News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-30

Imran urges CJP Afridi to bring an end to ‘state terror and brutality’

Urges setting up of one or more judicial commissions to "examine the grievances" of the people, highlights human rights violations and abuses.

Updated 31 Jan, 2025 12:53am

PFUJ to mark black day nationwide tomorrow with protests against Peca amendments

HRCP forms "grand coalition for freedom of expression" comprising PFUJ and other rights' bodies.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 10:36pm

Islamabad sessions court sentences 2 to death for blasphemy

Convicts sentenced under Sections 295B, 295C, 298A of PPC, Section 11 of Peca.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:00pm

75 Pakistanis moved to Rwanda amid escalation of Congo conflict: FO

"The high commission staff is in contact with every individual who has asked for assistance and help," FO says, adds more likely to cross over in coming days.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:12pm

KP & FATA

Second mpox case of 2025 detected at Peshawar airport

Case reported in five-month-old infant travelling to Peshawar from Qatar.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:10pm

Justice Rizvi asks if May 9 offences more serious than terrorism incidents

Asks whether those who attacked the army's General Headquarters faced trial.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 05:34pm

Balochistan

Cop martyred in Quetta by unidentified gunmen: police

Victim ambushed outside his house as he was returning from work, says police spokesperson.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 05:41pm

Quran-desecrating provocateur Momika shot dead in Sweden, five suspects arrested

Swedish media reports that Salwan Momika was streaming live on TikTok at the time he was shot.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 05:59pm

Iran says ready for nuclear talks if West is ‘serious’

Minister Baqaei expresses hope that Trump would adopt “realistic approach” towards Iran.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 03:32pm

‘Takes two to tango’: Govt offers PTI parliamentary committee to continue talks

Calls for similar committees to be formed over 2024 elections, PTI's 2014 Islamabad sit-in; Omar Ayub says "offer totally rejected".

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:54pm

Pakistan reciprocates US desire for ‘improved’ economic ties: FO

FO spokesperson plays down EU warning, saying GSP+ "just one aspect" of Pak-EU partnership.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 03:17pm

Asim Azhar shares heartwarming full-circle story about the first time he visited Niagara Falls

"It was like a movie flashback," the singer said, recalling an impromptu performance and some words that unintentionally killed his excitement.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 01:40pm

Why this year’s Aurat March will be held in Lahore on February 12

The new date marks the date women bravely protested in Lahore against Gen Zia's Law of Evidence.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:54pm

South Asia

Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India’s Kumbh Mela

Probe ordered after 30 killed, scores injured in incident in Uttar Pradesh.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:43pm

KP & FATA

2 soldiers martyred, 6 terrorists killed in KP operation: ISPR

Says sanitisation operations being conducted in Mir Ali, North Waziristan district to eliminate any other terrorists.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:33pm

Afghan refugees bat for recognition and women’s rights in Melbourne match

Of the 25 Afghan women contracted by the country’s cricket board in 2020, most resettled in Australia with humanitarian visas, starting new lives in Melbourne and other cities.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:17pm

Why are Pakistani actors trying to be Jake Paul 2.0?

Feroze Khan and Khushhal Khan are, for some reason, attempting to go the Jake Paul route and enter boxing rings. We don't get it either.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:09pm

Gandhara Cultural Festival held to promote heritage, eco-tourism

An MoU was signed between govt bodies and cultural organisations for heritage conservation efforts.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:39am

Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power

HTS leader says priority to fill vacuum in govt in "legitimate and legal way”; Qatar welcomes declaration.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 12:21pm

Zifzafa: a video-game fighting green colonialism in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights

Zifzafa is the only publicly accessible and highly accurate simulation of wind turbine noise to date.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 10:39am

No survivors from plane, helicopter collision in Washington

Trump blames "diversity policies" for decline in aviation safety, questions copter pilot's actions; several US figure skaters and coaches on board plane.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:33pm

Punjab

Changes to Peca law challenged in LHC over free speech concerns

Zardari assents to Digital Nation, National Commission on Status of Women (Amendment) bills.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 09:32am

Will Denmark be able to withstand Trump’s ham-handed advances?

Russia, China, and the US pursue interest in Greenland for its strategic location, mineral resources, and unexplored Siberian potential.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:54am

After many years, SBP has the kind of leadership it needs

The State Bank is doing a very tough job at a very tough time. It has only just finished putting out the most ferocious inflationary fire of our history.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:38am

Editorial: Appeals against 26th Amendment must be heard by full court to settle all concerns

There is increasing frustration over complications created by the law, especially as it has begun interfering with independent functioning of judiciary.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:36am

Judge blocks Trump order halting federal funding for domestic programmes

Funding for medicines, shelter to be exempted from blanket freeze.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:29am

KP & FATA

Only wise men learn from mistakes: Gandapur

Says endowment fund for journalists increased to Rs200m.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:09am

KP & FATA

Govt closed doors on talks, claims Gohar

Terms it as unfortunate that after a month of negotiations, no solution found as govt didn't show "any interest and seriousness".

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:03am

KP & FATA

Six more bunkers destroyed in lower Kurram under peace agreement

A dozen vehicles with essential food items, drugs reach Bagan.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:53am

Islamabad

Govt asked to speed up shifting to electric vehicles, renewable energy

Sherry Rehman says transport sector largest contributor to air pollution.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:21am

Islamabad

Maryam wants Ring Road project completed by December 25

Says completion will increase business activities and ease of travel for millions of citizens.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:28am

Islamabad

Serena Interchange set to open in Islamabad next week

Interior ministry says 2 underpasses undergoing finishing touches and asphalt work progressing swiftly.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:16am

Punjab

Bahawalpur traffic cop held for bribe after video goes viral

Police spokesman says action taken after DPO took notice of video clip showing suspect taking bribe.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:56am

Punjab

Homicide prevention unit launched in Lahore to stem wave of murders

Unit to consist of trained police inspectors, headed by Lahore Operations SSP.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:01am

Sindh

Mangrove plantation earned Sindh $50m in carbon credits, moot told

CM Murad says 2bn mangroves planted in various areas of Sindh; two-day climate conference concludes.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:12am

Sindh

Heirs of Sanghar killing victims seek FIR against those ‘not present at crime scene’, Sindh Assembly told

Justice will be done in every possible way, minister tells lawmakers.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:41am

Sindh

12 additional judges of Sindh high court sworn in

Total number of judges in SHC rises to sanctioned strength of 40, as 28 permanent judges are already performing their duties.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:31am

International

The pioneering science linking climate to weather disasters

Questions attribution studies seek to answer are: did the warmer climate make a flood, heatwave, fire or storm more likely, and did it increase its ferocity?

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:09am

International

Facing Trump and China, EU unveils pro-trade plan

Economic model marks shift to business-friendly Brussels after 5 years of heavy focus on green goals.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 10:12am

International

Pentagon strips ex-general Milley of security detail

Former officer to face inquiry into his conduct that could lead to him being bumped down in rank.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:50am

International

Women’s football matches cancelled in Bangladesh after protests

Analysts say previously fringe religious movements have grown bold following ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:57am

International

German MPs pass motion backed by far-right to limit immigration

Resolution calls on govt to launch permanent border controls, and for “rejection of all attempts to enter the country illegally without exception”.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:44am

Sport

Defending champion Asjad ousted from National Snooker

Loses 5-3 against Mohammad Sajjad, who booked an all-Punjab quarter-final clash against Mohammad Naseem Akhtar.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:08am

Sport

Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first SL Test

Australia reached 330-2 in 81.1 overs when rain stopped play for the day after the tourists elected to bat first.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:44am

Sport

‘Champions Trophy to be held without opening ceremony’

Cancellation owing to late arrival of England and Australian squads; no warm-up matches will be held either.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:38am

Business

Bears drag stocks below 112,000 level

KSE-100 index sheds 543 points amid growing apprehensions about political uncertainty and lack of positive triggers.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:09am

Business

Lucky Motor Corporation unveils Sportage L

Chief executive claims model has 35pc localised parts produced at its in-house manufacturing facility.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:22am

Business

Petroleum prices may see another fortnightly rise

Petrol price likely to go up by Rs2-3 per litre while diesel prices estimated to rise by about Rs6.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:07am

Business

NA panel questions quality negligence in rice exports

Neglect has interrupted rice shipments to the European market.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:20am

Business

GSMA slams Pakistan’s spectrum policy

Says unsold spectrum in past auctions led to reduced spectrum supply for mobile operators.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:32am

Business

US official, commerce minister discuss investment

US charge d’affaires Natalie A. Baker assumes the position of US Embassy in Islamabad as Blome goes back.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:14am

Business

New procedures to bridge sales tax collection gap

Integrated electronic licensing, invoicing system to boost efficiency, transparency.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:08am

Business

Foreigners withdraw 87pc money from T-bills

Steep decline in returns said to be behind massive outflow.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:34am

Balochistan

Hazara Democratic Party demands probe into passport office violence

Statement describes incident as a denial of fundamental human and civil rights.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 12:00pm

Punjab

Man caught with 6,700 foreign SIM cards at Multan airport

Passenger who arrived from UK handed over to FIA's cybercrime circle.

Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:08am

National

FC official among six kidnapped in North Waziristan

Five men abducted while working on electricity poles; scouts personnel, 2 water tankers taken in separate incident.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:55am

National

SC initiates probe into case fixation issue

Officers asked to respond to the notice within 7 days.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:51am

National

Rawalpindi ATC dismisses acquittal requests in GHQ protest case

Rejects pleas of 3 suspects; orders 13 USBs containing relevant case material be provided to defence lawyers.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 12:09pm

Punjab

PTI plans Lahore jalsa on Feb 8

Seeks permission from deputy commissioner, decides to observe black day against "stolen mandate".

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:36am

National

Peca changes spark media outcry

International Federation of Journalists, RSF join PFUJ to condemn "draconian" changes to cybercrime laws.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:44am

Back Page

Rebels in Congo move south to expand their control

M23 forces seen patrolling border with Rwanda, cutting chains that had barred way for vehicles.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:53am

Back Page

Israel has no right to shutter Palestinian aid agency, Munir Akram tells UNSC

UNRWA's Philippe Lazzarini says Israeli legislation “makes a mockery of international law”.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:51am

Back Page

FO shifts stance on US weapons in Afghanistan

Spokesman backs return of assets to America.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:47am

Middle East

Joy turns to despair as Gaza returnees struggle to settle

Egypt refuses to be part of forced displacement from Gaza; Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:23am

Front Page

Envoy defends media curbs at Washington gathering

Rizwan Shaikh explains move driven by “irresponsible use of digital space and the spread of fake news”.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:29am

Front Page

Don’t take GSP+ for granted, says EU envoy

Skoog urges Pakistan not to try civilians in military courts, limit freedom of expression merely to protect individuals from criticism.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 12:23pm

KP & FATA

FIA director general, KP police chief removed

Insiders say FIA's Ahmed Ishaque removed for apparent failure to counter human trafficking.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:04am

Front Page

New US admin has nothing but respect for Pakistan, says Trump associate

Gentry Beach plays down Grenell’s pro-PTI remarks, says he may have been "misled"; govt offers support to US investors.

Updated 31 Jan, 2025 01:07am

Front Page

Govt wants lawmakers, not judges, to review May 9, Nov 26 events

Senator Irfan Siddiqui says govt's response would remain undisclosed; Gohar blames govt for failure of talks.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:04am

Front Page

SC returns military court docs over ‘prejudice’ fears

Only two members of Constitutional Bench review details of procedure adopted during military trials of May 9 suspects.

Updated 30 Jan, 2025 07:47am

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