News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-11

Under fire Imam, Rizwan barred from playing in President's Trophy

Imam was named captain of OGDCL, while Rizwan was included as vice-captain of SNGPL for the departmental first-class tournament.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 11:56pm

CIA declassifies briefs about Al-Qaeda on 9/11 anniversary

A September 10, 1998 brief — parts of which have been redacted — says that Al-Qaeda “may fly an explosive-packed aeroplane into a US city”.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 11:44pm

Govt raises petrol price by Rs5.02 per litre, HSD by Rs5.28 amid rising global oil prices

The new prices will remain in effect from Sept 12 (Saturday) to Sept 14 (Monday).

Updated 12 Sep, 2026 07:10am

PM Shehbaz orders no more than two hours of loadshedding across country

Premier orders formation of Consumer Grievance Redressal Committees at distribution company level within a week to address public complaints.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 11:07pm

GB election tribunal suspends IPP's Imam Malik's membership, orders recount of postal ballots in GBA-16 Diamer-II

The judgement directs the RO to open the sealed parcel containing the postal ballot papers in the presence of the parties or their duly authorised agents.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 11:29pm

White blazers, pink ties as North Koreans land in Japan for Asian Games

More than 100 North Koreans are set to compete in 14 sports at the Games, which take place in Nagoya-Aichi and officially open on September 19.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 09:52pm

Cristiano Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate

Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal present a major obstacle in Ronaldo’s bid to win the AFC Champions League for the first time.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 09:37pm

Connor Esterhuizen hits maiden ODI ton as South Africa win Namibia series

After the series finale in Windhoek on Sunday, South Africa host Australia in a three-match ODI series from September 24.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 09:18pm

UK lawmakers reject bid to legalise assisted dying

Britain’s ban on assisted dying remains unchanged, extending a decades-long debate over whether terminally ill people should be allowed to end their lives with medical assistance.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 08:36pm

Pakistan greenlights $200m ADB loan despite questions over digitalisation project

The Transforming and Digitalising Revenue Administration (TADRA) project aims to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to 13.5pc by 2029 from 11.1pc at present.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:57pm

9/11 attacks: The day America lost its soul

The physical destruction of September 11 was enormous, but the consequences went far beyond the buildings and the people who died that morning.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:46pm

Branded Content

AL Habib Digital brings Pakistan's mobile banking up to speed

For a market where mobile banking has often trailed behind the branch network in both attention and investment, that is a meaningful change.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:57pm

Consultations begin to schedule meeting between NA opposition leader and prime minister

Opposition leaders hold meeting, discuss Sept 27 protests, appointment of new CEC.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:46pm

New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

US Vice President JD Vance, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former presidents George W Bush, Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attend ceremony at Ground Zero.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:38pm

Cricket

Razaullah heroics deny England quickfire win in third Test against Pakistan

The fast bowler came to the crease with the tourists on the brink of defeat at Edgbaston but clubbed nine sixes in an astonishing innings.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 11:34pm

Rakhi Sawant defends Hania Aamir against critique of her debut single 'Pablo'

"Do not say anything to my honey," Rakhi warns haters.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:26pm

Why Star Trek still matters 60 years on

Star Trek engaged science fiction as a form of philosophical inquiry and keeps returning to a universal question: what does it mean to be human?

Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:24pm

PMD forecasts fresh spell of rain across country from Sept 12-17

Temperatures are likely to drop during the forecast period; chances of thunderstorm and light rain in Karachi from Sept 14-16.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 06:06pm

Bangladesh to develop two new LNG import terminals by 2030

Dhaka also planning to develop a land-based import terminal at Matarbari by 2030, power minister says.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 04:58pm

AI-assisted documentary tests cinema's boundaries at Venice Film Festival

Documentary on rise of Diesel founder draws mixed reactions.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 04:43pm

South Asia

Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78bn: foreign ministry

Rescuers in Nepal have retrieved 1,385 bodies, while around 5,130 people are missing.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 04:28pm

Doomsday tech: Could AI really kill us all?

"We are less intelligent than superintelligent AI. If you ask chimpanzees how humans could wipe them out, they probably wouldn't be able to give you all the right answers."

Published 11 Sep, 2026 03:10pm

Sindh

Mir Raza murder case: Deceased's business partner, employees summoned to record statements

Judicial commission probing case issues notices for September 15.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 02:05pm

Paul Walker's brother says AI could resurrect Brian O'Connor for final Fast & Furious film

Cody Walker says he would not be interested in standing in for his brother like he did in 2015’s Furious 7.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 02:00pm

China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says

“As a matter of principle, China has always advocated the development of AI for good," Beijing's foreign ministry spokeswoman says in response to report.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 01:56pm

9 rights groups, including CPJ and RSF, urge PM to address 'deteriorating press freedom' in Pakistan

Say recent developments have "further eroded the ability of Pakistani journalists to report freely and safely".

Published 11 Sep, 2026 01:45pm

'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina

Sabalenka was simply unstoppable in a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she beat Jessica Pegula.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 01:40pm

Fourth polio case of 2026 reported in KP's Bannu district

Three of the four cases reported this year have come from southern KP.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 01:39pm

ICT

KP advocate general questions maintainability of plea against PTI's Sept 27 protest

Argues that petitioner can approach the Islamabad chief commissioner for an appropriate legal remedy and Article 199 cannot be invoked in present circumstances.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 02:00pm

South Asia

India's Modi stresses need to protect navigation, seafarers in talks with Iran's Pezeshkian

Talks being held on the eve of annual Brics summit in the Indian capital; Iranian president also in Delhi, China's Xi to arrive on Saturday.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:50pm

Punjab

LHC suspends PMDC’s return orders for Afghan medical students

Seeks replies from respondents, including PMDC, health ministry and vice chancellors or relevant varsities and colleges, on Afghan students' pleas.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 11:59am

KP & FATA

Body of paraglider who went missing after take-off from Chitral's Zaini Pass found

Body found in highland pasture of Oveer Valley, paraglider association president says.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 03:48pm

London exhibition showcases 1,000-year-old Bayeux tapestry

The 70-metre-long masterpiece left France for the first time since the 11th century.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 11:03am

More US lawmakers seek new AI rules after Anthropic researchers warn of human extinction

“Washington needs to wake up and take this seriously,” Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 10:44am

Documentary NAZA on Israel's AI-powered killing spree gets 25-minutes of applause at Venice Film Festival

The ovation is the longest any film has ever gotten at the festival.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 09:10am

GB auctions hunting permits for 117 animals

The top permit for an Astore markhor was sold for $356,000, the second sold for $301,000 and the third went for $294,000.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 08:28am

South Asia

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional head amid fraud investigations

The global health body has accused Saima Wazed of falsifying her academic qualifications and committing financial fraud.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 08:25am

President, PM reaffirm commitment to Quaid-i-Azam’s principles

Zardari urges the nation to embrace discipline and perseverance; PM Shehbaz says building a developed, welfare-oriented Pakistan remains the top priority.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 08:13am

Why is Pakistan’s financial system heavily bank-centric?

Commercial banks have become the easiest channel through which government finances its fiscal deficit.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 08:00am

The flu is a public health issue that the state should worry about

There is no public effort to promote flu vaccination.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:55am

Business community urges govt to review PDL, daily fuel pricing

Businessmen say they face problems accurately determining production costs and product prices, which is severely affecting their business planning.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:52am

Editorial: It appears that the US has learnt no lessons at all post-9/11

The US response to the attacks on its soil went beyond a counterterrorism operation.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:48am

ICT

Rawalpindi, Islamabad prepare strategy to counter PTI’s Sept 27 protest

Rawalpindi administration issues detention orders for 30 PTI activists while capital police seek 1,000 containers.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:39am

ICT

2 education officials suspended over corporal punishment in Taxila

Official says the action was taken after the mother alleged that her son had been subjected to corporal punishment at the school.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:55am

ICT

Rawalpindi CPO orders immediate arrest of minor boy’s killers

Eight-year-old Mohammad Ayyan's body was recovered from a well.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:01am

ICT

NA body pushes for regular vehicle emission testing in Islamabad

Calls for updating the environmental protection act to bring it in line with current challenges and international commitments.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:32am

ICT

‘Rally 4 Her’ seeks support for women’s tennis, cancer care

According to organisers, 60pc of the funds raised through the campaign will support cancer awareness and treatment, while 40pc will be directed towards the development of women’s tennis in Pakistan.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:28am

Cricket

NCCIA quizzes Rizwan, Imam over ‘dressing room leaks’ during England series

Imam and Rizwan were among the seven players sent home after the cricket team’s dismal outing in the first two Tests against England.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:25am

Sindh

Lack of workplace safety a constant threat to workers’ lives, seminar told

No fewer than 260 workers had lost their lives in Baldia factory fire tragedy 14 years ago.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:09am

Sindh

Mustafa Kamal calls for greater investment in healthcare sector

The minister says federal health authorities had increased bed capacity in Islamabad from 2,100 to 2,595 during the past 14 months.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:14am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly body seeks action against networks, online delivery of narcotics

Faryal Talpur says sale and use of drugs near educational institutions will not be tolerated.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:57am

Sindh

Two men sent to jail in Karachi's DHA assault case

IO stated that three other alleged accomplices had obtained pre-arrest bail in the case, while a car and a mobile phone had been seized by the police.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:05am

Sindh

Sindh govt to seek cabinet nod for logistics park, purchase of EV buses

harjeel Memon says that the establishment of a logistics park by the Sindh government would be a revolutionary step for the citizens of Karachi.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:13am

Middle East

US-led forces begin pullout from Iraq’s Kurd region

Rival factions have been given a Sept 30 deadline to hand over their weapons.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:05am

Middle East

Israeli strike in Gaza kills family of four

Israeli army claims it “struck a military structure… from which terrorists had previously been identified operating”.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:05am

International

France’s Epstein probe identifies ‘potential recruiters’

Prosecutor says 13 of 26 victims have never previously appeared in any legal case.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:22am

KP & FATA

Charsadda police claim headway in Maulana Idrees murder case

DPO says some elements allegedly connected with the case and other high-profile targets were being identified.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:21am

KP & FATA

Patients suffer as KP MTIs apply different formulas for utilisation of Sehat Card Plus income

DHQ hospitals have uniform govt-approved mechanism for distribution and utilisation of funds generated through the free health initiative programme.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:34am

KP & FATA

ISKP commander among five terrorists killed in Shamshatoo encounter

CTD says Imran alias Bilal was wanted in 20 cases of terrorism.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:01am

KP & FATA

KP higher education dept introduces e-attendance system in colleges

The initiative will enable parents to monitor their children’s attendance through SMS alerts from home.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:31am

KP & FATA

PHC declares removal of govt varsities’ employees illegal

Court accepts pleas of terminated employees recruited during caretaker govt.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Punjab

Indus erosion endangering dozens of settlements near Layyah

Low-lying settlements near Layyah city worst affected with river now coming dangerously close to the city itself, says activist.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:45am

Punjab

Preventing underage marriages: Punjab Local Government to enforce stricter criteria for nikah registrar job

Christian Marriage Act to be amended; registrars are now legally required to submit details of marriage registrations to their respective union councils within seven days.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:42am

Punjab

Punjab govt plans stringent regulations for safe Basant in Lahore

Fines up to Rs5m and prison sentence up to seven years announced for violators.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:37am

Punjab

Ex-Pakistan hockey captain Khalid Mahmood is no more

Khalid served as secretary of the Pakistan Hockey Federation and acted as the national team manager during his career.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:50am

Business

Equities plunge below 169,000 on panic-selling

Index sheds 3,079 points; market capitalisation drops Rs378bn.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Business

SBP forex reserves surge $1.2bn

Central bank announces that the increase in forex reserves is due to commercial loan proceeds received by the government.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Business

Vessel carrying Qatari LNG arrives at Port Qasim

First shipment via Hormuz since July 11 will boost supplies to power sector.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 07:31am

Business

FBR allowed to retain Rs390bn in refunds, Senate committee told

Senate panel observes refunds were expected to be processed within 72 hours under the new system; questions delays in refund payments.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Balochistan

‘Sale of govt jobs’ won’t be allowed, says Balochistan CM Bugti

Orders immediate implementation of approved policy for merit-based recruitment through AI.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:18am

Balochistan

Balochistan Public Accounts Committee orders recovery of Rs91.565m from ‘absconding scholars’

The meeting discusses an audit objection concerning scholars who went abroad on scholarships but failed to return to Pakistan or resume their duties after completing or abandoning their studies.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:21am

Punjab

Azma Bokhari defends Punjab CM’s use of official jet for London trip

CM Maryam travelled to London last week to attend the graduation ceremony of her daughter Mahnoor.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 07:59am

National

Law colleges’ unchecked growth damaged legal profession: Nazeer Tarar

Says Law-GAT made mandatory for enrolment as an advocate; steps being taken to discontinue three-year LLB programme.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:32am

Balochistan

Constable martyred in Mastung attack

According to police, the attackers targeted the police post with gunfire before fleeing the scene following an exchange of fire with the personnel deployed there.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Back Page

Trump sets his sights on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain

Warns against activity at fortified nuclear site; IAEA reports new construction near damaged Natanz facility.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 07:36am

Front Page

Key port falls as Houthis eye Red Sea gateway

Advance brings group closer to Hanish islands, Bab el-Mandab; over 70 wounded in attacks on southern Saudi Arabia; Riyadh launches several retaliatory airstrikes across Yemen.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 07:50am

Manchester United, Bayern Munich cruise as Como make dream Champions League start

There were also 1-1 draws between Fenerbahce and AS Roma, and between PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 04:02am

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