News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-01

US Democrats look for a roadmap, new leader to take on Trump

Among the favourites to lead the Democrats into the future are Ben Wikler and Ken Martin, party chairmen in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:46pm

Balochistan

Army chief vows to ‘hunt down frenemies’ in nation’s midst during Balochistan visit

Gen Munir offers funeral prayers for those martyred in counterterrorism operations in Balochistan over past 24 hours.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:24pm

President approves LHC judge’s transfer against request of 5 IHC justices

Also approves transfers of SHC's Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, BHC's Justice Muhammad Asif to IHC; Islamabad Bar Council assails move.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 11:22pm

Washington crash: US Army Black Hawk unit was responsible for doomsday readiness

US defence secretary says army copter was "on a routine, annual re-training of night flights on a standard corridor for a continuity of government mission".

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:54pm

Positive results of US visit to be visible ‘very soon’: Interior Minister Naqvi

"You have already started seeing some results in reality and some will be happening soon," Mohsin Naqvi says.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:50pm

Middle East

Gunmen kill 10 in Syria village ‘massacre’: monitor

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says gunmen "shot at people using handguns equipped with silencers”.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:00pm

Netflix’s Emilia Perez star Karla Gascon apologises after resurfaced Islamophobic, racist tweets

The Oscar nominee said she was “deeply sorry to those I have caused pain".

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:31pm

Los Angeles fires fully contained after burning for 3 weeks: state agency

More than 150 square kilometres, 10,000 homes burned; private firm AccuWeather estimates over $250bn in damages.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:00pm

‘So proud, grateful’: Pakistani chef Maryam Ishtiaq on making it to Gordon Ramsay’s cooking show

The private chef and content creator was selected from "thousands of applicants" to take part in Next Level Chef.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 04:19pm

Editorial: The protests against draconian Peca changes highlight need for inclusive dialogue on digital regulation

Published 01 Feb, 2025 03:36pm

Taliban govt-run corporation takes over luxury Kabul Serena hotel

Hotel was "an integral part of Kabul’s social fabric", statement from Serena says.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 02:30pm

Ibrahim Ali Khan is making his Bollywood debut alongside Khushi Kapoor and the internet isn’t happy

The celeb kids will star in a Karan Johar movie on Netflix, and people are already criticising Kapoor's terrible acting skills and Bollywood's nepotism.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 01:59pm

OpenAI chief Sam Altman says it needs new open-source strategy

Says artificial intelligence company has been "on the wrong side of history".

Published 01 Feb, 2025 01:30pm

6 dead as medical jet crashes in Philadelphia days after Washington disaster

All six onboard were Mexican citizens, country’s foreign ministry confirms; plane seen descending at a sharp angle towards a residential area.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 12:52pm

KP & FATA

Funeral prayers held for policeman slain in fresh Upper Kurram firing

Syed Ashiq Hussain embraced martyrdom after being shot at by a sniper while posted on security duty on Friday evening.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 12:19pm

Shaz Khan’s The Martial Artist postponed due to LA wildfires

The movie, set to premiere in Los Angeles, will now be released in the spring and a local release date has yet to be announced.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 11:59am

The up and down trajectory of polio cases in Pakistan reflects our ever-unstable politics

Every new government changes the leadership of the polio programme without realising how negatively it might impact it.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 08:49am

Editorial: Pakistan must hone its counterterrorism policy to prevent bloodshed witnessed in 2024

It must also maintain diplomatic pressure on the Afghan Taliban to ensure their soil is not used by anti-Pakistan actors.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 08:35am

Column

DeepSeek revolution

Grit and ingenuity can often trump throwing enormous amounts of money at everything.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:41am

KP & FATA

PTI to mark Feb 8 as black day, says MNA Qaiser

Insists centre’s apathy forced party to abandon talks.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:14am

KP & FATA

Tirah traders’ leader, another tribesman abducted

Sources say local elders, traders formed jirga to secure their release from captivity of suspected militants.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:07am

KP & FATA

KP govt to give away Rs5.7bn cash handouts under Ramazan Package

Cabinet okays price, hoarding control cell at CM Secretariat for month of fasting.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:01am

Islamabad

Child burnt to death in Rawalpindi

Victim was alone when fire erupted on vacant plot, over five huts reduced to ashes, police say.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:41am

Islamabad

CDA told to finalise design of Islamabad’s first cricket stadium

Interior minister directs civic agency to take steps for launch of several new projects.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:21am

Islamabad

Police arrest 87 beggars in Rawalpindi

Police say they created inconvenience by obstructing traffic, some involved in drug peddling, theft.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:29am

Islamabad

WB’s support sought in obtaining carbon credits for capital

Civic agency chairman calls for strengthening partnership with World Bank to combat air pollution.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:36am

Punjab

12 giraffes to be imported for Lahore Zoo, safari

Giraffes being imported at a cost of Rs140m from South Africa would reach here this month.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:00am

Punjab

Three Shalimar coaches derail at Shahdara bridge near Lahore

No casualties reported in incident; Pakistan Railways top management orders inquiry.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:03am

Punjab

Multan SHO held for torture of elderly man

Footage shows policeman pulling the motorcyclist down on the road and thrashing him with kicks and fists.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:57am

Sindh

Woman seeking safety murdered by uncle over free-will marriage, SHC told

Judge stresses need for societal and legal action against gender-based violence.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:29am

Sindh

Sindh govt raises fare of Peoples Bus Service from today

Minimum fare will increase from Rs50 to Rs80 while Rs120 would be charged from a passenger intending to travel beyond 15km.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:41am

Sindh

PPP ignores opposition protest as Sindh Assembly passes varsity law tweaks

Controversial bill allows non-PhD bureaucrats to become vice chancellors in Sindh.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:44am

International

UP govt tried to play down Kumbh crush to ‘protect’ CM Adityanath

Officials insisted for hours that no one was seriously injured, despite TV footage, analyst says.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:53am

International

Uphold migrants’ dignity, UN asks US after Trump’s Guantanamo plan

“Regardless of their status, migrants have human rights and they should be respected, wherever,” UN spokesperson says.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:42am

International

Assad-era official arrested, to face trial

Authorities holding accountable those in "violations against the Syrian people and enhance security and stability in the region,” Syrian official says.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:27am

International

German legislators reject anti-immigration bill tabled by CDU, far right

Social Democrats, Greens parties greet result with aplause.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:48am

Sport

India clinch T20 series against England but concussion sub talking point

Rana's substitution, which was not like-for-like with Dube, did not amuse the visitors with Kevin Pietersen slamming the move on air.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 11:00am

Sport

PCB sought ICC support amid cost overruns in stadium renovations: Mohsin Naqvi

Says PCB ensured that the quality of work has not been compromised.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:47am

Sport

Upset galore as Asif, Awaisullah fall out of National Snooker

In the semi-finals at the NBP Sports Complex, former champion Shahid stuns the world amateur title holder Asif.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 11:04am

Sport

Manchester United, Spurs and Rangers make Europa League last 16

“When you get to this stage of any competition, anything is possible and they can prove they can win against anybody,” United's Ruben Amorim says.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 12:12pm

Business

SBP chief pushes banks to expand agri-financing

Hails record Rs2.22tr agriculture credit in FY24.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:53am

Business

Weekly inflation slows to 0.4pc

Sharp deceleration for the fifth week mainly due to decline in prices of tomatoes, potatoes, onions and wheat flour.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am

Business

NHA cancels bids opening for Rs85bn project

Process will resume upon GRC decision on application of one of the bidders, spokesman says.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:50am

Business

Trump to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China today

White House spokesperson says tariffs of 25pc on Canada, Mexico and 10pc on China to be implemented with immediate effect.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:45am

Business

January collection target missed by Rs85bn

Revenues grow 26pc to Rs6.5tr in 7MFY25.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am

Business

Govt urged to renegotiate trade agreements

PBC recommends comprehensive benchmarking of export incentives with competitor countries.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:59am

Business

Zarea plans Rs1bn IPO

It will offer 62.5m shares, representing 23.81pc of post-IPO paid-up capital, at floor price of Rs16 per share.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am

Business

Equities recover another 1,049 points

Topline Securities Ltd attributes positivity to attractive valuations.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am

Punjab

Punjab CM launches electric bus service in Lahore

Eighty passengers can travel in 30-seater buses; will have GPS location recorder, Wi-Fi, USB ports.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:12am

Sindh

Slow work on Dhabeji SEZ irks Sindh CM

Directs officials to expedite construction work and provide regular updates.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:15am

Balochistan

Non-Iranian goods exempted from e-import form

Balochistan govt imposes ban on commercial transportation on CPEC highway at Talar checkpoint on Sundays.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am

National

Dialogue key to promoting inter-faith harmony: PM

Says govt committed to fostering an environment of acceptance, tolerance, and mutual respect.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am

National

UK team meets PIA officials, inspects flight safety

CAA hopeful about evaluation outcome, citing extensive preparations regarding international aviation safety requirements.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 09:00am

Back Page

Trump says Blackhawk was ‘flying too high’; black boxes found

Department of Defence to examine military chopper’s flight recorder; report expected in 30 days.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:11am

Back Page

Five more Morocco boat survivors return

Authorities yet to repatriate bodies of 10 Pakistanis.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:02am

Back Page

New case of mpox variant detected in London

Government health agency says risk to population remains low.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 08:09am

Middle East

90 Palestinians to be swapped with three Israelis today

First medical evacuation to take place as Rafah crossing set to reopen; UN says humanitarian work continues despite Israeli ban.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:56am

Back Page

US-Dutch action targets ‘Pakistani’ cybercrime outfit

DOJ says group known by moniker "The Manipulaters" operated online marketplace for software used in financial crimes.

Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am

Front Page

‘Prosecutor, judge & jury’: fairness of May 9 trials disputed in SC

As affected party, army cannot conduct fair proceedings, argues ex-CJP’s lawyer.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:36am

Front Page

Govt defends Peca move as journalists vow to expand protest

PFUJ observes black day; NCSW warns law changes may silence dissent; PM may establish committee to resolve journalists’ issues, says Barrister Aqeel.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:54am

Front Page

NA speaker notifies 300pc hike in lawmakers’ pay

Government justifies raise by comparing it with salaries being drawn by federal secretaries.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:39am

KP & FATA

Fragile Kurram peace shaken after AC injured in firing

KP govt spox reaffirms resolve against those who challenge state authority; chief secretary calls on elders to prevent ceasefire disruptions.

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 07:49am

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