News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-17

Sindh

New KTP chief orders strict implementation of timing for heavy vehicles amid anger over fatal accidents

Says FIRs should be registered against commercial vehicles drivers involved in reckless driving.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 11:03pm

South Asia

India opposition slams Trump’s F-35 offer while Russia makes its own pitch

Congress party cites jet's high purchase and operational costs behind criticism; Russia's Sukhoi offers to manufacture fifth-generation jets in India.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 10:13pm

One accused, 299 victims: French surgeon on trial for sex assaults

Trial will have added resonance coming after fellow countryman Pelicot was convicted of enlisting strangers to rape his heavily sedated then-wife.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 10:03pm

Transparency International Pakistan finds companies ‘moderately transparent’ in corporate reporting

None of the companies achieve full overall score for transparency in disclosure practices.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 09:08pm

Sindh

In pictures: Celebration of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s 773rd urs kicks off in Sehwan

Sindhi handicrafts, folk music put on display at festivities in Sehwan.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 08:43pm

Sindh

Sindh Police suspect poet Akash Ansari was murdered

Per initial reports, Dr Akash was killed in a fire that broke out on Saturday morning in his locked room while asleep inside his Citizens Colony residence in Hyderabad.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 06:53pm

Middle East

Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine conflict

Talks between Russian and American delegations expected to precede meeting between presidents Putin and Trump.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 06:13pm

Sindh

Karachi judicial magistrate orders exhumation of Mustafa Amir’s body

Directs formation of a medical board to complete procedure within 7 days.

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 01:38pm

Global aerospace firms turn to India amid Western supply chain crisis

The AIA estimates that India’s aerospace industry will capture 10pc of the global supply chain market within a decade.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:43pm

KP & FATA

151 bunkers torn down in Kurram with complete demolition’s deadline for Mar 23

KP CM says a total of 9 convoys comprising 718 vehicles carrying essential goods have been sent to the area so far.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 07:24pm

PM Shehbaz welcomes $40bn ‘investment’ from World Bank

Statement from PM House says $20bn to be invested under IFC, $20bn into various sectors including health and education.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 08:17pm

In first hearing as acting IHC top judge, Justice Dogar takes up plea against Peca changes

Clubs petition filed by IHC Journalists Association with ongoing case heard by Justice Inaam Minhas.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 04:39pm

Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan’s love of cricket, say former captains

“A Pakistan-India match is not just a game of cricket, it’s a game of expectations, of emotions,” Misbah says.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 04:23pm

Punjab

Multan man throws acid on wife, children in domestic dispute

Complainant says suspect often fought with victim and wanted to divorce her to return to his first wife.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 07:20pm

South Asia

Court in India’s Goa jails man for life in rape, killing of Irish woman

Woman's lawyer says justice done after "long battle of nearly eight years".

Published 17 Feb, 2025 02:03pm

Afghan Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region

Economic minister says interim govt seeking "dignified interaction with the world".

Published 17 Feb, 2025 01:40pm

Sustainable development is closely linked to improving democratic culture

State sets in motion reform initiatives to keep up with the changing global landscape.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 01:29pm

Faiz Festival concludes amid thought-provoking sessions in Lahore

The event saw a big turnout of visitors who attended different sessions, talks, book launches and performances.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 02:42pm

China’s Xi meets business leaders including Alibaba’s Jack Ma

Meeting takes place meeting at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, with video showing Ma standing and applauding as Xi enters a lavish room.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 01:24pm

Trump says could meet Putin ‘very soon’ as Saudi talks loom

Rubio says "nothing finalised" yet ahead of leading US team to Riyadh for talks with Russian officials.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 11:57am

Conclave named best film at Bafta Awards

Brady Corbet's The Brutalist starring Adrien Bordy won best director and best actor.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 04:07pm

Editorial: Pakistan must press Kabul diplomatically over its tolerance of TTP terrorism

Afghan Taliban must recognise that harbouring groups like TTP will only increase global scrutiny and isolate them further.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 11:22am

Top Featured

Champions Trophy 2025: High stakes, high hopes for Pakistan

The last time Pakistan hosted an ICC event was the World Cup in 1996. Since then, times have seen the sport in the country undergo numerous changes, most of them aren’t to be proud of.

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 01:18am

Bloodhounds star Kim Sae-ron found dead at home

Her body had been found at her residence in Seoul, South Korea, according to local police.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 11:10am

Imran hints at nationwide protests after Ramazan

"Takes exception" to judge’s remarks on military courts; PTI to move IHC over curbs on meeting incarcerated leader.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 10:58am

The gold rush in River Indus

Despite ecological concerns, the lure of gold in the Indus has turned a desolate area into a bustling hub for mining.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 08:54am

How PM Shehbaz’s govt has fared so far as it completes a year in power

Governance by the ruling coalition has been underwhelming and marked by growing authoritarianism.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 08:43am

Editorial: Pakistan must boost its institutional capacity to develop bankable climate projects

Global bodies must recognise that climate finance is not charity but a matter of climate justice.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 08:37am

US interests to ‘dictate engagement’ with Islamabad despite Pakpac meetings with Congress

Pakistani-American pressure group intensifies engagement with Congress; Arif Alvi meets lawmakers on the Capitol Hill.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:35am

Business & Finance

Trump 2.0 — Steamrolling past green energy efforts

With the advent of Trump 2.0, everything done by Biden admin is coming to naught, and heat is growing on International Energy Agency.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:20pm

Business & Finance

Buckling under the tax weight

Taxes from the salaried class continue to outpace collections from much wealthier segments of society as downward revisions

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:14pm

Business & Finance

Corporate window: A case for palliative care

New govt regulations and policies are pushing pharmaceutical sector in the right direction, says Highnoon Labs chairman.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 01:13pm

Balochistan

Political parties in Balochistan urged to put women in top roles

Experts highlight challenges faced by women politicians, call for their increased engagement.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:14am

Balochistan

Kech shooting leaves one dead

The armed men used an automatic weapon, police officials say.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 06:13am

Balochistan

One killed, nine hurt in Balochistan’s Kachhi accident

Officials say a dumper hit Quetta-bound wagon in the Hrik area between Mach and Sibi.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:06am

Balochistan

Exclusion of certain subjects in Balochistan teachers hiring sparks outcry

Female candidates urge Balochistan govt to review "discriminatory" policy.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:04am

Balochistan

Faryal Talpur intervenes to settle row between leaders

Issues cropped over CM Bugti's refusal to hire people suggested by Balochistan agri minister.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:03am

National

Strong right to information framework key to ending political polarisation: Fafen

Says broad exemptions can be misused to withhold information.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:52am

National

Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology tackles climate change impact on crops

With latest varieties, country becomes self-sufficient in mung bean production.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:37am

National

Unfavourable policies, weather threaten cotton production

Import of cotton and yarn has led to a sharp decline in the prices of local cotton.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:32am

National

Bidders contest award of four Carec project sections to same firm

Chinese firm NXCC has won bids to construct different parts of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Tranche-III corridor.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 04:32pm

National

UN urged to fulfil promise of Afghan refugees’ repatriation

Minister Amir Muqam urges refugees to speak up against the use of Afghan land against Pakistan.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:09am

International

Hezbollah demands Lebanon govt lift ban on Iran planes

Sources say Tehran planes blocked after US warnings and threat of Israeli attack on Beirut airport.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:08am

International

Europeans call meeting after being excluded from Ukraine talks

Washington sends questions to European countries, seeking deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of a peace settlement.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:25am

International

Trump’s aid freeze could cause millions of deaths: UN

US says “life-saving treatments” would be exempt but front-line workers in Africa say facilities have already closed.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 09:49am

International

Rebels seize key city amid mounting fears of DR Congo break-up

Troops who abandoned the city left behind weapons that have been collected by civilians and bandits.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:04am

International

How ex-PM Hasina used and abused intelligence agencies

Bangladesh needs legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:37am

KP & FATA

Prolonged dry spell causes severe water shortage in Torghar

Residents say most of natural springs, fountains have dried up.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:12pm

KP & FATA

Threat alert issued in KP for suspected militant attack on Fazl

Dera police urges JUI-F chief to keep his movement secret, increase personal security.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:08pm

KP & FATA

Thousands take to streets in Karak for peace

Speakers announce to form private armed force to deal with terrorists, anti-peace elements.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:41am

Islamabad

Rawalpindi’s Raja Bazaar becomes pedestrian zone much to traders’ chagrin

Govt allocates Rs140 million for beautification; cost for moving utility lines to be decided after survey.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:20pm

Islamabad

Two weeks on, Drap yet to have new chief executive officer

PPMA member suggests appointing CEO without delay to avoid ambiguity, continuity in policies.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:26pm

Islamabad

Balloting for C-14 plots in Islamabad a flop as overseas Pakistanis back out

Expatriates did not deposit installment within deadline due to CDA’s poor sector development, says official.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:29pm

Punjab

Seven family members burnt in Faisalabad house fire

Fire breaks out due to gas leak from LPG cylinder.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:53am

Punjab

PTI plans political activities across Punjab

Party leader Aliya Hamza directs regional heads to implement political activity plan, proposes several initiatives.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:56am

Punjab

Mob ransacks hospital, blocks GT Road after manhole deaths

Protesters say lids of over a dozen manholes missing but local admin doing nothing.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:41am

Sindh

Terrorism case registered against banned outfit for killing Karachi policeman

Police claims to have found clues that victim was targeted by TTP; FIR says killing carried out to “demoralise the police and spread terror”.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:22am

Sindh

Wave of flu patients ‘overwhelms’ Karachi hospitals; caution advised

Doctors raise alarm over "intense and highly contagious" onslaught of influenza this season.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:46am

Sindh

Sindh IGP recounts obstacles in Mustafa kidnap, murder investigations

SHO among three policemen suspended over "unprofessional conduct".

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:02am

Sport

Pakistan opens Champions Trophy with low-key ceremony

Pakistan and New Zealand, who clash in the opener on Wednesday, are in Group ‘A’ alongside India and Bangladesh.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:00am

Sport

‘Haris to be available for Champions Trophy opener’

“Haris is okay now and the rest given to him after the first match of the tri-Series has helped him recover well,” PTI quotes a source as saying.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 01:13pm

Sport

Kiplimo smashes half-marathon world record

The two-time world cross-country champion reclaimed the record by slashing 48 sec off the previous record of 57:30.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 01:08pm

Business & Finance

The way of the gur

The jaggery-making sector still follows half-a-century-old production processes with no regulation or modernisation efforts.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 01:37pm

Business

Revamping Pakistan’s power sector

Decades of ad hoc policies and short-term fixes have created a system that serves neither consumers nor the economy.

Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:40am

Business

Shaping up the economy

Remittances and exports are doing better than before, but signs of foreign investment leapfrogging to the next big level are not.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 03:51pm

South Asia

Artificial jewellery fad fuelled by Indian dramas

Soaring gold prices, cheap bulk imports from China, and changing fashion trends drive purchases.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 12:38pm

Business

Wheat — an end to federal crutches

An end to support prices raises concerns that a few well-capitalised players could manipulate the sector to maximise their profits.

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 10:15am

Back Page

‘Next few days’ to show Putin’s seriousness about peace: Rubio

Calls Lavrov to discuss "removal of barriers" set by Biden administration.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 09:17am

Back Page

Aurangzeb participates in key debate at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ula moot

Participates in a luncheon hosted by Saudi counterpart, where IMF managing director was also present.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:47am

Back Page

US, Israel present united front on Gaza, Iran

Egypt says establishment of Palestinian state can alone guarantee lasting peace; Netanyahu discusses Trump’s plan with Rubio.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 08:33am

Front Page

Top Nepra officials hike salaries without cabinet nod

Remuneration for chairperson, members increased by 4 times in violation of law.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 11:15am

Front Page

Bilawal assails Imran for disillusioning youth

PPP chief concerned by Pakistan’s lack of preparedness for digital age.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 06:55am

Balochistan

Four security men martyred in Balochistan attacks

Eight others injured in armed attacks on FC and Levies’ check posts in Kalat and Kech districts.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 01:24pm

Front Page

Europe-bound Pakistani migrants knew what perils awaited them

Family of Morocco boat tragedy victims sold land, paid Rs4m each so Sufyan and Atif could make it to Spain from Mauritania.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 10:49am

Front Page

Judges cannot hold court officials in contempt for ‘dereliction’: IHC

Three-judge bench quashes contempt case against IHC registrar, his deputy over May 9, 2024 strike.

Updated 17 Feb, 2025 07:19am

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