News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-18

Sindh

Karachi police arrest 25 Baloch Yakjehti Committee protesters during Lyari march

BYC activist Sammi Deen Baloch among those arrested; police deny allegations of manhandling, aggressive treatment.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 11:44pm

Thousands gather in Washington to protest Trump inauguration

Reproductive rights groups join civil rights, environment and other women's groups in organising the march.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 11:23pm

Simultaneous negotiations not possible, says PML-N’s Siddiqui on alleged PTI-military meet

PPP senior leader Khursheed Shah also raises concerns; PTI ally Mahmood Achakzai opposes talks with govt.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:50pm

Editorial: Talk is cheap. Can electricity also be?

Fixing the country’s messy power woes sustainably requires an iron will and an ability to walk the tightrope while making tough decisions.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:16pm

Al-Qadir Trust case: Tarar says amount confiscated by NCA to be used for nation’s welfare

Information minister says amount will not be used to pay Rs460bn fine on Bahria Town by Supreme Court, legal consultation ongoing on how to bring the absconders back.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:26pm

Sindh

Seven-year-old boy missing for 11 days found dead in water tank in New Karachi: police

Presence of multiple injuries suggests death was not accidental, says police surgeon; special committee formed for two missing boys from Garden.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:20pm

FM Dar directs efficient, timely assistance to Pakistani victims of Moroccan boat tragedy

Issues instructions regarding coordination of the government’s response to the incident.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:09pm

Editorial: The only long-term solution to boat tragedies lies in addressing financial misery

Pakistan must smash human smuggling rackets, while officials who facilitate this odious trade must face the law.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:39pm

Pakistan stretches lead to 202 as spinners dominate first Multan Test against West Indies

Skipper Shan Masood scores 52; bad light ends day's play 25 minutes before time.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:03pm

South Asia

Indian court finds man guilty in notorious Kolkata hospital rape case

Victim's family echoes protesters' demand for death penalty; Sanjoy Roy says he's been "framed".

Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:01pm

Trump admin plans mass immigrant arrests next week, says incoming official

US media reports “large-scale immigration raid” in Chicago expected to start day after Trump’s inauguration.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 04:34pm

Pakistani, Chinese companies sign MoUs worth $250m to boost medical equipment trade

Over 80 Chinese companies and associations, more than 20 Pakistani firms participate in Beijing conference.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:56pm

Two judges shot dead at Iran’s supreme court: media

Reports say “assailant killed himself”; motive behind killing not immediately clear.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:12pm

TikTok’s journey from fun app to US security concern

TikTok remains adamant that it has never shared user data with the Chinese government or done its bidding at the social network.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 04:49pm

39 dead in Colombia guerrilla violence; govt suspends peace talks

National Liberation Army targets rival leftist group in North Santander, killing 30; 9 more dead in violence involving criminal gang in Bolivar.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 01:45pm

TikTok says it will go dark tomorrow in US without assurance from Biden

Statement comes hours after US SC upheld law banning TikTok in the US on national security grounds.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 04:41pm

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ joins Spotify’s billions club days after Drake defamation suit

Drake said the song’s false accusation that he is a paedophile has put him and his family in danger.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 12:26pm

KP & FATA

DC, citing ‘expected’ security operation in Lower Kurram, orders establishment of TDP camps

More than 1,000 families will be relocated to 4 sites in Thall under the plan.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:11pm

Assailant who stabbed Saif Ali Khan still at large

The news contradicts earlier reports by Indian media that police were questioning a suspect.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 11:19am

Local dynamics and societal changes are also at play in Kurram

The govt ignored the problem for months till it reached boiling point with the Nov 21 attack on a convoy.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 10:34am

26th Amendment attempts to create an arena of unaccountability for the governing elite

Parliament and the executive have managed to create a greater imbalance than was ever present before.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 09:20am

Editorial: Despite Imran, Bushra’s conviction in Al-Qadir Trust case, many questions remain unanswered

One wonders whether the case is as closed as PTI’s critics would have one believe.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 08:55am

Column

On death row

The outcome is irreversible injustice.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 05:54pm

KP & FATA

Sports gala begins in Lakki Marwat

Festival features 8 games, including cricket, football, tug-of-war, kabaddi, archery and martial arts.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:31am

KP & FATA

JI stages thanksgiving rallies across KP after Gaza ceasefire deal

Activists laud Palestinians’ bravery in face of Israeli aggression.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:54am

KP & FATA

Cop injured in Bannu police checkpost attack

Official says group of militants attacked police post with heavy weapons in bid to take over it.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:31am

KP & FATA

KP treasury denounces Imran’s conviction in Al-Qadir Trust case

Insists Imran will never make deal for release.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:54pm

Islamabad

Islamabad Development Working Party okays construction of buildings for eight police stations

Approves designing of SPU building, CTD upgradation.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:52am

Islamabad

Rain, snowfall expected from today in country

Met Office says westerly wave likely to approach western parts of the country on Jan 18.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:59am

Islamabad

Capital’s sewerage system has outlived its usefulness, Senate told

On basis of a recent survey, urgent plan worth over Rs369m submitted for approval, says interior minister.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:04pm

Punjab

Sahiwal student stabbed for ‘refusing to befriend goon’

Six accomplices harass, attack two friends at gate; police register case against suspects.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:42am

Punjab

International delegates visit Pakistan Railways headquarters in Lahore

Divisional Superintendent says PR would help various countries build capacity of railways in various depts.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:43am

Punjab

65 FIA officials barred from posting at immigration checkposts

Move comes after a probe into Greece boat tragedy of 2023.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:07am

Sindh

Two Karachi cell phone snatchers jailed for seven years

Judge finds accused guilty of looting two men outside an office in June last year.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:38am

Sindh

HEC opposes Sindh’s plan to appoint bureaucrats as VCs

Chairman urges CM Murad to withdraw proposed amendment to universities law; teachers’ boycott of academic activities continues.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:51am

Sindh

Retired municipal employees not paid over Rs13bn dues for years, Sindh Assembly told

LG minister Saeed Ghani claims retirees are getting their pension on regular basis.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:33am

International

Displaced Gazans pine for home

If ceasefire takes hold, people will start moving back, though they are under no illusions as to what they might find.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:59am

International

Trump’s inauguration to be moved indoors due to cold

This change means Trump will not stand on Capitol steps overlooking National Mall, which traditionally hosts large crowd.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:41am

International

Man survives clinging to high-speed train

40-year-old Hungarian was taking cigarette break when train doors slam shut prompting him to jump onto bracket between 2 carriages.

Published 18 Jan, 2025 06:30am

International

LA evacuees can’t go home before 20th

Frustration mounts among evacuees; officials say the situation is just too dangerous.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:29am

Sport

Haaland signs 10-year deal with Manchester City

With the extension, the Norwegian is set to stay at the club until the age of 34.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:30pm

Sport

BCCI curbs players’ family time on tour after Australia defeat

Families to be allowed to stay with players for 2 weeks during tours of 45 days or more.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:35pm

Business

Current account posts $1.2bn surplus in July-Dec

Surplus provides crucial support to govt, which is struggling to meet external debt servicing requirements.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:11am

Business

Discos propose Rs1.04 per unit negative FCA for December

Power companies to refund Rs3.9bn to consumers in February if Nepra approves the move.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:08am

Business

IT exports thrive despite internet issues

Record $348m proceeds in Dec, surpassing 12-month average of $299m.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:05am

Business

Govt notifies sale of 35pc gas output to private parties

Order follows intervention of SIFC, special committee led by Dar after almost a year-long resistance from govt companies.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:59am

Business

FDI goes up by 20pc in six months

China remains largest source of FDI in Pakistan, continuing its position as the biggest investor in recent years.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:51am

Business

Short-term inflation declines for third consecutive week

Eases to 1.16pc year-on-year in the week ending on Jan 16 owing to decline in prices of perishable food items.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:53am

National

Judicial Commission of Pakistan approves appointment of five judges for IHC, BHC

Nominees who failed to get required votes to be considered for future vacancies.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:46am

Balochistan

Jam Kamal slams CM Bugti’s words on Hub development

Commerce minister lists multiple projects initiated by the Jam family.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:43am

National

Police deployed at Al-Qadir varsity in Jhelum following verdict

Campus activities continue as usual; education official says institute registered as a college, affiliated with GCU in Lahore.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:06pm

National

Shibli Faraz not allowed to speak on Al-Qadir Trust case verdict

Deputy chairman refuses to give floor to opposition leader leading to uproar in house, followed by abrupt adjournment.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:29am

National

Row with military benefitted rivals, says Fawad Chaudhry

Former info minister claims PML-N, PPP both enjoying power because of differences between PTI and establishment.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 10:15am

Punjab

Ahmadi worship place in Sialkot built by ex-FM Zafarullah Khan razed

Daska admin demolishes structure for "encroaching" on public road; community says place pre-dated Partition.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 02:33pm

Back Page

Overcrowding endemic in Pakistan’s prison system: report

Pakistan’s Prison Landscape details challenges such as unhygienic conditions, lack of clean water, nutritious food.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:52am

Back Page

SpaceX’s Starship breaks up in space

Mission control loses contact with Starship 8 minutes after liftoff; 20 commercial flights divert, alter course to avoid debris.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:26am

Back Page

No investment in telecom infrastructure over three years, admits IT minister

Internet, VPNs, WhatsApp fully functional in country, Shaza Khawaja tells NA after PPP lawmaker voices concerns.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:47am

Middle East

Israeli security cabinet okays Gaza ceasefire deal

List of 95 Palestinians eligible for release issued; Hamas says obstacles to agreement have been resolved.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 07:59am

Back Page

What about civil charges against military court convicts, SC asks

Judges question why those booked under penal code, army act only convicted under latter.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Front Page

Economic Coordination Committee backs power tariff re-basing in winter rather than summer

Nepra chief terms power division’s proposal impractical, seeks time for implementation.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:19am

KP & FATA

Kurram convoy toll rises as four drivers found dead

Five drivers still missing; protesters vow not to allow convoys to proceed to Parachinar until compensated for losses.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:08pm

Front Page

Team being sent to Morocco for boat tragedy probe

FIA registers 3 cases, with one complainant saying her relatives were promised to be sent by air to Spain.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 07:56am

Front Page

IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth estimate to 3pc

Latest World Economic Outlook keeps economic growth forecast for next fiscal year unchanged at 4pc.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:21am

Front Page

PTI vows to challenge ruling as govt hails ‘just deserts’

Law minister says Hussain Nawaz was among those named in case but was later cleared; Asif claims university doesn't exist.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 12:42pm

Front Page

Imran ‘hoisted with own petard’ in corruption case

Al-Qadir University property forfeited to federal govt.

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 11:32am

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