News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-13

13 terrorists killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR

Military's media wing says five operations carried out on Thursday.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 11:31pm

India’s Modi seeks to boost Trump bromance on key US visit

“There’s a lot of natural warmth dating back to President Trump’s first term,” says US official.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:42pm

Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ listing

Google says Maps users outside the US will continue to see both the original and new name.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:19pm

India imposes direct rule on its restive Manipur state

Decision made on report from Manipur governor; president says satisfied that state's government cannot be carried on per the constitution.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:39pm

Punjab

Punjab AAG tells LHC drought management plan to be implemented

Shall take effect throughout the province; LHC directs Rs100,000 fine on petrol pumps found lacking in obligations.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:22pm

Kremlin says Ukraine will be in peace talks ‘one way or another’

Ukrainian president says it will not accept a peace deal without Kyiv's participation.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:47pm

Champions Trophy 2025: squads, groups and schedule

The top seven teams from the 2023 World Cup qualified for the tournament, along with hosts Pakistan.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:06pm

Afghan asylum-seeker drives into Munich crowd, hurts 28 in suspected attack

Suspect arrested following attack; incident occurs 1.5km from venue of upcoming Munich Security Conference.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 08:53pm

Karachi police unveil traffic and parking plan for tri-series, Champions Trophy

Both sides of Sir Shah Suleman Road will remain open for traffic; spectators have been asked to park at NCC and China Ground.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 06:23pm

‘Is this the same team?’: Cricket fans rejoice as Pakistan clinches record-breaking victory against South Africa

In what turned out to be their highest-ever successful run chase in an ODI, Pakistan chased down a daunting 353-run target.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 05:17pm

Middle East

Iran says it will rebuild nuclear facilities if attacked following reports of planned Israeli strike

US intelligence report highlights likelihood of Israel striking Iranian nuclear facilities within the first six months of this year.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:27pm

Shaheen, Saud, Kamran fined for misconduct in ODI win over South Africa

All three players admit offences and accept sanctions proposed by match referee David Boon; no formal hearings held.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 04:01pm

Sindh

Physical fitness certificate mandatory for all heavy vehicles in Sindh: Sharjeel Memon

Says showroom owners, agents barred from selling unregistered vehicles; CM Sindh chairs meeting on rise in traffic accidents.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 03:24pm

India expects $200 million missile deal with Philippines this year, sources say

Philippine defence spokesperson declines to comment but says country’s armed forces had “manifested it requires these capabilities”.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 02:07pm

Mehwish Hayat is making her TV comeback with a dark, chilling role for 7th Sky Entertainment

The actor will be gracing the Pakistani small screen after seven years and we can't wait!

Published 13 Feb, 2025 01:25pm

KP & FATA

Man shoots himself dead after killing 4 children in Swabi: officials

Yar Hussain SHO says police were informed about the bodies by locals.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 02:33pm

Zia Mohyeddin’s absence has made our world a little dimmer

Much has been said of his genius, so instead, I will share a personal anecdote from when I met the late director.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 05:39pm

Justice Sarfraz Dogar appointed IHC acting chief justice amid reservations over seniority

He will step into position “with effect from date he takes oath of his office, till appointment of regular chief justice.”

Published 13 Feb, 2025 12:42pm

‘We risk losing hold on reality’: Scarlett Johansson slams AI video of stars protesting against Kanye

The actor issued a strong statement after an AI-generated video featuring her likeness went viral.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 12:04pm

IHC sets aside conviction of terror suspect

Petitioner's lawyer contends that prosecution was "contradictory" as no incriminating evidence was produced during trial.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 11:43am

Pakistan, Turkiye pledge to achieve $5bn bilateral trade target

PM Shehbaz says there is a "long way to go" towards achieving target; President Zardari says Pakistan keen on further investment from Turkish businesses.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:41pm

PTI’s wish that its grievances should be factored into IMF’s assessment will be dashed again

A country the size of Pakistan should never allow itself to come this close to the edge of catastrophe.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:04am

KP & FATA

KP draft bill proposes harsh measures to uproot corruption in bureaucracy

Proposed legislation to replace decades-old laws; officers body writes letter to CM, expresses reservations about bill.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:26am

KP & FATA

Terrorists blow up house of PAF official in Lakki

Police say terrorists planted an IED inside the abandoned house and destroyed it with an explosion.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:45am

PTI writes to IMF over election results as another letter to be sent to army chief

Omar Ayub writes to IMF over poll irregularities; party expels Sher Afzal Marwat.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:44am

KP & FATA

Gen Faiz be held responsible for shedding Pashtuns’ blood: ANP

Party leader Ameer Haider Khan Hoti says people have paid a huge price for restoration of peace in the region.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:16am

Islamabad

Delay in FDE DG’s appointment raises questions

Officials blame court case for persistant delays in appointment.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 12:21pm

Islamabad

CDA’s planning wing takes over geo spatial tech dept

Sources in CDA say there is need of making Geo-Spatial wing vibrant, staff including director should be reposted.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 12:31pm

Islamabad

Father, two sons among five killed in Attock

Expatriate, 2 sons gunned down over land feud; woman killed in car accident; teenage boy died while recording video in front of moving train.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:31am

Editorial: Trump-Netanyahu scheme is not just infeasible — it is a moral abomination

This latest pronouncement only reinforces the fears of those who see the plan as a blueprint for ethnic cleansing.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:05am

Islamabad

Uncle booked in Rawalpindi’s Jatli honour killing case

The 17-year-old was fed "wheat pills" after she attempted to elope; body exhumed, samples sent for analysis.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 12:35pm

Sindh

Sindh govt allows over 3,500 heavy vehicles on Karachi roads at daytime

No bar on movement of garbage trucks; vehicles carrying petroleum products, medicines, water, milk, meat and other "essential" goods.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 09:58am

Business

Stocks falter on profit-taking

Firms note that investor sentiment remained mixed following the latest MSCI review.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Business

Joint chamber with Azerbaijan inaugurated

Privatisation minister terms the chamber an instrument in boosting investment and business activities.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Business

PTCL group posts Rs14.4bn loss

PTCL group includes the PTCL, Ufone and the Ubank.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Business

Call for market-driven agri reforms

SBP deputy governor insists that sectors operating without state interventions naturally adjust to market dynamics.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Business

Rules for utilising Pakistan Single Window amended

FBR notifies SRO140 of 2025, amending the Customs Rules 2001.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:12am

Business

Power regulator notifies Rs1.23 per unit refund

Grills Discos for seeking up to 2,600pc hike in security deposit.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Business

Businesses repay banks Rs440bn in a fortnight

From Jan 17 to 31, the credit to private sector goes down by Rs440bn from Rs1.398 trillion to Rs958bn.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Business

NAB chief warns of capital flight as Pakistanis move funds abroad

Says 25,000 individuals moved wealth overseas to obtain citizenship by investment.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:14am

Sindh

Interior Minister Naqvi promises all-out efforts to restore peace in Sindh

Holds separate meetings with Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:40am

Sindh

Social activist shot dead in Sindh’s Shikarpur

Armed men ambush man and manage to escape from the crime scene.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:45am

Sindh

Official connivance suspected in resumption of construction on Pucca Qila plot

Deputy commissioner stops construction work following correspondence with culture department and issued directive on Jan 8.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:47am

Column

Varied voices

A question arose: what is the soil of Pakistan?

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:57am

Punjab

Minor girl ‘tortured to death’ by employer in Punjab

15-year-old tortured over allegation of stealing a chocolate; suspects inflict injuries to head, arms, legs and face with a sharp instrument.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:13am

Punjab

Marquee owner booked for serving ‘toxic’ food in Lahore

Reports of guests shifted to various hospitals of the city when they complained of vomiting.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:28am

Punjab

Woman critically burnt by female ‘faith healer’ in Sargodha

Healer tells man that his wife under an “evil spell and needed spiritual treatment”.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:07am

Sport

Sabalenka, Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open

Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova came from behind to stun Sabalenka 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), while Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine capitalized on 39 unforced errors to oust Gauff 6-2, 7-5.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:53am

Sport

CT trophy tour rekindles hopes of international cricket in Hyderabad

Trophy displayed in Niaz Stadium’s outfield for a photo shoot and young cricketers were thrilled to see it up close.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:43am

Sport

Venues’ upgrade cost increase forces PCB to seek overdraft

BoG unanimously endorses increase in stadium upgrade budget by Rs5 billion.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:39am

Sport

Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to win over Australia

Defending a modest target of 215, Sri Lanka bowled out the visitors for 165 inside 34 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:46am

International

Britain won’t grant citizenship to paperless migrants

Undocumented migrants to be refused citizenship under new immigration rules; lawmaker says policy would leave refugees “forever second class”.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:25am

International

MI5 chief apologises for perjury over BBC report on agent

Says "incorrect information" was provided to court; report claims one agent was violent right-wing extremist.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:32am

International

Hasina govt behind ‘crimes against humanity’, says UN

The world body estimates over 1,400 people killed by security forces during the 45-day uprising.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:05am

International

Conspiracy theorist Gabbard confirmed as new US spy chief

Senator Schumer accuses Republicans of ignoring her “troubling history of pushing conspiracies and spreading propaganda".

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:14am

International

Sharaa speaks of ‘strong strategic ties’ with Russia in Putin phone call

US tells UN it can no longer pay for Syrian camps holding IS-linked prisoners.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 09:54am

National

PAC meets after a year, finds irregularities in health ministry

Chairman tells senior officials to provide all relevant documents to audit department.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:05am

National

Journalists stage hunger strike to protest amendments to Peca

PFUJ warns of indefinite sit-in opposite Parliament House if changes not withdrawn.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:33am

National

Another plea against Peca tweaks lands in SC

Petition by Advocate Dr G.M. Chaudhry is the 2nd filed before apex court.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:50am

National

Two more IMF missions due in next few weeks

Teams to hold talks for over $1bn climate resilience funding, biannual performance review of $7bn EFF.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:07am

National

JI warns against displacement in KP again

Hafiz Naeem calls for a meaningful dialogue between Islamabad, Kabul.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:16am

National

Imran shook country’s foundations, says Nawaz

Ex-premier, daughter CM Maryam meet Punjab MPAs.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:02am

Balochistan

Centre exploring olive production on commercial basis in Chagai

Taftan, Bramcha, Aminabad, Saindek, Chattear areas of Balochistan have "enormous potential for olive cultivation".

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 12:14pm

Balochistan

Balochistan Grand Alliance threatens to protest over ‘one-sided govt reforms plan’

Says provincial govt has failed to provide funds for managing universities and govt employees.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:17am

Balochistan

Complete strike in Turbat against gun attack on educationist

Shops, businesses, schools remain closed; lawyers boycott court proceedings; Baloch Women Forum condemns attack.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:53am

Sindh

Second polio case of 2025 reported from Badin

NIH lab confirms case in Sindh; official says "crucial for parents to ensure vaccination".

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 11:35am

Balochistan

Three killed in Bolan, Jaffarabad

Police say unidentified intruders killed man, son inside their home, while 2 came under attack in another incident, one of whom died on spot.

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:33am

Front Page

Justice Sarfraz Dogar set to take helm of ‘divided’ IHC

President Zardari appoints him acting chief justice, will administer oath today; 7 other high court judges to be sworn in for SC roles.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 07:54am

Front Page

Bureaucrats will also have to declare their assets

Cabinet okays IMF-required changes to Civil Servants Act; policy to promote interfaith harmony, end sectarian strife also gets nod.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 08:04am

Front Page

International Finance Corporation chief urges Pakistan to ensure macro-economic stability

Makhtar Diop arrives on 2-day visit; says IFC is weighing investment in manufacturing, services, sustainable infrastructure, IT & tech start-ups.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:02am

Back Page

Israeli military killed 85 journalists in 2024: CPJ

NGO says 124 journalists in 18 countries died, Israel responsible for nearly 70pc of deaths.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 12:04pm

Back Page

Hamas rejects ‘threats’ amid push to salvage Gaza deal

Israel calls up reservists to resume attacks; Arab League says Trump’s vision may lead Middle East into a new crisis.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 08:08am

Back Page

Turkiye President Erdogan touches down in Pakistan

Pakistan, IAEA vow to deepen nuclear partnership.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 01:07pm

Back Page

Defence minister defends IMF team’s meeting with CJP

PPP opposes closure of Utility Stores across the country.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 07:55am

Back Page

Military courts questioned over lack of transparency

Salman Akram Raja argues 19th-century principles can’t be enforced in 2025.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 07:59am

Back Page

FBR confident of raising tax-to-GDP ratio despite shortfall

Tax analysts warn govt may miss collection target by Rs1tr.

Updated 13 Feb, 2025 09:25am

Thursday, February 13, 2025