News Archives for Latest - 2026-10-24

KP & FATA

Section 144 imposed in Upper, Lower South Waziristan over security concerns

The authorities warned that individuals violating the restrictions would be held responsible under the applicable law.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 01:48pm

4 children killed as van plunges into ravine in Neelum Valley

The van plunged more than 500 metres off the road into a rocky ravine.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 12:54pm

Sindh

Mir Raza murder case: Sindh govt asks agencies, Sindh Rangers to nominate JIT members

The letters ask the agencies to nominate their representatives within seven days so that the JIT can commence its work.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 01:08pm

Claude Monet's 'Iris' becomes most expensive artwork sold at auction in France

It sold for €50m ($56.05m), Sotheby's said.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 12:19pm

Haris Rauf calls for middle-over breakthroughs as ODI scores soar

In the span of the last three years, which included Pakistan’s dismal 2023 World Cup campaign in India, the national side’s bowlers have struggled to strike as often as they would have liked in the middle overs.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 12:00pm

Actor Aymen Saleem joins PPP, inspired by Benazir Bhutto's legacy

She said the decision was not political for her, but rather a promise.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 11:42am

Trump’s threat to strike Iran raises public concerns, congressional questions

Further attacks could increase pressure on Iran but might prolong the conflict without securing a political settlement.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 11:06am

Pakistan denounces ‘heinous’ church attack in Jordan, reiterates condemnation of terrorism

Gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded dozens at a church in southern Jordan on Friday.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 10:57am

Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed

The Israeli military would apply a model used in northern West Bank refugee camps, where a January 2025 operation forcibly displaced thousands, according to the UN.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 10:33am

Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect detained: police

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at the Nazi dictator's remote Kehlsteinhaus residence, on the peak of Obersalzberg in southern Germany.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 10:19am

Hasan Nawaz is finding his feet, and Pakistan could reap the rewards

The right-hander has shown signs of addressing his biggest weakness and could provide much-needed stability in Pakistan’s middle order, but consistency remains the key.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 01:24pm

France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests

About 20 percent more members of the security forces will be deployed this weekend following questions over police preparedness and intelligence gathering ahead of last week's violence.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 09:33am

As American leaders stop signing blank cheques for Israel, the country is likely to face enormous struggles

War-weary Americans can see through Israeli machinations.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 09:06am

Pakistan needs a reciprocal bargain: industry must earn support through performance, and the govt must deliver the conditions for competition

Protection that preserves an inefficient input supplier while handicapping a much larger export opportunity defeats its own purpose.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:20am

Editorial: World Bank’s vision of faster growth depends on Pakistan’s commitment to structural reforms

Workers’ remittances have helped the current account and rebuilt reserves, and continued external borrowing has bought time.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 08:42am

Over 500 ‘illegal’ Afghans held in KP, Balochistan and Sindh, says IOM-UNHCR report

About 56pc of the total reported arrests and detentions took place in Balochistan, 34pc in Punjab and 10pc in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 08:15am

KP & FATA

Court approves Rs20m plea bargain of contractor in Kohistan graft case

Orders his release if custody not required in any other case.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:56am

KP & FATA

JI protests power outages, inflation in KP

The protesters warns that if prolonged power outages were not addressed, the party would expand its protest campaign and stage sit-ins outside the relevant government offices.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:54am

KP & FATA

‘Ghost’ employees in Dir, Bajaur health, education depts face action

Cancellation of unauthorised, need-based transfers also ordered.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:58am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court stops NCCIA from issuing final appointment orders to fill its posts

Allows investigation agency to continue with recruitment process.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 10:01am

ICT

Three new dengue cases reported in Rawalpindi, take season’s tally to 70

District emergency and response committee directs immediate strengthening of field surveillance.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

ICT

NA body summons Punjab police chief over Hina Javed murder case

The Punjab government has also formed a three-member high-powered committee to review the investigation into Javed’s murder.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:43am

ICT

Rain, winds bring temperatures down in twin cities

The temperature was recorded at 30 degrees Celsius in the morning but fell to 21 degrees Celsius following the rain and westerly winds.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

ICT

Rawalpindi’s unauthorised schools get one week to get registered

District Registration Authority warns premises will be sealed in case of non-compliance,

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:40am

Punjab

Naqvi highlights staff shortage at NCCIA

If an investigating officer is given 3,000 to 4,000 cases, how could they work, he asked.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Punjab

Lahore Cantt railway station gets new computerised signalling system

Under the new system, operators can control signals and track points through a computerised interface.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:23am

Punjab

‘Illegal appointment and promotion’: PU suspends two senior faculty members on Punjab Assembly body’s direction

MPA Rana Arshad stressed the need for scrutinising all recruitment and promotion records of the varsity, determining the exact role played by the PU management.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:17am

Punjab

Man held for torturing female scooty rider in Lahore

The footage showed the suspect overtook the scooty rider on the busy road, placed his bike in front of her two wheeler and subjected her to brutal torture in the presence of several passersby.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:12am

Sindh

Robbers kill man who tried to save cop’s family in Karachi

The police registered an FIR against three unidentified suspects on the complaint of Mohammed Danish Iqbal.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:37am

Sindh

Aseefa reaffirms commitment to polio-free Pakistan

She says Pakistan has made progress in the fight against polio, but the work is not yet complete.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Sindh

Notices issued on petition for holding student union elections at Karachi University

SHC summons varsity registrar for Nov 12.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:35am

Sindh

Untreated waste discharged from 537 locations in Sindh termed serious health threat

Ex-SC judge raises concerns over use of funds allocated for treatment plant near Mauripur .

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:30am

International

Pakistan calls for fairer global order at UN

“The question is not whether the Council should be reformed, but how to make it more representative, democratic, transparent and accountable,” says ambassador.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 08:21am

International

New York’s city council votes to ban Central Park horse carriages

If the mayor signs it, the ban will go into effect in June 2028.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 08:25am

International

Alleged online sadist arrested after teen’s suicide in US

The suspect was linked to an online group called “Nefarious Maniac Kult”, or “NMK”, part of a global network known by the labels “764” or “COM”, the Hamburg public prosecutor’s office said.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Sindh

Karachi Industrial Park approved as federal Special Economic Zone

The proposed zone aims to attract export-oriented industrial investment, encourage technology transfer and value addition, and create jobs.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 07:42am

Business

Leghari warns Discos against arbitrary billing

Detection bills are issued by Discos to recover past dues estimated to be unpaid due to slow meters, theft or other technical reasons.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Govt unveils 170 tweaks to Companies Act

Haroon Akhtar says reforms to simplify registration, cut compliance costs and attract investment.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

National

No change to 2024 constituencies: Election Commission of Pakistan

The commission claimed that it has the power to "re-describe" constituencies under Rule 15 of the Election Rules 2017 following changes to administrative divisions.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 08:10am

Balochistan

Mother seeks justice over son’s killing in Quetta

“If justice is not delivered, I will set myself on fire in front of the press club,” Sharaf says.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 08:06am

Balochistan

CM Bugti sees smaller units as key to good governance

Says Rakhni is being developed as a model division to strengthen province’s development landscape.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

National

ECP proposes AI rules for parties, media, election observers

Draft bars digitally manipulated ‘defamatory content’; feedback sought by Nov 20.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Back Page

Jordan church shooting claims 7 lives

Assailants stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate and opened fire, authorities said.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 07:28am

Back Page

KP governor rules out talks with ‘anti-state elements’

Kundi calls for decisive action against terrorists, stronger police capacity; says Centre ready to provide weapons, financial resources to KP police.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 07:20am

Front Page

WB urges Pakistan to shift from stability to growth

Calls for stronger investment, private sector activity; Aurangzeb stresses need to strengthen investor confidence.

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 07:08am

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