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Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire with US

Trump says will press Netanyahu not to retaliate; Israeli military says Iran has committed a “grave mistake”; Iraq and Syria close airspace.

2026-06-08T01:48:00+05:00

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate

World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship

Unofficial results show PPP leading the GB race with victory on 10 seats

PPP has alleged delay in issuance of Form-45; PTI also makes rigging allegations.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:05am

PPP shares tax-related reservations in pre-budget meeting with Dar, say sources

Discussion also covered expenditure and development spending priorities, including the Public Sector Development Programme.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:07am

Bilawal says will meet PM Shehbaz over AJK situation; state media reports JAAC head office sealed

Minister says most of JAAC demands from Oct 2025 agreement fulfilled.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:08am

27 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBOs: ISPR

ISPR says that by action against the terrorists, the target killing of tribal elder Malik Saifullah Dawar has been avenged.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 11:01pm

Balochistan CM announces civil award to be conferred on man who helped female doctor after acid attack

Abdul Razzaq Tarakai “displayed extraordinary courage, humanity, and dedication” by coming to the doctor's help, CM Bugti says.

Updated 08 Jun, 2026 03:09am

Opec+ approves fourth oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

Decides to increase targets by 188,000 bpd from July.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 10:00pm

Constitutional amendment not a concession to be wrested, says AJK SC on presidential reference

Presidential reference sought answers to 5 questions, including those related to the constitutional status of refugee seats and legislature’s competence to introduce constitutional amendment.

Updated 07 Jun, 2026 06:13pm

One killed, 5 wounded in Israel shooting attacks; suspect dead

Israel’s military says one perpetrator killed, search ongoing for a second.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 03:10pm

Peshawar-Torkham Highway reopens after protests against recent 'targeted attack'

Residents outraged by elders for not taking them into confidence while negotiating with govt officials for end to killings.

Published 07 Jun, 2026 04:04pm

Can Sharing A Video Get You Arrested In The Gulf?

FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Netherlands World Cup 2026 Preview: Can the Dutch Finally Go All the Way?

South Korea World Cup 2026 Preview: Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae & Knockout Chances

Pakistan's Untapped Billion-Dollar Farming Industry

Jordan World Cup 2026 Preview: Group J Debut, Tactics, Strengths & Chances

Argentina World Cup 2026 Analysis: Messi, Defensive Issues & Quarter-Final Predictions

Local News

US family moves LHC for grant of citizenship to its kids

Three Ahmadis injured in Chiniot attack

Additional district and sessions judges to act as tribunals to hear property disputes across Punjab

Woman, daughter set ablaze by husband, brother-in-law in Sahiwal

JI warns of protests if budget is ‘anti-people’

MUST READ STORIES

Putin’s Pakistan puzzle

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

GB’s tragedy lies not merely in flawed governance, but also in the normalisation of a political charade

Budget 2026-27: Can Pakistan afford to delay its dams?

World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship

Editorial: Whichever party is elected in GB must put the needs of the region's people above everything else

Lyari kicks its troubles aside as World Cup mania strikes

Editorial: Instead of taking maximalist positions, both AJK govt and JAAC need to handle the issue in a democratic manner

Smokers' Corner: Myths of the ‘Madman’

Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat

Sahiwal and Okara are at 'war', Karachi and Lahore are backing rival factions, and we are very confused

An open letter to Junaid Hafeez, who's been waiting for his day in court since his arrest in 2013

Dawn News English Podcasts

Can Sharing A Video Get You Arrested In The Gulf?

FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Netherlands World Cup 2026 Preview: Can the Dutch Finally Go All the Way?

South Korea World Cup 2026 Preview: Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae & Knockout Chances

Pakistan's Untapped Billion-Dollar Farming Industry

Jordan World Cup 2026 Preview: Group J Debut, Tactics, Strengths & Chances

Argentina World Cup 2026 Analysis: Messi, Defensive Issues & Quarter-Final Predictions

Branded Content

Engro and Baidu enter into an MoU to explore AI capabilities and ecosystem development across the region

The parties will explore areas spanning AI infrastructure, research, talent development and industry applications.

Engineered for the future, built for Pakistan's summers: The T4 Standard and the VOXIN Promise

When Pakistan hits 50°C, most ACs struggle. The VOXIN T4 was built for exactly that moment.

OGDC’s role in advancing climate sustainability in Pakistan

The company’s approach reflects a growing recognition that economic growth and environmental sustainability must go hand in hand.

Local News

US family moves LHC for grant of citizenship to its kids

Three Ahmadis injured in Chiniot attack

Additional district and sessions judges to act as tribunals to hear property disputes across Punjab

Woman, daughter set ablaze by husband, brother-in-law in Sahiwal

JI warns of protests if budget is ‘anti-people’

An open letter to Junaid Hafeez, who's been waiting for his day in court since his arrest in 2013

Gul Ahmed announces $230m data centre

Pakistan’s largest Tier III data centre is expected to become operational in 2027.

Business , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:49am

BUDGET 2026-27: ECC expands bureaucrats’ stipend, okays Rs40bn grants

Approves Rs100bn financing facility for Pakistan State Oil; special honoraria expanded to more ministries, departments; Rs10.15bn cleared for Pakistan Navy’s Hangor Project.

Newspaper , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:14am

BUDGET 2026-27: ECC expands bureaucrats’ stipend, okays Rs40bn grants

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs4, keeps diesel price unchanged

This is the fourth consecutive weekly reduction in petrol prices, with a cumulative decline of about Rs37 per litre.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:20am

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs4, keeps diesel price unchanged

Pakistan pitches motorways to Saudi investors

Karachi Port and M-6 among three key projects highlighted to attract foreign capital.

Business , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:24am

Pakistan pitches motorways to Saudi investors

Is Islamic banking Islamic?

We should examine how close to Quranic edicts is Islamic banking.

Business , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 08:29am

Large parts of country set to experience heatwave conditions from June 7 to 12: PMD

In Karachi, the maximum temperature is expected to rise to 40°C - 43°C from June 8 to 12.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 10:34pm

Large parts of country set to experience heatwave conditions from June 7 to 12: PMD

Suspect killed after acid attack on female doctor

QUETTA: A female doctor at Quetta’s Civil Hospital was seriously injured on Saturday when a hospital employee...

Newspaper , Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:53am

Govt launches scheme to bring small shop owners into tax net

Finance minister said the payable tax would be adjustable against withholding tax already paid, provided a minimum of Rs25,000 was paid at the time of filing the tax form.

Pakistan , Updated 07 Jun, 2026 08:59pm

Govt launches scheme to bring small shop owners into tax net

PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar secures interim bail after being booked for allegedly harassing actor Momina Iqbal

NCCIA barred from arresting Chadhar till June 24; Momina has accused the lawmaker of cyber harassment, stalking and blackmailing her after she refused his marriage proposal.

Pakistan , Published 05 Jun, 2026 01:51pm

PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar secures interim bail after being booked for allegedly harassing actor Momina Iqbal

Female doctor injured in acid attack at Quetta hospital; suspect killed in encounter

Hospital sources said around 70pc of the doctor's body was affected in the incident.

Pakistan , Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:51pm

Female doctor injured in acid attack at Quetta hospital; suspect killed in encounter

Nepra reduces electricity charges for three months

Regulator allows Rs1.19 per unit FCA collection in June bills; grants Rs1.99 per unit reduction for three months, until August.

Business , Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Nepra reduces electricity charges for three months

MoU signed with Saudi Arabia, local partners for 140-acre Karachi waterfront development

Proposed project on MT Khan Road is a "transformative opportunity to unlock the full potential of KPT’s waterfront assets", minister says.

Pakistan , Published 06 Jun, 2026 01:29pm

MoU signed with Saudi Arabia, local partners for 140-acre Karachi waterfront development

Trump rebuked

OBSERVERS across the world have long questioned the utility of Donald Trump’s now three-month-old war on Iran. But...

Newspaper , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 08:23am

Hundreds join protest led by India's viral 'Cockroach Party'

“Cockroaches don’t ever fear, they never die either,” says founder of party; protesters carry paper cockroach masks and pamphlets.

World , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 01:30pm

Hundreds join protest led by India's viral 'Cockroach Party'

PTI alleges pre-poll rigging over security deployment ahead of GB polls

Party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram criticised the unprecedented deployment of external forces and the “systematic suppression” of the PTI.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 10:17pm

PTI alleges pre-poll rigging over security deployment ahead of GB polls

Delhi reclaims its Gymkhana. Lahore keeps its elite club for Rs5,000 a year

The land is some of Punjab’s priciest at Rs218 billion.

Pakistan , Updated 05 Jun, 2026 02:44pm

Delhi reclaims its Gymkhana. Lahore keeps its elite club for Rs5,000 a year

Pakistan, Russia sign pacts for cooperation against illegal immigration, drug trafficking

Interior Minister Naqvi holds separate meetings with his counterparts from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of SCO moot

Pakistan , Published 06 Jun, 2026 11:16am

Pakistan, Russia sign pacts for cooperation against illegal immigration, drug trafficking

Hostile water motives

INDIA’S latest move to advance the Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project and its plan to flush silt from the Salal Dam...

Newspaper , Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:07am

US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up

US says it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz; IRGC targets “enemy bases" with missiles in response to US “invasion” of Sirik and Qeshm islands.

World , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 01:40pm

US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up

PM Shehbaz meets interior minister ahead of Naqvi’s Iran visit

A detailed exchange of views also took place on the country’s law and order and security situation.

Pakistan , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 09:36pm

PM Shehbaz meets interior minister ahead of Naqvi’s Iran visit

Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate

IRNA says "important message" meant for Iran’s supreme leader; interior minister receives instructions from premier before departure.

Pakistan , Updated 07 Jun, 2026 07:32am

Going it alone

The idea of staying single is becoming increasingly acceptable.

Newspaper , Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:07am

28th amendment

The spirit behind the 18th Amendment stands defeated.

Newspaper , Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:54am

Italy jails Pakistani couple for abusing daughter

Victim said to have been locked in the basement at night, deprived of her cell phone, slapped, forced to kneel, and beaten with her face smashed against the floor.

World , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 08:10am

Italy jails Pakistani couple for abusing daughter

BUDGET 2026-27: After years, PTI proposes tax relief, Rs500bn savings via spending cuts

Party think tank seeks Rs1.2m exemption threshold for salaried individuals.

Newspaper , Updated 06 Jun, 2026 07:10am

BUDGET 2026-27: After years, PTI proposes tax relief, Rs500bn savings via spending cuts

OPINION

Putin’s Pakistan puzzle

Putin finds Pakistan another window through which to engage and send messages to Washington.

Muhammad Amir Rana

GB: politics of ambiguity

Afzal Ali Shigri

Love, not bots

Muna Khan

28th amendment

Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry

Slow and steady healing

Murad Moosa Khan

EDITORIAL

JAAC ban

Though the JAAC’s demands are open to scrutiny, banning any political organisation — as long as it remains committed to peaceful activism — is undemocratic.