News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-20

Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw

Haaland sealed the three points and ensured he had scored against every side he had faced in the Premier League.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 11:51pm

Pakistan's Manesha Ali wins IMMAF World Cup gold in Angola

Manesha caught her opponent in a standing guillotine and wrapped up the win with 15 seconds to go in the second round.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 11:33pm

Jose Mourinho fumes at referee, Simeone urges respect after fiery Madrid derby

Real were furious that Cristian Romero was not sent off for a stamp on Bellingham and also complained about a challenge by Lee Kang-in on Valverde.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 11:25pm

Asian Games: Pakistan off to flying start in hockey, poor show in other sports

Ahmed Nadeem helps himself to a hat-trick, while Sufyan Khan strikes twice from penalty corners as Pakistan crush Thailand.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 11:10pm

GB police foil terrorist attack on checkpost between Diamer, Ghizer districts

GB police spokesperson says all police personnel remained safe in the firing.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 10:25pm

KP & FATA

Police, Levies and Khasadar personnel in merged districts announce boycott of polio campaign duties

Voice concerns over failure to fulfil commitments regarding their service-related demands.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 09:53pm

KP & FATA

Two officers among 6 martyred, 8 terrorists killed in Hangu fire exchange: ISPR

Captain Abuzar Farooq, Lieutenant Sheraz Babar, three sepoys and a "non-combatant" martyred; sanitisation operation launched.

Updated 21 Sep, 2026 02:40pm

Trump to use Washington triumphal arch as military complex

Projects part of Trump’s ambitious effort to reshape Washington, including a push to add his name to the John F. Kennedy Centre.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 08:18pm

Govt invites bids for first 400MW wheeling auction, says it is exiting power procurement

Under this system, ordinary consumers will eventually be able to purchase electricity from producers of their choice, says power minister.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 08:41pm

AI 'warning shots' make Beijing turn its focus to national security risks

“Beijing treats AI as a general-purpose technology — not a ‘god-in-a-box’,” says Brian Tse, CEO at Concordia AI.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 08:35pm

Packing for a pope: Behind the scenes on foreign trips

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France from September 25 to 28, which includes events at the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Elysees, will involve some 15,000 members of the security forces.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 06:46pm

Middle East

US warns Middle East conflict could 'escalate rapidly', urges citizens to reconsider travel

Advisory follows attack on Riyadh claimed by Houthis; CIA chief meets Egypt’s Sisi.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 06:37pm

Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says

Measure to soon be presented to a cabinet meeting, says Italian PM.

Updated 21 Sep, 2026 12:33am

TTAP forms committee to consult with political parties, reach consensus on multi-party moot

Committee includes Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Barrister Gohar, Asad Qaiser, Mustafa Khokhar.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 04:42pm

Punjab

Aleema detained under MPO in Lahore ahead of PTI's Sept 27 protest

Taken to Kot Lakhpat jail; party claims at least 3 MNAs detained; ministers slam MNA Junaid Akbar’s remarks.

Updated 21 Sep, 2026 01:31am

'Absolutely fake': Info ministry rubbishes claims of PAF jets getting damaged in Houthi attack on Saudi base

"Deliberate fabrication of damage to PAF aircraft and their alleged evacuation is only blatant Indian propaganda," the ministry says.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 01:26pm

Sindh

JI launches protest march towards Islamabad against petroleum levy

Hafiz Naeem reaches Sukkur from Karachi; accuses Sindh govt of creating obstacles for supporters.

Updated 21 Sep, 2026 01:08am

Middle East

British pop star Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable,' apologises for Macklemore controversy

Decries “systemic injustice” in the West Bank, where Israel has allowed a massive expansion of Jewish settlements.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 12:05pm

'Self-inflicted pain': Finance minister says protests, sit-ins to cause daily loss of around Rs120bn

Aurangzeb urges outstanding issues be resolved with dialogue; security arrangements in capital reviewed; Pims on "high alert".

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 06:07pm

Smokers' corner: Why the PPP dominates Sindh

Despite persistent criticism in the mainstream media, the PPP maintains an almost invincible electoral grip on Sindh.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 11:30am

Punjab

Punjab govt on the fence as businesses oppose early closure under austerity measures

Officers fail to convince recession-hit traders to follow austerity measures.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 10:48am

ICT

Body of last of 3 siblings, allegedly thrown into canal by father, recovered near Jhelum

Police say father arrested, confessed to offence.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 10:35am

ICT

Islamabad police move into action against PTI ahead of Sept 27 protest

Official says PTI activists arrested on a a complaint lodged by a sub-inspector; meeting held to review security arrangements and chalk out a plan to pre-empt the protest.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 10:29am

Middle East

Turkiye says it could help meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs under Makkah defence pact

"They may have some military needs, especially on some technical issues. We would have no issues in meeting these,” says Turkish foreign minister.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 10:08am

Pakistan miss out on Asian Games women's cricket final as Athapaththu blitz takes Sri Lanka through

Pakistan had appeared to set a challenging target but the Sri Lankan captain's knock ensured a spot in the final for the side.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 01:57pm

The overlooked Pakistan-Iran frontier in the shadow of West Asia conflict

The situation along the Pakistan-Iran border in the broader conflict has been largely overlooked.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 09:31am

Editorial: Kohat attack a reminder of a growing threat that calls for better-equipped police, counterterrorism policy review

Pakistan must confront terrorist networks with the full force of the state and the law, but cannot do so effectively till its own house is in order.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 09:13am

Fuel relief scheme revision: 5-litre limit per token abolished, SMS charges scrapped

Two- and three-wheeler users allowed four Rs500 relief tokens a month.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 08:16am

International

US looking for business deals with Russia before Ukraine war ends: NYT

Russia not aware of possibility that Washington may want to sign deals with Moscow before the Ukraine conflict is over, Deputy Foreign Minister has said.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:54am

International

Russia says voting system hit by cyberattacks

Ella Pamfilova, chair of Russia’s election commission, did not give details on the nature of the attack or who was responsible.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:10am

International

Court rules against US policy on deportations to third countries

Three-judge panel of the Boston-based Court of Appeals upholds a February decision by a lower court declaring Homeland Security’s policy unlawful.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:45am

11 specialised professional cadres in bureaucracy proposed as govt finalises sweeping civil service reforms

Planning minister chairs consultative meeting on civil service reforms; BS-20, above posts may be opened to officials, academics, private-sector professionals.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 08:10am

International

US, South Korea try to iron out discord over Middle East security

South Korean foreign minister meets Rubio, explains Seoul’s willingness to make a substantive contribution to restoring freedom of navigation.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:02am

International

Far-right surge alarms migrants in Germany

As the far-right Alternative for Germany gains support and migration returns to the centre of political debate, migrants say hostility towards foreigners is growing.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:14am

Punjab

Family moves LHC for access to Hammad Azhar

PTI leader is is currently in police custody on physical remand in a May 9 case.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:51am

Punjab

Two brothers set ablaze by illegal fuel sellers in Faisalabad

A scuffle broke out after the brothers found that they had been charged more than the actual price, according to reports.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:55am

Pakistan snubs Afghan Taliban’s ‘pretence of dialogue’

Responding to Kabul spox seeking talks, information ministry says Afghan govt should dismantle terrorists operating from its territory.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 07:48am

Column

A small republic in every classroom

Pakistan’s next generation will not be formed by protest. It will be formed by argument, and the place to begin it already exists.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 09:44am

Italian alpinist dubs GB peaks ‘more valuable than oil reservoirs’, warns ‘white mountains’ may not survive another decade

Reinhold Messner celebrates his 82nd birthday in Islamabad, reflects on his lifelong bond with Pakistan.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 07:40am

Business

Wheat imports unlikely to cut prices

Cereal Association of Pakistan seeks private wheat imports to avert shortage, price hike.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 07:26am

Business

Competition Commission of Pakistan imposes Rs60m fine on edible oil tankers

Fine imposed for for fixing transportation charges and allocating business among tanker owners via a restrictive queuing system.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 08:58am

Business

FPCCI member terms austerity ‘economic curfew’

Calls for the removal or drastic reduction of the Rs105 per litre petroleum levy, describing it as the single largest component of the retail price.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 08:51am

Business

Cotton arrivals rise 19pc to 2.4m bales by September mid

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association reports Punjab production jumps 24.7pc and Sindh’s 16.25pc.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 07:23am

Power consumers may face Rs1.73/unit tariff hike on account of fuel cost adjustment for August

Nepra to hear CPPA request for tariff increase on Sept 29; proposed hike will also apply to KE consumers.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 07:14am

Balochistan

Security forces kill 5 terrorists, recover 23 abductees in operation along N-25 highway near Balochistan's Kalat: ISPR

ISPR says operation conducted after terrorists tried to disrupt people’s movement by setting up a checkpost; vehicles and weapons also recovered.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 12:32pm

KP & FATA

Hundreds of Bara families need assistance to rebuild houses

Complain about lack of response by PDMA, district admin to aid requests.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:14am

KP & FATA

Charsadda woman alleges lawmakers trying to grab her land

Claims lawmakers attempting to take possession of 24 kanals of her family’s residential land on the pretext of providing an access road to a school.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

KP & FATA

Chitral village sit-in against expensive electricity enters 10th day

Protesters want price fixed at Rs5 per unit.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

KP & FATA

KP CM Afridi blames deteriorating security situation on ‘failed’ foreign policy

“If a policy is not delivering results and is continuously failing, there is a need to change it,” he says during Kohat visit.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:05am

KP & FATA

Over seven million children to be vaccinated against polio in KP this month

Campaign will run from Sept 21-27, with the participation of 35,000 polio teams, security personnel and other relevant agencies, says health minister.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:01am

In Pictures

Islamabad High Court grants post-arrest bail to 10 Chinese nationals in cybercrime case

Suspects directed to furnish bail bonds of Rs500,000.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:38am

ICT

Communication and Works Department gets nine road projects in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation hands over Rs1.6bn schemes to department due to civic body’s lack of capacity.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:22am

Sindh

Sindh CM pledges support for Karachi airport expansion, new Sukkur airfield

In meeting with PAA delegation, Murad asks govt depts to resolve land acquisition and road connectivity issues.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:22am

Sindh

Sindh Labour Code won’t be enforced without consulting workers’ representatives, Saeed Ghani tells Piler conference

Announces plan to hand over management of Valika Hospital to private entity.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:21am

Sindh

MQM-P wants administrative restructuring of Sindh without altering boundaries: Mustafa Kamal

Alleges 18th Amendment divided country into "four independent states"; Farooq Sattar claims Sindh to have six administrative units soon.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:26am

Balochistan

Makran University resolution on new provinces opposed

Baloch Students Organisation spokesperson says decisions concerning the region’s political future cannot be made by a university administration or in closed meetings involving a few individuals.

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

Middle East

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