News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-06

Justin Trudeau’s star power dimmed after weathering pandemic and Donald Trump

“One of the reasons why he’s very unpopular right now is that he’s been over-exposed,” says historian JDM Stewart.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 11:12pm

US Congress certifies Donald Trump election victory for Jan 20 inauguration

The quadrennial ritual stood in sharp contrast to four years ago when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:52pm

PM Shehbaz directs immediate property confiscation of all human trafficking groups

Says Foreign Office should contact relevant countries to expedite extradition of Pakistanis running human trafficking operations abroad.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:41pm

KP & FATA

Pak-China trade suspended as protest on KKH against power outages in Hunza continue

Trucks carrying goods from China stuck at dry port, while Pakistani trucks to transport goods within country stranded within Hunza, says official.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:58pm

Fact check: Imran listed as honourable mention in 500 most influential Muslims for 2025, not ranked in top 25

Report mentions that, unlike the ranking in the top 50, the order of listing in the honourable mention sections carries no significance.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46pm

Tag Heuer replaces Rolex as official timekeeper of F1

Move part of 10-year partnership with French luxury giant LVMH, sport announcement says.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:03pm

Netflix and WWE aim to fuel wrestling fervor worldwide

WWE executives are moving their flagship show from Comcast’s USA Network to the new streaming home.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:48pm

Indian Maoist roadside bomb kills nine troops

Police chief says 8 security forces and driver killed after vehicle came in contact with landmine.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:38pm

South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 wickets to win Test series 2-0

Pakistan’s total of 478 is the highest-ever follow-on score by a visiting team in South Africa.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:22pm

Differences inevitable in coalition govts, but that doesn’t indicate a problem: Iqbal

Says two major political parties in country have their distinct ideologies but one vision, so they have consensus.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:50pm

‘Form of violence’: Across globe, deepfake porn targets women politicians

Pakistan also lacks legislation to combat sexualised deepfakes as the proliferation of deepfakes has outstripped regulation around the world.

Updated 07 Jan, 2025 01:14am

North Korea fires missile as Blinken warns of Russia cooperation

Launch "reminder" of importance of collaboration, Blinken says referring to increased exercises, intelligence-sharing on North Korea.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 01:48pm

KP & FATA

Two policemen martyred in Lakki Marwat: official

Police say heavy contingent of law enforcement officers launched search operation to apprehend attackers.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 02:14pm

Imran blasts delay in ‘bogus’ £190m Al-Qadir Trust case verdict as pressure tactic

Case adjourned to Jan 13 due to Judge Nasir Javed Rana being on leave.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:37pm

‘We’re just chilling’: Australian travel YouTuber Luke Damant is alive and well

A man takes a break to celebrate New Year's and suddenly everyone thinks he died in Afghanistan.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 12:57pm

South Asia

Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Hasina

Chief prosecutor says warrant relates to enforced disappearances during her rule.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 12:53pm

Canada PM Trudeau bows out with resignation announcement amid plunging popularity

Says parliament will be suspended until March.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:13pm

Top Featured

The year they came for the internet

As we start the new year, the state must realise that the young people of Pakistan deserve better; that it must listen and consider their needs.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 03:26pm

The Brutalist, Emilia Perez triumph at Golden Globes

The Globes kick off a marathon awards season in Hollywood that culminates with the Academy Awards in March.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 11:20am

Pakistan’s internal issues paired with external challenges merit charter of economy

Economic gains made in 2024 in terms of lower inflation, reduction in cost of domestic debt servicing, increase in tax revenues have set stage for second-tier reforms.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 10:51am

Hidden hunger and the promise of biofortification

Food fortification could help low-income individuals at risk of serious long-term health issues due to nutrient-poor diets.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 10:42am

Untangling the gas sector

Gas allocation policy, driven by political priorities, results in deadweight loss, rising circular debt, and inefficient use of valuable natural resources.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 10:36am

Efforts with Uraan Pakistan may prove futile given lack of progress on key structural reforms

Most analysts do not expect the economy to come out of the stabilisation phase over the next couple of years.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 10:27am

Tackling economic problems just as critical as resolving political stalemate

Pakistan would benefit if intl community recognised importance of balanced bilateral trade to promote global, regional cooperation.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 10:19am

PTI remains largely on its own as oppositional force against current set-up

As the levers of domestic politics prove ineffective, perhaps external circumstances can provide it with an opening of some sort.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 10:06am

Need to handle challenges deftly in unstable global environment, fraught regional setting

Challenges have to be tackled when country’s economy remains fragile, dependent on external financial resources while political situation remains uncertain.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 09:18am

Editorial: Political parties must highlight need to reform electoral process

Attitude needs to change for the betterment of democracy.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 12:59pm

Business & Finance

Tariff wars on the horizon

As Donald Trump’s inauguration nears, countries prepare for potentially tumultuous trade relations amid "promised" US tariffs.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:27am

Business & Finance

Plugging the ADR loop-hole

Attempts to encourage SME lending backfires as banks’ advances-to-deposits surge benefitted larger businesses the most.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:27am

International

Elon Musk does U-turn on anti-immigration Farage

“The Reform Party needs a new leader. Farage doesn’t have what it takes,” says Musk.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:51am

International

Sarkozy on trial over alleged Qadhafi pact

Former French president remains influential figure for many on the right, is known to regularly meet President Macron.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:31am

International

Snow snarls post-holiday travel in Europe

In Munich, 35 flights were cancelled as a precaution out of a total of 750 departures and landings.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:09am

International

Meloni boosts ties with Trump in surprise visit to US

Italian leader is seen as a potentially strong partner for Trump given her conservative credentials.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:09am

International

Russian reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman denounces the incident as “deliberate murder”.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 12:00pm

KP & FATA

PHC rejects bail plea of suspect arrested for marrying wife’s minor niece

Petitioner’s counsel contends that alleged abductee recorded her statement wherein she had done so on her free will and consent.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:50am

KP & FATA

CNG stations to operate during night under winter load management plan in KP

Association’s leader says decision taken after talks with govt officials.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:22am

KP & FATA

Poor governance, corruption mar PTI govt’s performance, says Amir Muqam

Peace in KP vital to country’s prosperity, says Muqam.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:16am

Peshawar

IWMB, CDA in tiff over restoration of demolished eateries site in Islamabad

Wildlife board accuses civic body of interference; CDA claims board constructing walls in guise of restoration.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:13am

Islamabad

‘December 2024 most polluted month in capital’s history’

November hosts two very unhealthy days and December a total of five very unhealthy days, including December 22.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:26am

Islamabad

KKH blocked as power protesters continue sit-in in Hunza

Govt offers rejected, residents announce to continue protest till resolution of issue.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:50am

Punjab

Bahawalpur man kills polio-torn daughter, injures son, self

Officials find son, father in serious condition; second son says father had mental health issues.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:07am

Punjab

Light rain intensifies cold; more showers forecast in Lahore

Met office says maximum temperature in the city will be 16 degrees Celsius.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:13am

Punjab

PM orders inquiry into Lesco reinstatement, overbilling, alleged graft

Official asserts that reinstatement process adhered to regulations.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:18am

Sindh

Four-year-old boy drowns in manhole in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony

MQM-P slams PPP led govt, performance of JI led municipal administration over incident.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:54am

Sindh

Cabinet body defers plan to allot 14,008 acres of state land for corporate farming in Sindh

Home Minister Lanjar says land would be rented out for 30 years after ascertaining project’s viability.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:52am

Sindh

Mayor Wahab confers first Tamgha-i-Karachi awards on 12 personalities

Families of 7 martyred firefighters are among recipients of the award.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:58am

Sport

Henry, Young power NZ to huge ODI victory over Sri Lanka

SL opener Fernando rides out early storm to top score with 56 off 63 balls, hitting six fours and a six.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:39am

Sport

Sialkot win thriller against Peshawar to clinch QAT title

Sajid Khan castles Amad to bring Peshawar back to game but Shahzaib finishes game with 51-ball 32 inclusive of 4 boundaries.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:25am

Sport

Israr wins second edition of Karachi Marathon

In women’s half marathon, Gilgit's Mumtaz Naimat emerges as winner, clocking in at 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:29am

Business

Nepra highlights recurring woes

The report reiterates the same persistent challenges the industry has faced for years without offering any corrective measures.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am

Business

Shaping the future with Five Es

"In the past, national plans were designed to steer the country toward greatness but were sidetracked by political disruptions".

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am

Balochistan

3.6 magnitude quake jolts Kalat

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake had a depth of 33km and the epicenter was located 27km north of Kalat town.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am

Balochistan

Maulana Hidayatur Rehman slams policies of federal govt, seeks rights of Balochistan

Accuses federal govt of exploiting Balochistan’s resources, including Reko Diq and Gwadar Port, while depriving locals of their livelihoods.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:50am

Balochistan

Efforts underway to recover abducted persons, says Balochistan CM

Says changing “B” Area of Levies into “A” area of police in Balochistan is a sensitive matter as the Levies Force is a tribal force.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am

National

Stray dogs in aviation area perturb PAA

Meeting told there have been no formal reports of stray dogs or wildlife presence on the airside.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am

Punjab

Solarisation plan — a silver lining for Punjab’s farmers?

Deadline for free solar registration scheme ends today.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:19am

National

Data shows Afghanistan’s polio situation better than Pakistan’s

Pakistani official says strong possibility that in Afghanistan a number of cases might not be reported.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:29am

Balochistan

CTD official shot dead in Washuk

The victim, Israr Ahmed, was sitting at a shop when the assailant opened fire at him and fled.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am

Balochistan

Jattak retains Balochistan PA seat after by-election on 15 polling stations

Losing candidates hold protest outside DC office over "rigging".

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:36am

National

Pakistan reaffirms support for Kashmir plebiscite

PM, president, political leaders urge global powers to help implement UN resolutions.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:24am

Back Page

Pakistani Americans caught in middle of immigration debate

Trump’s hardline stance spurs anxiety among immigrant communities, with many university students having skipped winter break trips home.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:22am

Back Page

84 Hindu pilgrims arrive from India

The pilgrims will spend a day in Nankana Sahib on Jan 14 before returning to India on Jan 15.

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:46am

Back Page

Cop among five dead as Indian forces clash with Maoist rebels

Indian interior minister warns Maoist rebels in September to surrender or face an “all-out” assault.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:42am

Back Page

Eighth Gaza baby freezes to death as Israel kills 88 more

“Rescuers are still searching for five people trapped under the rubble of the house,” says a Civil Defence Agency spokesperson.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:31am

Back Page

‘Syrian leaders’ visit Doha, urge lifting of US sanctions

ICRC president says determining fate of those who went missing during civil war will be a massive challenge “likely to take years”.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:39am

Front Page

IMF wants strict levy on captive power plants

Mandates gas disconnections to industrial CPPs by the end of January; compliance critical for the country to qualify for $1bn tranche in March.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 07:26am

KP & FATA

KP govt holds Kurram peace accord signatories accountable

Asks signatories to hand over the perpetrators involved in attack against DC Javedullah Mehsud.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 04:39pm

Front Page

PPP takes offence to another PML-N move

Marri slams establishment of maritime authority without PPP input, demands CCI meeting.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 07:13am

Front Page

CT25 hybrid model hands India ‘unfair advantage’

Former cricketers believe Indian team will benefit from playing its Champions Trophy matches at one venue.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Front Page

In talks with PM, UAE president hints at more investment

Both leaders express shared commitment to deepening economic, political, and cultural ties.

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 07:49am

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