News Archives for Latest - 2026-10-23

German president meets Zardari, praises Pakistan's 'rising diplomatic profile' in dispute resolution

President Zardari stresses importance of expanding existing political, economic and defence cooperation between the two countries.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 12:17am

Govt raises high-speed diesel rate by Rs1.91 per litre; petrol price unchanged at Rs377.71

Following the revision, HSD will cost Rs393.66 per litre.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 11:32pm

Karachi

NCCIA prevents Karachi girl exposed to dark web group from causing self-harm: official

Official says girl had been exposed to the group through social media.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 12:20am

Fifa Worldcup

Pakistan Cricket: Is Arafat Minhas the Future of the ODI Team? | Dugout | Dawn News English

Published 23 Oct, 2026 10:45pm

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia have completed ratification of Makkah defence pact: FO

FO spokesperson reiterates that the pact is “essentially defensive in nature".

Published 23 Oct, 2026 09:39pm

'Will petrol be available in December?': Senate echoes with shortage concerns even as state minister says no supply issues

PPP's Sherry Rehman demands that the govt brief Parliament on any rationing and contingency plans it may be working on; opposition leader warns of bleak situation amid Middle East crisis.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 12:43am

Rising flour prices fuel weekly inflation

Short-term inflation rises to 11.85pc; it has remained in double digits for several weeks.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:50pm

Punjab

Lahore DC gives formal go-ahead for 3-day Basant festivities in March 2027, outlines conditions and restrictions

Kite-flying will not be allowed at aircraft landing and take-off paths.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:00pm

UK tells public to keep 3 days' emergency supplies at home following PHP software glitch

UK PM Burnham says in the past Britain has been “on the back foot” responding to emergencies.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:41pm

Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump, White House says

“Both nations agreed to temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway,” statement says.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:02pm

Republican 'Muslim Brotherhood' attacks on Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan seek to exploit Democratic fault lines

El-Sayed has built a small lead in opinion polls by focusing his campaign on affordability, healthcare and getting money out of politics.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 06:04pm

PM sets indicative wheat price at Rs4,500 per maund for 2027

The illustrative price is still Rs500 less than that demanded by farmers.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 05:47pm

Brent crude hits more than five-month high on concern over Middle East escalation

Brent crude futures gained $1.40, or 1.2 per cent, to $114.57 a barrel, having earlier reached $115 for the highest level since May 4; US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.48, or 1.5pc, to $100.95.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 05:41pm

Noor Zaman exits Silicon Valley Open after fighting loss to Elshorbagy

The former world champion, who claimed the world title in 2017, showed his experience at crucial stages of the match to book a place in the semi-finals, where he will take on Egypt’s Mohamad Zakaria.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 05:19pm

Editorial: Pakistan's draft auto policy is ambitious in its targets but directionless in its strategy

The government appears to have yielded to pressure from hybrid carmakers rather than applying a consistent technological framework.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 05:00pm

Pakistan qualify for Sultan of Johor Cup final after draw with Japan

Pakistan’s junior hockey team qualified for the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup after holding Japan to a 2-2 draw in their final round-robin match at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Friday.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 04:51pm

Rishta aunties and matchmaking apps are failing single people — one woman wants to help

Shazaf Moonis wants to bring dignity back to the matchmaking process.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 04:35pm

State counsel cross-examines prosecution witnesses in security breach case against Imaan, Hadi

The court will provide both accused with questionnaires on Saturday to record their statements.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 04:12pm

Balochistan

At least 12 killed, 22 injured in road accident near Zero Point in Balochistan’s Uthal

Police officials said the coach was travelling from Gwadar to Karachi, while the minibus was heading to Karachi from Bela.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 04:54pm

Balochistan

10 India-sponsored terrorists killed as bid to undermine state's writ in Gwadar foiled: ISPR

ISPR says terrorists included one female terrorist, which exposes "cynical exploitation of Baloch women as an instrument of propaganda".

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 04:23pm

The Gulf’s emerging web of security partnerships

The number of agreements signed is less important than the military capabilities and obligations they actually produce.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 03:51pm

Pakistani short film The Last Glance qualifies for 2028 Oscars longlist after Tasveer win

The film's plot follows a family fleeing their village in the dead of the night to escape violence.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 04:04pm

Insulin product in short supply after German manufacturer halts supplies, NA told

Alternative insulin products were available in Pakistan and patients could switch to them on their doctors’ advice, parliamentary secretary for health says.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 02:52pm

New Greece law bans social media for under-15s

Bill set to take effect on January 1; requires age verification and imposes harsh penalties if companies fail to comply.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 02:00pm

West Bank attack wounds 5 Israelis as Netanyahu cancels events

Netanyahu instructs military to “impose a cordon on the city of Hebron and to prepare for a full closure of the entire West Bank starting today”.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 01:14pm

Komal Aziz Khan is quitting showbiz for good

She also took a moment to address her personal life in her official announcement.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 12:53pm

Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, nearly 1,000 flights cancelled

One person was killed and 171 were injured in Taiwan, where the government said 2,639 people had been evacuated from mountainous areas.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 12:32pm

Punjab

Lahore tops global pollution ranking as air quality turns ‘hazardous’

IQAir recommends avoiding outdoor exercise, closing windows to keep outdoor air out, wearing a mask outdoors and installing an air purifier indoors.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 12:36pm

KP & FATA

‘Hit them hard’: CDF Munir vows to continue campaign against Indian-sponsored terrorist outfits

In visit to the Peshawar Corps Headquarters, CDF briefed on security situation in KP, ongoing counterterrorism operations and border management measures.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 01:42pm

French, Japanese authors try to write novel on one-day train ride

The authors are taking part in a project by 'Writing in Motion', a French association that promotes literary exchanges.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 11:33am

China orders 'all-out' rescue after Tibet quake kills 16

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reaffirm Pakistan's solidarity with China in separate statements.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 01:15pm

China's first AI film hits cinemas to lukewarm reception

Nearly 100 people took more than two years to make the film, which cost more than 10 million yuan ($1.5m).

Published 23 Oct, 2026 11:03am

PCB opens direct signings window for PSL teams, announces pre-season roadmap

The player-movement cycle has begun with immediate effect, with the Player Auction scheduled for Jan 23 next year.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 10:44am

'Generational rage': Young Europeans fight to be heard

Students are demanding action on soaring rents, more spending on education instead of defence and more job opportunities for young people.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 10:35am

Veteran Hollywood actor Tom Skerritt, star of Alien and Top Gun, dies at 93

His career spanned from the 1960s to the 2020s.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 10:31am

Middle East

R4 bloc, European powers discuss developments in the Gulf in Istanbul meeting

R4 foreign ministers condemn Houthi attacks and underscore importance of respecting state sovereignty; Dar holds bilateral meetings with Turkish, Egyptian FMs on sidelines of meeting.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 11:24pm

How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?

Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russia’s energy industry over the past 18 months, seeking to cut the Kremlin’s revenues.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 09:55am

As mass protests rock France, the welfare state can be pronounced dead

The demise extends to all spheres.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:15am

Education research has not been a priority area for funding in Pakistan

Even in better days, the state never spent more than 2pc of GDP on education; currently, we are at less than 1pc.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 08:33am

Editorial: Lack of coordination between nuclear states is untenable in a neighbourhood as volatile as South Asia

With matters frozen in the political and diplomatic spheres, it will take military-to-military engagement to prevent miscalculation in the strategic sphere.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 08:28am

Sport

Shajar clinches thrilling 100m final as National Athletics Championship starts

The men’s 100m went first, and it needed only 10.20 seconds to produce the day’s defining image — Wapda’s Shajar crossing the line a hundredth of a second ahead of 19-year-old Ataullah of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:41am

KP & FATA

Growers critcise PTB for failing to purchase surplus tobacco

Sources in multinational and national companies said that tobacco purchasing was stopped on Sept 15 as the firms had completed their quota for the current year.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:16am

KP & FATA

Illegal shops, business centres razed in Charsadda, Lakki Marwat

In Charsadda, the district administration has launched a large-scale operation against encroachments in line with the instructions of the governor.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:14am

KP & FATA

Directorates of erstwhile Fata placed under ADS control

Office of chief police officer for 12 designated districts notified.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

KP & FATA

Woman dies, four others hurt in Shangla landslide

The incident occurred in the Kuza Awarai area, where five women had gone to collect clay for making traditional stoves and other household items.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

ICT

Non-communicable diseases account for 60pc of deaths, say speakers

Stronger measures urged to address growing burden of diet-related diseases.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:50am

ICT

Utilities in Rawalpindi barred from digging up roads without permission

No agency to commence development work without road-cutting permission and a no-objection certificate (NOC).

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:25am

ICT

Proposed amendments to Islamabad LG law cast doubt on Dec 20 polls

NA committee report proposes three town corporations, separate mayors and greater powers for administrators.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:23am

ICT

ATC indicts PAF officer’s murderer, summons witnesses

Proceedings adjourned until November 2; PAF Group Captain was martyred in Islamabad in a bid to save a woman as the suspect was trying to take her away “forcefully” in July.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:20am

ICT

FIA busts illegal kidney transplant racket in capital; five held

FIR registered under Sections 9, 10 and 11(a)(ii) of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2010.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

ICT

Over 45pc of 11th-grade students fail Pindi board annual exams

According to the results, a total of 57,048 candidates registered for the examination, of whom 55,834 appeared. Out of these, 30,280 candidates were declared successful.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

Punjab

Vehari police book alleged rapists of woman, recover her three kidnapped kids

According to police sources, the woman worked as a domestic help at a residence, while her husband is a shepherd.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:52am

Punjab

In-custody suspect killed in ‘encounter’ in Lahore

A police official claims that the CCD team was taking the suspect for the recovery of looted items when his armed accomplices opened fire on the police.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:54am

Punjab

Faisalabad rickshaw drivers protest against LPG overcharging

Protestors hold banners demanding the DC to start a crackdown against LPG dealers who were selling gas to them at twice the government’s fixed price.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:58am

Punjab

Delayed filing of ownership statements: Lahore High Court annuls SECP penalties on mill directors

The SECP had fined each director Rs60,000 under the Securities Act, 2015, for a 253-day delay in filing Form 5 after their re-appointment.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:05am

Punjab

Couple handed down life term for killing delivery boy near Lahore

Each convict was also ordered to pay Rs1 million as compensation to the legal heirs of the victim.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:46am

Sindh

UNIDO to mobilise $40m for Sindh rural development, climate-resilient projects

Commitment includes mobilising around $40 million from international donors and investors for a dedicated five-year development programme for Sindh.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

Sindh

Couple shot dead in coach near Sukkur; two held

Police describe the killings as being committed in the name of honour.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:00am

Sindh

Tensions with Karachi Metropolitan Corporation flare as railways calls in armed personnel from other cities

PR police say step taken to protect federal assets following "recent incidents".

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:54am

Sindh

Residents write to CM Murad, urge halt to construction on Karachi's Nehr-i-Khayyam

Clifton Neighbourhood Association seeks disclosure of project documents, an independent drainage study and EIA; demands restoration of waterway to its original width.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:49am

Sindh

Seven suspects gunned down in Karachi ‘encounters’

Korangi police claim to have shot dead two suspected criminals in an "encounter".

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:04am

International

Israeli fire kills four in Gaza, Syrian man

Francesca Albanese urges Indonesia to reconsider involvement in Trump’s Gaza board.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:02am

International

UN fund moves to provide $20m aid for Nepal

The climate loss and damage fund’s board agreed to earmark the modest sum for the Himalayan country.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

International

Thousands protest in Poland for abortion rights

The demonstrations came days after parliament passed two bills that would ease abortion restrictions in the Catholic country, which are likely to be vetoed by Poland’s conservative president.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

International

Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN

The world authority on threatened wildlife classified 96 percent of the planet’s coral reef systems as “critically endangered” — its highest risk category.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:06am

International

International Criminal Court wins EU’s Sakharov prize

The ICC thanked the European Parliament for giving it the Sakharov Prize “at a time when the Court and its officials face unprecedented challenges”

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:12am

International

Trump ordered to sit for deposition in his $10bn BBC lawsuit

Trump is suing Britain’s publicly funded broadcaster for at least $10 billion over a misleadingly edited clip of a speech.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:16am

Business

Middle East tensions dent investor confidence

Index plunges 2,006 points as oil surge risks economic stability.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Business

PTCL Group posts Rs4.7bn profit

The group’s profitability is expected to improve as the cost of doing business is at its highest level, including high electricity charges, fuel prices and other inflationary impacts.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Business

State Bank of Pakistan's reserves rise by $19m

The country’s total liquid foreign reserves totalled $26.833bn, including $5.344bn held by commercial banks.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:43am

Business

Seized goods auction goes digital

New rules enable online bidding, electronic payments and online record-keeping.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Business

Tech companies eye US market

“If you survive in the Pakistani market, you can survive anywhere,” Sofyan Yusufi, senior vice-president at Oracle says.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:39am

Business

Govt loans turn out to be stimulant for real estate

Banks wary of giving loans as most projects are illegal.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:33am

Balochistan

Labour federations oppose Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation's privatisation

Warn that the move could threaten thousands of jobs and harm the economic interests of local communities in Balochistan.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:18am

Balochistan

Three terrorists killed as forces foil attack in Gwadar

Security sources say forces had surrounded several other suspected terrorists near a hotel, and an operation was underway to thwart another attempted attack.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:11am

Balochistan

Balochistan Assembly defers move to abolish Sardari system

Adopts resolution paying tribute to late education minister.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:20am

National

Landslide leaves thousands stranded on Baltistan Road

GBDMA warns against travel as road to remain closed; residents call for safety measures on thoroughfare.

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Back Page

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks after US envoy meets Putin

Witkoff briefs Russian president on ‘new aspects in approaches of Europeans and Kyiv’ from Oslo meeting.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:47am

Back Page

Fissures take a toll on PTI internal discipline

Gohar rejects resignation after Firdous Naqvi steps down from additional secretary general post; Mashal Yousafzai quits party WhatsApp groups over disagreements with top leaders.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:43am

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National Assembly proceedings succumb to lack of quorum, again

CDA only demolishing illegal structures in Islamabad, assembly told; MNA raises concern over non-rehabilitation of Malir families displaced by ML-1 project.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 07:39am

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