News
Latest news from Pakistan and the world for readers here: economy, prices, government decisions, cricket and technology, updated six times a day.
World
Araghchi says Iran's seven-day plan and its conditions are still on the table, after a week with 10 ships attacked. Brent closed Friday at $109.86, and Pakistan's fuel bill rides on what happens next.
21 Sept 2026
World
Russia says it downed more than 1,600 drones since Saturday. The Moscow refinery makes 3.2 million tonnes of diesel a year, and Moscow is extending its diesel export ban to 31 October. Pakistan imports diesel.
20 Sept 2026
Sports
Nine goals from seven different phases of play in Pool B, with Sufyan Khan converting two penalty corners inside a minute. The green shirts are chasing an Asian Games gold they last won in 2010.
20 Sept 2026
Economy
Ali Pervaiz Malik says there is no shortage today, that world oil is up 80pc and Pakistan has passed on about half of it, and that gas imports will be funded whatever they cost.
20 Sept 2026
World
Hakan Fidan says Ankara can fill Saudi military gaps. Pakistan is the third signatory to the three-week-old alliance, and its secretary-general.
20 Sept 2026
Snooker
The old Xi'an Grand Prix has moved and been renamed. The calendar to November, and why China's events are the easiest to watch from Pakistan.
20 Sept 2026
Pakistan
Posts said three Pakistani jets were hit at Dhahran. The information ministry says no credible source reported any damage, and the Houthi strike was on a base 1,000km away.
20 Sept 2026
Sports
Seven goals in six league games for the 34-year-old, and the first defeat of the season for the Turkish champions.
20 Sept 2026
Cricket
A rematch of the 2023 bronze medal match Pakistan lost. Start time, venue, where to watch in Pakistan and what is at stake.
20 Sept 2026
Cricket
Captain Fatima Sana joins Perth Scorchers for WBBL 12 after leading Pakistan to Asian Games bronze. The squad, every result and the next fixture in Pakistan time.
20 Sept 2026
Business
The Risk-Based IOSA audit was done in June 2026 and covered flight operations, cabin, ground handling and cargo. It is the paperwork that keeps the Europe and UK routes clear.
20 Sept 2026
Economy
The new rate sheet took effect on 4 September. Behbood and the Pensioners' Benefit Account drop to 12.60 percent, Regular Income Certificates to 11.16 percent, and one scheme actually went up.
20 Sept 2026
Pakistan
20 Sept 2026
