News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-28

Google Maps to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ for US users

The change will be visible in the US but the name will remain “Gulf of Mexico” in Mexico. Outside of the two countries, users will see both names on Google Maps.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 11:13pm

South Asia

Direct flights between Pakistan, Bangladesh to launch soon: Bangladeshi envoy

Says cargo flights between Dhaka, Karachi and Lahore will also commence soon to further facilitate trade.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 09:18pm

Trump signs executive orders taking aim at DEI, Covid expulsions and transgender troops

Tells reporters that PM Modi “will do what’s right” when it comes to taking back Indian immigrants who came to the US illegally.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:50pm

Balochistan

2 soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed in foiled checkpost attack in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah: ISPR

"Security forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve," ISPR says.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:44pm

South Asia

India and China agree to settle economic differences

Analysts say sluggish economies and trade threats from US President Donald Trump are encouraging China and India to work more closely together.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 04:46pm

PSX remains under pressure as shares lose nearly 1,500 points

Analyst attributes downward trajectory to US aid suspension by Trump administration.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 06:03pm

Selena Gomez deletes video crying about deportation of undocumented immigrants

The singer posted the video to her Instagram story and faced backlash from conservatives.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 03:39pm

Pakistan, China resolve to strengthen bilateral ties as Dar meets Chinese ambassador

Progress of CPEC 2.0 reviewed; China continues to be Pakistan's "all-weather strategic partner".

Published 28 Jan, 2025 03:05pm

Chinese DeepSeek sparks global AI sell-off, Nvidia loses about $593bn of value

Nvidia shares tumble under 17pc, marking a record one-day loss in market capitalisation for Wall Street stock, according to data.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 04:40pm

Drumbeats of despair: The struggle to preserve Sindh’s drumming tradition

Modernisation and a lack of assistance from the provincial cultural department might cause the art form to fade into oblivion.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 01:40pm

Senate’s approval of contentious Peca amendments bill triggers protests across country

Act aims to penalise perpetrators of “fake news” online; media workers stage protests in various cities; Upper House also passes Digital Nation bill.

Updated 29 Jan, 2025 03:11pm

Govt says talks practically over as Imran blasts failure to form commissions as ‘sign of deceit’

Dar says govt committee came to meeting with answer to demands, NA speaker says his doors still remain open; PTI says talks were not being held "anywhere else".

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:46pm

Situations in Gaza, Ukraine struggling to hide dressed-up frailty of American militarism

Would the horror movie end with any degree of finality or does peace at least look likely to return even if a tad tenuously for now?

Published 28 Jan, 2025 09:10am

News anchors raise objections as Senate panel passes Peca law changes

PTI senator supports tweaks while only JUI-F's Murtaza opposes; Irfan Siddiqui vows to "stand with media persons if law weaponised against them".

Published 28 Jan, 2025 09:00am

National

Govt to use gas firms’ profits to cut domestic price

Musadik Malik says govt will pay Rs82bn to offset increase from amount allocated for circular debt adjustments.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:32am

National

PM assures businessmen of govt help for growth

Says further reductions in banking policy rate expected following SBP’s meeting.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:57am

National

Two companies submit plans for Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway

Project may take 3 more years to complete even if govt approves either plan.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 11:05am

The govt continues to pretend to rule over a kingdom facing no challenges

Other than their mission creep, there are some jitters behind closed doors.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:30am

National

‘New PPP’ in the making with fresh faces, policies: Qureshi

PTI leader says "political engineers" working day & night to give final touches to new party.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:22am

Editorial: It is time to prioritise long-term stability over unsustainable faster growth

Improving indicators can be tempting enough to act boldly to accelerate economic growth. But must the SBP do so and repeat past blunders?

Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:22am

Punjab

Chinese firm offers rice, maize cultivation project for Cholistan

Also offers introduction of GMO cotton for 15 per cent increase in the yield of white lint.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:38am

Punjab

Youth held under blasphemy charge in Sahiwal

Locals report suspect was an addict and mentally unstable.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:40am

Punjab

Seraiki journalist discharged from terrorism case in Bahawalpur

Judge says that there's "no solid, cogent, reliable, and inspiring evidence against accused to connect him with the commission of offence".

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:36am

KP & FATA

Convoy of oil tankers attacked in Kurram

No damage reported, with oil carriers successfully reaching district's Alizai area afterward.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 11:30am

KP & FATA

Special Branch official among three killed in Bara firing

Police party immediately reach spot and collect evidence.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

KP & FATA

KP legislates to terminate thousands recruited by last caretaker govt

KP Assembly also passes bill on agriculture tax amid opposition’s criticism.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Islamabad

Many class 9 students may have to sit in exam privately in Islamabad

Parents blame teachers for students’ failure to clear send-ups.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 12:02pm

Islamabad

NA body concerned about increasing Aids cases

Committee acknowledges expanded screening and testing services provided by the CMU.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Islamabad

Punjab digitalises land records system under Pulse project

PULSE project to digitise the land records of urban and remaining rural areas of Punjab, says commissioner.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Sindh

Pregnant woman beaten to death during ‘exorcism’ in Sindh’s Badin

Procedure involved violent methods continued for five days and nights until "witch doctors" arrested.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 11:22am

Sindh

Ex-Karachi mayor Wasim Akhtar, two MQM men acquitted in May 12 violence case

ATC exonerates them of all charges for lack of evidence; 6 identical cases also pending since 2007.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 11:21am

Sindh

Bill tabled in PA for appointment of bureaucrats as chairmen of Sindh education boards

Deputy speaker refers the document to standing committee concerned for deliberation.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:20am

International

Israel fires at Lebanese returning home, kills two

Health ministry says 17 wounded on second day as residents tried to return to border villages.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:47am

South Asia

India’s Amit Shah pledges to evict Bangladeshis from Delhi

Says “change the government and we will rid Delhi of all illegals".

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:06am

International

Japan’s TV bosses resign over assault scandal

Chairman apologises for "failing to provide adequate care due to a lack of awareness of human rights".

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:32am

International

Cyberattack hits DeepSeek as new users flock to Chinese startup

Hangzhou-based firm shows ability to match capacity of AI pace-setters such as Nvidia.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:14am

Sport

Champions Trophy tickets go on sale today

Tickets for group-stage matches and the second semi-final to be played in Pakistan go on general sale at 2pm.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 04:21pm

Sport

Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year

Ends 2024 as the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket; Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai clinches the men’s ODI award.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 02:22pm

Sport

Inter sweep Lecce aside to keep pace at top

However, all is not well at Milan as Conceicao almost comes to blows with deposed captain Davide Calabria on the pitch.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 02:14pm

Business

PSX tumbles on ‘poor’ corporate earnings

ECC's decision to increase gas tariff by almost 17pc for captive power plants key depressant.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

Oil drops 3pc, stocks tank on DeepSeek news

Oil already down earlier in session on weak economic data from China.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

PBC team shares budget proposals

Presents comprehensive set of proposals and recommendations for fiscal policy and tax regime for FY26 and beyond.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

Senate body orders fresh audit of solar imports since 2018

Raises red flags over ‘staggering’ transactions by two companies.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

Industry says single-digit rate will revive economy

Say SBP move would not address the prevailing economic challenges and unlock the country’s growth potential.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Business

Govt admits contraction in industrial, agri sectors

Hopes growth momentum to pick up pace with falling interest rates.

Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:54am

Sindh

President appoints 12 additional judges for SHC

Judicial Commission of Pakistan to meet on Feb 11 to consider top judges for SC vacancies.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:26am

National

Journalists announce nationwide protest against Peca changes

Vow to challenge amendments in court.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:07am

National

Larger bench allows SC official’s appeal in contempt case

Justice Mansoor seeks full court to settle jurisdiction row.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 10:18am

Back Page

Gazans stream home after prisoner breakthrough

Tens of thousands, many holding infants in their arms, trek to enclave’s north on foot; Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 08:41am

Back Page

Azad Kashmir police discuss steps to arrest attackers of speaker’s convoy

AJK PM orders action against assailants.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 09:40am

Back Page

One-China Policy remains unchanged: Foreign Office

Diplomatic source says event attended by Naqvi was organised by Gunster Strategies, with NFSC reportedly one of its sponsors.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 07:51am

Back Page

Law minister refuses to give date for Council of Common Interests meeting

PPP senators demand moot to discuss proposed canals; opposition, journalists walk out over Peca.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 09:23am

Front Page

Imran, Bushra move IHC against conviction in £190m graft case

ATC rejects ex-PM’s acquittal request in GHQ protest case; IHC approves Maneka’s plea to transfer Iddat case to another bench.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 07:50am

Front Page

Consider constitutional bench full court, says Justice Mazhar

Notices issued to respondents as SC takes up pleas against 26th Amendment.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 07:43am

Balochistan

2 ‘terrorists’ killed as attack on FC fort foiled in Qila Abdullah

Six, including a police officer and dacoit, killed in various incidents across Balochistan.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 07:50am

Front Page

Govt hints at ending talks if PTI skips today’s sitting

Irfan Siddiqui warns talks committee to be dissolved, response to demands won’t be shared; PTI vows to support journalists on Peca tweaks.

Updated 28 Jan, 2025 08:05am

Tuesday, January 28, 2025