News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-09

Sindh

Infant girl killed by aerial firing in Karachi’s Lyari: police

DIG South says celebratory aerial firing was carried out at a wedding ceremony in the same vicinity; groom has been detained.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 11:19pm

Liverpool’s quadruple dream ended by second-tier Plymouth

Plymouth sit rock bottom of English second tier but have now taken two Premier League scalps after winning at Brentford in round three earlier.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 10:26pm

Trump says Musk will help uncover ‘hundreds of billions’ in US govt fraud

Musk’s role faces criticism as his companies have billions of dollars in contracts with federal government; Trumps says Musk "not gaining anything".

Published 09 Feb, 2025 09:18pm

PM Shehbaz to embark on 2-day visit to UAE on Monday: FO

"During his visit, the prime minister will deliver a keynote address at the WGS, highlighting Pakistan’s vision for inclusive economic growth," FO says.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 05:46pm

Indian forces kill 31 Maoists, two commandos dead

Big success in direction of achieving a Naxal-free India, says interior minister Amit Shah.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 05:30pm

FM Dar says Netanyahu’s remarks on displacing Palestinians ‘irresponsible, provocative’

Saudi Arabia categorically rejects Netanyahu's remarks; GCC, Egypt, Jordan condemn Israeli suggestions as well.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:28am

KLF Day 3: Experts call for urgent, multipronged approach to curb unsustainable population growth

Panelist Dr Rehana Ahmed says, “Pakistan has absolutely no excuse to continue with rapid population growth rate.”

Published 09 Feb, 2025 04:21pm

Elon Musk says has no plans to acquire TikTok’s US operations

In late-January comments, Musk also took aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 04:15pm

China inflation picks up after Lunar New Year spending boost

China to further shrink renewables subsidies in market reform push.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 04:15pm

South Asia

Sri Lankan monkey causes nationwide blackout

Monkey came in contact with grid transformer causing an imbalance in the system, says energy minister.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 03:29pm

New Zealand’s Ravindra bloodied by ball to face in Lahore tri-nation series match

Black Caps say he is unlikely to feature in tomorrow's match against South Africa but is "otherwise well".

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 03:27pm

Finance minister expresses desire for robust ties with UK

Two sides dicuss “investment opportunities in Pakistan's energy, minerals, and infrastructure sectors”.

Updated 11 Feb, 2025 09:59am

Karachi by numbers

From poor female employment numbers to a growing housing crisis, Karachi Census 2023 presents an accurate image of issues that need to be addressed in the city.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 01:14pm

More than a fandom: How comics and anime impact young Pakistanis’ identity and mental well-being

They call Geek Con a judgment-free space where they can freely express themselves, connect with like-minded fans, and cosplay characters who resonate with them.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 12:59pm

Trump says he has spoken to Putin about ending war in Ukraine: report

Says Russian president "wants to see people stop dying".

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 03:25pm

Sindh

Legal experts at KLF moot blame establishment for undermining democratic institutions

Raza Rabbani says culture of resistance has weakened in recent years.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 11:49am

How private sector can play its crucial role in targeting the net zero equation

The private sector has a crucial role to play in embedding resilience, but it cannot do much without support from other sectors.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 10:39am

How banks have come together in fight against adverse fallout from climate change

With green practices in their operations and lending practices, banks have adopted a proactive approach to take Pakistan out of the red zone.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 10:07am

Cracking the code of climate finance

To access climate finance, Pakistan will have to undergo a paradigm shift that prioritises innovation, reforms and private-sector engagement.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 09:42am

Smokers’ corner: Big tech’s big rush

Are people being duped and led towards societal collapse and an authoritarian techno-capitalist future?

Published 09 Feb, 2025 09:37am

To property developers Trump, his son-in-law and envoy, Gaza is real estate worth drooling over

There were always going to be three possible outcomes of the Palestinian struggle for freedom.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 09:08am

Editorial: While there are some bright spots, we must streamline our climate governance

Pakistan’s pressing need is adaptation. While private sector must be better incentivised to help find climate solutions, the media also has a vital role.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:38am

Punjab

CPA concludes in Punjab with emphasis on local governments for equitable development

Charter raises concerns at hate speech, misinformation and digital manipulation.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:39pm

Punjab

PML-N’s rally trumpets achievements despite ban

Admin facilitates minister Attaullah Tarar’s show.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 08:24am

Punjab

Dozens arrested in crackdown on PTI protests in Punjab

Crackdown follows the imposition of Section 144, as PTI supporters attempt to hold protests.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:43pm

Column

Between China and the US

Pakistan is struggling to balance its relationships with both China and the West.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 08:43am

KP & FATA

Peshawar doctor denied bail in blasphemy case

Judge notes the suspect was traced from his motorcar, which was seen in CCTV footage of the occurrence.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:36pm

KP & FATA

Dry winter creates ‘drought-like’ situation in Battagram

Residents attribute phenomenon to widespread deforestation.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:43pm

KP & FATA

PHC orders law-enforcement agencies to inspect Afghanistan-bound trucks at checkposts

Hears plea against alleged "rampant extortion" from goods transporters by different LEAs under the garb of security, narcotics checking.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:39pm

KP & FATA

KP accuses centre of downplaying its Rs169 billion cash surplus

CM aide insists "petty politicking" will not hurt province’s interests.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:32pm

Islamabad

Muzaffarabad police break up PTI protests, place leaders under house arrest

Footage shows police chasing supporters as ex-AJK PM Abdul Qayyum Niazi leads protest; vehicle with sound system reportedly catches fire.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:22pm

Islamabad

Punjab agri plan on the cards to counter drought in Potohar region

Official says agriculture department asked to prepare emergency plan.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:28pm

Sindh

Karachi shopkeeper dies in police custody under controversial circumstances

SHO among 9 suspended as autopsy report reveals "injury marks" on body of Waqasuddin, who was booked in a rioting case.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:47pm

Sindh

Sindh govt bans entry of dumper trucks in Karachi during the day

Heavy vehicles to be allowed on city roads only between 11pm and 6am.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:55pm

Business

Iranian rial plunges

Rial plunges to 892,500 to the dollar on the unofficial market.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Business

PSX stays bearish for third straight week on IMF concerns

Analyst attributed momentum to profit-taking, selling pressures and some concerns related to the upcoming IMF review.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Business

Closure of US project in Pakistan a setback to agri cooperation

US officials managing the $24m programme prepare to leave Pakistan while local staff connected to it are on verge of losing jobs.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:20am

Business

Banks’ investment in risk-free govt papers surges to Rs26tr

Centre uses taxpayers’ money to pay unprecedented returns.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Business

Govt needs to exploit US export opportunity: industry experts

US imposes 10pc tariff on imports from China effective Feb 1.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:06am

Business

Global wheat import dented by economic woes

Top importer China is expected to buy less than half of last year’s volume in the first six months of 2025.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:27am

Business

Saudi fast-food giant Albaik set to start operations in Pakistan, says commerce minister

Jam Kamal visits Albaik’s plants in Jeddah, meets Pakistani employees working there.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:44am

International

Unexploded ordnance imperils thousands of lives in Gaza

Volume of ordnance dropped on Gaza during 15 months of conflict “mind-boggling”, says expert.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

International

Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia: Joke or serious intent?

Egypt says idea was a “direct infringement of Saudi sovereignty” and that the kingdom’s security was a “red line for Egypt”.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:19am

International

Israel putting Gaza ceasefire at risk of collapse, says Hamas

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei meets Hamas leaders in Tehran.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

International

Head of UN chemical weapons watchdog meets Syrian leader

OPCW expresses concern that valuable evidence regarding equipment may have been destroyed in intense Israeli strikes on military sites.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:13am

International

Baltic nations cut link with Russia’s power grid

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have wanted to block Russia’s ability to geopolitically blackmail them via the electricity system.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

International

US judge blocks Musk’s cost-cutting team from Treasury data

Musk is neither federal employee nor govt official, although US media reports that he has been registered as “special government employee”.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

International

European far-right hails Trump at Madrid event

Hungarian PM, Italian dy PM and French leader Marine Le Pen attend gathering.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Balochistan

Balochistan farmers reject agri income tax

Green Kissan Ittehad rejects 35pc tax, says 75pc of province's population associated with agri sector.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:07pm

Balochistan

Probe body holds owner responsible for Sanjdi mine explosion

Recommends action against culprits; mines sealed.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:05pm

National

Federal minister Aleem Khan proposes toll tax for GB tourists

CM Gulbar Khan suggests construction of tunnels to ensure travellers’ safety on Baltistan Road.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:02pm

National

Aga Khan, late leader of Ismailis, to be buried in Egypt today

Finance minister, global dignitaries attend funeral in Lisbon.

Updated 28 Mar, 2025 04:28pm

Balochistan

Abducted girl rescued in Zehri, 14 suspects held

Hunt for main suspect continues.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:42am

National

Asad Qaiser says talks can’t be held with govt amid ‘crackdown’

NA speaker refutes PTI claim; Imran moves IHC against Adiala jail official.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:55am

National

Pakistan’s economy ready to take off, says PM Shehbaz

Praises LEAs’ role in curbing smuggling; Ahsan Iqbal highlights lack of policy continuity.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:49am

Back Page

Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance

Escalates foreign aid crackdown, freezes US aid to South Africa.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:32am

Back Page

African blocs scramble to resolve Congo conflict

“We must resist the temptation to think that we can somehow shoot or bombard our way to a solution,” says Kenyan president.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:24am

South Asia

BJP wins New Delhi assembly after 27 years

Modi’s party defeats incumbent Aam Aadmi Party, Congress.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:12am

Back Page

Pakistan’s domestic politics echoes in US Congress

Joe Wilson, a Republican, calls for Imran’s release.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 01:11pm

Middle East

Lebanon forms new govt with ‘direct US intervention’

PM Salam says cabinet will prioritise financial reforms; Hezbollah ally Amal chooses 4 members, preventing former from wielding "blocking third".

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:08am

Middle East

Hamas, Israel complete fifth prisoner swap

Over 180 Palestinians, three Israelis released under Gaza ceasefire deal; jubilant crowds on both sides cheer prisoners’ freedom.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 07:55am

Front Page

Govt warns PTI against creating another May 9

Khawaja Asif accuses party of planning violence ahead of Champions Trophy; Barrister Aqeel slams opposition for lack of commitment to negotiations.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

KP & FATA

Two cops martyred in Bannu check post attack

Pro-govt "commander", 2 associates killed in assault by rival group in North Waziristan.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Front Page

Army must play its ‘constitutional’ role, says Imran

PTI founder pens 2nd open letter to army chief; claims his convictions were predetermined; criticises Peca for restricting social media.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 02:34am

Sport

Australia on brink of Sri Lanka Test series sweep

With Sri Lanka leading by only 54 runs, Smith’s side eager to mop up the tail and seal a 2-0 sweep.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:30am

Sport

Phillips and New Zealand spinners rule the roost as Pakistan wilt

Game proves a battle between New Zealand and southpaw opener Fakhar Zaman.

Updated 09 Feb, 2025 12:51pm

Sport

City survive Orient scare as Saints crash out

Jamie Donley’s long-range effort comes back off the bar and rebounds in off City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:30am

Front Page

Sewage samples from 21 districts test positive for poliovirus

Districts include Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Hub, Khuzdar, Peshawar, Swabi, Karachi East, among others.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:28am

KP & FATA

PTI demands return of ‘stolen mandate’

Achakzai says "country is sinking because of the wrong policies of the govt”.

Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:23am

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