News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-10

Convicted felon in name only, a surreal finish to Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial

What once had the potential to be one of the more dramatic sentencings in modern United States history ended with a tone of banality.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:19pm

Middle East

Study says Gaza toll could be 40pc higher, estimates over 64,000 deaths

Researchers use "capture-recapture" method used to determine death tolls in other conflicts.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:11pm

Mohammad Asif captures 3rd SAARC Snooker Championship

PM, president congratulate Pakistani cueist on championship win.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:07pm

KP & FATA

5 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s DI Khan: ISPR

Military's media wing says sanitisation operation being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:14pm

‘Real-world harm’ if Meta ends fact checks, global network warns

UN rights chief insists that regulating harmful content online “is not censorship”.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:35pm

Donald Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration

US president-elect brands trial a "political witch hunt".

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:21pm

2024 was the first year above 1.5ºC of global warming, scientists say

Climate expert calls the milestone a "rude awakening to key political actors to get their act together”.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:19pm

Remittances see ‘record increase’ in December with $3.1bn inflows

PM Shehbaz says the increase reflects "strong commitment of the overseas Pakistanis for playing their role in [the] development of the country".

Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:42pm

Balochistan

3 civilians injured in IED blast targeting FC truck in Balochistan’s Chaman: police

Public relations officer for Balochistan top cop's office says FC personnel remain unharmed.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:58pm

Fact check: Viral X post of incoming US official Richard Grenell asking army chief to resign is fake and edited

Grenell was actually referring to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass who he has been criticising for her handling of the wildfires.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 05:24pm

Kremlin says Putin ready for talks with Trump

Trump's aims to swiftly end conflict concerns Kyiv that Ukraine could be forced to accept a peace deal favourable to Moscow.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 05:22pm

‘Like an atomic bomb’: Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes

"It looks like an atomic bomb dropped in these areas. I don't expect good news, and we're not looking forward to those numbers", says county sheriff

Published 10 Jan, 2025 05:20pm

4 bodies recovered, search continues for 8 others after mine explosion leaves workers trapped near Quetta

Mine passage, completely blocked due to explosion, partially restored after several hours of efforts, says rescue official.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 06:52pm

Islamabad court approves bail for 153 PTI workers involved in D-Chowk protest

ATC grants bail against Rs5,000 bonds; rejects bail pleas of 24 others.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 05:53pm

Los Angeles wildfire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in

Official says nighttime curfew planned as looting reported; multi-million dollar mansions vanish entirely; Biden pledges extra funds.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:34pm

‘Yikes’ — PIA’s misplaced advertisement for flights to Paris is worrying the internet

The national carrier resumed flights to France with a 'threatening' post on X, and people are full of jokes.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 02:54pm

PIA flight departs from Islamabad for Paris, ending 4-year EU ban

Becomes the only carrier to offer a direct route to and from the European Union; PM congratulates nation on flight's successful departure.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:22pm

May 9 riots: Justice Afghan says military trials ‘similar’ to those in civilian courts

Justice Hilali questions military trials in cases with ATA sections.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 05:10pm

2 killed, 1 injured in water tanker accident on Karachi’s Shaheed-i-Millat Road: authorities

“I am with the bereaved families in this hour of grief,” says Governor Tessori.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 02:23pm

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to visit Pakistan for girls’ education summit

Ministers, ambassadors from 44 countries, representatives from UN, World Bank to attend Islamabad summit on girls’ education in Muslim communities.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 01:03pm

Balochistan

Rescue operation underway as methane explosion traps 12 inside coal mine near Quetta

Presence of methane gas hampering rescue efforts, says chief inspector of mines.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 01:00pm

Top Featured

From smog to solutions: Can Pakistan turn the tide on air pollution?

From stubble burning to toxic smog, Pakistan's air pollution crisis threatens its future; the only way it can rise above the haze is through strategic action, with bold policy changes and climate diplomacy at the forefront.

Updated 05 Oct, 2025 03:25pm

Editorial: The hours-long terrorist rampage in Khuzdar demands an explanation from authorities

Required action must be taken domestically to prevent terrorists from establishing safe havens on Balochistan’s soil.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:00am

Balochistan

Govt orders probe, vows accountability after militants briefly seize control of areas in Khuzdar’s Zehri

Provincial govt spokesperson says ensuring public safety, upholding the state’s writ are top priorities.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:47am

Annual monitoring, reporting practice on universal health care should continue in future

Despite a multidimensional public health crisis in the country, there have been some important developments with regard to UHC.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 09:17am

Editorial: Wishing for a viable e-governance system seems like a pipe dream

The state needs maturity and a lot more expertise than currently seems available.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:09am

Sport

South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott

It comes after over 160 British politicians called for boycott of England’s fixture against Afghanistan in Lahore on Feb 26.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:05pm

Sport

PFF Extraordinary Congress set for Jan 23

The Congress comprises 14 elected members, 3 each from 4 provinces, 1 from Islamabad, president of Pakistan Football Referees Association.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:46am

Sport

Half-century for Fawad as SBP gain lead in President’s Trophy

OGDCL collects 202 runs for loss of 4 wickets with help of half-centuries from Abbas Ali and Hasan Raza.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:59am

Sport

Bergvall gives Spurs League Cup semi-final lead over Liverpool

The 18-year-old Swede rifles superb finish past Liverpool keeper Alisson in 86th minute to reward hosts who earlier saw Solanke goal ruled out.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:52am

Sindh

Mirpurkhas court orders police to ensure safety of convert, her husband

Directive comes after Sindh Human Rights Commission asked police to take action against couple for “forced conversion of underage woman".

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:11am

Sindh

Karachi mayor fixes burial rates at cemeteries

Decisive action plan put into place against mafia involved in demolishing graves.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:00am

Sindh

Six held in Karachi for credit card data theft remanded in custody

FIA claimed earlier this week to have arrested suspects during a raid on a call centre in Block 2, PECHS.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:09pm

Sindh

MWM slams ‘harsh’ govt response to Karachi protests as court rejects 17 workers’ bail pleas

Bail granted to two senior party leaders in case of allegedly assaulting policemen.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:19am

Sindh

Double-decker buses to hit Karachi’s Sharea Faisal this year: Sharjeel Inam

Says PPP leadership committed to providing facilities to industrialists to foster economic growth.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:29am

KP & FATA

Rescue operation underway as 8 abducted workers recovered in Lakki Marwat

Security forces kill 3 militants from TTP-affiliated group; soldier martyred, 4 hurt in DI Khan ambush.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:40am

International

West to equip Ukraine with 30,000 drones

Russia battles blaze from drone strike for second day.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:35am

International

New York court rejects Trump’s plea to halt sentencing

Manhattan prosecutors made a filing opposing president-elect’s bid for stay.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:15am

International

Musk discussed ways to oust Starmer before next election: FT

Musk scheduled to host Alternative for Germany party leader Alice Weidel in a live interview on X.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:17am

Business

Centre eyes unveiling new budget in early June

Finance Ministry sets target for presenting mid-year review in Feb.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:32am

Business

IMF agrees to end 18pc GST on new aircraft, NA panel told

PIA to be transferred to Holding Company, making it free of liabilities and attractive for investors.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:10am

Business

Talks begin for economic partnership with South Korea

Seoul keen on relocating industrial base to Pakistan.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:22am

Business

Govt sees price stability amid ample fertiliser supplies

Fertiliser Review Committee informed that there would be no fertiliser shortage during ongoing crop season.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:22am

Business

Remittances, exports will stabilise economy: SBP chief

Businesses fear single-digit interest rate might spur inflation.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:46am

Business

Import delays push lint prices to record Rs20,000 per maund

FBR calls special meeting on Jan 13 to discuss whether to maintain sales tax exemption on imported cotton, yarn.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:37am

Business

SBP reserves fall $15m

Decrease to $11.69bn during the week ending on Jan 3.

Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:22am

Business

PSX loses 1,510 points as panic-selling continues

Analyst notes selling pressure across the board amid concerns over outcome of govt-PTI talks and bar on non-filer PSX investors.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:14am

National

Judicial Commission of Pakistan to appoint judges to SHC on 23rd

Members asked to furnish nominees' CVs with necessary documents via email.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:57am

Balochistan

Homes of minister, DC attacked in Kharan, Kalat

No casualties reported, though some windowpanes shattered; provincial minister Nosherwani was not in Kharan.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:53am

National

Bike patrol to prevent theft of fences along country’s motorways

Federal minister says the motorway police have been instructed to use existing resources to kick-start the service in the first phase.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:29am

Sindh

New polio case from Karachi takes 2024 tally to 70

City's East district has now reported two polio cases in 2024.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:03am

National

Senate panel concerned over riverside encroachments

Lawmakers urge steps to prevent potential future disasters triggered by floods.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:46am

Punjab

Qureshi, other PTI leaders indicted in May 9 cases

ATC frames charges for second time as prosecution files fresh challan; verdict reserved on bail pleas of over 200 PTI workers.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:10pm

Balochistan

Levies recover Qila Saifullah kidnapping victim, kill abductors

Two suspects reportedly blew themselves up; third abductor killed in firing.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:06pm

National

Pakistan urges political inclusion in rebuilding of Syria

Syrian representative criticises Israeli actions in Golan Heights; Munir Akram opposes missile tests in Korean Peninsula.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:03pm

Column

The talented Mr Musk

This new Trump-Musk alliance is a coming together of political and economic power.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 08:18am

Back Page

Indian MP joins Musk’s bandwagon of provocation against Pakistanis

Labour MP Naz Shah underscores broader implications of such rhetoric, points to risks of violence fuelled by divisive narratives.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:59am

Back Page

PIA resumes flights to Paris today following four-year hiatus

Spokesperson says airline will operate direct flights between Islamabad, Paris twice a week.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:13pm

Back Page

No plans to increase military presence in Greenland: US

Trump has threatened to acquire the island.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:30am

Punjab

Punjab set to raise new ‘riot management’ force

Proposed wing to have 5,000 personnel who will be specially trained in "non-lethal interventions".

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:49am

Front Page

Imran still ‘inaccessible’ for his party

Waqqas Akram says a meeting in a small room is not “proper access”.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:31am

Front Page

Govt scraps 10,000MW projects to curb costs

Power minister stresses need for bold decisions to address inefficiencies.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:22am

KP & FATA

New underpass to link Murree Road with Srinagar Highway

CDA chief says proposed underpass should be integrated with Serena Chowk Interchange project for enhanced connectivity.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:30am

KP & FATA

Battagram residents complain of surge in theft cases

Insist robbers taking away power transformers, cables.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:17am

KP & FATA

Fire erupts in KP’s Koh-i-Suleman forest

Locals say fire began 2 days ago but has spread over several kilometres area and is clearly visible from ground.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:21am

Islamabad

Islamabad IGP orders inquiry after officials ‘extort’ money from citizen

Complainant alleges police threatened to implicate him in case against PTI if he did not pay up.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:02pm

Islamabad

Over 890 kidnapping, 152 rape cases registered in capital: police

Kidnap victims include 483 girls (majority teenagers), 306 men and boys, 150 women.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:40am

Islamabad

Senate committee takes up deteriorating condition of Rawal Dam

Subcommittee formed to investigate illegal construction and pollution in water reservoir.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:45am

Punjab

Protest against cut in pension, leave encashment in Lahore

Activists demand govt should increase salaries, pension of employees but it was cutting pension, gratuity and leave encashment.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:58am

Punjab

Four killed, 15 passers-by injured in firing near Sargodha

Initial investigation attributes cause of incident to enmity between 2 groups.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:52am

Punjab

Lahore’s air quality turns hazardous yet again

Experts group says smog towers proved ineffective in China, India.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:32am

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