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Dawn - 04:33 Jul 12, 2026
EVERYTHING appeared normal until the crew of K2 Airways Flight 1732, a Boeing 737-400 registered as AP-BOI, reported a navigation systems failure at 9:18pm (0418 UTC) on July 7. While operating a ferry flight from Sharjah to Karachi, the crew requested heading guidance from air traffic control. The aircraft had undergone maintenance in Sharjah prior to departure, indicating that maintenance work had been carried out before the ill-fated flight. Three minutes after the initial distress call, the aircraft began a rapid plunge towards the sea, reaching a descent rate of 22,400 feet per minute, as recorded by Flightradar24 — a rate far exceeding even dual-engine failure scenarios, as commercial aircraft are designed to glide rather than descend like a stone. The crash resulted in the death of all five crew members on board. As findings of any investigation are awaited, IRU failure, spatial disorientation, CRM breakdown are explored among likely causes of crash Captain Muhammad Rizwan Idrees had spent most of his... -
Dawn - 04:17 Jul 12, 2026
QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal on Saturday demanded a transparent probe into the killing of policemen in Ziarat, calling out the government for failing to provide a lasting solution to people plagued by violence. Addressing the sit-in organised by the families of the police officials martyred in Ziarat, the BNP leader said if a functional justice system existed in the province, then why had there been no independent and transparent investigation into the Ziarat attack and other incidents like that? He said the state’s lack of confidence in its own institutions and decisions is one of the country’s greatest tragedies. According to the BNP chief, several experiments have been carried out in Balochistan, including the abolition of Levies force and then its merger with the police; however, all such measures have failed. The governments continue to mislead the public by forming committees and sending representatives instead of providing lasting solutions. Therefore, he urged protest... -
Dawn - 04:08 Jul 12, 2026
THE latest surge of violence in Balochistan has once again compelled Pakistan’s civil and military leadership to reaffirm its resolve to eliminate terrorism. During a high-level visit to Quetta following a series of deadly attacks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, during a provincial apex committee meeting, declared that the country’s political and military leadership had reached a “mutual and singular decision” to eradicate terrorism. While the apex committee was meeting in Quetta to discuss the implementation of the National Action Plan, another, less visible process involving the local community was unfolding only a short distance away. In the Hanna Urak area, a jirga of local elders was engaged in direct negotiations with an armed group that had abducted several citizens. Apparently, the elders secured the hostages’ release without any visible involvement of the district administration or provincial government. The abductors reportedly claimed affiliation with the banned TTP, al... -
Dawn - 03:59 Jul 12, 2026
EVEN as threats and missiles continue to fly across the Gulf, the US and Iran are attempting to keep the negotiation process alive so that the ceasefire remains intact. Both sides have traded fire over the past few days, raising fears that the truce was headed for a premature and violent end. Yet on Saturday, delegations from the US and Iran were in Oman for ‘technical’ talks — in the midst of President Donald Trump’s rambling and threatening social media posts. The American leader earlier said that the ceasefire was over, but that negotiations would continue. In a post on Saturday, he said “1,000 missiles” were locked, loaded and aimed at Iran; he alleged the Iranians were trying to kill him. Mr Trump’s warning appears to have been triggered by mourners at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral processions who raised slogans and held up banners calling for his death. More importantly, Mr Trump’s Israeli friends have warned him about an “Iranian plot” to assassinate him. In such a febrile atmosphere, how can the pe... -
Dawn - 03:36 Jul 12, 2026
The US military said it launched another round of strikes on Iran — the third in a week — after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a container ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Iranian state media has reported explosions in a number of port cities after the strikes. A series of attacks between the US and Iran over the past several days led President Donald Trump to declare the end of a ceasefire meant to halt the war on Iran that the US and Israel began on February 28, though Trump has left the door open to continued negotiations. Iran said it closed the vital Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel travelling on an unapproved route. It warned that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “severe response.” US Central Command identified the vessel as the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship, saying it suffered significant engine-room damage and that a civilian crew member was missing. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations... -
Dawn - 03:20 Jul 12, 2026
MUZAFFARABAD: At least one man was killed and several others were injured in clashes between protesters and law enforcement personnel along a key road linking Arja and Rawalakot district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. Poonch Divisional Commissioner Sardar Waheed Khan said law enforcement personnel had been dispatched from Arja to restore an abandoned police post at Jindala Cross, where the main road to Rawalakot branches off towards the Tain-Dhalkot bridge over the Jhelum River. According to him, activists of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) had blockaded the road and were allegedly preventing people from travelling freely between the two sides. He also referred to the alleged assault on a traders’ leader from Arja at the same location recently. Traders’ leader Nasir Arbab and his cousin were reportedly thrashed on July 1 when they attempted to remove road obstacles to allow an ambulance carrying a body from Rawalpindi via Tain-Dhalkot to pass. His family alleged th... -
Dawn - 03:07 Jul 12, 2026
UNITED NATIONS: Iran thanked Pakistan on Friday for abstaining from a vote that allowed a UN Security Council meeting on its nuclear programme to go ahead, with Tehran rejecting the session as “legally unfounded”. Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani, in a statement after the meeting, specifically acknowledged Pakistan and Somalia for “not supporting the convening of this meeting”, while praising Russia and China for opposing the session. The meeting was requested by Bahrain and five European members of the Security Council — Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia and the United Kingdom — to discuss implementation of Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, and the secretary general’s latest report on the matter. The session took place amid a dispute over the status of Resolution 2231, with Western members maintaining that it continues to provide a basis for discussing Iran’s nuclear commitments, while Tehran argues that the resolution expired on Oct 18 last year... -
Dawn - 03:05 Jul 12, 2026
• Selection turns politically sensitive as opposition alliance plans protest movement • IHC administration forwards three names for vacant positions • Islamabad lawyers demand vacancies be filled from capital’s legal fraternity ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is set to convene on July 20 to select three judges for the Islamabad High Court (IHC), a task that has evolved from a routine administrative matter into a politically sensitive decision. The contest for the vacant seats is expected to be intense, as stakeholders are reportedly keen to avoid alienating the federal capital’s legal fraternity on the eve of a major opposition campaign. The IHC administration, led by Chief Justice Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, has forwarded three names to the JCP for the vacant positions. The official nominees are District and Sessions Judge Shahrukh Arjumand, former advocate general Islamabad Ayyaz Shaukat, who currently serves as chairman of the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority, and advocate... -
Dawn - 02:48 Jul 12, 2026
• CM announces specialised committee will draft authority’s framework • PMD warns of Glof risks in GB, KP amid fresh weather system; urges residents to avoid riverbanks, glacial lakes and vulnerable mountain areas; reports above-normal daytime temperatures in glaciated valleys • Disaster Management Authority says emergency plans and 174 early warning systems are in place GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Advocate Amjad Hussain on Saturday announced the establishment of Glaciers Protection Authority to address growing climate change challenges in the region, protect glaciers and attract support from relevant international organisation. Speaking during a departmental briefing by the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Forest and Wildlife Department, the chief minister said a specialised committee would be formed to prepare comprehensive recommendations for the establishment of the authority and present it at the relevant official forum. “Forestry is important to mitigate climate change impacts and for protection of gl... -
Dawn - 02:26 Jul 12, 2026
• Toyota, Honda raise rates by over Rs1.3m; others suspend invoicing, deliveries • Auto Policy 2026-31 yet to be notified despite expiry of previous regime KARACHI: With the government yet to announce the Auto Policy 2026-31 following the expiry of the 2021-26 policy on June 30 this year, local assemblers have started raising prices of electrified vehicles after the increase in general sales tax (GST) on hybrid vehicles to 25 per cent from 8.5pc in the budget for FY27. Indus Motor Company has increased the prices of its two Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models by Rs1.364 million and Rs1.314m to Rs10.299m and Rs9.849m, respectively. Similarly, Honda Atlas Cars Limited has raised the price of its HR-Ve model by Rs1.370m to Rs10.369m. Other assemblers, who have yet to increase prices, have reportedly put on hold the invoicing and delivery of hybrid vehicles to customers eager to take delivery this month. The assemblers appear to be expecting some changes in the new auto policy or believe the... -
Dawn - 01:56 Jul 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday termed Pakistan’s geographical location an asset “that needs to be fully explored, as the country lies at the crossroads of Central, South and West Asia”. “By improving connectivity, the country can achieve maximum economic benefits,” he said while chairing a high-level meeting on improving port connectivity. The maritime affairs secretary gave a detailed briefing to the participants on the current status of Pakistani ports and their utilisation capacity, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement. The meeting reviewed measures to develop and enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Pakistan’s ports. The discussions also focused on improving port connectivity, streamlining operational processes, strengthening inter-agency coordination, facilitating trade and logistics, and advancing reforms to position Pakistan’s ports as efficient regional trade gateways. ‘Promoting economy’ At a separate meeting, Mr Dar also emphasised the imp... -
Dawn - 01:55 Jul 12, 2026
KARACHI: Dr Ayesha I. Mian has been elected as the president of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) for the 2026-2030 term. According to a press release, her election makes her the first Pakistani and the first South Asian to lead the organisation since its establishment in 1937. Dr Mian’s election marks an important moment not only for Pakistan but also for the growing recognition of expertise emerging from low- and middle-income countries. An alumna of Aga Khan University, Dr Mian previously served on the faculty of the University of Texas and Baylor College of Medicine. After returning to Pakistan in 2013, she became Founding Dean of Student Experience and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at AKU, where she established Pakistan’s first Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship training programme. She currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Synapse — Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, where she continues to advance evidence-based clinica... -
Dawn - 01:55 Jul 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday ruled out any wheat shortage in the country, saying seasonal production targets had been achieved and output was estimated to be 1.36 million metric tonnes higher than last year’s harvest. The announcement was made during the ninth meeting of the Wheat Board, chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Provincial representatives informed the meeting that sufficient wheat stocks were available across all regions to meet national requirements. Food officials also warned of a strict crackdown against hoarding, artificial price hikes and market manipulation. “The strategic production goals set for the season have been successfully accomplished,” the board said, expressing satisfaction over the country’s wheat situation. The meeting was attended by the secretary of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, chief secretaries of Punjab and Sindh, agriculture and food secretaries from all provinces, senior ministry ... -
Dawn - 00:35 Jul 12, 2026
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on Sunday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time. The teams were locked up 1-1 at the end of regulation time after Andreas Schjelderup had opened the scoring for Norway with a wonder strike in the 36th minute and Bellingham skipped into the area to equalise just before halftime. Three minutes into extra time, though, Morgan Rogers fired a long-range shot at the Norwegian goal that Orjan Nyland could only parry and Bellingham stole in to bury the rebound, delighting the white-shirted fans in the crowd of 64,478. England will face Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta on Wednesday in their fourth semi-final in their last five major championships, looking to stay on course for a repeat of their sole World Cup triumph of 1966. “The result is fantastic. We’re in the last four. It’s amazing, but I’m not happy with the performance,” England coach Thomas Tuch... -
Dawn - 21:06 Jul 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Geo News was allowed to resume its transmission on Sunday after remaining suspended for 15 days as ordered by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) over its regulatory violation. On Saturday, Pemra upheld its earlier decision to suspend Geo News for 15 days over the depiction of religious figures in the channel’s transmission aired on Muharram 10, warning that any future violation could lead to the cancellation of its licence. As the suspension period expired on Saturday, the channel resumed transmission at around Sunday midnight. In its final order, issued after the authority’s 191st meeting, Pemra said it had conducted a detailed review of the matter, taking into account the recommendations of the Council of Complaints, Lahore, the record of proceedings, the written and oral submissions of the licence holder, the Pemra Ordinance 2002, the relevant rules, and the Electronic Media (Programmes and Advertisements) Code of Conduct, 2015. The Council of Complaints deliberated on th... -
Dawn - 18:07 Jul 11, 2026
GWADAR: Gwadar Port has conducted its first commercial bunkering (ship refuelling) operation as part of efforts to expand its maritime operations. The operation was conducted between July 9 and 11 through a collaborative effort involving the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), National Logistics Cell (NLC), Gwadar International Terminals Limited (GITL) and global energy giant Vitol Asia. During the operation, the LNG carrier Enugu — jointly owned by world-renowned companies QatarEnergy, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Vitol — was supplied with 2,500 metric tonnes of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) at Gwadar Port. The refuelling of the 285.4-metre-long vessel was carried out by the bunker barge Marine Ista. Pakistan Customs, port authorities, and local shipping agent Pak Traders Gwadar were involved in ensuring the safe and efficient completion of the operation. The operation expands the range of services available at Gwadar Port, which can now provide bunkering and other marine services to international vessels... -
Dawn - 17:04 Jul 11, 2026
A speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized off southern Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, state media reported. The boat was carrying 36 people when it overturned around 400 metres off May Rut Ngoai islet, according to the VNExpress website. Multiple tourist and coast guard boats participated in a rescue effort during which some people were plucked safely from the water. The Tuoi Tre newspaper quoted local police as saying 21 people had been transported to a hospital for emergency treatment, two of whom were in critical condition. India’s embassy in Vietnam confirmed the capsized boat had been carrying “several Indian tourists” but said that “exact details of the incident are being ascertained”. Nguyen Tien Hai, a provincial official of the ruling Communist Party, said authorities were still confirming the exact number of survivors, according to the state media report. Hai said initial assessments suggested that the speedboat may have overturned due to heavy winds and high ... -
Dawn - 16:15 Jul 11, 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him. Both sides dialled up the rhetoric after exchanges of fire this week rocked an interim agreement aimed at ending their war, which broke out on February 28 with massive US-Israeli strikes. Trump has declared their ceasefire over, while mediators have been trying to salvage diplomacy, with Iranian media reporting that a delegation from Qatar travelled to Iran on Friday. “Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out,” Mojtaba Khamenei wrote in his first message since his father Ali Khamenei’s funeral this week. He became Iran’s supreme leader after his father was assassinated by US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the war. He has not been in public since before the war. “This matter depends neither on my personal existence nor on that of other officials. Whether we are pre... -
Dawn - 15:45 Jul 11, 2026
Citing security sources, state media reported on Saturday that 23 more terrorists had been killed in ongoing operations in Balochistan, taking the overall tally since July 5 to 102. 102 12 terrorists belonging to Fitna al Khawarij were killed by security forces in the latest round of operations, state media reported, quoting security forces. Security forces also killed two terrorists linked to Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the N-25 crossing in in the province, Radio Pakistan reported. Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, while Fitna al Hindustan is a term designated by the state for terrorist organisations in Balochistan. The security sources added that security personnel recovered weapons, hand grenades, a motorcycle, mobile phones, flags of a banned outfit and other equipment from the two men. The kinetic actions in the province are being carried out under Operation Shaban, a high-intensity count... -
Dawn - 15:15 Jul 11, 2026
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal bin Saqib on Saturday said he held a “constructive discussion” with religious scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani on the Shariah status of digital assets. Their meeting comes after it surfaced that Mufti Usmani and six others had declared purchasing goods with cryptocurrency “impermissible” in a fatwa (religious decree) issued on June 10. It described cryptocurrency as “merely the recording of fictitious numbers in an account”. Subsequently, Saqib — who has been leading Pakistan’s efforts to adopt cryptocurrency since early 2025 — posted on X: “Today, I had a constructive discussion with Mufti Taqi Usmani sahib on digital assets and the ongoing conversation around their Shariah status.” “We are united on one fundamental objective: protecting Pakistanis from fraud, exploitation, and financial harm.” The crypto czar said he shared with Mufti Usmani that “blockchain, digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenised real-world assets represent a broad spectrum o...
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