News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-14

Revision of agreements with 14 IPPs approved to reduce power cost with Rs137bn annual savings for consumers

Revised agreements are projected to save the government Rs1.4 trillion over their applicable duration.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:27pm

South Asia

Pakistan, Bangladesh underscore ‘enduring partnership’ for resillience against external influences

Military officials hold extensive discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, explore further avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:12pm

South Asia

Indian police arrest 44 men accused of raping teenager over five years in Kerala

“We have identified the remaining 14 and they will be arrested soon,” says deputy superintendent of police in Pathanamthitta district where the crimes took place.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:03pm

South Asia

Sheikh Hasina’s niece resigns as UK anti-corruption minister over ties to ex-PM

PM Starmer swiftly appoints Emma Reynolds, who was a pensions minister, to Siddiq’s role.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 09:57pm

Fresh polio case from Jacobabad takes Pakistan’s 2024 tally to 71

The year’s first polio vaccination campaign is scheduled to be conducted nationwide from February 3 – 9, 2025.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:57pm

Army chief cites TTP presence, cross-border attacks as only points of contention with Afghanistan

“Our policy is only Pakistan," Gen Munir says, adds that Pakistan “has always wanted” better relations with Afghanistan.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:09pm

Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox

Minister says emergency allows to act immediately to contain disease, prevent further spread, provide care to those affected.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 06:12pm

PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry absent from Senate despite production order

Ruckus mars Ahsan Iqbal's scathing criticism of PTI over PIA, economy; FM Ishaq Dar, Sherry Rehman slam PIA's Paris ad.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:09pm

Special counsel report finds Donald Trump engaged in ‘criminal effort’ to overturn 2020 US election

Concludes that evidence would have been enough to convict Trump at trial, but his imminent return to the presidency made that impossible.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:21pm

Nestle, Unilever and PIA among ‘happiest workplaces’ in Pakistan: report

List covers over 100,000 organisations which were ranked based on anonymous tests taken by more than a million employees globally.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:58pm

Atif Aslam wants to give back to young artists with Borderless World

In a vlog, the singer revealed his motivations behind launching his new music programme.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:38pm

US, China and UK remain top 3 destinations of Pakistani exports: SBP

SBP data signifies exports to China decreasing by 13.93pc.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:19pm

Faith in the law has been lost: Bushra

Remarks come during proceedings for the Rangers accident case where she was granted interim bail.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 03:54pm

Punjab

Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Sahiwal

“We feel as if Trump has come here to sell kheer,” local resident says.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 02:17pm

May 9 riots: Planners, masterminds to face trial in military court, defence ministry lawyer informs SC

Justice Mandokhail says the court wants to see under what circumstances a civilian be tried under the Army Act, questions its jurisdiction.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:48pm

Author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault by multiple women in New York Magazine cover story

The accusers include Gaiman's son's babysitter, caretaker, and fans.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:19pm

KP & FATA

8 terrorists killed in separate KP operations: ISPR

Security forces neutralise six terrorists in Tank district, two in Tirah valley.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:54pm

South Asia

Casualties among Tibetan clergy unknown as last week’s earthquake shook monasteries

At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centres severely damaged since last week's 6.8 quake.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:19pm

Aurangzeb eyes joint ventures, secondary listings in Hong Kong: report

Says security for investors country's top priority; expresses interest in possibility of Hong Kong delegation visiting Pakistan.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:53am

Maula Jatt producer Muhammad Sarwar Bhatti passes away

The producer suffered a heart attack.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:44am

KP & FATA

Parachinar residents hold shutter-down strike over prolonged roadblocks

Local leaders claim death toll of children and other patients due to lack of treatment surpasses 300.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:05am

Trump brings worry for some, hope for others

Trump’s US expected to be vertically divided over gender rights, climate change, race relations besides host of tricky hairpin bends on policies.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 09:36am

Stronger mainstream media is essential for the state itself to have credibility

If the state wants to discourage people from listening to social media or the lies in it, mainstream media has to report independently.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:40am

Editorial: Pakistan’s education statistics show it is at risk of trailing in the global knowledge economy

The path forward is clear: increase education spending, dismantle cultural barriers to girls’ education, and transform declarations into concrete action.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:35am

Punjab

Separate lanes project for bikers launched in Lahore

Pilot project will lead to similar interventions on other major roads in Lahore, says authority.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:18am

Punjab

Katcha gangsters kill four in Punjab’s Khanpur revenge attack

Police claim that two attackers killed when they were trying to escape towards Katcha area.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:23am

Punjab

May 9 riots cases: LHC sets aside objections to Imran’s seven pleas

Bench sustains objection on eighth petition regarding missing certified copy of the Iddat case judgment.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:26am

Business

64pc of adults now have bank accounts

SBP financial inclusion report reveals women account holders increased from 13m in 2018 to 31m in 2023.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:38am

Business

Pakistan, Bangladesh joint business council formed

The visit to Bangladesh is taking place after a gap of 12 years.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:50am

Business

Petrol, diesel to cost Rs6 more in next fortnight

Estimates follow US threats of strict sanctions on Russian oil and energy exports.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:46am

Business

Oil prices climb $2, hits 4-month high

Prices rise on expectations that US sanctions on Russian oil would force buyers in India and China to seek other suppliers.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:42am

Business

Textile parks to boost exports

Ishaq Dar asks stakeholders to expedite actionable plans, remove procedural bottlenecks.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:34am

Business

Bulls stage 983-point rally on value-hunting

Analyst attributes rally to anticipation of 100bps cut in interest rates.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:33am

Business

Azerbaijan to set up trade centre in Lahore

Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Khazar Farhadov assures that Azerbaijani authorities would provide maximum facilitation to Pakistani traders.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:32am

KP & FATA

Waziristan forest fire controlled after two days

Blaze in Wana Kot Konr mountain engulfs hundreds of valuable chestnut, blackcurrant trees.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:02am

KP & FATA

Swabi man ends life after killing wife for ‘honour’

Sajjad says his brother was angry that his wife had gone to her parents’ house without his permission.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:10am

KP & FATA

KP Assembly forms committee to discuss bill returned by governor over objections

Law minister insists legal cover will be provided to CM aides as they hold several departments.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:14am

Sindh

Severe cold disturbs life, fog disrupts road and rail communication in upper Sindh

Minimum temperature in most districts of upper Sindh ranges between 3°-5°C.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:38am

Sindh

80 classic cars, motorbikes on display at first Japanese motor show in Karachi

More than 60 cars, around 20 motorbikes of models ranging from 1960 to 1993 feature at show.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:33am

Sindh

CM Murad appoints 12 more special assistants, eight spokespersons

Spokesman says Sindh cabinet not expanded as the special assistants aren't cabinet members.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:24am

Sindh

Bilawal touts Sindh’s efforts to combat infant mortality

Quoting a report by PALISI network, PPP chief says province’s death rate now at 2.9pc, against national average of of 5.4pc.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:56am

Sindh

Luxury car, Rs12.9m recovered in Karachi trader kidnap case: investigating officer

ATC extends police custody of 8 suspects, including 2 CTD officials, for 5 more days.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:15am

KP & FATA

Abbottabad traffic police accused of harassing tourists

SSP says no one will be spared if found guilty.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:15am

Islamabad

Robbers, thieves strike at eight places in Islamabad

Battery stolen from car parked alongside heavily-guarded Chief Commissioner Complex.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:35am

Islamabad

Info minister accuses PTI of running away from £190m scam case

Tarar says verdict in case was supposed to be announced on Monday, but the accused failed to appear in court.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:31am

Islamabad

Pakistan takes lead in tackling issues of girls’ education, out-of-school children: education minister

Education minister terms international conference historic achievement to address cultural impediments to access to education for girls.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:38am

Sport

Barcelona thrash Real to clinch Spanish Super Cup

Scores 4 goals in dominant first half, survives having their goalkeeper sent off to clinch record-extending 15th trophy.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:14am

Sport

South Africa’s Lategan wins Dakar stage eight to consolidate lead

Finishes day’s driving 1min 47sec despite two-minute penalty for speeding, ahead of compatriot Guy Botterill.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:19am

Sport

Lahore Qalandars get Mitchell for PSL 10; Williamson, Warner picked by Karachi Kings

Zalmi pick English cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore; Gladiators use wild card option to snare all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:55am

Sport

Djokovic joins Alcaraz, Sinner in Australian Open second round

Greek former finalist Tsitsipas, home favourite Kyrgios both fall at first hurdle.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:14am

Front Page

Tempers flare during year’s first sitting of parliament

PTI MNAs interrupt Question Hour, try to derail proceedings with protest over Nov 26 events; Khawaja Asif says attitude not conducive to talks.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:34am

Front Page

Politicos stress need for security talks with Kabul

COAS meets party leaders, representatives in Peshawar; no major op in KP but IBOs will continue, military tells political leadership.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:24am

Back Page

‘Breakthrough’ in talks as Gaza truce deal draft finalised

Norway to host 3rd meeting of Global Alliance seeking two-state solution.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:48am

Back Page

FIA begins process to seize properties of human traffickers

Official says prime suspect in Greece boat tragedy tracked down, apprehended after his accomplice was arrested last week.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:58am

Back Page

Geopolitics making cybersecurity challenges more complex: World Economic Forum

Some 35pc of small organisations believe their cyber resilience is inadequate, proportion has increased sevenfold since 2022.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:25am

Back Page

Justice Shah wonders if ‘non-CB’ judges can be prevented from hearing constitutional matters

Observes that jurisdiction of ordinary benches taken away through Article 191A after 26th Amendment.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:50am

Back Page

Officials fear LA fire will take ‘dangerous turn’ today

Frustrated evacuees told they can’t return home before Thursday.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:53am

National

Energy crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan dominates Senate body meeting

Tourism boom in region hampered by climate, infrastructure challenges.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:13am

Balochistan

Iran’s envoy, CM discuss steps to boost trade, educational ties

Ambassador offers scholarships for Pakistani students, expresses desire to launch other programmes.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:13am

Balochistan

Highway blockades disrupt traffic in Balochistan

Traffic between Gwadar, Karachi suspended due to gas leak from LPG tanker; Quetta-Karachi highway blocked due to protests against arrests in Zehri.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:10am

Balochistan

Disciplinary action ordered against striking doctors

Notification asks officers, employees not to participate in strikes within the premises of government hospitals.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:29am

National

Sanjdi mine owners booked; one body yet to be found

Last victim was working in middle of collapsed mine when it caved in, chief inspector of Mines says.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:43am

National

Man killed in Turbat bomb blast

Police claims he was planting explosive device in Josak area but it exploded during planting.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:13am

National

‘Jolted’ by missing persons complaints, CJP Afridi wants to ‘hear other side’ too

Says cases of enforced disappearances are high courts’ domain; announces financial aid plan for less privileged litigants.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:43am

National

PM Shehbaz orders expansion of faceless customs system to several cities

Calls for collaboration with private sector to boost investment in housing projects.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:21am

National

SC asks if army law covers constitutional violation penalties

Judges question whether evidence presented before military courts fulfils Qanoon-i-Shahadat requirements.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:35am

International

Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Salam as PM

Hezbollah terms the move "complete US coup".

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:01am

International

Biden says US ‘stronger’ on world stage now than it has been for decades

Insists China will “never surpass us”, US will remain the world’s dominant superpower.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:28am

International

Nigeria’s air force says it killed 16 civilians by mistake

Chief of defence staff says Zamfara incident will be fully investigated.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:13am

South Asia

Indian PM opens tunnel to zones near China, Pakistan

Z-Morh or Sonmarg tunnel, stretching 6.4km, helps connect India-held Kashmir with Ladakh.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 07:39am

International

Climate activists paint over Darwin’s grave at Westminster Abbey

Abbey's conservators are taking immediate action to clean memorial, do not anticipate there will be any permanent damage.

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:04am

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