News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-14

New US rules change how international students can stay in America

Under the new rule, F-1 students will be admitted for the duration of their academic programme, with 30 days to arrive and another 30 days to prepare for departure.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:22am

Govt increases petrol by Rs4.42 per litre, HSD by Rs6.10 per litre amid rising global oil prices

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs380.24 per litre while HSD will cost Rs409.42 per litre.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 07:30am

Fifa Worldcup

Dugout: Arsenal Shine, Barcelona Dominate, NFL and US Open | Dawn News English

Published 14 Sep, 2026 10:10pm

Punjab

KP CM claims he was 'abducted' by authorities in Lahore; Punjab minister denies allegations

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari claims KP CM boarded the police vehicle of his own accord.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 11:49pm

Cricket

Babar Azam set to return to domestic red-ball cricket after nearly seven years

Babar’s last domestic first-class appearance came when he led Central Punjab to the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title in December 2019.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 01:06am

Editorial: The state’s response to child abuse has exposed severe systemic failures

Statutes and alerts must lead to an overhaul, and psychosocial support for victims and their families must be made central.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 10:07pm

ICT

SC stresses need for gender-sensitive investigations, court proceedings in domestic violence cases

Upholds life sentence handed to man for 2011 murder of his wife in Karachi; bench notes such cases can be termed as "crimes of difficult proof".

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:45pm

Hockey

Pakistan’s visit to India for Asian Champions Trophy subject to government clearance, says PHF chief Wani

Indian Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had claimed earlier that Pakistan would participate in the event scheduled for next month.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:36pm

Global AI stocks fall as industry chiefs call for slowing development

Wall Street’s elite tech index, the Nasdaq 100, slid 1.7 per cent in early trading.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:30pm

Survey finds debt, energy costs top concerns for citizens

19pc named rising electricity and gas prices as Pakistan’s number one problem, the most-cited issue nationwide.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:55pm

Trump claims 'sick conspiracy' against AI companies amid calls for slowed development

Beijing's spy chief warns of AI posing threat to Chinese national security; UN rights chief urges nations to rein in AI development.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:44pm

Punjab

JI chief rejects petroleum relief package, demands abolition of levy

Rehman warns “authorities would be held fully responsible for any consequences if undemocratic tactics" used against Islamabad march.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:06pm

CDF Munir reaffirms commitment to bolstering defence ties in meeting with Indonesian naval chief

President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on visiting naval chief; Lebanese interior minister also calls on Field Marshal Munir.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:56pm

Sindh

Sindh Assembly passes LG law amendment amid opposition uproar

Opposition protest disrupts assembly proceedings for several minutes.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 06:41pm

Sindh

Mir Raza murder case: Police surgeon says she received 'threats' after disputing first autopsy findings

Dr Summaiya accuses DIG of attempting to influence findings, notes "case of chemical torture"; Ferozabad SHO grilled about alleged hurdles in filing FIR.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 11:41pm

Sindh

Karachi-Saudi travel: Nadra-linked vaccination card mandatory from Sept 25 for pilgrims, workers, those staying 6 months or more

Official says initiative to be extended to more airports in the future.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:37pm

Sindh

SHC suspends PMDC's return orders for Afghan medical students

Court issues notices to respondents, the additional attorney general and the advocate general Sindh for the next hearing on Sept 29.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 05:59pm

Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence

Scottish National Party leader says the three parties are “absolutely united by that principle of self-determination”.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 05:50pm

Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan while becoming first Punjabi singer to headline Wembley

The Indian superstar performed for about 90,000 people, according to his team’s Instagram posts.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 05:22pm

Govt mulling revival of austerity measures, decision to be taken soon: Tarar

Federal ministers hold press conference on PM's relief scheme; petroleum minister says scheme to cost around Rs25bn a month.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:46pm

Romaisa Khan wants you to 'do whatever makes you love yourself'

The star lamented how people love bringing others down.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 03:56pm

SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 11.5pc

Headline inflation increases by 11.1pc year-on-year in August from the previous 9.2pc in July, MPC statement says.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:08pm

South Asia

Millions of livelihoods at stake as Himalayas approach tipping point, study finds

Retreating glaciers are leaving behind unstable glacial lakes held back by little more than loose rock and ice, above valleys where millions of people live, it says.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 03:48pm

KP & FATA

FCC issues notices to KP CM Afridi on estranged PTI leader Marwat's plea against his appointment

Also summons attorney general; plea argues Afridi's appointment was made on the directives of a convicted and disqualified individual and, therefore, lacks legal volition.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:59pm

A sneak peak into Laam Fashion Week's upcoming Kaleidoscopic Karachi show

The show brings together 5 Karachi fashion heavyweights at the Indus Valley School on September 26.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:45pm

Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?

Anthropic CEO has advocated for a coordinated slowdown of AI development, however, many in tech private equity accuse Anthropic of “regulatory capture”

Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:18pm

Karachi and the long shadow of 9/11

As American firepower ousted the Taliban’s first regime and shattered the Al Qaeda network in Afghanistan, the war spilled across the border.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:07pm

Jemima Goldsmith marries financier Cameron O'Reilly: British media

The filmmaker shares two children with her ex-husband, former premier Imran Khan.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:05pm

Brent crude at $107 per barrel following new strikes on Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices have risen about three per cent following strikes on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 02:05pm

Cricket

Pakistan fined, docked 11 WTC points for slow over-rate in Birmingham Test

ICC says Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration during the match.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 02:14pm

Dar-e-Nijaat fans have a lot to say about Zamil’s hypocrisy

In the latest episode of the drama, Zamil tells Zaryab he doesn’t want to marry her because she isn’t 'pious' enough.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 01:32pm

ICT

FCC says jail manual 'clear' on transfer of prisoners to hospital

“There should not be any discrimination when the jail manual is very clear,” says Justice Ali Baqar Najafi.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 01:19pm

ICT

IHC directs chief ministers to ensure govt resources are not used for PTI's Sept 27 Islamabad march

Says no political party or its leadership has the “lawful right to occupy public roads, highways".

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 02:39pm

South Asia

'India started a war based on a lie and lost miserably': Bilawal reacts to Indian media's attempt to link Pakistan to terrorism

"India now stands exposed internationally," he says while reacting to Malaysian PM's interview with NDTV.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 12:24pm

South Asia

Indian government pushes wider rollout of polarising civil code

At least four states have implemented the Uniform Civil Code so far; Home Minister Amit Shah "confident" it can be implemented in all 25 states.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 11:48am

Aap Ki Izzat: An analysis of patriarchy, power structures and the making of a murderer

Ahsan Khan's Tabish didn't kill his wife, but the people around him made him think it was okay to consider it.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 11:22am

A look into the fashion at Mahnoor Safdar's nikkah

The bride wore a metallic sage outfit and her mother wore a custom silk kurta with heirloom lacework, both from Pakistani designers.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 11:14am

Celine Dion ends six-year concert hiatus with emotional concert in Paris

Dion appeared overwhelmed at times and broke down in tears during her opening number.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 10:58am

PPP’s Attaullah Shah edges past IPP's Imam Malik after counting of postal ballots for Diamer seat

Attaullah Shah secures 6,618 votes against Imam Malik's 6,605.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 12:01pm

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for the many developmental challenges confronting Pakistan today

In domains of extraction, there is an urgent need to reduce discretion and fragmentation of state authority, perhaps even with the use of automated structures in whatever form.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:54am

A referendum cannot override the clear constitutional procedure to change provincial boundaries

Technical fixes are no panacea that will miraculously solve the country’s problems.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:50am

Editorial: The govt cannot control global oil prices but it can do other things to ease the hardships of ordinary citizens

Inflation has a steep political cost, and lack of visible action will hurt the government in more ways than one.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:39am

Balochistan

No dialogue under threat of guns, says Balochistan home minister

“We must collectively reject terrorism, violence and hatred,” he says.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:09am

Security tightened in Punjab, Islamabad ahead of PTI's march on federal capital

Gatherings of five or more banned across Punjab; 23,500 cops sought for Islamabad security ahead of Sept 27 sit-in.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:03am

Auto policy’s mixed bag of targets

Stakeholders remain at odds over the facilities to be provided to various segments of the sector.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:51am

How Pakistanis can get subsidised fuel under govt's relief scheme

Rs100 per litre discount offered on petrol under PM’s scheme; monthly limit of 20 litres set for two- and three-wheelers.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:53am

Pakistan’s $3bn bond sale offers confidence, but debt risks remain

Chinese obligations are nearly three times Pakistan’s exposure to the IMF.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:40am

Pakistan’s auto policy needs to focus on components, not cars

Instead of aiming for car localisation, Pakistan should be focusing on scaling up automotive components.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:32am

PML-N's Rana Sanaullah says new provinces debate may take eight months

“There is still a lot of time before the issue of provincial division comes before parliament,” he says.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:27am

Hormuz, Red Sea disruptions tighten global oil supplies

We are faced with the spectre of considerably higher petrol prices in the coming weeks.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:25am

International

Trump, tech titans split over artificial intelligence race

US president, Speaker Johnson warn against slowing AI amid rivalry with China.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:14am

International

Trump asks Zelensky to stop attacking Russian refineries

“Let him go after targets, but not diesel fuel, because he’s causing a shortage of diesel. This isn’t done by the Middle East, this is done by what’s happening with Russia and Ukraine,” says Trump.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:10am

International

Russia hits train on Ukraine-Poland border, minutes after two former PMs had used the same line

The train, on a route frequently used by foreign delegations returning from Kyiv, was attacked just two kilometres from the Polish border, Ukraine’s railway operator says.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:19am

International

What Bangladesh should ask before joining the Makkah Pact

Bangladesh should leverage its alignment to secure commitments on its migrant workers, skills development, energy security and investment.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:03am

International

How ‘Korea-dependent’ is the foldable iPhone?

SEOUL: Apple spent years waiting for foldable phones to become good enough for an iPhone. When it finally moved,...

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:05am

Front Page

New constitutional scheme for GB on the anvil

GB CM Amjad Hussain says the region's constitutional status is being discussed at a high-level; PM’s committee to meet before September-end to build consensus on proposals.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:36am

Back Page

New attacks test nerves amid widespread oil disruption

Diesel prices hit all-time high of $6.20 per gallon in US.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:51am

Balochistan

Balochistan colleges told to comply with 2020 ban on events

Principals told to prevent any organisation from holding events or conducting activities without the required permission.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:26am

National

Over 138,000 candidates to take MDCAT on Sept 20

More than 2,000 students registered during additional registration phase after test was postponed.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:20am

National

PIA, Afghanistan’s Kam Air ink interline agreement

Travellers will be able to book one reservation, avoid rechecking baggage in Islamabad, and skip immigration during airside transit.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:18am

National

Amir Mughal inducted into PTI core committee

Mughal has been included in the party’s top consultative forum in recognition of his services to the party and political insight, statement says.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:14am

Business & Finance

Strengthening the solar ecosystem

Setting up a system for recycling panels will yield a huge mine of critical minerals that can turn into a circular economy.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:56am

Business & Finance

Building a stronger maritime future

This strategic opportunity matters as global supply chains are being reconsidered, and Pakistan’s location gives it an advantage.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:54am

Business & Finance

Lost opportunities post-9/11

Pakistan’s real problems were swept under the carpet, and when the honeymoon with the US ended, we had inadequate investment, no power, no gas, weak growth and high inflation. And the cycle continues.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 07:46am

KP & FATA

New taxation ‘disrupts’ surgical services under Sehat Sahulat Programme in Malakand

Following the imposition of taxes in the region, doctors are reportedly refusing to perform many procedures under the health insurance scheme.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:13am

KP & FATA

Prayer leader gunned down after verbal dispute in Charsadda

Police have registered cases against both parties and launched an investigation.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:04am

KP & FATA

Afghan medical students urge govt to stop their repatriation

Say PMDC has asked about 1,000 students to return to their home country

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:09am

ICT

Advanced Metering Infrastructure meters help Iesco curb power theft, line losses

The system has enabled Iesco to monitor the meters of customers, transformers and MV feeders in the respective areas.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:13am

ICT

FIA probes CDA operation in Bari Imam over compensation claims in Islamabad

We will provide all details to FIA as we did nothing wrong, says CDA officer.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:10am

ICT

Dilapidated school building in Rawalpindi's Doberan Kalan puts hundreds of girls at risk

The building of the school was constructed during the pre-partition era and later the girls school was upgraded to high and then to the higher secondary level.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:07am

ICT

Major relief package announced for residents of Rawalpindi Cantonment

House, water and sanitation taxes slashed; 15mgd water from Daducha Dam backed by Rs100m grant to shift tubewells to solar.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:04am

ICT

Three suspects who escaped from court re-arrested in Kallar Syedan

The suspects escaped after their interim bails were cancelled in the case of the violent death of a madressah student.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:02am

Punjab

NA-168 by-poll: Cross FIR against other group in firing incident in Bahawalpur

In the FIR, complainant Malik Nawab Channar of Baqirpur alleges that the supporters of the Cheema group attacked and forced them to join the election rally to be addressed by Wali Dad Cheema and others.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:35am

Punjab

Rs4.83bn released for Sahulat bazaars expansion in Punjab

The official says the prices being charged by the shopkeepers in these bazaars were being monitored daily under a strict mechanism.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:28am

Punjab

Historical Nehru Park in Lahore to be restored to its full glory

The Nehru Park is the site where the Indian National Congress adopted its Purna Swaraj complete Independence resolution on Dec 31, 1929, during its historic Lahore session.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:57am

Punjab

Two minors die of food poisoning in Lahore

The official says that samples of the food had been sent for forensic analysis to find out the exact cause of the incident.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:37am

Punjab

Punjab governor recalls selection process of medical universities VCs

Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan intervened when reportedly three out of 10 candidates who were shortlisted by a selection committee approached him

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:26am

Sindh

Rangers, CTD kill ‘wanted terrorist’ in Karachi's Shershah

The official says that arms and explosives were recovered from his custody.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:51am

Sindh

Attaullah Mengal remembered on fifth death anniversary

Politicians reject creation of new provinces; Achakzai seeks APC on constitutional governance, peace and issues confronting Balochistan and KP.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:49am

Sindh

Board of Secondary Education Karachi officials face graft inquiry over changes to exam centres

Controller asked to produce SSC annual exam records, centre details and list of cancelled centres before ACE officer within two day.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 08:45am

Sindh

Karachi sizzles as mercury crosses 40°C

“The combination of high temperatures and moderate humidity can increase the heat burden and make conditions particularly uncomfortable,” a Met official says.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Sindh