News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-26

Trump border czar defends school, church raids

"If we don’t show there’s consequences, you’re never going to fix the border problem,” Tim Homan says in televised interview.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:59pm

Three PPP workers injured in firing on AJK speaker’s convoy

One victim who was shot in head is in stable condition following surgery.

Updated 27 Jan, 2025 08:51am

Two children die in Mediterranean shipwreck, 17 rescued, NGO says

A pregnant woman, injured man among those rescued.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 09:39pm

Republican Senator calls Trump’s Jan 6 pardons a ‘mistake’

Senator Lindsey Graham says pardoning those who assaulted police officers will lead to "more violence".

Published 26 Jan, 2025 09:08pm

Why Trump’s proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells in the region

US president's suggestion to Egypt, Jordan to take in more Gaza residents heightens fears among Palestinians of being forcibly displaced in yet another "Nakba".

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:56pm

South Asia

Family appeals for safe repatriation of mentally challenged man who accidentally crossed LoC

News portal in India-held Kashmir confirms arrest of the 32-year-old man.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 08:05pm

Women’s voting choice in 2024 elections differed from men in 18pc areas: Fafen

Analysis comparing voters' MNA choices at male, female polling stations shows PTI won more support from women in 32pc of those areas.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 07:15pm

South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree

If convicted, Yoon — in solitary confinement since arrest on Jan 15 — could face years in prison.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 07:05pm

North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles, vows tough stance on US

Cites US, South Korean drills as impetus for test; missiles travelled 1,500km before hitting targets.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 05:35pm

Pakistan ‘all set’ for 9th Aman multinational exercise: Navy

Forces from 60 countries to participate; maiden Aman dialogue to be held.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 05:14pm

Biggest loss will be PML-N’s if PPP leaves coalition: Senator Saleem Mandviwalla

Claims directives from President House not being implemented by PM Office.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 05:11pm

India shows military might and diversity at Republic Day parade

Kashmiris however observe India's Republic Day as a black day today.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 04:41pm

Flights halted for Afghans approved for special US visas, advocate and official say

Over 40,000 stranded in Afghanistan, Pakistan after Trump halts foreign aid, forcing flight suspensions.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 03:24pm

Middle East

Israeli forces kill 3 people in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese ministry says

Israel claims the terms have not been fully enforced by the Lebanese state.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:46pm

CIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from lab

New assessment comes after John Ratcliffe,who served during Trump's first tenure, confirmed as CIA director.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 02:53pm

Mohsin Naqvi clarifies he did not attend ‘anti-China’ event during US visit

Interior minister says members of US House of Representatives being "poisoned" against Pakistani govt.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 01:49pm

West Indies sense series-levelling win against Pakistan in second Multan Test

Fourteen wickets fall as spinner Noman Ali finishes with 10 wickets in the match, Sajid with 6.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 07:56pm

Balochistan

1 dead, 7 injured after explosion near bus travelling from Khuzdar to Rawalpindi: official

Bus conductor in critical condition; police, FC reach site of the incident.

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 08:17pm

US may put ‘very big bounty’ on Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says

Says bounty may be "bigger than the one we had on Bin Laden".

Published 26 Jan, 2025 12:15pm

Smokers’ corner: Western blind spots

Western academics long fixated on "fragile democracies" in the Global South are now grappling with cracks emerging within their own democracies.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:31pm

How can women be enabled and empowered to operate independently and safely in the marketplace?

It is important to recognise the core role played by the female consumer in the Pakistani economy and to facilitate its activities.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 09:20am

Editorial: The establishment should know that the federation is weakened by a submissive press

Coercive policies must be abandoned for constitutional freedoms to be inviolable.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 09:15am

International

Israel says UN Palestinian agency must end operations by 30th

UNRWA is considered the backbone of humanitarian operations for Palestinians.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 07:12am

International

Fired IT worker partly shuts down British Museum

“An IT contractor who was dismissed last week trespassed into the museum and shut down several of our systems,” museum spokesman says.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:27am

International

Albania to create Vatican-style Sufi state in its capital

If created, the enclave for the Sufi order would be one of the world’s smallest states, says Albanian prime minister.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 07:12am

International

Mexico refuses to allow US flight deporting migrants

Aircraft carrying expelled immigrants arrives in Guatemala.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:19am

Column

Our algorithm-driven reality

The question is whether Pakistan is unique in its attempts to come to grips with social media.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:24am

KP & FATA

‘Kurram peace accord to be fully enforced’: KP chief secretary

Says a group from Kurram has submitted its weapon collection plan to authorities, so the other should follow suit without delay.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 11:18am

KP & FATA

Govt run by establishment instead of public representatives, claims Fazl

JUI-F chief says military operations not a viable solution to militancy.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 11:33am

KP & FATA

KP asks Centre to withdraw committee on ex-Fata uplift programme

Declares move "ill-conceived political adventurism"

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:58am

Islamabad

Suspect arrested in rape case in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Complainant states that the suspects threatened victim with a knife and death, if she made any noise.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 01:14pm

Islamabad

Capital police bust gang, recover looted valuables worth Rs35m

According to police officer, suspects were involved in armed robberies and house burglaries.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:10pm

Islamabad

Over Rs32 billion being spent on 134 uplift projects in Attock

Departments concerned tell the top official that sum of Rs17.35 billion was being spent on 28 highway schemes.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:55am

Islamabad

CDA’s failure to deliver on Sector I-12 promise draws flak

Plot owners criticise civic body for launching new projects instead of finishing existing schemes.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:55am

Punjab

Punjab set for lifetime ban on theatre actors, dancers involved in obscenity

Govt plans new lawfor theatres to support those producing family-oriented plays.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Punjab

National human development report launched in Lahore

UNDP representative says digital technologies were offering Pakistan the fastest path to improve its Human Development Index ranking.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 11:07am

Punjab

Mediation dubbed solution to prolonged litigation, Justice Shah tells LHC Bar

Says with new ADR law, traditional courts would step aside and alternative methods would have to be adopted to resolve the people’s issues.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 11:10am

Sindh

Awami Tehreek protest against corporate farming, canals project continues in Sindh

March calls for immediate allocation of Sindh’s lands to local, landless farmers rather than to corporate entities.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:46am

Sindh

‘Pakistan must continue to preserve and strengthen its nuclear capability’

NCA Adviser Gen Kidwai rejects US allegations that Pakistan can target its cities with its missile technology.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Sindh

Bilawal reaffirms resolve to tackle climate change challenge

Tells MUET graduates at convocation they can build environmentally sustainable cities.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Sport

Lahore to host tri-nation ODI series opener, final in Karachi

PCB says tri-series to be first event in the revamped Gaddafi Stadium, construction work likely to be finished by Feb 2.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:34pm

Sport

Keys dethrones Sabalenka to land first Grand Slam crown

Keys’ 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 victory stops Belarusian Sabalenka’s bid to become the first woman to claim three straight Melbourne Park titles since Martina Hingis.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 11:59am

Sport

Asif maintains unbeaten run at National Snooker

Maintains his unbeaten run in the championship by defeating Ali Raza.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 02:49pm

Sport

Asad clinches U-18 title as umpiring errors mar final at national tennis

In the girls U-18 singles, Romesa Malik capped off a remarkable week by winning the title.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:11pm

Business

Import of vehicles, parts for local assembly rises

Data shows import of completely built-up cars rose to $124m in IHFY25 from $108m.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:32pm

Business

Govt reverses decision to halt gas supplies to captive power plants

ECC approves 17pc tariff hike after IMF’s consent.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

Non-textile exports soar 13pc to $7.5bn

Value-added leather and engineering goods make major contribution.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:34am

Business

Govt’s commercial borrowing to shake rupee confidence

Merchandise exporters say the country needs to remain competitive in the regional markets to attract orders at lower prices.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

Uncertainty turns PSX bearish in volatile week

Investor’s nervousness stems particularly after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

Trump’s high-wire act to transform US power grid won’t be easy

Shortage of large electrical transformers and skilled workers remain big obstacles, says expert.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Balochistan

Balochistan govt to create 215,000 jobs

Targets were set for various sectors to create job opportunities through diverse strategies and plans.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Balochistan

Six women Levies constables dismissed for absence, disobedience

Two of them were deployed for security at BYC gathering but failed to report at assigned duty locations.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:23pm

National

Whistleblowers claim retaliation for ‘exposing corruption’

Fact-finding report on scandal in Pak Datacom is not ready even after six months.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Balochistan

Man killed after attempted attack on Gwadar DC home

Two labourers burn to death in Turbat.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Balochistan

Local government by-polls across 25 Balochistan districts today

According to the ECP, 167 candidates are contesting for 50 general ward seats.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:09am

National

New border pass rules spark backlash in GB

Traders describe policy as “anti-poor”, urge federal government to intervene to address the situation.

Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am

National

PTI files plea against 26th Amendment

Justice Shah objects to larger bench for hearing appeal by additional registrar.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:49am

Balochistan

BYC vows to ‘safeguard rights and resources’ of Baloch people

Speakers at a public meeting allege Balochistan’s resources are being plundered with impunity.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 12:08pm

Back Page

State Department confirms end of Donald Lu’s term

His tenure was marked by tensions surrounding a dispatch, known as the "cipher affair”.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 08:47am

KP & FATA

Kidnapped Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission contract worker found dead

Local elder says kidnappers had handed over the body of Rehanullah to the elders.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 08:41am

Back Page

Senate confirms Hegseth as US defence secretary in close vote

Confirmation comes after VP Vance breaks tie.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 08:30am

Back Page

Imran alleges flaws, bias in £190m graft case verdict

Appeal calls for overturning his conviction; accuses NAB of withholding critical evidence, failing to present witnesses from NCA.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 09:01am

Front Page

Pakistani immigrants return after months-long ordeal

FO says repatriation of Morocco boat tragedy survivors to begin tomorrow; four return from Mauritania.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 07:56am

Front Page

Faryal given clean chit in fake bank accounts case

Judge Javed Ahmed Keeior accepts final charge-sheet, orders release of 14 individuals including Talpur.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 07:51am

Middle East

Four Israelis swapped for 200 Palestinians

Releases greeted by cheering crowds on both sides, including Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv and Palestinians in Ramallah.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 07:45am

KP & FATA

30 terrorists killed, 8 hurt in KP operations: ISPR

Two ringleaders among dead; four abducted policemen recovered in South Waziristan Upper.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Front Page

PTI flip-flops on dialogue with govt

Imran seeks meeting with party negotiators before 28th, sticks to demand for judicial commissions on May 9, Nov 26 incidents.

Updated 26 Jan, 2025 07:43am

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