News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-09

Goods transport owners demand release of containers seized by Islamabad police

The containers should not be used for political purposes or to block roads during possible political activity on September 27, the association says.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:56pm

Who is Razaullah, Pakistan's latest pace sensation?

The right-armer clocked 90mph consistently and dismissed England captain Joe Root and opener Emilio Gay.

Updated 10 Sep, 2026 08:41am

Republicans put Trump centre stage in US midterms gamble

The gathering is the first Republican national convention held specifically for a midterm election, although no candidates will be nominated and no formal party business is planned.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:18pm

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs3.40, diesel by Rs6.72

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs367.75 per litre while HSD will cost Rs392.67 per litre.

Updated 10 Sep, 2026 07:14am

Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar named new foreign secretary

Current Foreign Secretary Baloch will retire on Sept 17; will resume duties as Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkiye after retirement.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 10:28pm

FATF warns of emerging risks to economies from rising online gaming, gambling operations

Watchdog also shares new risk indicators to help countries combat money laundering and terror financing.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 09:57pm

Punjab

PML-N, ANP senators spar over death of Gujranwala sanitary worker at Senate committee meeting

Awami National Party chief Senator Aimal Wali Khan pressed officials with questions about the circumstances leading to the worker’s death.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 09:51pm

Middle East

Pakistan among Arab, Muslim nations welcoming UK ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements

Joint statement expresses hope that international community will take similar action, “holding accountable settlement organisations and individuals engaged in illegal settlement activities”.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 10:12pm

ICT

Islamabad admin announces 'complete ban' on sheesha cafes as IHC gives a month to formulate regulations

Deputy commissioner says ban also covers sheesha cafes with NOCs.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 06:20pm

Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation

Casket transported along the city’s main avenue, followed by dignitaries on foot as thousands line the street to pay their respects.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 06:16pm

Two navy personnel martyred while patrolling at sea: DGPR

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf expresses deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 06:06pm

Branded Content

Sarsabz announces winners of ‘Dil Se Dekho Sarsabz Pakistan’ campaign

The result was a vibrant collection of perspectives that celebrated the many ways Pakistan is experienced and cherished.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 05:52pm

Sindh

Timings for govt schools, colleges across Sindh reduced by an hour

Sindh School Education and Literacy Department’s circular says revised timings to remain in place until further orders.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:20pm

Middle East

Yemen rebels report fresh Saudi strikes as conflict deepens

More than 40 attacks targeted several regions, including the flashpoint areas of Taiz and Hodeida, Houthi rebels say.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 05:33pm

Hollywood's first AI actor Tilly Norwood bombs improv audition in first on-camera interview

"If this were an audition, I'd probably just stand here, completely still, feeling the digital ache of it," says Norwood.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 05:21pm

Sindh

Karachi police obtain Mir Raza's crypto trading records for last 4 years: official

Police official says the deceased businessman was involved in "futures trading" on the crypto platform Binance.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 04:49pm

Women shouldn't pay the price for keeping family together: Sania Saeed

Aap Ki Izzat actor talks about why she thinks her onscreen daughter-in-law Beena should never go back to her husband.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 04:41pm

From Arab Spring to US-Iran war — A history of oil price swings this century

An examination of oil’s price swings, from a 2008 surge to record highs close to $150 per barrel to going into negative figures 12 years later during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 04:52pm

ICT

Girls dominate top positions in FBISE intermediate exam results

Secure 11 out of 15 top positions in all five groups.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 03:07pm

Cricket

Tongue routs Pakistan as England dominate in third Test

The tourists, who have failed to reach 200 in the series, were dismantled once more by England’s four-man pace attack.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 11:11pm

Shelton advances to US Open semi-finals in marathon late-night triumph over Alcaraz

The nip-and-tuck match went all the way to a super tiebreak, where Shelton eventually held through, ending Alcaraz's injury-return run.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 02:18pm

Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

Breaches the symbolic threshold for the first time since July 24 as supply risks mount.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 02:44pm

ICT

Lawyer’s body found inside parked car at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex

Police say cause of death to be ascertained after forensic report is released.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 01:30pm

Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread

Experts blame the outbreak on weak programme oversight, insufficient monitoring and procurement policy changes under the interim govt that replaced Hasina.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 01:26pm

Middle East

Asif warns Makkah defence pact could become operational after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

“We are bound by the terms and conditions of this pact and we will honour them in case there is a need,” he says.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 05:58pm

Balochistan

Security forces kill 11 terrorists during IBOs in Balochistan's Kharan, Washuk districts: ISPR

Military's media affairs wing says terrorists attempted to establish a roadblock in Kharan; 2.9 tonnes of explosives recovered in Washuk.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 01:35pm

Visionary or conman? Venice documentary deconstructs the cult of Elon

Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney seeks to reframe the story of the world’s richest man.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 12:29pm

Indian hockey back to blue after anger over orange kit

Both men and women's team to wear blue for the Asian Games, with saffron to be the second colour.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 12:19pm

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle 'surprised' to read King Charles' letter declaring them private citizens

Royal sources say the Sussexes knew of the letter in advance.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 12:13pm

Middle East

UK PM defends West Bank trade ban after Israel's retaliation

British foreign secretary rejects Israel's "damaging" retaliation to sanctions by ordering closure of Jerusalem consulate.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:24pm

How KP police are countering drone attacks with Ukraine-style nets

Resembling fishing nets, the mesh can scupper attacks by entangling enemy drones or by catching munitions, like mortars or grenades, high above the compounds.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 12:31pm

Policeman kills teacher wife at Thai school, kids safe: officials

Police surround house where the gunman is, negotiate his surrender; official says incident occurred outside the classroom.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:49am

'Instead of speaking at business forums, Naqvi should visit Parliament': Bilawal on interior minister's call for governance reset

“I am ready to debate this [issue] with any representative of the federal government or a federal minister,” he says.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:30am

Trump bans Canadian alcohol in new trade war salvo

The import ban, which also targets some dairy products like whey, will come into effect on September 29.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:23am

Sabalenka, Pegula reach US Open final four, Tiafoe triumphs Michelsen

Sabalenka triumphed over the 21-year-old Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, who went toe-to-toe with the world number one.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 10:50am

KP & FATA

Cop martyred, another injured in attack on police team in KP's Karak

DPO spokesman says efforts underway to trace assailants; additional force deployed.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 04:53pm

Real Madrid win Champions League opener as Haaland stars for Man City

There were also wins for Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund on the first night of action in this season's league phase.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 10:40am

Anthropic researcher resigns, says AI labs are ‘gambling with our lives’

“The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade," he says.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 01:49pm

KP & FATA

Residents demand reopening of Gursal border crossing with Afghanistan

Jirga members say reopening of the border crossing will boost trade and create employment for local youth.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 09:50am

Middle East

Iran attacks American base in Jordan, ships near Hormuz after US hits oil tankers

US Centcom says tankers destroyed in response to IRGC targeting a US Navy warship twice with ballistic missiles over the previous two days.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 12:53pm

ICT

IHC reserves verdict on plea against validity of presidential ordinance extending physical remand in NAB cases

The ordinance issued in 2024 increased the maximum period of physical remand in NAB cases from 14 days to 40 days.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 09:24am

2 Renoir paintings missing after break-in at France museum

Cagnes-sur-Mer mayor says police are hunting for two thieves.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 08:33am

Punjab

Punjab requires Rs135bn to achieve 90pc literacy by 2035, study finds

According to the Literacy & Non-Formal Basic Education Department data adult literacy centres extend literacy services to 16+ populations through community-based, short-cycle interventions.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 08:32am

FPCCI calls for new industrial zone in Hyderabad

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry warns that the situation poses an existential threat to the city's economy.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 08:04am

FBR urges shopkeepers, retailers to opt for fixed tax scheme

“The scheme is aimed at bringing more small businesses into the documented economy by making taxation easier, transparent and less burdensome,” FBR official says.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 08:02am

What needs to change about family planning programmes in Pakistan

The last mile of family planning is covered only when a woman can make an informed choice, reach dependable care and return home safely.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 08:02am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly resolution against division of province sent to federal govt

Sindh Assembly Secretariat sends letters to the principal secretaries to the president and prime minister.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 07:58am

Pakistan needs major restructuring to improve governance, but it cannot be separated from the democratic process

No referendum can confer legitimacy on an imposed administrative structure.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 07:51am

Punjab

Pakistani climber Dr Asma Mushtaq laid to rest in Lahore

A large number of people from different walks of life attended the funeral prayer and prayed for the deceased’s forgiveness and eternal peace.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 07:45am

Editorial: The state should engage PTI like it did with JI to ensure that its Islamabad protest is kept peaceful

Holding a protest is a democratic right, and the authorities should not be placing unnecessary obstacles in the PTI’s way.

Published 09 Sep, 2026 07:39am

International

UN official says some Israeli actions in Syria may amount to war crimes

Says Israeli military operations in southern Syria had become “increasingly sustained and entrenched”, with recurring ground incursions, patrols, raids and searches affecting civilians.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:08am

International

Nepal glacier saw exceptional heat before collapse: study

Average temperatures on the mountain glacier at an altitude of 5,200 metres were estimated at around five degrees Celsius between August 21 and 26.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:18am

International

5 killed as Moscow hits Kyiv after three-day halt

Hungary expels 10 Russian mission staff for "unacceptable activities".

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:29am

Sport

Wasim Akram urges ‘fair treatment’ for Imran Khan

"I miss him as a friend, I miss him as a mentor, we miss him as a leader," Akram says.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 01:49pm

Business

Railways, Asian Development Bank hold ML-1 consultation

According to a Pakistan Railways spokesperson, participants shared their views and suggestions on various aspects of the project.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:41am

Business

AJK premier directs tax net expansion, revenue boost

Calls for a simpler, more transparent, taxpayer-friendly tax system to minimise difficulties for citizens and businesses.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:46am

Business

Exchange companies’ dollar sales jump 30pc

Data from the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan shows companies sold $248.7m to banks in August.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:28am

Balochistan

Balochistan High Court seeks reports on Quetta’s traffic and transport issues

Bar Association President Advocate Attaullah Lango drew the court’s attention to the continued operation of local buses on Quetta’s main and feeder routes despite previous court directions.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:51am

National

JI sets Sept 10 deadline for petroleum levy withdrawal

Hafiz Naeem warns of a march on Islamabad if the demand is not met; says the party was currently holding sit-ins in 32 cities and will continue its campaign until its demands are met.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:40am

Balochistan

Public Accounts Committee flags Rs22.8m drug shortage at Quetta hospital

Hospital and health officials failed to produce complete records; committee gives health dept 15 days to submit records.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:37am

National

Religious freedom subject to law, policy and morality: Federal Constitutional Court

Court upholds ban on 23-volume Ahmadi publication; ruling notes ban was based on Ulema board’s decision, merely conveyed by chief secretary’s office.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:41am

Back Page

Poor planning National Highway Authority’s weakest point, Public Accounts Committee told

Ministry says highway authority’s planning and design wings are being strengthened; committee members express concern over poor highway conditions and delays in road projects.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:29am

Back Page

Tehran puts onus on Washington for easing tensions

Araghchi says US return to Islamabad commitments could restore "normal conditions".

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:49am

Sindh

Four doctors suspended in Sindh after string of rabies deaths within three weeks

Explanation sought from heads of seven hospitals; chief secretary orders audit, dashboard tracking and stricter protocols in Sindh’s 278 ARV units.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:13am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly demands Centre abolish petroleum levy

House unanimously adopts JI lawmaker’s resolution against rising fuel prices; MQM-P stages noisy protest against "Sindhudesh".

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:08am

Sindh

Dengue cases in Pakistan rose by over 3,000pc in 11 years: study

Sindh saw highest disease burden in 2022, AKU research finds; cases grew from 100,000 in 2012 to 3.28m in 2022.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:04am

Sindh

Killing of teenager by robbers sparks protest in Karachi's Manghopir

The family and residents announced that they would not perform the last rites of the deceased until the killers were arrested.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:16am

Punjab

Man hospitalised after being attacked by wild boar in Bahawalnagar

Locals urges the wildlife department and other relevant authorities to take action to manage the wild boar population and lift the hunting prohibition.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:40am

Punjab

Federal Constitutional Court moved for ban on social media use by kids under 16

The petitioners argue that cyberbullying, addictive platform designs, sexualised content and alcohol glorification are harming Pakistani children’s mental and moral development.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:24am

Punjab

Two arrested for ‘acquiring and selling’ people’s data in Lahore

According to the NCCIA, the suspects had access to data of more than 10 million citizens and were allegedly involved in illegal acquisition, possession and sale of the data.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 08:36am

ICT

Advanced command, control centre of capital police opened

The modern centre will significantly improve the command, monitoring, coordination and quick decision-making system of Islamabad police, interior minister says.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 09:13am

ICT