News Archives for Latest - 2026-11-09

Trump says he was 'only kidding' about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary

Says the UFC CEO “loves the idea” of taking the job but insists he has not been serious about the prospect.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 01:37pm

South Asia

Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of plans to return to Bangladesh

Letter to high commissioner at Bangladesh's embassy in Delhi asks for the application to be processed “expeditiously”.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 01:24pm

PM, President say Iqbal's vision continues to serve as 'guiding beacon' for Pakistan

Change of Guard ceremony held at Iqbal's mausoleum in Lahore; president urges youth to take inspiration from Iqbal’s poetry to boost "spirit of inquiry, develop critical faculties".

Published 09 Nov, 2026 01:12pm

Sindh

Crumbling infrastructure in Karachi’s industrial areas is bleeding workers and businesses alike

Dilapidated roads, poor sanitation, water shortages, ineffective waste-disposal systems and deteriorating drainage networks have added to the difficulties faced by businesses and workers.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 12:34pm

Middle East

PM Shehbaz directs foreign ministry to urgently ‘escalate humanitarian assistance’ for rain-hit Gaza

Says he is “deeply concerned about continued Israeli illegal actions to deny basic humanitarian assistance to the brave Palestinian people of Gaza”.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 12:16pm

Punjab

Lahore remains world’s most polluted major city as AQI crosses 600

Several cities across Punjab also recorded hazardous air quality, with Raiwind topping IQAir’s real-time Pakistan city ranking at an AQI of 688, followed by Multan (655) and Faisalabad (600).

Published 09 Nov, 2026 12:06pm

Fahad Mustafa, Hasan Raheem bag wins at Pakistan's first Influencer Awards

The biggest night in Pakistan’s internet scene was a star-studded affair.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 11:48am

Punjab

Bahawalpur college principal booked for allegedly raping teenager

Victim’s parents have appealed to the Punjab chief minister to direct the police to take immediate action and arrest the suspect.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 11:03am

Riba deadline — ‘many a slip twixt cup and lip’

Success must be measured not only by replacement of conventional financial instruments, but by how Islamic finance helps create an inclusive and sustainable economy.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 10:19am

Pakistan’s ports ride ME disruption to record vessel calls, but lasting hub status hinges on reforms and road links

Pakistan has introduced regulatory reforms to boost port competitiveness and attract international shipping lines; data indicates a record surge in number of ships at Karachi Port, attracting foreign shipping and maritime services companies.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 10:17am

Pakistan’s road to export-led growth runs through industrial upgrading, not blanket incentives

Since Independence, industrial development has relied heavily on import substitution, encouraging production for a protected domestic market.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 10:01am

A global order is fading, but Pakistan’s rentier state may not be able to turn it to advantage

The Pakistani domestic cycle is best characterised as an unsuccessful attempt to achieve a political settlement.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 09:44am

Guatemalan soprano shares tips with aspiring singers at Karachi's World Culture Festival

Sunday's events also included the final of a two-day dance battle.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 09:35am

Punjab

Lahore VXR festival brings together 70 artists from Pakistan, France, Spain, US and Canada

After another day of displays in Lahore on Nov 12, the festival will move to Islamabad from Nov 13 to 15.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 09:34am

Youth Business and Agriculture Loan scheme: PM raises borrowing amount, lowers minimum age limit

Personal loan limit enhanced to Rs25m; scheme extended to include 18-year-olds.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 12:41pm

Senate opposition leader urges govt to stay out of Yemen conflict

MWM chief says abandoning 2015 parliamentary resolution may harm national interests; urges govt to opt for mediation instead.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 09:14am

Why Pakistan’s ruling elite and media focus almost obsessively on foreign policy while domestic crises worsen

Pakistan’s future will be determined at home, not abroad.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 09:07am

Iqbal and the Pakistani dream: fact or fiction?

To those wary of state myths, a close reading of Iqbal’s address and his own denials are enough to knock him off the pedestal of pro-Pakistan visionary.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 12:30pm

Middle East

Israel deports pro-Palestine activists from West Bank, frees Arab journalist

Activists had come from the US, Canada, Italy and Germany with hopes of protecting Palestinians during their annual olive harvest, which has been hit by a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 08:48am

Editorial: What Pakistan should seek at COP31, and do at home on climate

For Pakistan, the priority should be to secure easier access to climate funds, more grants rather than debt-creating loans, and clear deadlines for financial contributions.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 12:38pm

Asif backs creation of up to 12 provinces but warns against carving out units on linguistic, ethnic, political lines

Defence minister says new units should be created on administrative grounds; calls for transfer of powers and resources from provincial capitals to local institutions.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 07:28am

ICT

CDA says work on Margalla Avenue extension progresses at full pace in Islamabad

The project will serve as a gateway for people travelling between Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:46am

KP & FATA

Demarcation begins to clear Peshawar's University Road of encroachments

The administration plans to reopen both sides of the road to traffic after removing illegal structures and other encroachments.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 11:29am

KP & FATA

JI seeks relief for consumers as international oil prices drop

Liaquat says burden of additional taxes on POL products be reduced

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:43am

KP & FATA

Police officer, son martyred in Tank firing

Police launched a search operation in the area and adjoining localities to trace the attackers and collect evidence from the crime scene.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:43am

KP & FATA

Rs18 billion sought for resolving financial issues of KP varsities

Official says frontline role in war against terrorism puts burden on resources of the province.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 11:17am

KP & FATA

Over 100 dengue cases reported in Charsadda

Report reveals that malaria tests of 97 dengue patients returned negative results, while seven tested positive for malaria, indicating co-infection in these cases.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:42am

ICT

Man shot dead over domestic dispute in Islamabad

According to the police, the victim and the suspect were maternal cousins.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:54am

Punjab

Pakistan’s virtual reality festival opens with works of 70 artists

LAHORE: The first edition of the VXR Festival, Pakistan’s virtual and extended reality festival, opened to a full...

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:42am

Punjab

Lahore-Faisalabad section: Railways to restore flood-hit train service from 15th

Engineering teams are engaged in inspecting the newly laid railway track, while the civil work has been completed.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:09am

Lahore

Bahawalpur college principal booked for raping teenager

Victim’s parents have appealed to the Punjab chief minister to direct the police to take immediate action and arrest the suspect.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 11:01am

Punjab

Historical gurdwara on Lahore's Temple Road reopens first time since Partition

The gurdwara is associated with Guru Hargobind Singh and the legend of the retrieval of two horses from the royal Mughal stables at Lahore Fort.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 09:59am

Sindh

Murad orders major drinking water project for Sukkur

Says proposal to declare it a sister-city of China’s Yichang is under consideration.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:41am

Sindh

Residents protest construction of 46-storey building in Karachi's Clifton

Urge enforcement of zoning regulations and building by-laws.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:53am

Sindh

Climate change leads to early cotton sowing in Sindh

Sowing traditionally starts in February-March in coastal districts, but favourable temperatures encourage farmers to begin cultivation in mid-November.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:41am

Sindh

Police inspector shot dead, wife hurt in ‘targeted attack’

The wounded couple were taken to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, where doctors pronounced the police official dead.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:41am

Back Page

Hitler’s ‘retreat’ sparks debate over Germany’s past and present

After The Eagle’s Nest was gutted in a suspected arson attack last month, some believe it is time for the site to be completely destroyed, so it can shed the mantle of its Nazi past.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 08:35am

Middle East

Seven die, 112 hurt as trains collide in Egypt

Authorities says investigation launched to determine the cause of the crash.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:40am

Punjab

Heatwaves in Punjab threaten agriculture, food security: UN

Report says fruit yields plunge 50pc; heat stress spreads livestock disease, cuts milk output.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 07:44am

KP & FATA

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan agree to settle old boundary disputes

Disputes between KP and GB persist over several strategically important areas, including Shandur Top, Babusar Top and parts of Kohistan.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 07:33am

International

Europe to join US-led talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

“The Europeans will be represented and France will be in Abu Dhabi to participate in these talks,” says French foreign minister.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:38am

International

Pope Leo urges men to respect their wives

“Dear fathers and grandfathers... treat your wives with respect, ask for forgiveness and live with integrity, even when doing so requires sacrifice,” he says.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:38am

International

21 killed as migrant boat sinks off Senegal

Greek coastguards rescue 28 from migrant boat off Crete.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:38am

South Asia

Bangladesh's external debt increases almost threefold in decade

Even so, the country has a lower debt burden relative to export earnings than Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:37am

ICT

Rawalpindi’s historic buildings crumble amid official apathy

The land attached to temples and Gurdwaras is rapidly being lost to encroachments.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

ICT

Hindu community celebrates Diwali at home in twin cities as Krishna Temple remains closed

The only functional temple in the twin cities. Krishna Mandir in Saddar, remains closed for reconstruction

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:49am

ICT

PTI to move Islamabad High Court against soaring LPG prices

Urges government to investigate the widening gap between the official and retail prices.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:56am

Balochistan

Balochistan PAC voices concern over irregular spending

Communications and works dept’s audit report reviewed.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

National

Industrialists demand third-party audit for power sector data verification

Top-level intervention sought to avoid ICP burden on all power consumers.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

Business & Finance

Breaking boom-bust cycle of crops in Punjab

The province has the institutional capacity to monitor acreage and market prices. What it lacks is a system that tells growers what others intend to plant and reconsider their decisions.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:34am

Business & Finance

Turning gaming talent into export earnings

Industry insiders highlight artificial intelligence-induced disruption coming to the industry with development cycles getting shorter, complete games developed with AI by non-developers, and restrictions and checks being imposed by platforms on AI-generated games.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:34am

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