News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-17

Russia, Iran harden military and trade ties in new pact

Agree that if either side were subjected to aggression, the other would not provide “assistance to the aggressor”.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:14pm

Trump and Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threats

“We discussed balancing trade, fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects,” Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social after their call.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:56pm

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

US Justice Department lawyer says Chinese government control of TikTok poses a “grave threat” to US national security.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:53pm

KP & FATA

Death toll in attack on Kurram convoy rises to 10: official

District health officer says bound bodies of four drivers found.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:00am

KP & FATA

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

Military's media wing says ringleader among slain terrorists; weapons and ammunition seized.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:46pm

PIA apologises for Eiffel Tower advert

“The total collective reach of this ad alone is 30 million now with 755,000 reactions out of which only 10pc were negative," spokesperson says.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:30pm

Celebrated composer Zulfiqar Ali Attre passes away at 61

He composed music for over 50 films, including Sarmad Khoosat's Kamli.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 06:09pm

Legal cases against Imran Khan and his wife

Imran has been named in dozens of cases since he was ousted from office in 2022 that have kept him behind bars for more than a year.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 07:49pm

Shares at PSX climb 1,400 points on easing political concerns

Analyst attributes bullish momentum to the market responding positively to today's verdict in graft case.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:49am

Chinese economic growth among slowest in decades

Growth takes place in the face of a “complicated and severe environment with increasing external pressures and internal difficulties”.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:55pm

Top Featured

‘What about the others?’: Legal eagles weigh in on Al-Qadir Trust case verdict

"The problem with trials such as this is the perception of victimisation that denudes it of it's legitimacy," said lawyer Basil Nabi Malik.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 03:32pm

Going loco for local: Nibl’s chocolate granola makes for a decadent snack

This is more of a healthy dessert than anything else.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:18pm

South Asia

Saif Ali Khan’s suspected attacker taken into police custody: Indian media

The Bollywood star was attacked at his Mumbai residence during an attempted robbery, sustaining six stab wounds.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:02pm

Top Featured

Can the courts save us from the war we’ve waged against our own planet?

As the climate crisis rewrites the rules of survival, Pakistan’s judiciary emerges as an unlikely guardian of climate justice, attempting to redefine it as a constitutional obligation.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 12:42pm

Legal action sought after Jawad Ahmad ‘beats, harasses’ Lesco staff outside wife’s salon

The power company employees were investigating power theft at his wife's salon in Johar Town.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 12:25pm

Shakeel, Rizwan lead recovery against West Indies in fog-hit 1st Multan Test

Duo add 97 after coming together with Pakistan in trouble at 46-4.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 07:06pm

Legal woes deepen as Imran and Bushra convicted in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case

Imran sentenced to 14 years in prison, wife handed 7-year jail term; PTI leaders say verdict to be challenged in top court; Tarar says Imran can plead president for mercy.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:33pm

Pakistan seeks France’s support to begin electric vehicles transition

Govt seeks access to French Green Fund to support the transition.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:23am

International

Yoon stays away from questioning after arrest

Lawyers confirm embattled leader would not attend, without specifying the reason, but told news agency it was for health reasons.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:34am

International

Canadian leaders chart plans to prevent, counter US tariffs

Say if retaliatory measures become unavoidable, federal government would ensure that resources are readily available to offset economic pressures.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:57am

International

Trump’s return a fresh threat to ‘fraying’ rights system, HRW warns

From Gaza to Sudan, Haiti and Ukraine — 2024 saw rights violations “at the most extreme,” HRW chief says.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:32am

International

US executive order seeks to shore up cyber defences

Executive order also requires companies selling software or systems to the government to prove they meet security standards.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:30am

Middle East

Journalists disrupt Blinken’s final briefing

Sam Husseini, Max Blumenthal accuse outgoing US secretary of state of complicity in Gaza "genocide".

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 12:59pm

Given where Pakistan stands, should we be producing so many children?

It is clear that we are doing our best not to invest in the children of today.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:23am

International

1,000 Palestinians, 33 Israelis to be freed in first phase

First released to be “civilian women and female recruits, as well as children, elderly people, civilian ill people and wounded”.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:23am

International

App to ease path of users who want to quit X

Developers urging users to dump X on Trump's inauguration on Jan 20 to drive usage of service “HelloQuitX”.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:21am

Editorial: Palestinian factions will have to put up united front and face occupation with solidarity

The Gaza genocide has also revealed the utter helplessness of the Palestinian Authority in projecting Palestine’s case globally.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:16am

Business

Telecom operators resent 300pc hike in router prices

Telecom industry contends that valuation ruling is arbitrary, ignores actual import invoices.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:14am

Business

FBR directed to withdraw weak tax cases

PM orders formation of experts’ panel to speedily recover stuck-up revenue.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:13am

Business

Exchange companies sell $4bn in first half of FY25

Pakistan is on track to receive $35bn in total remittances through banks by end of FY25.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:12am

Business

Stocks extend losses as uncertainty persists

Major contributors to the negative movement include Fauji Fertiliser, Pakistan Petroleum, PSO, Mari Petroleum, and Millat Tractors.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:09am

Business

World Bank sees slow and steady global growth

Growth should hit 2.7pc in 2025 and 2026, in line with the level reached last year, World Bank announces.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 09:09am

Column

Is it time for basic income in Pakistan?

Think of basic income like a pension, only for everyone, with the core purpose being to provide a stable floor of economic security for all.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 03:12pm

National

ECP suspends membership of 139 lawmakers

Move triggered by their failure to submit annual statements of assets.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:33am

National

74 doctors accused of drawing double salaries

YDA protests over "retaliatory actions" against members, warns of complete OPD boycott.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:22am

National

FIR registered against BYC’s Mahrang, over 50 others

Bibo Baloch, Sibghat Ullah, Hafeez Baloch among those named in report; no arrests have been made so far.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:46am

National

Supreme Court defers jurisdiction issue till 20th

Decision follows change in bench’s composition with Justice Abbasi replacing Justice Irfan Khan as third member.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:00am

National

Noisy protest by PTI lawmakers mars NA proceedings

Main question about the status of Diamer-Bhasha dam in terms of construction progress.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:37am

National

UK MPs hear about rights violations in Pakistan

Zulfi Bukhari, Shehzad Akbar and founder of newly formed group detail alleged mistreatment of PTI supporters.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:59am

Balochistan

Balochistan CM disappointed over Hub’s lack of development

Bugti announces establishment of modern nursing college in industrial town.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:13am

National

GB leaders announce rights struggle

Parties launch movement to grant constitutional status, urge govt to settle matter without further delay.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:32am

National

PTI to observe Feb 8 as ‘Black Day’

Party's MNAs, MPAs instructed to make full preparations to hold large demonstrations, info secretary Akram says.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:09am

National

Four killed in Kalat firing, Lasbela car accident

Police say car collided with vehicle killing man, daughter; constable arrested after he opened fire killing two.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:27am

Balochistan

15-year-old tribal dispute resolved in Sui

Following agreement during jirga, both parties reconcile putting an end to enmity.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:34am

South Asia

Atlantic boat tragedy claims lives of dozens of Pakistanis

FO says vessel capsized; families of victims claim their loved ones were "tortured".

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:23am

Middle East

US confident Gaza ceasefire will take effect, despite disputes

Israel continues killing spree, 80 killed in strikes on Palestinian areas.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:25am

KP & FATA

Soldier martyred as aid convoy attacked in Kurram again

Sources say that 15 trucks which were looted returned to Thall, while only 1 vehicle still loaded with goods managed to reach safety.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:58am

Front Page

PTI changes stance on meeting with military leadership

Leaders "confirm" Gohar met Gen Munir alongside KP CM; military sources dispute party’s version of events.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:22am

Front Page

SC asks for data on civilians tried by military courts

Justice Afghan points to "apparent lacuna" in Army Act over definition of "any person".

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:51am

Back Page

Pakistan’s role in anti-terror ‘too big for labels’: FO

Welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal; dismisses speculation about "collaboration" with Tajikistan to destabilise government in Afghanistan

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:44am

Back Page

Lawyers call for delaying JCP meetings amid 26th amendment challenges

Ask SC, high court judges to act decisively to protect judiciary’s independence, integrity.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:54am

Sindh

First polio case from Thatta takes tally to 73

Official says case has been categorised as part of last year’s tally since the sample was collected in December.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:09am

National

May 9 riots cases: Lahore High Court issues notices on Imran’s bail petitions

Directs prosecution to present complete record of the cases against the petitioner.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 11:25am

Sport

Rajhi takes overall Dakar car lead on penultimate stage

Rajhi not only catches his rival but opens up a significant gap.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Sport

Saim to undergo rehab in London, says PCB

Saim "will return to Pakistan [to complete his rehab] once his ankle support brace is removed by specialists", says statement.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Sport

Defending champion Sinner through after early stumble, Collins taunts Melbourne crowd

Local wildcard Tristan Schoolkate rises to the occasion with some fine early tennis.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Punjab

Newborn found in plot at Lahore’s Ashiana Road hospitalised

Official says police reached site along with ambulance, shifted baby to hospital after providing first aid.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:05am

Islamabad

Economic toll from anemia stands at over $3 billion: report

Pakistan ranks second in South Asia for child anemia prevalence and 39th globally.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:05am

KP & FATA

KP officials warned against laxity in fight against polio

Chief secretary says fake finger marking won’t be tolerated.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:26am

KP & FATA

Policeman gunned down in Lakki Marwat

Constable was going home from police lines when unknown armed assailants opened fire, official say.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:05am

KP & FATA

KP wildlife dept moves for conservation of Indus blind dolphin

Urges Punjab, Sindh to advocate for declaring more area as Indus biosphere reserve.

Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:41am

Islamabad

Judicial commission likely to select four judges of IHC today

Eight of 21 nominees being discussed as most likely judges of the high court.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:03am

Islamabad

Nadra shifts registration services from website to mobile app from today

Three regional offices to be established in AJK, Gwadar and GB; Pak-ID website to be officially discontinued starting Jan 17.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:59am

Punjab

DNA confirms suspect’s identity in rape-cum-murder of Gujrat girl

Neighbour of minor victim confesses to committing crime.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:58am

Punjab

Fesco severs power supply to Chiniot, Lalian railway stations

Company suspends supply over unpaid dues; passengers and staff face inconvenience.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Sindh

Sindh govt schoolteacher convicted of harassing woman colleague

Court says threats to victim were "part of a sustained campaign of harassment intended to intimidate and silence the complainant”.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:49am

Sindh

Academic activities come to a halt as university teachers across Sindh go on strike

Universities staff association official says protest will continue till teachers’ demands are met.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:43am

Sindh

Cabinet okays four-year plan to bring 8,000 e-buses to Karachi

Independent expert appointed to monitor all aspects of the project, cabinet told.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:41am

‘Twin Peaks’ creator and filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78

Lynch was considered a master of surrealism and one of the most innovative filmmakers of his generation.

Published 17 Jan, 2025 12:22am

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