News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-10

Sindh

Two, including policeman killed, 3 injured in separate incidents in Karachi

Woman burnt alive by brother-in-law in Korangi; policeman gunned down in his apartment.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:29pm

Palestinians have no right of return under Gaza plan: Trump

Says Palestinians "are going to have much better housing", Jordan’s King Abdullah II set to hold talks with Trump tomorrow.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:45pm

At least 51 dead after Guatemala bus plunges into ravine

Guatemalan president declares unspecified period of national mourning, says it is a difficult day for the nation.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 09:13pm

‘Surreal scene’: Saif Ali Khan recounts details of knife attack at Mumbai home

In an exclusive interview with Times of India, the actor spoke about what happened before, during and after the incident.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 05:32pm

Boxing organisation to launch lawsuit over inclusion of Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-ting at Olympics

International Boxing Association links their action to Trump’s executive order seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 05:25pm

Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets

Under the climate accord, each country is supposed to provide a steeper headline figure for cutting heat-trapping emissions by 2035.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 04:51pm

Rapper Kanye West logs off X after days-long racist, anti-Semitic and misogynistic rant

Before leaving, he thanked Elon Musk for "allowing [him] to vent".

Published 10 Feb, 2025 04:49pm

Bulls return to PSX as shares climb 1,000 points on corporate results

Analyst says "first IPO of 2025” also signalled positive market sentiments.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 06:58pm

IT minister reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to transparency, accountability on digital platforms

Calls for global collaboration to establish responsible AI governance models.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 03:59pm

Vessel carrying 65 sinks off Libyan coast; Pakistani embassy seeks details of nationals

FO says Crisis Management Unit activated; 29 migrant bodies reportedly recovered in Libya last week.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 05:38pm

Turkiye’s President Erdogan to visit Pakistan this week amid three-nation Asia tour

President Zardari meets with Erdogan in Istanbul en route to Portugal to offer condolences on Prince Karim Aga Khan's death.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 02:20pm

Williamson’s century guides New Zealand into tri-series final despite Breetzke’s record

Williamson hit his first ODI century in nearly five years and was ably supported by Conway, who missed his century by just three runs.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 06:02pm

JCP names 6 high court judges for Supreme Court as PTI boycotts meeting

Chief justices of all high courts except LHC among six judges chosen; commission nominates Justice Aurangzeb as SC "acting judge".

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:58pm

KP & FATA

Minor girl dies, 3 others injured as fire engulfs houses, cattle pen in Battagram

One buffalo and three cows also perished in the blaze.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 01:11pm

Kendrick Lamar brings viral Drake diss track to Super Bowl stage

Audiences had wondered if the rapper would perform his Grammy-winning song 'Not Like Us', and he did.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 01:07pm

Trump says will impose 25pc tariffs on US steel, aluminium imports

Trump pledges tariffs on EU; says that he will soon announce “reciprocal tariffs” to match his government's levies.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 12:36pm

India relieved as Rohit regains form ahead of Champions Trophy

Sunday’s 119 off 90 balls was a timely reminder that the elegant opener is not a spent force yet.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 12:18pm

People need to develop a taste for Pakistani hiphop music, says Babar Mangi

The Coke Studio artist spoke about the emergence of Urdu rap at the KLF along with Arshad Mehmood and Ash Rohan.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 11:57am

American author Tom Robbins dies at 92

Robbins' novels celebrated counterculture with fantastical characters and manic metaphors.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 11:52am

FY2025 could help govt reduce its need to borrow from banks

Government’s borrowings for budgetary support from banking system have turned negative, SBP data reveals.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 12:43pm

EU has warned Pakistan not to take its GSP+ status for granted

Noticeable progress is being made with regard to agriculture tax and improved exports, though many problems still call for basic structural reforms.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 10:25am

Relief on hold for the auto sector

Large private firms are opting for auto financing, while regular citizens still consider the interest rate too high.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 10:19am

Digitising payments could generate over $121bn worth of digital activity in country, estimates Visa

Says Pakistan has the 5th largest Gen Z population, which are more likely to spend digitally than the preceding generations.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 10:09am

Modern investment tools needed to foster a more accessible capital market

According to data, as of Dec 2024, there were 357,419 Unique Identification Numbers registered on the stock market.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 12:35pm

Trump’s tariff war will come at a price to US economy, diplomacy

A multipolar world will not so easily bend to Washington’s will with America’s primacy eroding.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:35am

Editorial: Ruling elites can compensate salaried middle class only through economic reforms

With govt unable to press growth accelerator without upending fragile recovery, sufferings of low-middle-income households are unlikely to disappear soon.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 08:29am

Ali Amin Gandapur’s foibles on the political tightrope

Party’s internal misgivings with KP CM stem from Nov 26 events, his inability to win reprieve for incarcerated Imran Khan.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 08:19am

Business & Finance

Unskilled expats out and about

Countries are now looking for more highly-skilled labour to add value to their economies.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:17am

Column

The struggle to save the judiciary

If Pakistan’s judiciary succumbs to complete political control, the nation stands to lose not only rule of law but also democratic progress.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:12am

South Asia

Bangladesh launches ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ against Hasina loyalists

Dhaka rejects New Delhi’s statement on country’s internal affairs as "unexpected and unwarranted".

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:35am

South Asia

Chief minister of violence-hit Indian state resigns

Local reports say Congress party was expected to move no-confidence motion against Manipur CM.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:12am

International

28 migrants found dead in Libya mass grave

Authorities found grave after raid on human trafficking site, freed 76 sub-Saharan migrants, attorney general’s office says.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:44am

International

Political reset in Delhi

Congress, once dominant force of the national capital, remains irrelevant.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:18am

Balochistan

Dalbandin protesters condemn enforced disappearances

Demand recovery of Mubarak Ali and Hafeez Baloch, who reportedly disappeared from Kharan.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:35am

Punjab

Horse & cattle show returns to Lahore in full splendour

PM Shehbaz, CM Maryam attend event featuring archery teams, livestock march, Atif Aslam performance.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:24am

National

‘Tourism gets boost’ in Pakistan after New York show award

Alpine Club says the Best Partner Pavilion Award strengthened Pakistan’s image as one of the top tourist spots.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:08am

Balochistan

Two killed, eight injured in Lasbela accidents

Passenger coach travelling from Karachi collides with rickshaw in Winder; car hits police van in Uthal; LPG tanker overturns in Bela.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 06:47am

National

Cotton production under multidimensional stress: ILO study

Mapping of cotton supply chain shows policies do not always benefit the most marginalised farmers.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:24am

National

Relief goods sent for people of Palestine, Lebanon, Syria

Consignment containing food, clothing, blankets sent via chartered flight from Karachi to Jordan.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:12am

National

Only 30pc petitions on election results decided by tribunals

Fafen says 112 of 371 challenges filed by candidates disposed of.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:09am

National

IHC suggests Justice Dogar’s elevation to Supreme Court

Judicial Commission set to meet today to finalise appointment of 8 judges to apex court.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:01am

Sindh

Role of maritime security increased, says defence minister

Two-day Aman Dialogue to discuss maritime challenges begins.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:24am

KP & FATA

PHC acquits four in abduction of girl, forced marriage case

Petitioners were sentenced to life imprisonment by child protection court.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 06:04am

KP & FATA

Govt asked to take steps for peace in Bajaur

Speakers say that there has been no peace and normalcy in the region for past several years.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 06:04am

KP & FATA

NAB seeks details of procurement procedures from medical teaching institutions in KP

Meeting for the purpose will be held on Feb 13.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:18am

Islamabad

PM Shehbaz seeks report on ‘design flaw’ in Jinnah Avenue underpass

CDA officials believe there was no fault in design, constructed “as per international standards”.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:32am

Islamabad

Crackdown launched against wall chalking in Islamabad

First information reports will be registered against the advertisers on walls.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 06:04am

Islamabad

4,000 citizens participate in Pindi marathon race

A total of Rs378,000 prizes distributed to athletes who secured prominent positions, all participants given certificates.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:27am

Punjab

Drunk constable makes rape bid on beggar woman in Punjab

Shoots, injures a man during an attempt to flee.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:28am

Punjab

Boat tragedies prompt FIA to offload 2,500 in one month at Lahore airport

Comprehensive review of passengers’ travel records is being carried out, says FIA spokesperson.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:43am

Punjab

New authority on the cards to ensure balanced growth of cities in Punjab

PSPA to be led by CM with secretaries of depts concerned to be its members; bill to be tabled in cabinet meeting soon.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:34am

Sindh

Polio team faces resistance from water-seeking villagers in Gharo

Residents boycott drive until years-long demand of drinking water supply was met.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 11:01am

Sindh

Ogra’s opinion sought on plan to curb use of substandard LPG cylinders in Sindh

Ombudsman says people are forced to use cylinders due to non-availability of cooking gas.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:54am

Sindh

Karachi man sentenced to death for killing couple during house robbery

Court notes substantial evidence established that primary motive for crime was robbery.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:51am

Sport

Sharma ton flattens England as India clinch ODI series

Secure their four-wicket victory in Cuttack chasing down a 305-run target.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 12:24pm

Sport

New Zealand played exceptionally to defeat Pakistan, admits Fakhar

Says "their spinners also fared well"; Haris Rauf out of match against South Africa.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 12:10pm

Sport

Ahmed storms to successful Habib Open Golf title defence with sensational 66

Zubair, with seven birdies and going bogey-free until the 16th hole, finishes with 67.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 12:18pm

Business

Agriculture: Lining the Nara Canal

Work on the compromised canal promises improved water flow and increased capacity.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 06:03am

Business

Climate change — why action is imperative now

The World Bank projects that combined effects of climate change could reduce Pakistan’s GDP by 18-20pc by 2050.

Published 10 Feb, 2025 06:03am

Business

AI’s newest contender DeepSeek shakes tech giants

DeepSeek’s chatbot comes at a time when American tech companies insist AI development requires vast sums of money, computing power.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:26am

Business & Finance

Balancing the crop and water equation

Alarmingly, Pakistan’s evolving cropping patterns are increasingly dominated by water-intensive crops, particularly rice and sugarcane.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:30am

Business

A turning point in agriculture taxation?

Experts express concern over collecting taxes from the agri sector, where most transactions are cash-based and nearly impossible to trace.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:56am

Back Page

Prince Karim laid to rest in Egypt

Aga Khan IV buried in his grandfather’s mausoleum; President Zardari leaves for Lisbon to meet successor Prince Rahim.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:31am

Back Page

Macron uses deepfake clips to promote AI summit

In one AI scene, French president dances to a 1980s hit song “Voyage Voyage".

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:55am

Back Page

MQM-P plays down internal rifts

Party sees "planned conspiracy" behind attempts to harm unity.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:59am

Middle East

Arab nations assail Israeli PM’s remarks

Netanyahu’s statement reflects "complete detachment from reality", says Arab League chief.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:41am

KP & FATA

Seven terrorists killed in D.I. Khan, North Waziristan operations: ISPR

Soldier martyred near Peshawar; two killed in Bannu by armed men.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 07:59am

Front Page

PTI seeks delay in SC appointments over seniority row

Ali Zafar writes to CJP, says Judicial Commission must act with "heightened care" to uphold public trust.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 07:54am

Front Page

Dar rejects Netanyahu’s remarks about Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

FM discusses Gaza situation with Iranian, Egyptian counterparts.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:42am

Front Page

IMF mission to inspect regulatory, judicial system

Team to engage with finance, revenue, election bodies; assessment report with measures to address corruption, governance expected in July.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 07:46am

In pictures: Palestinians pose in front of their destroyed homes in Gaza

Much of Gaza has been laid to waste by Israel's bombardment, with some two-thirds of its buildings damaged or destroyed and most of its 2.3m people made homeless.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 01:28am

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