News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-16

Petroleum dealers demand govt devise mechanism for fuel subsidy reimbursement

“We welcome the government’s move for the benefit of the public, but our businesses should not suffer,” the association’s chairman said.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 11:57pm

Pakistan to stand by Saudi Arabia 'practically and diplomatically' if Yemen conflict escalates: Asif

“We are bound by an eternal agreement to respond if the holy sites come under attack,” the defence minister said.

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 07:09am

Govt increases petrol price by Rs6.88 per litre, HSD by Rs5.62 per litre

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs391.22 per litre while HSD will cost Rs421.45 per litre.

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 07:07am

‘Belligerent action’: Pakistan protests Indian Navy vessel’s 'provocative' manoeuvre near PN vessel

Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi would lodge a similar demarche with India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 12:19am

Yemeni forces clash with Houthis near Saudi border

Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet using a locally made missile.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 10:38pm

Govt working to introduce virtual grid system, says power minister

Minister says "there was currently no additional load-shedding in the country".

Published 16 Sep, 2026 09:44pm

Indian delegates attempt to interrupt Ayaz Sadiq’s address at Commonwealth conference

Ayaz Sadiq stresses international community’s responsibility to tackle climate change

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:51pm

South Africa pushes back on US visa curbs

The US did not immediately name any individuals targeted by the restrictions but warned of further “severe” action.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:35pm

PHF requests AHF to shift Asian Champions Trophy out of India or relocate Pakistan matches

The development came two days after the PHF chief had said Dawn that Pakistan’s proposed tour to India was subject to government clearance.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:26pm

CDF Munir, US-based POWERUS discuss defence technology, cooperation

Both sides expressed interest in deepening engagement in areas of mutual interest.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:02pm

‘New pathway for the future’: Quantum Valley Pakistan launched in Islamabad

Successes achieved in defence and diplomacy, if not supplemented by a strong economy, can blur over time, planning minister Ahsan Iqbal says.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:37pm

OpenAI's rogue agents probed Hugging Face for weaknesses 2 months before major hack

Newly uncovered malicious activity shows that the rogue agents’ efforts to find a way into Hugging Face began earlier than publicly known.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:44pm

JI chief warns talks with govt may end after 4th round if decision on abolishing petroleum levy delayed

Talks scheduled for today at the Federal Secretariat in Islamabad; JI chief announces "large gathering" in Karachi tonight.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:05pm

Balochistan

Cop among 5 killed in armed attack on Shafiq Mengal's Khuzdar camp

Mengal was not present at site; SHO says cop was martyred after abduction.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:04pm

Police refute KP CM's claim of 'murder' conspiracy in Wazirabad, say constable was on security duty

Gujranwala police say constable was subjected to assault by CM's security team; Azma Bokhari mocks Afridi's claims.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 06:34pm

Samson relishing battle with teen star Sooryavanshi for India spot

The 31-year-old says he relishes the challenge of competing for national spot with the teenage prodigy.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:15pm

Lali wins Sarmad Khoosat Best Director award at DC South Asian Film Festival

He previously won the same award for his 2022 film Kamli.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:12pm

Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from error

Maresca spoke up for officials after a controversial VAR decision saw City trump United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:04pm

2027 Formula One calendar includes Monaco sprint race

The 2027 Formula One calendar unveiled on Wednesday will feature 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, up from the previous six.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 04:22pm

England's Brook keen to learn from 'hero' Pietersen after stunning ton

The captain revealed he watched Pietersen's highlights from the 2005 ashes before hitting explosive century.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 04:10pm

Review: Healthy eateries don’t last in Karachi but Sweet Greens just might

After years of building a loyal following via delivery, Sweet Greens has finally opened a restaurant in Phase 8.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 04:02pm

Here's what's playing at this year's Gandhara Independent Film Festival in Karachi

In-person screenings will be held at National Academy of Performing Arts from Oct 2 to 4.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 03:05pm

Weapons dealer among 'JAAC-linked network' caught during intelligence-based operation: Tallal Chaudhry

Says the group was proscribed on the basis on evidence, noting the criticism of the govt's decision to do so.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 03:37pm

PM orders implementation of Pims inquiry recommendations within 3 months

Says that “every possible step” should be taken to improve the hospital and align it with international requirements.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:39pm

ICT

Imran's hospital transfer: SC expresses reservation at fixation of cases before FCC

SC bench postpones proceedings for a date after 3 weeks, observing that propriety demands deferment.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 04:22pm

South Asia

Ban on Indian aircraft using Pakistani airspace extended until Oct 24

Ban, previously set to expire on Sept 24, forces Indian carriers to use longer and costlier routes.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 02:31pm

Sindh

What's behind the foul smell in Karachi today?

A combination of decaying aquatic plants and prevailing weather conditions have caused the fishy stench to spread in various areas of the city.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 01:02pm

Middle East

Bombed-out Gaza apartment block collapse leaves 20 dead, many missing

Nearly 100 more people believed to be trapped under the rubble; building had sustained structural damage from previous Israeli strikes.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 04:54pm

Bangladesh govt committee says national team should have participated in T20 World Cup

Bangladesh had boycotted the tournament due to the country's political tensions with India and the ICC's refusal to relocate their matches.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 12:31pm

Anthropic signs deal for Australia data centre, govt says

Queensland's premier says data centre to deliver more jobs and electricity to the northern state.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 12:29pm

Toxic skin bleachers still offered on Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop 10 years after mercury ban

This includes Pakistani, Mexican and Philippine-made products.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 11:57am

Council of Fashion Designers of America CEO Steven Kolb placed on leave after 'restraining' activist

He had a physical altercation with an animal rights protester during a New York Fashion Week event on Sunday.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 11:46am

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have brought Mideast conflict to 'dangerous juncture', Pakistan tells UN

Pakistan's envoy says expansion of attacks in and around the Bab al-Mandab Strait represent a “serious escalation”.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 11:39am

President approves Tamgha-i-Shujaat for Pims nurse who saved newborn during deadly fire

Earlier this month, PM Shehbaz had awarded Razia Noreen a Rs10 million cheque in recognition of her bravery.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 10:50am

DG ISPR says Makkah defence pact has 'no regional aspirations', intended for collective deterrence

Says the alliance is "not a club" for Muslim countries; open to those who share the vision of "non-aggression, non-interference and collective deterrence".

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 12:37pm

Musicians bow out of Ed Sheeran's tour as he defends move to drop Macklemore for Palestine remarks

All four opening acts have withdrawn in solidarity with the rapper.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 09:52am

Middle East

Saudi-led coalition says Houthis targeted Makkah with drone, warns of 'red line'

Houthis reject Saudi claim as a “lie”; OIC, PM Shehbaz condemn “heinous” attempted attack on the holy city.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 12:54pm

Cricket

The red ball still has a place for Haris Rauf

Pace, once regarded as one of Pakistan’s greatest strengths, is an area in which the national Test side has struggled in recent years.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:54am

Why Karachi is so dirty

The city’s dismal ranking on the liveability and pollution indexes reflects a crisis of governance more than a shortage of funds.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:48am

The escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis has implications for Pakistan and the wider region

Saudi Arabia, which had stayed out of the Iran war, now risks being drawn into a wider conflict.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 11:14am

Punjab

Patient dies during surgery at Pakpattan hospital, doctors allegedly flee

According to the releatives, doctors had removed patient's kidney during the procedure, resulting in his death.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 08:38am

Editorial: The govt's heavy-handedness in curtailing opposition's exercise of lawful political rights cannot be condoned

Every democracy allows its citizens to express their will in different ways, including through peaceful public protests.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:01am

Punjab

Punjab govt's flagship housing project Apni Chhat Apna Ghar selected for UN award

The Punjab government has also been invited to receive the award on Oct 5 during the global observance of World Habitat Day in Muscat.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 12:17pm

Ministers sound alarm as energy crunch looms amid spiralling fuel prices

Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik says Rs100 relief is all economy can bear right now; govt denies "smart lockdown" rumours as fuel costs spiral.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 07:36am

FBR, trader representatives to launch joint registration drives across country

FBR officers and trader representatives will devise strategies to facilitate registration in local markets.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 07:26am

In the event of a loss of Air Quality, secure your own CM first

Politicians should add carbon costs to their travel expense accountability

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 11:07am

KP & FATA

Man sentenced to death for killing mother in KP

Court declares another accused proclaimed offender.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:51am

KP & FATA

KP launches telemetry system to minimise flood losses

Minister says modern technology essential to protect lives and property from floods and other climate-related disasters.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:45am

KP & FATA

KP Assembly condemns Punjab govt, police for ‘confining’ CM Afridi

Resolution says relations between the federation and the provinces under the Constitution are based on mutual respect, constitutional limits and the rule of law.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:43am

KP & FATA

Two civilians martyred in Bannu quadcopter attack

An exchange of fire between the police and terrorists also took place during the operation.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:52am

ICT

KP CM Sohail Afridi due in Pindi today

To welcome him, the PTI will establish three camps on main roads in Rawalpindi district, including Gujar Khan, Rawat and Khayaban-i-Sir Syed on Karnal Sher Khan Road.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:17am

ICT

Dengue tally reaches seven in Rawalpindi

District Health Officer says an anti-dengue campaign had been launched in the garrison city and 1,400 teams had been formed for indoor and outdoor surveillance.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:19am

ICT

Mindset against 18th Amendment, NFC Award behind new provinces campaign, says ex-senator Farhatullah Babar

Says the sudden campaign for new provinces reflects a fundamentally misplaced approach to governance.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:12am

ICT

Sohail Chaudhry assumes charge as Islamabad police chief

Urges police officers and officials to demonstrate courteous, responsible and professional conduct towards citizens.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:52am

ICT

Senate body reviews MDCAT policy, calls for stakeholders consultation

PMDC caps total number of medical seats at 22,300, which does not adequately cater to healthcare needs.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:58am

Punjab

Six arrested for cyber harassment, blackmail cases across Punjab

Several mobile phones and WhatsApp accounts allegedly linked to the suspects recovered during the operations.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:34am

Punjab

‘Fault lines appear’ in Multan Electric Power Company detection assessments in July

DG Khan reported the highest number of detection units at 6.48m, followed by Rahim Yar Khan with 5.87m and Muzaffargarh with 4.92m.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:28am

Punjab

Rickshaw driver in Gujranwala who raped special child killed in ‘encounter’

Police says the suspect was killed by his accomplice’s firing as they tried to escape arrest.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:25am

Sindh

Employee claims facing police ire for saying Mir Raza didn’t use drugs

Wafflix manager tells judicial commission parts of his police statements were "incorrectly" attributed to him.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:16am

Sindh

Sindh imposes ban on issuance of new arms licences

Official says the decision has been taken as part of the Sindh government’s measures to strengthen the regulation and control of firearms in the province.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:51am

Sindh

Experts call for ‘humane’ culling as dog bite, rabies cases rise in Sindh

PMA official says 285,000 cases reported in 2025 in province.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:13am

Sindh

No breakthrough yet in probe into murder of woman, her three children in Karachi

Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed says the post-mortem examinations of the deceased persons found “multiple injuries to the head”.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:20am

Sindh

Opposition, treasury in Sindh Assembly unite to demand Centre stop daily petroleum price hikes

PTI resolution states daily fluctuations in global oil prices should not be passed on to consumers as Pakistan does not import petrol daily.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:11am

International

Cryptocurrency bill collapses in US Senate

Top Democrat on the Senate banking committee, says the bill posed “massive risks to families, our national security, and our economy”.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:57am

International

Spanish scientists find first evidence of Diplodocus dinosaur in Europe

It is one of the most complete diplodocids discovered to date in Europe and represents the first evidence of this genus outside North America.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:51am

International

Sanders says Trump, Xi should sign AI pause treaty

Senators debate bill to block states from enforcing their own laws governing certain risks posed by AI models.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:53am

International

Police detain dozens over pro-LGBTQ Istanbul rally

Turkiye’s LGBTQ community has increasingly come under pressure from the authorities, with Erdogan describing it as a “deviant movement” of “perverts”.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:42am

South Asia

Seven Hasina-era leaders sentenced to death

27 Awami League activists arrested over alleged plans for subversive activities.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:38am

South Asia

Millions affected as floods ravage India’s eastern Bihar

Bihar is among India’s most flood-prone states and all seven of its key rivers measured above their “danger level” after heavy rain.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:46am

Business

PSX stages partial recovery on value-hunting

Topline Securities Ltd said the index rebounded strongly, gaining 1,421.67 points, or 0.85 per cent.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:51am

Business

State Bank of Pakistan cautions on sandbox approval

The findings, learnings, and regulatory recommendations from cohort-1 will help SBP in the development of relevant regulatory frameworks for the benefit of broader industry.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:30am

Business

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan pushes digital insurance expansion

Only 0.85pc of insurance premiums are currently generated through digital channels, which shows both the scale of the challenge and the substantial opportunity available to the industry,” the SECP chief says.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:20am

Balochistan

Baby kidnapped from hospital recovered in Dera Murad Jamali

Police say an investigation is underway to identify and arrest the culprits involved.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:20am

National

‘Bootlegger’, accomplice held in Sost

A Chinese national and a Pakistani translator have been arrested for allegedly selling wine.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:49am

Balochistan

Ex-officials face action over Rs591m irregularities in Balochistan

Balochistan PAC reviews audit report on public health engineering department of Gwadar.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:16am

National

PAC halts sugar export despite green light from advisory board

Parliamentary panel also bars wheat import sans its oversight.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:13am

National

NDMA told to provide relief to people of rain-hit areas

NDMA chairman briefs prime minister on the expected pattern of the ongoing monsoon season.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:49am

National

Imran’s sisters, lawyers denied meeting at Adiala

Aleema says KP should not accord protocol to Nawaz during his visits to province.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:12am

Back Page

Trump lashes out at judges after postal ballot ruling

The US Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to Trump’s attempts to restrict mail-in voting before the November midterm elections.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:59am

Back Page

Pakistan, Lebanon to boost security cooperation

Both sides have agreed to share intelligence to effectively combat terrorism, drug trafficking, and emerging security challenges.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:55am

Back Page

IHC allows Afghan doctor to continue post-grad training

Balochistan High Court dismisses petitions by Afghan medical students; notes they don’t have absolute right to remain, study in Pakistan.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:50am

Front Page

GB unveils Rs218.8bn budget after long wait

Minister says the budget is placing special emphasis on education, health, basic infrastructure and the welfare of the underprivileged.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 07:42am

Middle East

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