News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-15

Cricket

Aaqib Javed dismisses reports of resignation, removal as ‘fake news’

Aaqib, a member of Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup-winning side, has been a central figure in PCB decision-making over the past two years.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 11:47pm

Senate panel slams low conviction rate in child abuse cases, summons officials

Out of 625 cases registered in KP, 576 have been processed and more than 300 sent for trial, while the conviction rate stood at around 6 per cent, officials said.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 11:40pm

Govt raises petrol price by Rs4.10 per litre, HSD by Rs6.41 per litre

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs384.34 per litre while HSD will cost Rs415.83 per litre.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:29am

JI rejects PM Shehbaz’s fuel relief scheme, says it cannot substitute for abolition of petroleum levy

“The government is trying to divert public pressure through temporary relief measures, whereas consumers can get genuine relief only if the levy is withdrawn,” says Liaquat Baloch.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 10:31pm

PTA orders PTML to suspend new ONIC SIM, eSIM issuance and subscriptions

ONIC customers would continue to receive uninterrupted services, telco says.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 10:14pm

Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme to launch nationwide Wednesday night

The registration must remain simple and accessible to ensure maximum benefit to the intended beneficiaries,” DPM says while chairing follow-up meeting.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 09:00pm

Punjab

KP CM alleges police abuse in Lahore as Punjab govt questions his visit

Punjab government responds by highlighting regional issues in KP.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 08:31pm

Gastech 2026: Pakistani company invites investment for gas storage, pipeline networks at Bangkok show

Universal Gas Distribution Company pitches foreign investors the idea of a separate distribution network to provide cheaper gas to consumers.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:13pm

Punjab

Punjab rolls out body cameras for police officials to 'strengthen accountability, modernise policing'

"The system would strengthen police monitoring and help curb corruption," says Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:08pm

AJK presidential election to be held on Sept 24

Polling to be held at AJK Assembly Secretariat from 10am to 1pm, says CEC Mughal; president's office vacant since January.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 06:11pm

US confirms deployment of orbital weapons, draws ire of Russia and China

The announcement marks a new stage in the rush for military space capabilities, driven by rapid technological advancements but lacking a comprehensive legal framework.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 05:38pm

Sunita Marshall believes 98pc of desi men mock their wives in front of others

The actor traced this behaviour to a deeper issue: the way men are conditioned to view their wives as lesser.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 05:37pm

Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first

The Kenyan capital beats off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become first the African hosts of the extravaganza.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:55pm

Pathirage's winning javelins damaged in flight ahead of Asian Games

The Sri Lankan won gold in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship on Sunday, and was returning home from Budapest by air.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:51pm

Middle East

UN rights chief says recovery of hundreds of bodies from rubble in Gaza raises concerns of war crimes

Calls for international investigators to be granted access to Gaza to help preserve evidence; Palestinian Civil Defence says over 630 bodies, human remains recovered from beneath destroyed buildings since Nov 2025.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:32pm

ICT

Pims fire: Inquiry committee finds 'systemic, institutional failure' behind tragedy

Committee formed by PM Shehbaz notes "individual responsibility varies with the strength of the evidence"; determines electrical failure as most likely cause.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 07:40pm

Ex-cricket captains pen letter to Australian foreign minister raising concerns about Imran's detention

Say their concern is with the treatment of any person in detention, calling it “a matter of basic humanity, whatever their politics”.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 02:47pm

FCC summons Supreme Court's case records on Imran's hospital transfer

Records summoned under Article 175-E of the Constitution, which empowers the FCC to call for records of any case and authorises it to decide matters involving major questions of constitutional law.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 03:36pm

PM Shehbaz orders measures for bringing Pakistani exports up to global standards

Chairs review meeting on accelerating economic growth; directs that administrative, business obstacles faced by exporters be removed.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 02:11pm

Japan activates diplomacy to help cricket blossom

The diplomatic efforts of the Japan Cricket Association have been helping cricket to take hold in the country, which is hosting top cricket teams as part of the Asian Games in September.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 01:34pm

Charting the legacy of Christian music in Pakistan

Inherently poetic and lyrical, the Psalms were especially amenable to translation, versification and song in Punjab.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 01:15pm

Widow's Bay takes home a record 14 honours, The Pitt wins Best Drama at 78th Emmy Awards

Michael J Fox was given the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for his advocacy for Parkinson's disease.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 01:03pm

KP & FATA

PM Shehbaz, Kundi stress enhanced efforts for 'harmony' between Centre, KP

Premier and KP governor discuss political situation in the province, law and order.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 12:46pm

Cricket

Naqvi did not object to India’s refusal to collect Women’s Asia Cup trophy, claims BCCI official

Says the decision to not accept the trophy had been taken collectively by the BCCI and that Naqvi had not objected to it.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 12:21pm

China imposes travel curbs to protect 'national security'

Citizens who violate technology import and export regulations could be banned from leaving the country.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 12:20pm

Middle East

War on Iran resulted in munitions shortfall for US, confirms Pentagon report

The four-month assessment puts the direct cost of the war at about $33.4bn.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 11:39am

These Baloch fishermen don’t want fast food

A campaign against illegal trawlers is split over one of the smallest fish in the Arabian Sea.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 10:39pm

ICT

Constitution must remain supreme, every exercise of public authority must be within its limits: FCC CJ

Notes an institution created under the Constitution remains subject to its limits.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 11:49am

Ex-Google DeepMind researcher adds to warnings that AI could 'kill all humans'

“I earnestly believe that AI has the potential to kill us all, and that we might be running out of time to avoid this outcome,” says Bilal Chughtai after resigning from Google DeepMind.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 10:50am

Theatres and stage actors in Lahore, Gujranwala issued notices for violating govt policies

The Punjab Council of the Arts has initiated action against female performers and theatre management.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 10:18am

Rapper Macklemore dropped by Ed Sheeran's US tour for calling for a free Palestine

The rapper faced widespread criticism from pro-Israel groups over his speech but says he got his message out.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 10:16am

Pakistan's ruling elite have little empathy or awareness of the people's suffering

There is little conversation about what inflationary impact this petrol hike will have.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 08:46am

Editorial: Offering subsidised petrol to motorcycle and small-car owners is understandable, but unlikely to offer much relief

The Rs75bn package may sound substantial but is barely a fraction of annual petrol sales.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:59am

Punjab

FIA arrests TLP North Punjab emir in terror financing case

The Federal Investigation Agency has also obtained nine-day remand of Syed Inayatul Haq Shah.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 08:22am

Sindh

Elephant Madhubala faces life-threatening medical emergency

Safari Park official says the elephant has developed swelling on right hind thigh that is preventing her from using her leg.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 08:04am

Business community split over SBP’s decision to keep policy rate unchanged

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has termed the decision as highly contractionary and counterproductive.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:47am

Cellular provider Ufone's rebrand awaits govt nod

PTA chairman attributes connectivity issues to merger, 5G rollout; claims situation will improve next month.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:34am

KP & FATA

Protective nets installed at KP police stations

Security measure is taken in response to growing threat of drone attacks by terrorists.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:56am

KP & FATA

Policeman, civilian killed in Bannu firing incidents

Militant commander killed in Wana clash between rival groups.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

KP & FATA

4 booked for assaulting woman in Charsadda

Police sources say raids are being conducted at different places to arrest the accused.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 10:00am

KP & FATA

KP Assembly speaker hints at legislation for public execution of child rapists, killers

Says Ayat Noor Protection Act will ensure speedy justice through special courts.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:40am

KP & FATA

Flash floods damage roads in Mohmand, disrupt traffic

Heavy rain, with hailstones in some areas, causes flooding in mountainous streams.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

ICT

PTI office-bearers told to speed up mobilisation for Islamabad protest

North chapter says 119 prominent workers and activists arrested in six districts of Rawalpindi division.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:19am

ICT

AJK PM vows to keep office accessible to public

The move will enable the government to obtain first-hand information about public grievances and issues requiring its attention.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

ICT

Senate body annoyed over failure to conduct DNA test on deceased infants

Panel shows annoyance over the failure to register FIR against officers of Pims.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:14am

ICT

2 arrested for snake charming in Islamabad

Islamabad Wildlife Management Board recovered four reptiles from two accused, police say.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:24am

ICT

O/A Level papers leak likely originated abroad, NA committee told

NCCIA “found no evidence to establish that the leakage had originated from Pakistan", committee told.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:15am

Punjab

Junior nurse’s posting as Muzaffargarh nursing college principal sparks ‘controversy’

Sources say three senior-most BPS-18 nurses, entitled to the position, were transferred out of the district.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:08am

Punjab

Repeated ‘experiments’ behind crises in Pakistan: Saad Rafique

PML-N leader says the country’s “biggest problem” is its repeated departure from constitutional and legal principles.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:11am

Punjab

Education secretary told to examine plea for panic buttons at Punjab schools

The plea contended that the govt had announced the installation of panic buttons, but no progress had been made so far.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:16am

Sindh

Murad takes steps to ensure flour availability at affordable price

Orders release of wheat to millers from Oct 1, acceleration of operation against hoarders.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

Sindh

Man who ‘assaulted Karachi University professor’ sent to prison

Investigation officer directed to submit the challan within the stipulated period.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:09am

Sindh

Vaccine confusion leaves Karachi’s international travellers counting the cost

People say they were made to pay thousands before being told vaccination certificates are not required until Sept 25.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 07:56am

Sindh

ATC convicts two facilitators of 2024 attack on Chinese nationals near Karachi airport

Court finds them guilty of facilitating and arranging funds through a private bank to purchase the vehicle used in the attack.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:06am

International

Universities slam Belgian refusal to evacuate Gaza students

Rectors of the European country’s top 10 universities express their “dismay” at the move in a letter, accusing the administration of using the students as “bargaining chips” in a “disgraceful political horse-trading”.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

International

Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked by second judge

The decision comes as Republicans battle to retain control of both houses of Congress in the Nov 3 midterm elections.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

International

UN calls for ‘urgent action’ to rein in AI risks

In a letter sent to countries and AI developers, UN rights chief cautions that the world is “on the cusp of irreversible change, affecting not just us but generations of humanity to come”.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:50am

International

Anti-migrant bloc suffers setback in Swedish polls

The left-leaning bloc is expected to win 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

Business

Index tumbles 2,541 points on Mideast tensions

Rising crude oil prices and tighter supplies pose serious risks to the economic outlook as inflationary pressures soar, dragging the KSE-100 index below 168,000 points.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Business

Public firms post Rs423bn profit

Loss-making state-owned enterprises incur Rs342.8bn losses.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:11am

Business

Car sales rise 11pc in August

Fall 21pc month-on-month in August, mainly owing to competition from New Energy Vehicles.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Business

Economic Coordination Committee allows 0.2m tonnes of sugar export

Approves Rs3bn grant to purchase 15 bulletproof sedans for deployment during the upcoming SCO Summit.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Balochistan

Two killed, 15 injured in Winder accident

The accident occurred when the passenger coach travelling from Karachi to Quetta collided with an LPG bowser coming from the opposite direction.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

National

PMA raises alarm over sharp drop in MDCAT candidates

Applications plunge from 204,253 in 2022 to 138,000 this year; association calls trend "structural decline".

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Balochistan

9 terrorists killed in Balochistan operations

Six terrorists of a banned outfit killed in operation conducted by CTD, police and other law enforcement agencies in Pishin and Qila Abdullah.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

National

Civil society decries delay in hearing Imaan, Hadi’s pleas

Says ongoing delay undermines protections relating to liberty, due process and fair trial.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:32am

Column

To heal a divided family

If the world is a family, which it is, talking to the neighbour and sorting out the problem bilaterally is mature.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 08:51am

Middle East

Cricket

England U-19 edge Pakistan in thriller despite Hamza, Hasnain’s heroic partnership

Hamza led the fightback with an attacking 86 off 65 balls, striking six fours and five sixes.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 12:03am

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