News Archives for Latest - 2026-10-28

Middle East

Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties

Ties between the two countries were strained by a deadly retaliatory strike by Jordanian forces that followed a gun attack on a church in southern Jordan.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 02:40pm

ICT

PTI decides to contest Islamabad local bodies elections on Dec 20

Party says decision was taken after a series of online consultations with around 400 office-bearers.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 02:51pm

Muslim Americans in Texas seek greater political influence ahead of US midterm elections

Texas offers an example of how disputes over education, religious freedom and the public perception of Islam are spurring political engagement.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 02:07pm

Haris Rauf penalised for breach of ICC Code of Conduct in tri-series match against England

The pacer was found to be in breach of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, after arguing with England all-rounder Will Jacks.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 01:17pm

Balochistan

9 India-sponsored terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

Seven terrorists were eliminated in Kachhi operation, while another two were killed in Wadh, ISPR says.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 02:44pm

Punjab

'Conscience does not permit': LHC's Justice Kayani resigns, cites 'executive's growing control' over judiciary

In his resignation letter, the judge says 26th and 27th amendments "compromised" high courts' independence, also cites health concerns.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 02:31pm

Salman Toor marks first major European solo exhibition with Someone Like You

It brings together 19 paintings made by Toor since 2019.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 12:35pm

Pakistan batting coach Mike Smith backs Babar, Fakhar amid tri-series woes

Smith defended the two experienced batters after Pakistan were bowled out for 110 against Sri Lanka on Tuesday before the visitors chased it down easily.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 12:23pm

Punjab

Lahore again ranks world’s most polluted major city as smog worsens

An EPA spokesperson said easterly winds were pushing polluted air from India into Lahore, worsening smog across central Punjab.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:53am

Dera Ismail Khan's solar revolution

From specialised solar markets to farmers abandoning diesel-powered irrigation, an unreliable grid is driving a new economy.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:36am

Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it

Ahead of the November 3 polls, it looks like American voters could punish Trump’s Republican party and hand control of one or both of the US House of Representatives or Senate to the Democrats.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:20am

KP & FATA

‘Have no illusions’: Kundi tells Afghan Taliban Pakistan will not tolerate attacks after Angoor Adda firing

Cross-border firing from the Afghan side killed one and left five of a family injured.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:16am

South Asia

Cyclone Arnab lashes India coast, no deaths reported

Around 50,000 people were told to move to safer areas in Andhra Pradesh and another 48,000 in neighbouring Odisha state.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:10am

Actor Noah Wyle named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'

He takes the title from fellow actor Jonathan Bailey who received it in 2025.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 10:31am

The Netherlands reaffirms boycott of Eurovision citing 'sensitivities' over Israeli participation

The Dutch will be boycotting the competition for the second year, as will Ireland.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 10:29am

KP & FATA

KP to review PTI-era legislation, 74 laws under scrutiny

According to sources, the review covers laws relating to 20 government departments, including prosecution, universities, medical teaching institutions and the powers and privileges of the provincial assembly.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 10:24am

US costs of Iran war rise to over $47bn, according to Pentagon estimate

More than $6bn would be needed to replace military equipment and so-called “platform losses”.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 10:14am

Punjab

Judge recuses himself from bail plea of suspect in Azeri woman's rape case

Without naming anyone, Punjab CM said last week that in a recent rape case, a suspect’s wealthy family had allegedly offered money to the victim in exchange for withdrawing her allegations.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 12:26pm

Beyond the recent proclamation, the real emergency in Pakistan is power without accountability

Emergency powers cannot be used to deprive any citizen of the right to a fair trial.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 09:46am

Tehran meeting is a good omen, but can it prevent a fresh US-Israeli attack on Iran?

Regional peace can be ensured only through a regional security architecture.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 09:27am

Netanyahu bloc leads as Israeli votes counted, but no majority

Eisenkot’s opposition bloc had 48 seats and the country’s non-aligned Arab parties 18.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 02:10pm

Editorial: Makkah pact states and Iran have agreed to keep talking; a non-aggression framework should follow

Iran and the Makkah pact states should pledge not to let external actors use their soil to launch aggression against each other.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:32am

Regulated real estate investment trusts growth hinges on transparency, tax reforms, SECP told

Speakers stressed that REIT returns and liquidity are not guaranteed; they depend on the underlying assets, scheme structure and market conditions.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 08:59am

South Asia

India deploys extra forces after protests against planned mega-dam in northeast

Villagers who oppose the project fear that the dam would submerge ancestral villages belonging to the Adi tribe.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 08:39am

PTI parliamentary party meeting sees heated arguments, most lawmakers oppose further talks

Several members also express dissatisfaction with the party leadership’s handling of the prevailing challenges.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 08:33am

Delay in compensation for seafarers’ families affected by Somalia hostage-taking incident alarms Senate body

Committee seeks explanations from officials over delays in the crew’s release, repatriation of a deceased seafarer’s body and medical treatment for injured crew members.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 08:32am

At UNSC, Pakistan warns against escalation in Iran crisis, urges diplomacy

“Pakistan remains concerned that the situation regarding the Iran nuclear file has sharply deteriorated, negatively impacting the consideration of the issue, including in the Security Council,” says envoy.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 07:41am

KP & FATA

Security forces retaliate after Afghan cross-border firing kills 1, injures 5 of a family in South Waziristan

According to officials, firing originated from posts located inside Afghan territory, and targeted Pakistani border posts with sniper, small and heavy weapons.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 07:33am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court sentences man to life for killing woman

The bench further convicted him for house trespassing under Section 449 of PPC and sentenced him to seven years rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs200,000.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:51am

KP & FATA

No room for negligence in anti-terror fight: Kundi

The governor commended the sacrifices made by the provincial police to maintain peace and said that the force was fighting terrorism on the frontline.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:45am

KP & FATA

Policeman martyred in North Waziristan attack

Police say that the incident took place at around 4pm when unidentified assailants opened fire on Asmatullah in the bazaar, killing him on the spot.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:52am

KP & FATA

Absence of bridges over river adds to misery of upper Bara residents

School teacher says that some of his students had to cross the river twice to attend to their classes and return home.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:52am

ICT

1,500 prisoners to be shifted to Islamabad Model Jail in first phase: Naqvi

Minister says there are 3,300 prisoners from Islamabad in the Adiala jail and out of them 1,500 will be shifted to the new prison.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:52am

ICT

Rawalpindi man, parents held after woman alleges torture

Police say detainees are being investigated from all angles.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 10:16am

ICT

Yadgar-i-Fatah maintenance proposals being finalised

Three options under discussions, which will be placed before federal govt, says official.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:52am

ICT

Half of key Pera positions lying vacant in Pindi

Out of 17 sanctioned posts for enforcement officers in the Rawalpindi district, nine remain vacant.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:52am

ICT

Rawalpindi traders warn of protests against Suthra Punjab sanitation tax

Say they already pay property taxes, Wasa bills and other charges.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 10:07am

Punjab

Two arrested for torturing transperson to death in Bahawalnagar

The suspects sought relations with the victim but on her refusal, they started harassing and threatening her.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:43am

Punjab

Punjab Assembly condemns Indian occupation of Kashmir

Finance minister announces establishment of Punjab Life Insurance Company; Indian Punjab chief minister, speaker invited to Kartarpur.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:30am

Punjab

CM Maryam concerned at grant of bail to offender in girl’s torture case

Says she is willing to meet the chief justice of Pakistan and the chief justice of the Lahore High Court, if necessary, to raise issues concerning public safety and access to justice.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:37am

Punjab

Online bike rider held for harassing female passenger in Lahore

As per initial reports, the incident took place a few days back when the female passenger booked a ride from F-2 Johar Town.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:41am

Punjab

Lahore High Court rules against divorce-linked Quran oath

Says divorce clause renders special oath offer unlawful; sets aside order refusing withdrawal of special oath offer.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 10:34am

Sindh

Rabies toll in Sindh rises to 43 with one more death

The latest death raises questions about vaccine quality (cold-chain efficacy) and the training of staff managing post-exposure treatment.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:28am

Sindh

CM Murad pledges support for cardiac hospital upgrade in GB

Says that a team from Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) had begun survey work in coordination with the GB administration to assess housing needs.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:27am

Sindh

SHC seeks report on payment of retirement dues to ex-PSM employees

In 17 months Ministry of Industries and Production has not responded to a proposal for release of Rs19bn for Pakistan Steel Mills retirees, bench told.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Sindh

Two sentenced to death in kidnap case in Karachi

Prosecution says convicts deceived two teenagers with false promises of jobs and took them to riverine area.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:22am

Sindh

UN agency highlights ‘complex’ water management of Sindh

FAO report cites heterogeneous approaches and multi-layered rules as main reasons.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:19am

International

Al Shabaab fighters clash with Turkish-trained Somali troops

Al Shabaab claimed to have killed 321 troops and taken prisoners, weapons and vehicles during the three-hour ambush.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:14am

International

Norway, Finland’s leaders hold rare talks with Putin

Russian president blames EU and Nato’s ‘confrontational policy’ for protracting hostilities.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 09:07am

Business

Equities extend rally on peace optimism

Index reclaims 164,000 as investors view rate hike as balancing act.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Business

Oil prices fall $2 on peace hopes

Brent crude futures were down $2.09, or 1.8 per cent, at $113.72 a barrel by 1:44pm EDT (1744 GMT).

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Business

Govt moves to revive Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Committee to submit reorganisation plan within four weeks; observes that common features of successful SME models includes strong central institutional coordination, digital registration and scalable service delivery.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:56am

Business

Pakistan Petroleum Ltd earns Rs99bn profit, makes 11 discoveries

The company drilled seven exploration and four development wells during FY26; average production remained 649mmcfd, around 3pc higher than the previous year, despite gas curtailment.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:52am

Balochistan

Balochistan doctors to go on strike from Nov 1

Strike announced against what doctors describe as unjust taxes.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:55am

Balochistan

Three cops injured in attack on Khuzdar DIG convoy

Three female students injured in firing inside a girls’ degree college in Noshki.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:53am

National

Pleas against PTI MNAs’ arrest declared ‘infructuous’

IHC disposes of pleas after government concedes that the initial detention orders had lapsed.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Balochistan

CM Bugti, Malik find common ground over shortcomings in road works

Current, former chief ministers criticise FWO performance; incumbent says roads in his area have "deteriorated".

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:44am

Balochistan

Pod of bottlenose dolphins spotted off Gwadar

Marine experts and environmentalists have described the sighting of such a large group of dolphins as a positive indicator of abundant marine life.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 10:52am

Back Page

Trump set to loosen emission rules for oil and gas

The new changes include proposing to kill off the “Super Emitter Program,” a provision that allows EPA-approved observers to report major leaks with a rate of over 100 kilograms per hour.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:27am

Back Page

Mideast problems solvable without US help: Pezeshkian

Putin, Qatari emir and Iranian president discuss war, Hormuz in Moscow; Doha insists ball in Tehran’s court, urges it to show "good faith".

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 08:16am

Front Page

NA, GB Assembly adopt resolutions on Black Day

Reaffirm solidarity with Kashmiris, condemn rights violations, seek just settlement; protest rallies held across Gilgit.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Middle East

Houthis claim strikes on Saudi refinery, ministry

Saudi authorities confirm interceptions, report shrapnel damage in capital.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:50am

Govt raises threshold for currency transaction reports to Rs3m as anti-money laundering framework reviewed

Aurangzeb-led committee approves 50pc increase in threshold for banks to trigger currency transaction reports (CTRs) to SBP; PVARA given powers under Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 01:11am

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