CITYMan arrested for murdering nine-year-old grandson
Police have arrested a man accused of killing his nine-year-old grandson after CCTV footage and field investigation led officers to the suspect. The child later died of injuries after being found behind a school, according to police.
Jul 8, 2026
NATIONALUpper South Waziristan appoints first woman to dispute resolution council
Social activist Razia Mehsud has become the first woman appointed to the Dispute Resolution Council in Upper South Waziristan. The move is being welcomed as a step toward improving women's access to justice in the tribal district.
Jul 8, 2026
NATIONALBugti praises security forces after Ziarat clearance operation
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has praised police and security forces following a clearance operation in Ziarat district. He said action against militants and their facilitators would continue.
Jul 8, 2026
SportsEgypt coach says side was cheated in World Cup loss to Argentina
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said his team had been treated unfairly after a 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. He criticised VAR decisions and the noon kick-off after Egypt let a 2-0 lead slip.
Jul 8, 2026
PoliticsOnline backlash puts KP lawmakers’ perks laws back under spotlight
Fresh social media scrutiny has reignited debate over KP laws that expand lawmakers’ salaries, benefits and assembly privileges. The package includes passport entitlements and a confidentiality clause that has drawn criticism.
Jul 8, 2026
NATIONALATC adjourns Aleema protest case after prosecution objects to defence witness
A Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court has adjourned the November 26 protest case against Aleema Khan until July 9 after the prosecution challenged the status of a defence witness. The case is registered at Sadiqabad Police Station.
Jul 8, 2026
PoliticsPPP upbeat about AJK election prospects
PPP says ongoing protests and rising public dissatisfaction with the ruling PML-N have changed the political mood in AJK. The party believes the shift could help it secure a major win in the upcoming elections.
Jul 8, 2026
HEALTHTwo doctors suspended as 78 children test HIV-positive at Karachi's Valika hospital
Authorities have suspended two doctors and removed a dispenser after 78 children treated at Karachi’s Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital tested HIV-positive. Show-cause notices have also been issued to 37 staff members as inquiries and court proceedings continue.
Jul 8, 2026
KARACHIMQM-P criticises Sindh government over Gul Plaza inquiry report delay
MQM-P has accused the Sindh government of withholding the Gul Plaza fire inquiry report despite an RTI request and an interim order by the Sindh Information Commission. The commission has summoned the complete report and a separate Karachi commissioner’s inquiry at the next hearing on July 8.
Jul 8, 2026
SportsArgentina rally late to beat Egypt 3-2 and keep Messi's World Cup alive
Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup last 16 in Atlanta. Lionel Messi scored in a ninth successive World Cup game before Enzo Fernandez struck the late winner.
Jul 8, 2026
NATIONALCargo aircraft loses contact over sea near Ormara, search launched
A cargo aircraft travelling from Sharjah to Karachi has gone missing after losing contact near Ormara in Balochistan. Authorities have launched a search operation for the plane.
Jul 8, 2026
TechnologyMeta rolls out Muse Image across its AI products
Meta has begun rolling out Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, across Meta AI products. The feature will power Instagram Story effects and WhatsApp chat image generation in selected countries.
Jul 8, 2026