News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-19

LA fire victims fear rebuilding ordeal, with some refusing to do it

Many considering rebuilding do not expect it to be easy or fast, due to soaring construction costs and the question of whether tight-knit communities will form again.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 11:19pm

Moscow accuses Ukraine of killing civilians in occupied border region

Russia alleged Ukrainian troops "committed the murder of at least seven civilians" hiding in a basement.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 10:38pm

Sindh

19 suspects held over missing boys case in Karachi’s Garden area: police

Police claim to have obtained evidence that may "help the police to recover the children very soon".

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Protesters storm South Korea court after it extends Yoon’s detention

Police restore order, confirm the arrest of 46 protesters.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:08pm

Biden to sign order to prioritise distressed ‘left-behind communities’

Order also tells federal employees in disaster-hit areas to identify funding opportunities to address long-term economic and infrastructure needs.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 06:24pm

KP & FATA

KP govt moot on Kurram says action against ‘miscreants’ unavoidable

Jirga members from Upper Kurram call for action against militants in letter to political leadership, army chief; PDMA says 22-truck aid convoy set to reach Hangu.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 06:03pm

Sindh

Journalist in Khairpur staged his own kidnapping for ransom: police

Police say journalist staged abduction to build case against his cousins with whom he had an ongoing land dispute.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 05:32pm

Five terrorists killed while attempting to infiltrate Balochistan’s Zhob: ISPR

“[The] interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil ... for perpetuating acts of terrorism,” says the ISPR.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 06:32pm

India set to allow 1 million tonnes of sugar exports this year

Permission to let mills sell 1m tonnes of sugar on the world market could put further downward pressure on global sugar prices.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 04:25pm

What are the main elements of the Gaza ceasefire deal?

First phase of deal includes Palestinian detainees’ release in exchange for hostages, with Israeli forces expected to withdraw in 2nd stage and finally, Gaza’s rebuilding in 3rd phase.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 07:35pm

Sajid and Abrar demolish West Indies in first Multan Test win

Sajid Khan takes 5-50 on the third day of the Test; skipper Shan Masood praises spinners but expects improvements from batters.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 05:29pm

Suspected Bangladeshi arrested in stabbing of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan

"Primary evidence suggests that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen and after entering India illegally he changed his name", police official says.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 01:11pm

TikTok restores service, thanks Trump in statement

US users able to access social media platform's website; access to app itself not immediately available.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 11:49pm

21 Pakistanis among survivors in Moroccan boat tragedy: FO

Says immediate assistance has been mobilised for the affected nationals.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 12:48pm

Welcome to Smogistan

This season has made it abundantly clear that smog will continue to get worse.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 10:26am

Editorial: The days ahead will tell whether the govt succeeds in bringing peace to Kurram

If terrorists and sectarian groups — regardless of their confessional affiliations — had been neutralised earlier, we would not be at this juncture today.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 09:02am

Punjab

Names of more human traffickers placed on stop list in Punjab

Gujranwala FIA lodges another case of the African boat tragedy against two human traffickers.

Updated 20 Jan, 2025 11:13am

Punjab

Prayer leader booked for blasphemy, hate speech in Sahiwal

Reports indicate that he allegedly used derogatory language against a particular sect while delivering a Friday sermon.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 12:19pm

Punjab

LHC, district judiciary disposed of 3.8m cases in 2024

Report reveals that 148,453 new cases were filed at the high court’s principal seat and the regional benches during 2024.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 08:29am

Punjab

Justice Ayesha Malik calls for strict penalties for mistreating animals

SC judge highlights urgent need for immediate measures to protect animal rights in Pakistan.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 02:04pm

Business

Govt asked to end new canals, corporate farming projects

Experts demand that lands be distributed among landless farmers to spark agricultural, economic growth.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Business

Auto financing turns positive with uptick in December

Auto part maker says first 6 months of 2025 likely to be promising as banks and assemblers plan promotional offers.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 08:05am

Business

Trade deficit with nine countries surges 43pc

Trade gap with regional countries widen mainly due to higher imports from China, India and Bangladesh.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 01:15pm

Business

Rwanda seeks to expand direct trade

Pakistan’s total tea imports in FY24 stand at 260,286 tonnes.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 08:04am

Business

World Bank for improving liaison with Pakistan’s development partners

Strongly supports new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan from 2026 to 2035.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 09:41am

Business

Sindh signs agreement to set up Dhabeji special economic zone

Sindh CM Murad describes agreement as landmark achievement to enhance industrial cooperation.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 09:46am

Column

Negotiating with terrorists

There is a lack of international or broader regional support for resolving terrorism-related issues.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 09:06am

Column

Gaza’s defiance spurs hope

Today belongs to the Gazans who have sacrificed everything — homes, schools, universities, hospitals, life and limb — to keep alight the torch of freedom.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 09:09am

International

Trump hints at 90-day reprieve for TikTok as deadline looms

“If I decide to do that, I’ll probably announce it on Monday” Trump tells NBC.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 11:27am

International

Police detain second suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident

“We got information from Mumbai Police that a suspect is travelling by Jnaneswari Express train,” says railway representative.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 01:16pm

International

Thousands turn out at London pro-Palestinian rally

Several demonstrators arrested for breaching authorised perimeter.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 10:13am

International

Missing American journalist’s mother in Damascus in search of son

Journalist Tice one of the first US journalists to make it into Syria after the outbreak of civil war.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 10:11am

International

Scientists hope satellite data will help head off future wildfires

Tech-focused groups are launching new orbiters as space launches get cheaper.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 10:14am

International

Trump launches his own meme coin

Meme coins have no economic or transactional value, and are often seen as a means of speculative trading.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:37am

International

Russian attack kills three in Kyiv

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on world to up its pressure on the Kremlin to force it to end the nearly three-year invasion.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:37am

KP & FATA

Imran wants talks with govt to continue despite conviction, says Asad Qaiser

Ex-NA speaker accuses Nawaz, Maryam of trying to derail negotiations.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 11:04am

KP & FATA

KP health dept plans combined BoG for Institute of Child Health and Fountain House

However, project director favours separate boards.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 11:01am

KP & FATA

Upper Chitral records first-ever licensed hunt of ibex

Divisional forest officer says hunt lasted for four days in temperatures plummeting to -30°C.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 12:22pm

Islamabad

Court takes up Murree Lawrence College BoGs formation

Punjab education secretary, college’s acting principal summoned on Feb 7.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:37am

Islamabad

Metro to be closed for two days to complete repair work in Rawalpindi

Rehabilitation of metro corridor from Saddar to Faizabad costing Rs718.945m started in July.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 11:48am

Islamabad

New IHC judges to take oath tomorrow

Notification issued by the law ministry says following persons appointed as as Additional Judges.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:36am

Sindh

Dacoits kidnap journalist, seek Rs10m ransom in Sindh

CM Murad takes notice as incident sparks protests in many Sindh towns.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 12:30pm

Sindh

Assets worth $220,000 recovered in Karachi’s crypto trader kidnap case, ATC told

Police remand extended to recover remaining coins worth $120,000.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 04:43pm

Sindh

Mercury to drop further as cold winds return to Karachi

According to the department’s advisory, weather conditions are likely to turn “cold to very cold”.

Updated 19 Jan, 2025 02:04pm

Sport

Games chiefs warn 2026 Olympic bobsleigh track faces ‘challenging’ schedule

“All the participants acknowledged…the progresses made,” says statement.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:36am

Sport

Nunez rides to Liverpool’s rescue, Newcastle thrashed by Bournemouth

Nunez sweeps home Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross before smashing in a second for a vital twist in the title race.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:36am

Balochistan

Quetta mall owner fined Rs17m for cutting ancient trees

Trees cut “without adopting legal procedures” and “proper permission” from the authorities.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:22am

National

FAO reviews progress on EU-funded projects

Discussions centered on enhancing collaboration between FAO and Balochistan govt to advance sustainable practices in agriculture, livestock, irrigation, and forestry.

Published 19 Jan, 2025 07:22am

Balochistan