News Archives for Latest - 2026-10-15

Editorial: The purging of voter rolls in India is consistent with the BJP regime’s marginalisation of vulnerable groups

It has employed lawfare and dubious means in the past as well to delete Muslim votes; millions have been disenfranchised through the National Register of Citizens.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:21pm

South Asia

India expected to overtake Japan as world's 4th largest economy in 2027: IMF

Japan is slated to slip to sixth place in 2027, falling behind both India and the United Kingdom.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:06pm

School collapses in Pakistan: A timeline of incidents since 2021

The roof of a Peshawar private school collapsing on Thursday made news, as 33 people were killed.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:06pm

Maaz Sadaqat sets sights on 2027 World Cup after ODI snub

The 21-year-old made a strong impression on the international stage in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 03:58pm

Branded Content

The IPO Pakistan has not seen yet

ABHI Microfinance Bank holds a microfinance banking license in Pakistan, branch and branchless, run with the speed and discipline of a technology company rather than a traditional branch network.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 03:49pm

Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed but 'no hurry' to decide: AFC

The Asian Cup scheduled for January in Saudi Arabia could be moved back a year to 2028 “if we need to”, the continent’s top football official said, following a series of Houthi attacks on the country.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 03:25pm

Conrad wields axe after South Africa loss to Australia

Stubbs was dropped from the squad altogether while Verreynne remains as back-up wicketkeeper, following South Africa's 214-run loss to Australia in the first test.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 02:57pm

ICT

FCC declares plea against KP CM’s appointment infructuous after governor’s rule

FCC CJ observes that if the chief minister were restored in the future, the petitioner, Sher Afzal Marwat, could file an application for the restoration of the petition.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 02:46pm

Punjab

Punjab proposes holding local government elections in three phases in April

Punjab govt cites smog, dense fog, winter weather and Ramazan as reasons for delaying local government elections.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 03:11pm

Middle East

US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report

US military is planning for potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb to target Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear sites.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 02:04pm

Mumbai police asks actor Imran Khan to leave India by Oct 28

Khan is an American citizen and has been accused of violating India’s Immigration Act.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 01:16pm

TTAP says 'no talks' with govt until meeting with Imran Khan is arranged, health details are provided

The alliance strongly condemns the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency in KP, describing the move as a midnight assault on the Constitution and the people’s mandate.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 04:11pm

Elon Musk calls on Zelensky to 'go' as Ukraine leader

Trump says he thinks “it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president” as he responds to Zelensky’s criticism of the US diesel deal with Russia.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 01:10pm

ICT

Joint parliamentary session debates resolutions on emergency, governor’s rule in KP

Opposition members protest the measures; NA speaker objects to Achakzai's allegations against him of not chairing session judiciously.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 04:03pm

Usama Toru's Elsewhere looks into the loneliness that can exist in a crowd

With familiar situations, strange settings and a heavy green tinge, his paintings carry an almost dreamlike quality.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 12:24pm

FIFA postpones FIFAe Finals in Saudi Arabia following attacks

FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026 scheduled to take place in Jeddah from October 16-25 following recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:50am

Messi's Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City

Lionel Messi set up a Rodrigo De Paul goal and German Berterame snapped his scoring drought as Inter Miami booked...

Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:34am

Branded Content

Reckitt Pakistan launches its first AI-powered long-format animation to help build healthy hygiene habits under Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan

Unveiled on Global Handwashing Day, Reckitt Pakistan’s animation adds a new chapter to the Dettol Hygiene Education Program, teaching children why washing hands with soap matters.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:23am

Windies' Hope worried about excess baggage after landing another Player of the Match award

The opener’s unbeaten 102 in the fourth Twenty20 International on Wednesday set up a series-levelling win in Hyderabad. He also smashed a century in the second T20 in Ranchi.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:21am

IMF warns Gulf economies will not return to pre-war growth soon

IMF projects a widespread contraction in Gulf economies following months of war that began in Iran and has now spread to Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 11:15am

Middle East

'No time to recover': UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war

Alexander de Croo says many developing countries are responding to the current spike in energy prices with blanket subsidies, but successive crises have left them with limited resources to sustain them.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 10:37am

KP & FATA

Teacher, 32 students killed in Peshawar school roof collapse

Peshawar DC says rescue operation concluded; PM Shehbaz takes "serious notice"; Governor Kundi seeks detailed report; deceased students aged between seven and 16

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 04:27pm

KP & FATA

Police on high alert as Peshawar CCPO visits Bara following PTI's demonstration

A tense calm prevailed in Bara tehsil of Khyber district on Wednesday after the police barricaded Bara Bazaar from all sides sealing all entry and exit points.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 09:56am

What began as a search for resources turned into a search for a new political arrangement

In the months to come, it is likely that the governments of Sindh and Punjab will be asked to grant more space to the federal government in the control of the resources they command.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 09:12am

Pakistan can’t afford to squander its hard-won stability through preventable disruptions

Pakistan is midway from crisis management to sustainable growth.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 09:05am

Author Sally Rooney's books to not be sold in the UK over her support of Palestine Action

Her publisher said it was 'unconscionable' to sell her work in the UK when they couldn't pass on the royalties from the sales.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 09:01am

Editorial: An economy growing at 3.5pc with inflation approaching double digits remains vulnerable to the next shock

The immediate task is to contain inflation and protect vulnerable households without reviving unsustainable subsidies or excessive demand.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:30am

KP & FATA

Govt asked to bring down LPG price in Mansehra

Upper Kohistan district administration warns LPG dealers of strict action if they raised the commodity’s price.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:52am

KP & FATA

KP to see improved law, order within 90 days, says Samar

Says improved coordination among the federal and provincial governments, armed forces and police would facilitate trade, ease public movement.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:43am

KP & FATA

Dera Ismail Khan civil society halts demolition of Ram Leela temple

Activist claims a commercial plaza planned on temple site.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:40am

KP & FATA

Afghan medical graduates barred from house job at Bannu's Medical Teaching Institution

Training of Afghan postgraduate medical trainees at Nowshera Medical College and Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex also terminated with immediate effect.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:50am

KP & FATA

Policeman martyred in Bajaur attack

Police officials and residents say the incident occurred in the Lowi Sam area when unidentified attackers targeted a policeman near a basic health unit.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:46am

ICT

Lawmakers seek probe into Rs2.6tr expenditure made by Centre on devolved ministries

The issue was raised in a meeting of the subcommittee of the Senate Functional Committee on Devolution, chaired by Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 10:28am

ICT

Iesco to upgrade over 130 grid stations under maintenance programme

The programme will remain in effect from October 15 to February 8, 2027.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

ICT

Over 130 sexual assault, abduction cases registered in capital this year

Of the total 132 sexual assault cases, 40 were reported in the Soan Zone, followed by 32 in Saddar Zone, 25 in Rural Zone, 20 in Industrial Area and 15 in City Zone.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 10:21am

ICT

PAA to introduce system to measure changes in wind speed

The system is a ground-based network that detects sudden changes in wind speed and direction.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

ICT

Inspectors’ recruitment in capital police subject to court decision: IHC

Counsel argued that direct recruitment to the rank of inspector was against Article 7(3) of the Police Order 2002.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Punjab

Sub inspectors among 20 cops dismissed from service in Gujranwala

Dismissed officials include policewomen, whereas two SIs were demoted to the rank of assistant sub-inspector on charges of corruption.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:54am

Punjab

Two women arrested for theft in Daska at home of family residing abroad

The Daska city police registered an FIR against the two suspects.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:50am

Punjab

LHC refuses contempt proceedings against chief secretary

Petition alleged contempt of court over the failure to appoint chairperson of the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 10:02am

Punjab

LHC sets aside sales tax notices to Tareen’s sugar mills

Says Inland Revenue commissioner cannot declare a taxpayer’s case selected for audit first and demand its record afterwards.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Punjab

Prisoners to get 30-day remission for obtaining literacy certificate

The remission was granted after the Punjab governor allowed amendment in the Pakistan Prisons Rules, 1978, with immediate effect.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Sindh

Five members of household found dead in Karachi's Bin Qasim home laid to rest

Malir SSP says evidence points to suicide, but police investigating deaths from every possible angle.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:19am

Sindh

Elderly couple found murdered in North Karachi

Police say couple had recently come back from Canada and started living in the house.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Sindh

PTI challenges Sindh home dept’s orders for preventive detention of over 40 activists under MPO

Opposition party asks SHC to declare directives "unconstitutional, illegal".

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:23am

Sindh

Infant boy tests positive for mpox in Sindh as tally rises to 94

Sources said the 40-day-old baby boy was currently under treatment at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital & Research Centre (SIDH&RC).

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:30am

Sindh

Two wings of Karachi police clash over custody of suspects

SIU officials intervened in District Central police sting operation to arrest suspected kidnappers, sources say.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:32am

International

Colombia opens embassy to Israel in Jerusalem

By moving US embassy to Jerusalem in 2018, Trump upended decades of global policy.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:30am

International

Global deforestation slowed last year, except in Congo basin: study

Seven million hectares of forest — roughly the size of the Republic of Ireland — were permanently destroyed in 2025.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:23am

International

Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over credentials

Trump described Zacharia as “an attorney” when announcing her appointment last week, but journalists have found no record of her being licensed to practise law in any US state.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:16am

International

AI worms, fears of ‘major’ incident spur safety calls

Moving AI from data centres to mobile phones promises faster performance, but experts warn of steep security and privacy risks.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:01am

International

Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

A senior official in Kyiv confirmed that the US had in recent days threatened to stop providing intelligence about Russian missile launches that Ukraine uses to thwart attacks.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 09:09am

Business

Stocks stage partial recovery amid uncertainty

Topline Securities Ltd said the index staged a recovery after persistent selling pressure over the past few sessions.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:30am

Business

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan to monitor Ponzi schemes

The unit will monitor publicly available information, including news reports, social media and digital advertising.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:24am

Business

Oil gains on renewed supply fears

Brent crude futures were up 87 cents, or 0.82 per cent, at $106.56 a barrel.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Business

Govt keeps treasury bill returns higher over policy rate

This was the last auction of T-bills before announcement of the next monetary policy on Oct 26.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:53am

Business

Ministry seeks cut in wheat seed prices

Government is promoting climate-resilient, high-yielding and disease-resistant wheat varieties.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Business

PM slams delay in gemstone projects

Directs banks to expedite housing loans and support SMEs, farmers.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:37am

Business

World Bank sees ‘moderate’ progress in Pakistan's tax reforms

Washington-based lender flags substantial risks to $670 million programmes.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 07:54am

Balochistan

Air links between Quetta, Zahedan restored

Restoration of air links expected to strengthen business ties, boost trade activities and facilitate passenger travel between Pakistan and Iran.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Balochistan

Balochistan MPAs voice alarm over worsening law and order

Raise concerns over killings, abductions, unsafe highways.

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Balochistan

Balochistan High Court orders survey of road to examine traffic flow obstructions

Court also sought reports from relevant authorities.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:54am

National

Lawyers of Imaan, Hadi boycott ATC proceedings

Court subsequently recorded statements of three witnesses in the absence of the accused and their counsel.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:50am

National

Strategy to end violence against children unveiled

Strategy developed by the Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:46am

National

Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly passes ‘amended’ Local Govt Act 2026

Clears path for local bodies polls delayed for over two decades; election date to be announced after governor’s assent.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:39am

Back Page

Afghan Taliban’s ‘cheap but deadly’ drone campaign

Islamabad reported 23 drone incursions in September alone; Afghan drones run on 55cc engines commercially available online.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:15am

Back Page

Pakistan worst hit by hunger in South Asia

Economic instability erodes household purchasing power; heavy rains, floods trigger acute crop losses.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 04:07pm

Middle East

Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles

Attacks around the waterway have surged over the past 10 days.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 08:02am

Back Page

Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank

“No suspects were identified,” says Israel's military.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 07:52am

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