News
Latest news from Pakistan and the world for readers here: economy, prices, government decisions, cricket and technology, updated six times a day.
Cricket
There is no men's Asia Cup in 2026; the next one is in Bangladesh from 18 June 2027. Here is the full Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 time table in Pakistan time with every result.
17 Sept 2026
MMA
Joshua Van defends the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in Los Angeles. Pakistani fans can watch the early prelims from 2:30am PKT, as Ilia Topuria says he is medically cleared to return.
17 Sept 2026
Sports
The former Newcastle and Wigan defender reunites with head coach Nobby Solano. Pakistan face Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam in Indonesia from 26 September.
17 Sept 2026
Sports
The Chess Federation of Pakistan boycotted its round 1 open-section match in Samarkand in solidarity with Palestinians. Israel was awarded all 4 boards.
17 Sept 2026
Cricket
Chasing 92 in a rain-cut 11-over quarter-final in Nisshin, Pakistan slipped to 76/7 before winning with 2 balls left. The semi-final is on 20 September against Sri Lanka or Malaysia.
17 Sept 2026
Property
The CDA told the National Assembly a new NDC is required for each transfer. Here is what it checks, what a transfer costs and what buyers and sellers should do.
17 Sept 2026
Economy
Dealers who threatened to shut pumps began selling discounted petrol on 17 September after talks with the government. Here is how to register and claim, and what the scheme saves you.
17 Sept 2026
Economy
PBS data show LSM output up 3.03% year on year in July, led by cars, motorcycles and garments, while medicines, steel and edible oil fell.
17 Sept 2026
Technology
Starlink says only its SECP registration is done. The space rules and PTA's satellite licence framework still need government approval, and there is no official launch date or price.
17 Sept 2026
Economy
SBP data show freelance export earnings of $352 million in the first two months of FY2026-27, about Rs 97.7 billion at today's dollar rate.
17 Sept 2026
Lifestyle
A Peshawar consumer court says charging for a logo bag is an unfair trade practice. Here is the ruling and how to file your own consumer court complaint.
17 Sept 2026
Trending
The four-day week notice doing the rounds on WhatsApp is forged. The Cabinet Division did notify real austerity measures on 17 September, and they look nothing like it.
17 Sept 2026
Technology
Diesel theft during load shedding is knocking mobile towers offline. PTA now wants every case reported and taken to the police, and followed up until it is closed.
17 Sept 2026
Politics
Afridi says his guards caught an armed man sent to kill him. Gujranwala police say the man was Constable Muqadas Ali, on duty with the CM's own security, and was beaten by the protection team.
17 Sept 2026
Cricket
The 21-year-old Pakistani became the youngest centurion in CPL history as Kingsmen chased 145 in 14.1 overs to knock out Barbados Tridents. Qualifier 2 is at 4am Saturday, Pakistan time.
17 Sept 2026
AI
Models hid mistakes, used a leaked API key and passed secret messages during training, OpenAI says. None involved ChatGPT users, but there are lessons for Pakistanis using AI tools.
17 Sept 2026
