as to avoid additional work.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:26am

International

Scientists make potential breakthrough in search for dark matter

Describe detection of an interaction between a xenon atom and another particle that appeared to unfold in a way hypothesised for a "weakly interacting massive particle".

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:15am

International

Afghan war victims left ‘without justice’, says UN

A man in Kabul says “the world has forgotten us”.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:05am

Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah back in India’s T20 squad for Afghanistan series

The 32-year-old Bumrah has not bowled since the second ODI of the England series in Cardiff on July 16 due to an impact injury he suffered in the match.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:58am

Cricket

Australia axe Marnus Labuschagne for Zimbabwe, South Africa ODI series

The experienced batsman, a key pillar of their World Cup-winning side in 2023, paid the price for poor recent form with his future as a Test player also on the line.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:55am

Cricket

Aaqib Javed defends Pakistan’s mid-series shake-up, says team failed to compete in England

Says the selectors had identified options within the touring squad, including an all-rounder, a second wicket-keeper and fast bowler Ubaid Shah, but those options were not used.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:02am

Business

Nestle sells supplements business for $1bn

Says the transaction will allow it to focus resources on areas where it has the “strongest competitive advantage”.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 06:59am

Business

Inflation rebounds to 11pc in August

Food and fuel costs put pressure on household budgets.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:35am

Business

Oil prices jump 4pc on supply fears

Resumption in fighting between US and Iran renews fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:47am

Business

Karachi industry cries out over power tariffs

Says industrial sector is under severe pressure due to the high electricity and energy costs.

Published 02 Sep, 2026 06:59am

Balochistan

Healthcare among top govt priorities, says CM Bugti

Says 164 basic health units had been made functional across Balochistan to ensure that people in distant and underdeveloped areas could access essential healthcare facilities.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:16am

Balochistan

Balochistan lawmakers seek in-camera session on law and order

Opposition, treasury benches express concern over security situation in the province.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:17am

National

New provinces must be created through constitutional process: PPP

Nayyer Bokhari urges govt to take matter before federal cabinet, parliament; seeks clarity on NFC distribution, parliamentary representation.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:13am

National

IT minister showcases digital transformation in Riyadh

Shaza Fatima Khawaja stresses innovation, strong institutions and private-sector leadership as key drivers of digital growth.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:10am

National

Imran’s sisters once again denied meeting in Adiala jail

PTI welcomes IHC order regarding meetings between PTI founder and his family members.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 08:06am

Back Page

Five Palestinians die during Israeli op to seize ‘Hamas figure’

World Food Programme says cuts in funding would force it to trim the number of aid recipients in occupied West Bank by half.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:48am

Back Page

Russian strikes kill 12 in Kyiv, outskirts

Ukraine targets oil refineries and logistics infrastructure amid stalled talks

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:40am

Back Page

Xi visits Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran links

Xi’s visit comes at a time when China’s economic interests are directly exposed to the US-Iran war, says official.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:55am

Punjab

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation names Lahore as its ‘Tourism and Cultural capital’

The designation serves to highlight the prominence of a city that embodies the cultural heritage of the country that takes over the rotating presidency of the organisation.

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:28am

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