News Archives for Latest - 2026-09-28

Israel security agency files complaint over report Netanyahu visited UAE

Neither country has confirmed the visit, with Monday’s statement being the first acknowledgement of any kind by Israel.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:51pm

Security forces kill 4 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan IBO: state media

Large quantity of weapons and ammunition recovered from the terrorists, as well as Afghan currency, state media reports, citing sources.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:30pm

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.27 per litre, high-speed diesel rate by Rs3.56

The new price of petrol is Rs389.03 per litre while HSD will cost Rs404.97 per litre.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:57pm

ICT

Rash driving case registered after video of car dragging motorcycle with man on bonnet goes viral

FIR registered by Rawalpindi police says the vehicle first hit another car and then a motorcycle.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:49pm

TTAP to 'fully participate' in PTI's Oct 4 protest

"This is an extremely important time for Pakistan’s democratic future, the supremacy of the Constitution, and the protection of political rights," alliance's spokesperson says.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 09:52pm

Senate panel seeks halt to Discos privatisation, says matter must go to Council of Common Interests

Chair of Senate Sub-Committee on Devolution warns of parliamentary action if the process is bulldozed; devolution of media, police discussed.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:55pm

SpaceX's Starship megarocket makes orbital debut deploying Starlinks before early ending

Starship reaches orbit for first time on 14th flight; 26 Starlink satellites deployed as rocket's first payload.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 11:40pm

US delegation meets CDF Munir, acknowledges Pakistan's 'longstanding role, sacrifices' during Afghan war

Members of Afghanistan War Commission call on CDF at GHQ and appreciate Pakistan’s continued contribution to regional peace and stability, says ISPR.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 07:36pm

Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem as Palestinian shops forced to close for Jewish prayers

Authorities order around 200 Palestinians living along prayer route not to leave their homes while prayers being held.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:33pm

Asian Games: Arshad Nadeem finishes fourth as Rumesh Pathirage strikes javelin gold in rainy Nagoya

The result caps a difficult season for Arshad, who has struggled to rediscover the form that saw him win Olympic gold in Paris with a record 92.97m throw.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:20pm

Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damages seen at $320m

Expert says the losses are likely to rise unless the situation improves.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:11pm

From Pakistan to Canada, a tale of two private jets

When the premier of Canada’s Ontario faced backlash over the purchase of a plane, he reversed his decision.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:38pm

Nvidia releases AI safety software it says could have stopped Hugging Face hack

The company is launching the tools with dozens of partners, including Anthropic.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:18pm

Punjab

Aleema provided basic facilities, essential items in jail, Punjab govt tells LHC

Aleema provided with a bedsheet, blanket, shoes, six suits, a towel and other essential items, according to the report.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:48pm

Irish players refuse handshakes, wear black armbands in Nation Leagues clash against Israel

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says his team “raised awareness worldwide” about Gaza conflict; secures 3-0 win against Israel in Hungary.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:37pm

Middle East

Schools in Saudi capital return to in-person learning after temporary closure

No official reason given for the reversal to Sunday’s announcement that schools would close for a week.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:35pm

Punjab

Lahore ATC extends physical remand of PTI's Hammad Azhar for 7 days in Jinnah House attack case

Govt lawyers inform LHC that Azhar's mother and wife have met him.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:06pm

Drawing lessons from Dar-e-Nijaat, MPA Hina Parvez Butt advises couples to talk ‘openly’ with each other

Leave the past in the past, said Butt, who is the chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:23pm

Branded Content

Etihad Town Sialkot delivers Possession ahead of time

The project was delivered within just 1.5 years against a 3-year payment plan, while commercial possession had already been handed over to customers in January 2026.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 03:38pm

South Asia

Special delivery: India's Tamil Nadu state hands out gold for newborns

Under the scheme, all babies born in public health facilities in the state are eligible for a one-gramme gold ring, worth some $143.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:14pm

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan praises Diljit Dosanjh for 'doing justice' to classic qawwali ‘Sanson Ki Mala Pe’

Dosanjh performed the qawwali at Wembley as he became the first Punjabi to headline the venue.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 03:12pm

Pakistan volleyball captain criticises Asian Games logistics after another win; hockey side thrash Oman

Sufyan Khan scored twice from penalty corners, while Rana Waheed completed a hat-trick as Pakistan dominated Oman.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 04:54pm

Punjab

Lahore police arrest key suspect in Azeri woman's gang-rape case

Official says two other suspects have also been identified and police teams are conducting raids to arrest them.

Updated 29 Sep, 2026 12:04am

CM Afridi strikes defiant tone as federal ministers rail against KP govt's counter-terror fight

Tallal Chaudhry, Attaullah Tarar, Ikhtiar Wali assail KP govt's lack of CT efforts; Azam Tarar hints at governor's rule or emergency; Muqam meets Kundi, says Afridi's tenure will not continue.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:31pm

Hareem Farooq wants you to love yourself — all of yourself

The actor said a person's "deepest beauty" lies on the inside.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 01:40pm

China to cut tariffs on US farm goods, but list excludes soya beans

Markets have been waiting for news on Chinese tariff cuts on US farm goods following last week’s Xi Jinping and Donald Trump summit.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 01:37pm

KP & FATA

3 traffic policemen martyred in attack on vehicle in KP's Tank

An investigation into the attack was under way, with efforts being made to identify and arrest those involved, police say.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 02:28pm

Five arrested over UK airbase incident being released on bail: police

The five suspects — a 25-year-old, three men aged 24 and a 23-year-old — are all UK nationals based in London, say police.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:00pm

Yasir Hussain talks theatre, timing and why this is his time to be on stage

For all his obvious affinity for theatre, the actor has never wanted to be defined by a single medium.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 12:54pm

Sindh

Mir Raza murder case: Judicial commission proceedings adjourned as 30-day tenure ends

The order sheet says that if the cabinet does not extend the tenure, no further witnesses will be called and the report will be submitted on the basis of statements recorded so far.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 03:20pm

ICT

Heavy rain lashes twin cities as civic departments put on alert

Islamabad Traffic Police said its officers were ensuring smooth traffic flow and urged residents to adhere to traffic advisories.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:25pm

Pakistan advance to Asian Games cricket semi-finals after rain washes out Hong Kong clash

Persistent rain forced the abandonment of Pakistan’s cricket quarter-final against Hong Kong, while the India-Afghanistan clash was also washed out.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:21am

Ahsan Khan pens heartfelt farewell note to the team behind Aap Ki Izzat

After making people cry with his performance, he's trying to do the same with an Instagram post.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:18am

Taylor Swift sets record for most VMA wins

She and Beyonce had been tied with 30 VMAs.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:14am

Cricket Australia chair steps down after BBL backlash

The chair received backlash over the decision to partially privatise the league, and forging ahead with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades franchise.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:06am

Roof collapses during Punjab’s monsoon season have exposed how vulnerable low-income families are

As the Punjab government expands housing construction programmes and loans, experts and developers question whether building homes is enough if issues such as structural safety, infrastructure and accessibility are not addressed.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:36am

Pashto writer Zaitoon Bano's fifth death anniversary marked in Peshawar

The writer was known in literary circles as the 'first lady of Pashto fiction'.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:28am

Punjab

Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopened to traffic following ‘indefinite’ closure

Motorway police say restoration work is underway on M-14 between Hakla and Kundal; N-5 GT Road between Islamabad and Peshawar reopened for traffic.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 11:19am

How to maintain the newfound stability of Pakistan's textile industry?

Textile production itself declined marginally by 0.03pc, but wearing apparel expanded 22pc.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 09:07am

How can Pakistan make the most of China's proposed AI community at Brics

The strategic objective is to become a builder, adapter and exporter of tech solutions.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 09:03am

Punjab

Lahore police request Centre to place suspects' names on PNIL in foreign woman gang-rape case

Official says police had traced one of the suspect’s location in Sialkot city.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:57am

The impact of AI on labour markets is something many workers will face in a variety of ways in the coming years

In a world already characterised by the deskilling of labour, people rendered jobless by a machine (or the threat of a machine) won’t suddenly find alternative employment.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:30am

Pakistan’s recurring sugar crisis is not a supply-and-demand failure, but result of policy vacuums, institutional weakness

The elite capture and institutional inertia have made the sector notoriously difficult to regulate.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:42am

The anmol ‘crack’ down on Queen Pinky

The story of the arrests of Pakistan’s most-talked-about drug dealer and her operations.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 12:01pm

Can leaders transcend structures in moments of crisis?

The role individuals play in shaping history has always been a contested issue in an age-old debate.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:30am

Editorial: A society cannot demand trustworthy journalism while making the practice of it more precarious

The challenge is no longer simply access to information, but knowing what deserves belief.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:27am

How do you regulate one of the largest crypto economies in the world?

Controlling access to a global digital financial network is considerably more difficult than regulating local institutions.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:24am

A society that loses its grip on facts loses its grip on itself

More than a thousand newsrooms from over a hundred countries mark World News Day together.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 07:55am

Middle East

Israeli media says Netanyahu made unannounced visit to UAE

Israeli media reports Netanyahu undertook a one-day visit to the UAE to meet President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 07:41am

Business & Finance

Who will finance Pakistan’s climate future?

One of the challenges is that Pakistan has not yet estimated its financing needs for comprehensive climate action.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:29am

Business & Finance

Understanding consumer vs business confidence

Survey results indicate that consumers are less optimistic about Pakistan’s economy than businesses.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:48am

Sindh

Cop dies in accident on Shahrah-i-Bhutto

Constable Aliyan Tariq, 24, was riding a motorbike when he hit a water tanker parked on Shahrah-i-Bhutto.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:18am

Sindh

Police use tear gas to break up protest against loadshedding

Officials say residents were protesting against up to “18 hours of loadshedding” in Mowach Goth and surrounding areas.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:18am

Sindh

Misery ‘almost over’ for University Road commuters, says minister

Sharjeel says work on 2.7-km-long stretch to be completed soon; inaugurates Mosamiyat flyover.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:18am

Sindh

Over 70 arrested in NCCIA raids on two Karachi call centres

Agency lodges two FIRs; alleges owners and call agents targeted US citizens with fraudulent credit card offers.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:18am

Sindh

Teenager killed 19 days ago laid to rest as family ends sit-in

Rosham’s family had refused to bury him until police arrested those responsible for his killing.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:16am

KP & FATA

Kundi stresses political dialogue for peace in KP

Says PPP is ready to work jointly with the provincial government to resolve the province’s issues.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

KP & FATA

Two women stabbed to death in Haripur

Both women in their 30s were killed inside their homes in two separate incidents.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:47am

KP & FATA

Govt plans deduction from payments made to hospitals under health insurance scheme

Law to be amended for giving legal cover to the plan.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:53am

KP & FATA

CM Afridi says decisions made behind ‘closed doors’ no longer acceptable

We will reach Islamabad on foot to celebrate the birthday of our leader Imran Khan on October 5,” he tells workers.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

KP & FATA

Terrorist commander killed in Lakki operation

Police statement says the killed terrorist was wanted by CTD in various terrorism-related cases.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

ICT

Peshawar woman recovered after court order

According to the petition, the victim was allegedly brought from Peshawar by two persons on the pretext of arranging a well-paid job for her.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

ICT

Man dies after jumping from moving vehicle in Rawalpindi under mysterious circumstances

Complaint alleges that the alleged assailant and security staff of Bahria Town were responsible for Adnan Yousuf’s death.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:36am

ICT

Over 250 booked for vandalism, removing barriers at Attock Bridge

According to the FIR, some of the equipment was allegedly thrown into the river during a confrontation between police and the crowd.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

ICT

Adiala jail put under heightened security

In view of the prevailing security situation, over 150 police, Elite Force and Dolphin Force personnel have been deployed around the prison.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

ICT

Capital Development Authority to set up 3 sports arenas in Islamabad

Establishment of arenas will provide citizens with state-of-the-art sports facilities, says CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:24am

Punjab

Man held for raping daughter’s classfellow in Khanewal

13-year-old victim's uncle says in his complaint that the accused took the girl to his house where he raped her.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:06am

Punjab

19 PTI workers released from Sahiwal on Lahore High Court order

The political workers were arrested on the order of deputy commissioner on Sept 13 and detained in Central Jail.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:14am

Punjab

9 of a family hospitalised in Lodhran due to ‘food poisoning’

According to Rescue 1122, teams found three women and four children of the family vomiting and crying with abdominal pain.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:19am

Punjab

Lahore police arrest PTI activist ‘planning another May 9’

DIG Operations describes the individual as a PTI “goon” who wanted to sabotage peace; party vehemently rejects claim.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 09:23am

International

10 missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp

The 7,126-metre (23,345-foot) Himlung Peak, located near the border with Tibet, had experienced several days of heavy snowfall before the avalanche.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 07:43am

International

Flight diverted after powerbank explodes mid-air

Airbus A321-200 carrying 198 passengers and was heading to the Portuguese capital.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

International

Chinese factories embrace robot-driven production

China accounted for nearly three out of every five industrial robots installed worldwide last year.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

Balochistan

Political dialogue must to resolve crises, says National Party

NP President Dr Abdul Malik Baloch cautions political leaders against policies that deepen mistrust.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

Balochistan

Balochistan urged to adopt menstrual hygiene policy

Demand was made during consultative sessions led by FDI Executive Director Uzma Yaqoob.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

National

AJK PM to review Bhimber development

Officials prepare security, logistics for premier’s first official visit; speaker unveils 100-day uplift plan.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

National

World Tourism Day ‘passes unnoticed’ in GB

Stakeholders criticise absence of official events; environmental activists warn unchecked tourism damaging fragile mountain ecosystems.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 07:59am

Punjab

PML-N claims victory in Bahawalpur by-poll

Unofficial tally suggests Channar has secured nearly double the votes of his main rival, Cheema.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 07:55am

National

Chitral teams set for Skardu polo final clash today

Both teams of the region reach last match of Ali Sher Khan Anchan Polo Tournament.

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

KP & FATA

PTI dares govt to impose governor’s rule in KP

Panjutha warns move would further deteriorate situation in province; Shahid Khattak proposes assembly resignations, street protests.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:15am

ICT

Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts soldier, 2 cops injured in Chilas shooting

No group or individual claims responsibility for the attack.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 08:03am

Front Page

CM Afridi wants KP input included in counterterror policy

Afridi visits victims of Dera Ismail Khan attack alongside predecessor Ali Amin Gandapur; urges Centre to involve the province in decision-making, provide resources.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 07:46am

Front Page

IMF talks to unlock next $1.2bn set to begin today

The mission will stay in Pakistan for almost two weeks to conduct fourth review of the Extended Fund Facility and third review of the Resilience Support Facility.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 07:22am

Front Page

US, Iran may return to table within days over Hormuz

Trump claims negotiators to engage Iranians this week, says he turned down an earlier proposal; Araghchi says Iran ready to open strait if ceasefire deal revived, frozen assets released.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 07:32am

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