Pakistan for Friday, September 18, 2026

15 policemen among 22 martyred as blast hits Kohat mosque
Dar, review bilateral relations in meeting with British HC, Turkish ambassador
PTI’s march on Islamabad will be stopped: Interior minister
Pakistan will go to any extent to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR
Punjab CM inaugurates cancer treatment facilities at Nishtar Hospital
DPM chairs 2nd meeting of committee on Power Sector Reforms
EU envoy says GSP+ comes with caveats
Mosque blown up as terrorists storm Kohat police facility
Govt cracks whip as PTI, JI gear up for capital marches
IHC sets limits on right to protest
Pakistan plans fresh diplomatic push
Rebeca Grynspan ahead in informal poll for UN chief
Cuba power grid suffers nationwide collapse
Nobel prize sum raised to $1.27m
California moves to create AI 'kill switch'
Warren Buffett steps down
Nigeria orders probe after 37 die in custody
Russians vote in parliamentary polls
FC Porto to set up Dragon Force Academy in Sialkot
Opposition alliance announces APC
Kashmiris demand UN resolution implementation
4m girls out of school as gender divide persists
Fuel shock drives goods transport fares up 7%
City sets up desks to help motorists get fuel subsidy
Couple injured in acid attack
KU students awarded degrees
Underage driver kills teen motorcyclist in Sharae Faisal crash
SBP response sought on Raza's bank trail by Oct 1
MQM-P calls for arrest of teen's killers
Chinese cancer therapy reaches Multan
Chemical splashes injure 14 children at school
LHC seeks arguments on anti-terror bill's legality
Experts call for sustainability reporting in agriculture
Supervisor shot over wage dispute
Man arrested over alleged bestiality
Phone use during teaching banned
Experts warn of growing South Asia instability
ECP sets Nov 8 for by-polls at NA-77 Gujranwala
Seven terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs
DISCOs seek Rs1.7 raise in power tariff
IHC questions FIA power to offload passengers
Pak takes big leap in green ranking
SC warns Sindh police of contempt over FIRs delay
Islamabad for defeating 'virulent' Islamophobia
LHC suspends PMDC medical fee hike
FM Dar urges close liaison with Turkiye
Leghari, Turkish envoy discuss DISCOs sell-off
Consumer court orders clothing brand to refund bag charge
PM orders expansion of fuel relief scheme
IMF talks to focus on reforms, privatisation
Public servants told not to feed sensitive data into AI
Poliovirus found in Rawalpindi sewage
Cop suspended after assault video goes viral
Bari Imam anti-slums drive rolls into phase II
GDA official escapes attack
PKLI marks kidney transplant milestone
DPM orders probe into apostille, document attestation system at Foreign Ministry
China's AI supercluster completes 10-day global forecast in under an hour
New US sanctions bill on Russia puts India's Modi in a bind
Aramco halts October crude deliveries to some European refiners after pipeline attack: report
IHC says political protests cannot infringe citizens’ fundamental rights ahead of PTI march
Maryam Nawaz inaugurates Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 in Lahore
Fact check: Ed Sheeran has not performed solo after opening acts cancelled due to Macklemore incident
Five policemen among 16 killed in Kohat Police Lines attack
Peshawar court orders clothing brand to refund bag charge
India finds Nestle baby food sample substandard, takes legal action
Asian Games begin tomorrow
Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, says UN
Aidaah Sheikh calls out ‘cyber-bully casters’ over body-shaming
Several injured in explosion near Kohat police lines
Dar, Turkish envoy discuss bilateral ties, regional situation
Home Minister Langov says 'certain' officials, politicians, NGOs financing terrorists in Balochistan
Nobel prize sum raised to $1.27m for 2026
Pakistan urges diplomacy, abstains from UNSC vote on Iran sanctions panel
Naqvi warns of legal action against violators of IHC protest ruling
Pakistan will go ‘to any extent’ to defend Saudi Arabia: DG ISPR
England can build on World Cup 'spirit', says Tuchel
LHC extends suspension of PMD directive, blocks expulsion of Afghan medical students
Fashion influencer Zahra Malik kicks off wedding festivities
US Embassy completes STEAM programme for 100+ Pakistani innovators
Salman Toor honoured by TIME100 Art 2026 for shaping future of art
Dar, British High Commissioner envoy discuss Pakistan-UK ties
PCB launches PSL cricket development award
Anthropic's Claude helped cybersecurity researchers breach OpenAI: report
Italian aircraft hit during air base attacks in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan climbs 22 places in Environmental Performance Index 2026, air pollution keeps it near bottom
Punjab grocers reject 9pm shop closure under new austerity measures
JI announces Islamabad march on September 20
PM orders incorporating 20-year-old bikes, rickshaws in fuel relief scheme
Founder of Chinese startup Spirit AI says robot brains set for 2027 breakthrough
Security forces kill seven terrorists in Balochistan operations
Mideast turmoil, AI set to dominate UN gathering of world leaders
Ibrahim Ali Khan wants to create his own legacy in the Indian film industry
Nimra Khan embraces new chapter with carefree vacation moments
Top Olympic official wants even bigger Asian Games
Canada-EU 'associate membership': What it means for Ottawa and Europe
Abdul Rehman wins World Cup poligras magic skill award
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz strongly condemn Kohat Police Lines blast
Venezuela nears deal to move $4b gold reserve to New York, FT says
Three students killed in Philippine school shooting, including gunman, officials say
Anayah Shahid says playing Shireen in 'Zanjeerain' was a calculated risk
5 police personnel among 16 martyred in Kohat Police Lines blast; six terrorists killed in return
PSX surges past 170,000 as oil eases
Klopp wants German team to help reclaim national pride
Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
Nadia Afgan on breaking old drama formulas and finding her place with a new generation
India, Sri Lanka storm into Asian Games women cricket semis
ICC eyes China in bid to expand cricket
Manchester United misery puts Carrick under pressure
North Korea warns of ‘more offensive’ response to US-led military drills
FA urges Infantino to release documents
FM Dar urges closer coordination ahead of Pakistan-Türkiye strategic council
England seal series with Cardiff blitz
Pakistan begin Asian Games preparation on Sunday
Hania Aamir slams online culture of turning women's bodies into 'punchlines'
Sixes, silence and a record rush
Samba stars in Man City rout of Norwich
As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN
Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins
President’s Trophy Grade-II starts tomorrow
PM Shehbaz hails record $21.4b foreign exchange reserves
Oil prices fall for third day on hopes of limited Saudi supply disruptions
Afridi, opposition leaders reaffirm Sept 27 long march
Minister orders tighter oversight of public hospitals
NAB reviews state land leasing system in KP, flags record gaps
Govt reimposes austerity measures amid rising fuel costs
Pakistan committed in intent and spirit to implementing Makkah defence pact: FO
Pentagon weighs pulling at least 25,000 US troops from Europe: NBC report
Pak, China formally launch Boundary Joint Commission to strengthen border cooperation
Security forces kill seven terrorists in two Balochistan operations: state media
Chairman PAEC highlights Pakistan’s peaceful nuclear programme at IAEA general conference
CM Maryam inaugurates electric bus service in Multan
Daanish University to emerge as regional centre of excellence: PM
Rs25b released for PM’s fuel subsidy scheme, minister tells dealer
Minister reviews implementation of PM Fuel Relief Scheme in Islamabad
Iran says struck Togo-flagged oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz