News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-04

USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world

Blanket stop-work orders have thrown aid industry into panic, both at home and abroad as the contractors usually front costs, then bill US government.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 09:51pm

‘Around 10’ dead, including shooter, in Sweden campus attack

Police said they are investigating “attempted murder, arson and an aggravated weapons offence”.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:19pm

South Asia

Fly Jinnah secures Bangladesh nod to operate Karachi-Dhaka route soon: reports

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh's chairman says the air carrier will have to appoint a general sales agent next.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:44pm

PIE and DARE-RC collaborate on data-driven studies to tackle key education challenges

"PIE provides a platform where academia, government, and the development sector can work together to shape education policy through research," says PIE DG.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:29pm

Justice Aminuddin wonders how trial for same offence by army, civilian can be held in different courts

PTI leader Salman Akram Raja says civilians can’t be tried in a military court under any circumstances.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 08:38pm

COAS rubbishes Indian military’s ‘hollow statements’, vows full throttle response to any ‘misadventure’

Army brass denounces Indian military's "reckless and provocative" statements as threat to regional stability.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:16pm

FO confirms identities of 13 Pakistanis who died in Moroccan boat tragedy

Says bodies of four Pakistanis scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 05:45pm

USAID freeze calls into question billions in support for poorest countries

Recent report says USAID managed more than $40bn in combined appropriations in 2023, with Afghanistan, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Jordan and Syria among top recipients.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 06:33pm

Women players beat the odds to cut a path for ice hockey in Iran

“We are the only country with more female players than male ice hockey players,” says Sedghi, the president of Iran’s ice hockey association.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 04:43pm

French director found guilty of sexual abuse in landmark #MeToo case

Actor Adele Haenel accused Christophe Ruggia of touching her inappropriately when she was 12.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 03:59pm

Australian cricketer Khawaja backs journalist fired over Gaza stance

Says Peter Lalor “deserved better”; asserts "standing up for people of Gaza" is not anti-Semitic.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 03:45pm

Aryan Khan’s smile shines brighter than even Shah Rukh Khan in new Netflix trailer

At this rate, if Aryan ever flashes a full-blown grin, India might just have to declare a national holiday.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 03:13pm

Govt to unveil corruption-free Ramazan package sans utility stores: PM Shehbaz

Says $1.2 billion agreement with Saudi Arabia will strengthen foreign exchange reserves.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 04:03pm

Punjab

LHC seeks reply from DC over PTI’s plea for Feb 8 gathering

Justice Farooq Haider summons DC Raza on Feb 6 with response on Aliya Hamza's petition.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 03:44pm

Sri Lanka president vows to end island’s ‘corrupt’ image

Self-avowed Marxist Dissanayake dispensed with usual elaborate military pageantry of jet flyovers, horse parades to mark anniversary of independence from Britian.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 12:55pm

Balochistan

7 injured in Pishin gas leak explosion: official

Says four of the injured have been shifted to Quetta, with one of them in serious condition.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 08:54pm

Eminent artist Mashkoor Raza passes away

His prodigious talent enabled him to display his works in different parts of the world.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 12:36pm

OpenAI’s Altman clinches deal with Kakao, second major Asian alliance this week

To visit India tomorrow where he is seeking to meet Modi; reportedly plans to also meet heads of Samsung, SoftBank Group.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 12:32pm

Tickets for Pakistan-India Champions Trophy clash sold out

Pakistan set to begin preparations for tri-nation series, Champions Trophy today with training camp in Lahore.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 01:59pm

Author Neil Gaiman accused of human trafficking, sexual assault in new lawsuit

The complaint is filed by Scarlett Pavlovich, who accused the author of sexual abuse earlier.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 12:19pm

India’s Modi invited to meet with Trump next week: White House official

Announcement comes hours after US military plane deported migrants to India.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 12:01pm

Everything Pakistani draws big crowds at the German Winter Market in Karachi

Handicrafts, leather items, and apparel were the biggest attractions.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 11:59am

Top Featured

Dying for a dream: Pakistan’s migrant crisis from GT Road to Europe

Human smuggling networks in Pakistan are thriving as the lure of a stable future in Europe drives both rich and poor to gamble their lives on dangerous migration routes.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 02:09pm

China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies

China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:58am

PTI’s Nov 26 protest had serious implications for Afghan refugees in Islamabad

It is a worrying assertion that accusing Afghan refugees of serious offences is the norm.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:50am

Business

ECC concerned over rising prices of sugar, vegetables and edible oil

Okays changes to export refinance scheme to check tax evasion.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:48am

Business

Merchandise exports post meagre growth

Trade gap widens 18pc to $2.31bn in January.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:47am

Business

Inflation hits nine-year low at 2.4pc

PM claims govt policies benefiting ordinary people.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:45am

Business

Food security minister vows reforms as lint output plunges 34pc

Reiterates that his ministry remains committed to enhancing cotton production, supporting farmers.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:42am

Business

CM Sindh Murad forms committees to facilitate businesses

Informs establishing a One-Window Investment Facilitation System to streamline business processes.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:44am

Editorial: State’s first priority should be securing all of Balochistan, ensuring people live in peace

A distinction needs to be made between Balochistan's political forces and separatist militants.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:28am

Business

FBR demands Rs18bn from tractor maker

Case relates to inquiry by FBR against Millat Tractors Ltd, related to sales tax thefts under benami laws.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:43am

Business

Cement sales fall

Exports, however, increase 31.54pc to 5.392m tonnes during 7MFY25.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:41am

Front Page

Flurry of changes at IHC after new judges’ arrival

Justice Kayani, Justice Aurangzeb removed from two committees; Justice Dogar formally notified as senior puisne judge.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:19am

Front Page

Distance between people and military growing, says Imran

In letter to army chief, imprisoned PTI leader lauds armed forces’ sacrifices, suggests steps to address "widening distance".

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:37am

KP & FATA

Cop martyred as terrorists attack polio team in Khyber

Informed sources says 17000 children in Tirah valley to miss polio drops as health teams not given security clearance.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:58am

Front Page

Govt gets another shot at PIA sale

NA committee told 18pc GST on new aircraft removed to attract investors; firm finalised to privatise three Discos.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:02am

Front Page

Afghans being quietly moved out of capital

Holders of Proof of Registration Card allowed to stay on till June, but not in twin cities.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:44am

Back Page

PPP leaders take their concerns directly to PM

Marri, Shah and Jhakrani meet premier, brief him on canals project, power sharing issues in Punjab.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:23am

Back Page

Israeli PM in Washington for Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Hamas says it’s ready to begin talks on details of second phase.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:32am

Back Page

Zardari leaves for China today for five-day visit

President to meet Chinese counterpart, senior officials; talks will focus on economic and trade cooperation, counterterrorism and security, CPEC.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:47am

Back Page

USAID website goes dark after Musk rebuke

Tech billionaire confirms Trump authorised dismantling of the agency, calls it "criminal organisation".

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:08am

Back Page

SC Constitutional Bench urged to speak for rule of law

Justice Amin says only have to see whether appeal in military trial case is accepted or rejected; counsel says nothing stops CB from rejecting ICAs.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:59am

Punjab

Lawyer gunned down outside his house in Lahore

The police suspect it to be target killing, resulting from some old enmity.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:10am

Punjab

Two arrested for BLA slogans on bubblegums in Punjab

Nine sacks, dozens of cartons of bubblegums confiscated.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:08am

Punjab

Verdict in Ramzan Sugar Mills case on Feb 6th

Prosecutor asks court to go through case record and decide acquittal pleas of the accused persons accordingly.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 12:34pm

Punjab

HRCP for impartial probe into PTI’s Nov 26 protest

Fact-finding missions documents oral testimonies from state representatives, PTI leadership, reporters, and families of seven alleged victims.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 12:47pm

Punjab

Army, Rangers to be deployed in Lahore for tri-nation series

Matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on Feb 8 and 10.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 12:39pm

KP & FATA

‘Drug addict’ ends life after killing man in Mardan

Complainant says suspect opened fire on son with pistol, then shot himself dead.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:40am

KP & FATA

Four more bunkers destroyed in Kurram

Traders stage demonstration vowing not to allow convoy to proceed till trucks of traders allowed to move to Kurram.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:27am

KP & FATA

PTI blasts minister for threatening crackdown on workers

Junaid Akbar says Punjab govt would be frustrated if it initiated crackdown on PTI leaders, workers.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:24am

Islamabad

Pims automated prescription system falls prey to patients’ burden

Doctor says computers provided to them but only one printer in each OPD, which receives over 500 patients daily.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:34am

Islamabad

Four remanded in orphan girl’s rape, murder case

Police obtain DNA samples from arrested suspects to identify rapists/killers of 21-year-old.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:20am

Islamabad

Housing scheme on CDA radar for ‘grave’ violations of layout plan

CDA says Jinnah Housing scheme has not handed over amenities land to civic body.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:30am

International

Syria’s Sharaa says elections could take five years

Says infrastructure for the vote “needs to be re-established".

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 12:07pm

International

Shark kills girl in Australia

Police says she was bitten by a shark while swimming in the afternoon off the popular surf spot.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:01am

International

What items will get costlier in US trade war?

Three countries see estimated $2bn worth of manufactured goods crossing the borders daily.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 12:09pm

International

Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as venues for Trump-Putin summit

Senior Russian officials visited Saudi Arabia and UAE in recent weeks, according to Russian sources.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:13am

International

Ex-British soldier jailed for spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife, 23, found guilty of espionage, terrorism charges as well as for escaping prison.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:01am

Sindh

Home secretary, Sindh IGP issued notices over plea against promotion rule for ASIs

Petitioners say 2,873 SIs serving in Karachi and 454 posts are still vacant.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:52am

Sindh

Proceedings suspended as Karachi Bar Association boycotts city courts

Supports strike call by Islamabad's legal fraternity over the recent transfer of judges.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:03am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly passes bill to tax agriculture income

No tax on livestock; Sindh Revenue Board to collect tax instead of FBR.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:48am

Sindh

Crackdown on underage bike-riders in Karachi

Fines imposed on 820 such riders, motorcycles seized.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:10am

Sport

Shields crowned boxing’s first undisputed women’s champion

She becomes the only boxer, man or woman, to become boxing’s undisputed world champion across three weight classes.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 12:13pm

Sport

Arsenal thrash Manchester City to boost title challenge

“You cannot lose the control, it’s 95 minutes. You cannot finish in the way we played,” City manager Guardiola says.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:54am

Balochistan

Man killed in Panjgur

Police say victim received multiple bullet injuries and died on spot in targeted killing.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:58am

National

Aurangzeb thanks provinces for passing agri tax law

Sindh Assembly’s passage of AIT ensures law to be implemented nationwide from July 1.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 10:42am

Balochistan

Balochistan Assembly passes law to tax agriculture income

Lawmakers condemn Mangochar attack.

Updated 04 Feb, 2025 09:56am

Balochistan

Tribunal to probe killing of four Levies officials

Balochistan govt directs tribunal to complete, submit report within seven days.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:00am

KP & FATA

Five security men hurt, four militants killed in KP ops

Terrorist commander "who killed army cadet" gunned down in Lakki.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:55am

National

Legal fraternity split over judges’ transfer issue

Senator Hamid Khan-led Professional group, supported by PTI legal wing, rejects govt move.

Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:47am

Punjab

PTI moves LHC to seek permission for Lahore rally

Former MNA Aliya Hamza asks party leaders to step aside if they cannot "withstand govt pressure".

Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:40am

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