News Archives for Latest - 2026-10-16

Medvedev sees off Paul to set up Shanghai semi with comeback king Jodar

Medvedev fired 16 aces and 31 winners in a two-hour and eight-minute contest against Paul to reach the 70th tour-level semi of his career.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 11:33pm

Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claims FBI has warned him of 'imminent threat' to his life

He has also reported receiving warnings from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police about threats to his life ahead of a Khalistan referendum.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 11:18pm

Iga Swiatek moves into Wuhan Open semi-finals

Swiatek is chasing one of the last two remaining spots in the eight-player line-up at next month's WTA Finals in Indian Wells.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 11:14pm

Fakhar Zaman eyes one last shot at World Cup glory

The 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa will almost certainly be the southpaw's last chance to help Pakistan end their ICC title drought.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 11:03pm

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.93 per litre

Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs386.30 per litre.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 11:08pm

Wife of UK PM top adviser in row over Palestine Action post

Government spokesperson says views "held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity".

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 11:10pm

KP & FATA

Kohat Police Lines attack mastermind killed in joint operation in KP's Lakki Marwat: CTD

The slain terrorist had led the explosives-laden to Kohat Police Lines, CTD says.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 09:44pm

What does assuming the chairmanship of the IMF, World Bank governing boards mean for Pakistan?

Significance of the chairmanship lies mainly in greater international representation and opportunities to engage with senior economic policymakers.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 09:41pm

'I am a normal human being': Khawaja Asif brushes off online trolling over AI-generated Marilyn Monroe riddle

Defence minister says he "200pc" operates his own social media account on X.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 11:00pm

Israeli settlers attack US photographer covering West Bank violence

RSF strongly condemns attack, calls on Israeli authorities to prosecute perpetrators; Israeli military claims troops, border police deployed after report of "violent confrontation".

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 11:38pm

Fifa Worldcup

Babar Azam at 32: Is He One of Pakistan’s Greatest Ever? | Dugout | Dawn News English

Published 16 Oct, 2026 08:00pm

KP & FATA

Political party head upset over not being appointed KP governor, claims Naqvi

“These are the same politicians who remained in politics for decades with the support of the establishment," the interior minister alleges.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 12:08am

Italy names Israeli defence minister, senior officials in probe over Gaza flotilla activists

The move expands an investigation that was previously focused on Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:36pm

ICT

Hina Javed murder case: Postmortem, crime scene samples match DNA of victim's domestic worker, husband

Hina, a 45-year-old digital media executive, was found dead at her residence in Rawalpindi in August, with police noting signs of torture.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 06:33pm

Short-term inflation surges to 11.38pc due to costly food

Short-term inflation has remained in the double digits for several consecutive weeks.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 06:18pm

Netizens can't believe their eyes after seeing Timothée Chalamet, Anya Taylor-Joy's photo from Dune 3

Is that a hijab we spy?

Published 16 Oct, 2026 06:04pm

Norwegian teen gets 20 years for UK murder plot

Convicted would-be hitman hired by Swedish organised crime group with alleged ties to Tehran.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 05:49pm

Editorial: Any further escalation in the Gulf or in Yemen will destabilise the whole region

What is needed is a holistic ceasefire that addresses all fronts — Iran, Yemen, Lebanon — along with a long-term peace between the US and Iran.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 05:47pm

White House spokeswoman Katie Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says

Earlier, Trump said she should reconsider the job after she acknowledged that she had failed the bar exam.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 11:48pm

When institutions forget whom they serve

A floor plan for the dispensation of justice in Pakistan

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:54pm

Karachi

Karachi court acquits alleged drug baroness Anmol alias Pinky in two more cases

Anmol acquitted due to lack of evidence in both narcotics cases.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 05:07pm

KP & FATA

KP Governor Kundi announces amended welfare scheme for police officers, martyrs’ families

Increases financial compensation for martyrs’ families, amends previous plot allotment scheme to pay the families money in lieu of the plots.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 03:50pm

Streamer IShowSpeed is working with the Obamas to bring documentary The Eyes of Ghana to US theatres

The film follows a Ghanaian cinematographer preserving footage of the country's fight for independence.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 03:36pm

Children's book on Palestine pulled from Penguin Random House days before release

An ‘editorial dispute’ between the publisher and Palestinian-American writers Alana Hadid and Jenan Matari led to the move.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 03:19pm

FO condemns Indian minister’s ‘provocative’ remarks threatening aggression against Pakistan

“India should draw an appropriate lesson from last year’s experience and abandon its belligerent posture and dangerous rhetoric," FO spokesperson says.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 04:03pm

KP & FATA

Families of children killed in Peshawar school roof collapse demand justice

KP Governor Kundi announces Rs1 million compensation for bereaved families; says audit reports of public, private schools to be submitted in four to five days.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 03:10pm

KP & FATA

PHC to hear PTI chairman’s plea against emergency, governor’s rule in KP on Oct 20

A similar petition filed by the National Democratic Movement will also be heard the same day.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 05:25pm

18 countries, including Pakistan, condemn inauguration of Colombian embassy in Jerusalem

Urge the Colombian government to “reconsider and reverse this decision, uphold its obligations under international law".

Published 16 Oct, 2026 02:44pm

ICT

Imaan, Hadi walk out of proceedings after objecting to jail trial in security breach case

The accused were presented inside a dock located in a corner of the courtroom; Imaan says the couple are not being allowed to meet their lawyers.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 07:13pm

PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia in meeting with new envoy

The prime minister strongly condemned the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and thanked the Saudi leadership for its longstanding economic and financial support to Pakistan.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 04:19pm

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car

Musk says the vehicle's “success is not guaranteed” but that “it will probably work”.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 02:27pm

Review: Digger is a film of bad men and the stories they tell themselves

The film is loud, strange, intemperate and perhaps far too pleased with its own madness.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 01:26pm

Godfather star Al Pacino to receive life achievement award from actors' guild

The American actor's recognition follows a career spanning more than six decades across film, television and stage.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 12:37pm

Hasan Minhaj said he likes his daal with extra 'dharka' and people want to know what he's talking about

Somebody call the aunties already.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 12:04pm

Pakistan to assume IMF, World Bank board chairmanship for first time in over 7 decades

Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema named incoming chair of IMF, WBG boards of governors.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 01:28pm

DPM Dar reviews essential commodity stocks, prices at cabinet committee meeting

Dar informed that adequate stocks were available to meet domestic demand.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 11:44am

Google boosts news and link visibility in AI mode

Contextual links will be featured more “more frequently” and higher up in AI-generated search content.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 11:34am

Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement founder Dipke ahead of protest

Thousands of security personnel were deployed in parts of the city, with yellow-coloured metal barricades put up at key intersections.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 05:22pm

Modi's predicament: Gen Z pours out on India's streets as dissent surges

Street protests in India this year are likely to be higher than at any time in the past decade.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 10:35am

Hasan Raheem is contending for the 2027 Grammys with his heartbreaking ballad 'Bewajah'

If he wins, he’ll be the third Pakistani ever to do so.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 10:29am

The Houthis' varied arsenal used to strike Saudi Arabia

The group’s missile stocks partly come from arsenals seized when it took Yemen’s capital Sanaa, in 2014.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 10:21am

Shooter kills four at Oregon elementary school before being shot dead by community member

The dead were children aged 5, 8 and 11 and one teacher.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 09:50am

On Oct 16, 1951, Liaquat Ali Khan left his family in Karachi to address the nation in Rawalpindi — but never got the chance

To this day, we can only speculate at what he was going to reveal.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:27am

Naseem Shah’s long road to fulfilling his promise as Pakistan’s pace spearhead

When he returned in the opening Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka last week, the ball still left his hand with its familiar menace.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 09:00am

Why do we continue to rely entirely on force to combat insurgency in Balochistan?

Two broad narratives currently shape the Baloch insurgency.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:22am

Editorial: After several school roof collapses, another round of inquiries without enforcement would be intolerable

Parents should not have to become structural engineers to judge whether their children are safe at school.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:21am

Punjab

Weather turns pleasant as rain lashes Lahore

Rain hit several cities across Punjab over the 24-hour period.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 08:14am

Textile exports rise as exporters warn they could slow down if no corrective measures taken

Slowing exports caused by suspension of trade with Afghanistan and falling exports to the Middle East, especially the United Arab Emirates.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:33am

Middle East

Trump banking on ‘swift end’ of Iran war to bring down fuel prices

Pezeshkian decries US blockade, insists "military force" will not compel Tehran into submission.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:11am

Back Page

Council of Islamic Ideology worried by law and order situation, Mideast unrest

Council supports licences for "religious TV channels"; slams attacks on ships using Bab al-Mandeb.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 07:38am

Back Page

Two killed as rain, snow disrupt life across Gilgit-Baltistan

Babusar Pass road closed to all traffic; Diamer police rescue tourists stranded after heavy snowfall.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 07:39am

Back Page

PTA shares tips to improve calls, internet quality

Urges users to turn on 4G/LTE, VoLTE settings on their phones.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:05am

KP & FATA

PPP leaders demand PTI leadership’s accountability

Welcome measures aimed at improving law and order and strengthening governance, describing them as essential to preventing the province and its people from facing further crises.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:17am

KP & FATA

Prices of wheat flour further go up in Swabi

A 20kg flour bag was available at Rs3,000 three days back, but now it would cost an additional Rs400.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

KP & FATA

Safety review of educational institutions ordered

Advisory body member seeks report in four days.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

KP & FATA

Kundi for effective implementation of Peshawar uplift plan

Underscores the need for effective implementation of development projects.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

KP & FATA

Political leaders mourn Peshawar school deaths

Demand transparent investigation into school roof collapse incident.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:15am

ICT

Polyethylene terephthalate bottles in Islamabad not banned: Pak-EPA

Statement comes in response to Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry announcing a ban on single-use plastic bags in federal capital by December 31.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:20am

ICT

Communication and Works Dept told to complete Rawalpindi's Peshawar Road underpasses by November

Commissioner visits the construction sites and reviews the progress of ongoing work.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:25am

ICT

Islamabad's H-9, G-6 weekly bazaars closed over fire safety

Fires at the H-9 Weekly Bazaar, popularly known as the Sunday Bazaar or Itwar Bazaar, have occurred with alarming frequency over the years.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:15am

ICT

Man allegedly kills wife, takes own life in Attock

According to police, Mushtaq allegedly strangled his wife and subjected her to an electric shock before taking his own life by electrocution.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

ICT

New Saudi ambassador vows to further enhance bilateral ties

Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy assumes his new diplomatic responsibilities in Islamabad.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Punjab

Resolution in PA to endorse governor’s rule in KP

Resolution was submitted to the Punjab Assembly Secretariat endorsing Centre's imposition of governor’s rule in the neighbouring province.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Punjab

Undercover operation: SHOs, front desk staff of three Lahore police stations suspended

The approval to initiate the operations at all 84 police stations of the provincial capital was granted in a meeting headed by DIG operations.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:34am

Punjab

QAMC Bahawalpur starts expelling 20 Afghan doctors and medical students

Dawn has learnt that 12 PGRs have been asked to vacate hostels and the process to expel eight medical students is also in progress.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:31am

Punjab

ACE arrests 341 govt employees in two months

Multan division recorded the highest number of arrests in trap raids with 57 people allegedly caught receiving bribe.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Punjab

LHC sets aside notices to banks for taxpayers’ account statements

Notices had sought details of petitioners’ accounts.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Sindh

March against move to divide Sindh begins ‘amid blockades, crackdown’

Nationalists vow to take march to Karachi ‘despite police excesses’.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:54am

Sindh

Construction at Nehr-i-Khayyam catches City Council’s opposition’s eye

JI sends letter to municipal commissioner seeking details of the project.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Sindh

‘Madhubala deserves a chance at life and we must support her’

Four Paws expert Dr Amir Khalil says holistic care, treatment and sleep vital for elephant’s well-being.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:47am

Sindh

Judicial commission on Mir Raza’s murder hands over sealed report to Sindh govt

It’s up to provincial authorities whether to make the document public or keep it secret, says official.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Sindh

Court dismisses plea against remand of anchor Iqrarul Hassan

Defence counsel submitted that his client had been arrested for allegedly criticising the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in KP.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

International

Traders suspend goods delivery to Gaza over tax dispute

Hamas denies imposing levy, calls payments voluntary initiative.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

International

Bones from Iraqi cave hint at violence and compassion in Neanderthals

Researchers have discovered at Shanidar Cave in the Zagros Mountains of northern Iraq a partial skeleton of a Neanderthal, aged in the mid-40s.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:07am

International

What options does Indian law provide for CEC’s removal?

Kumar’s removal from office is a lengthy and complicated affair, similar to the removal of a Supreme Court judge.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 07:49am

International

UN chief urges nations to end ‘war on nature’

Nearly 200 countries joined the landmark “Paris Agreement for Nature” four years ago but have been slow to act on its objectives.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

International

7 sailors missing after drones hit two ships near Romania

Romanian President Nicusor Dan said the two ships had been struck by drones but declined to say whether Russia was responsible.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:06am

Business

Equities extend overnight recovery rally

Index sustains gains above 166,000 level on value-hunting.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Business

State Bank of Pakistan's reserves rise

Total reserves reached $26.863bn during the week, including $5.393bn held by commercial banks.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 07:27am

Business

Two firms ink MoU for Rs20bn gas investment

Exploration and production companies can sell up to 35pc of their share of pipeline-specification gas to third-party buyers.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Business

PM rejects LPG auction sans legal cover, policy

Approval of bidding process would have ramped up prices by 15pc.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Business

Sindh woos Chinese investors

34 MoUs signed at Shanghai moot held after 12 years.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 07:35am

Balochistan

Samples test negative for poliovirus in Balochistan

Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti and Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar have directed authorities to further strengthen anti-polio measures.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:18am

Balochistan

Bullet-riddled body of teacher found in Pasni

Body was identified as that of schoolteacher Pervez Ahmed, who had gone missing two days ago.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:24am

Balochistan

Rakhshan commissioner ‘abducted’

Abducted in roughly the same area where Kharan Deputy Commissioner Munir Ahmed Soomro was abducted from last month.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:07am

Balochistan

No compromise on law and order: Ziaullah Langove

Home minister vows action against kidnappers, drug traffickers in Qila Abdullah.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 08:10am

ICT

IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account

Barrister Gohar informs court his party did not claim ownership of the X account in question but citing a change in circumstances, he sought additional time.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

National