News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-19

‘Never plays for the team’: Pakistanis livid after disappointing loss to New Zealand in Champion’s Trophy

The green shirts were bundled out for 260 in their first match of the tournament at Karachi's National Stadium.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 11:31pm

‘Classy’ Gill key for Champions Trophy, says India captain Rohit Sharma

Return of pacer Shami, spinner Yadav boosts team morale.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 11:07pm

Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun

Antiquities ministry calls discovery “one of the most significant archaeological breakthroughs in recent years”.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 09:07pm

Punjab

Man awarded life imprisonment, Rs500,000 fine by Rawalpindi court for raping niece

Convict raped his niece, threatened to kill her while her father was away from home, FIR says.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 08:16pm

France’s Senate backs move to ban headscarf in sport

Amnesty International warns law will "exacerbate religious, racial discrimination already experienced by Muslim women in France”.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 07:06pm

Pakistan dispels alleged ‘mistreatment’ of Afghan refugees

FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan says millions of Afghans have been hosted "with dignity and respect" for decades.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:29pm

KP & FATA

Gunmen shoot dead policeman guarding polio team in KP’s Bajaur

Polio team remains unharmed; despite attack, polio campaign continues in all areas of district except incident site, says official.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:07pm

Punjab

Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers, recover Afghan nationals in Pindi

Afghan woman and two sons allegedly abducted under pretext of receiving a visa to Europe.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 05:37pm

China promises Latin America ‘trustworthy’ ties as Trump lays out demands

FM Wang's remarks come after Brazil joined others in backing down to Trump’s demand of not advancing a common currency.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 05:12pm

In joint interview, Trump outlines Musk’s role as enforcer-in-chief

Trump confident that Americans won't be fooled by alleged efforts to strain ties between them; judge declines to block Musk from accessing data, firing workers.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 05:00pm

Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault trial

The musician had faced more than two decades in prison if he had been convicted of the alleged attack on a former friend in Hollywood in 2021.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 03:54pm

Army chief Gen Asim Munir awarded guard of honour during UK visit

Gen Munir is set to participate in Regional Stabilisation Conference, deliver keynote address.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 03:30pm

Trump brands Zelensky ‘a dictator’

US president says Ukraine "should not have started" the war; Zelensky says Trump living in a Russian “disinformation space”.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:25pm

Sweden’s Supreme Court throws out Greta Thunberg climate lawsuit

Case demanded action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to within “technically and economically feasible” limits.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 03:10pm

FM Aurangzeb says Pakistan to meet IMF goals without burdening taxpayers

“We are moving in the right direction,” FM Aurangzeb said while speaking to Bloomberg in AlUla on Sunday.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 02:45pm

Balochistan

PM reaffirms pledge to eliminate terrorism after 7 passengers in Punjab-bound bus shot dead in Barkhan

Security forces continue hunt of terrorists, provincial govt says.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 02:45pm

Dar seeks UN support in countering ‘cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan’

UN chief appreciates Pakistan's peacekeeping efforts; foreign minister welcomes plans to organise global summit.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 01:53pm

Tail-enders give Pakistan respectable end as clinical NZ win Champions Trophy opener

Green Shirts end rollercoaster innings with 260 all out.

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:02am

South Asia

Indian police seize Islamic books in held Kashmir

Store owners say police seized literature by late Abul Ala Maududi, founder of political party Jamaat-e-Islami.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 01:42pm

Saniya Chughtai is blending Pakistani folklore and mythology with young adult fantasy to create magic

The author's new series The Rise of the Energy Warriors is set entirely in Pakistan, and, as she puts it, belongs to the soil of Pakistan.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 11:42am

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy honoured with peace award for women’s empowerment at Cinema for Peace Gala 2025

The Oscar-winning filmmaker received the award for her film Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 11:39am

Top Featured

Reputation at stake as Pakistan begin Champions Trophy defence against New Zealand

Kiwis have been the most regular visitors to Pakistan which gives them the best understanding of and familiarity with the local conditions.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 11:32am

Live

Champions Trophy: World awaits as nation gears up for first ICC event in 29 years

Green Team ready to defend title on home after preparations completed on schedule.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 01:46pm

Top Featured

Even Dubai appears ‘too far’ for Pakistani fans with Champions Trophy tickets

PCB spokesperson says the board has spoken to the concerned authorities, requested them to facilitate valid ticket-holders.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:44am

PM briefs cabinet on letter sent by Saudi crown prince about renewal of deferred payment

Premier directs officials to implement e-Office in federal ministries, departments by March during cabinet meeting.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 09:14am

Perilous traffic on Karachi roads is a despicable scenario, needs urgent remedial measures

More often than not, major roads have broken footpaths and are crowded with encroachments. Walking is a huge challenge.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 09:05am

Editorial: State must take greater control of Kurram, eliminate challenges to its writ

State must take greater control of the situation, eliminate any challenges to its authority.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 08:27am

KP & FATA

Tirah jirga opposes displacement of locals

TQJ leaders warn to establish protest camp in Islamabad, demand "durable peace".

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:47am

KP & FATA

Lower Kurram villages to be evacuated ahead of search operation

Meeting gives go-ahead for action against miscreants.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:54am

Islamabad

11pc decrease recorded in crime rate in Islamabad, NA informed

Crime data collated by Dawn from the police shows 10,837 cases registered in 2024.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:26pm

Islamabad

Pindi police to shut down scrapyards for ‘security clearance’

Police preparing a foolproof security plan for ICC Champions Trophy matches.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:29pm

Islamabad

PM inaugurates Recep Tayyip Erdogan Interchange at Jinnah Avenue

Road to cater to all types of vehicles, help in reducing traffic congestion.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:23pm

Punjab

CM Maryam inaugurates four uplift projects in Narowal

Lays foundation of Saudi-German Hospital in Lahore.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:19pm

Punjab

Man in Sargodha, his sons kill three family women over property row

Also seriously injure 3 young nieces.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:09pm

Punjab

Lawyers’ convention rejects 26th Amendment

Gohar, Achakzai speak at LHCBA convention.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:14pm

Sindh

Youth killed in ‘business dispute’ at Karachi’s DHA guest house

SHO says another wounded man detained while third "friend" fled.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:37am

Sindh

Sindh govt holds talks with opposition, transporters to curb traffic accidents

Strict implementation of heavy traffic’s notified timings in city demanded.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:30am

Sindh

30 warehouses, shops gutted in Glass Tower fire

Four people, including one firefighter, affected by smoke inhalation.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:44am

International

Iran mulls moving capital to ‘lost paradise’ on southern coast

“The ‘lost paradise’ of Makran must be transformed into the future economic hub of Iran and the region,” says FM Abbas Araghchi.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:22am

International

Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20bn contribution

WB joint assessment says over $50bn needed to rebuild the devastated territory.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:38am

Middle East

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Israel has said it would temporarily remain in five points, insisting it is needed for its security.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:28am

International

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

Vatican official says the pontiff has not been put on a ventilator and is breathing on his own.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:07am

South Asia

India’s infrastructure push robs farmers of land in held Kashmir

Goldie Osuri, a scholar at a British university, describes the expropriation of land as a “settler colonial land grab".

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:55am

Sport

No pressure on Pakistan, says Babar

Refuses to repeat past mistakes, claims playing at home gives "edge".

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:24pm

Sport

Looking to find ‘missing one percent’, Pakistan hope to turn the tide against New Zealand

Hosts go in as defending champions; batter Latham believes NZ's familiarity with Pakistan's team will help them.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:29pm

Business

Foreign debt inflows plunge 38pc in July-Jan

See decline of almost 66pc in the first half of FY25, Economic Affairs Division data shows.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:11am

Business

Current account changes track, posts $420m deficit in Jan

July-Jan current account shows surplus with $628m.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:48am

Business

Cut in interest rate jacks up auto financing

Pushes up auto financing to Rs241.6bn in January from Rs235.45bn in December.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:35am

Business

Foreign investment soars to $1.52bn

Increases to $1.523bn during July-January FY25 compared to $975m a year ago.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:45am

Business

Need for edible oil import jetty stressed

Maritime Affairs Minister says tax exemptions for FATA, PATA would not be extended in upcoming budget.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:08am

Business

Arif Habib posts Rs5.99bn profit

Barkat Frisian Agro Ltd raises Rs1.23bn as book-building oversubscribed by 16.25 times.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:29am

Business

Rice drives raw food exports to $4.6bn

Rice shipments rise 3.7pc to $2.19bn in July-Jan; Bangladesh among new markets opening up for Pakistani rice.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:15am

Balochistan

Boxer named Balochistan police envoy

IGP gives honorary rank of DSP to Shoaib Khan Zehri.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:11am

Balochistan

Machinery torched in Turbat

Attackers target machinery used for constructing Turbat-Mand road.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:08am

Balochistan

7 Punjab-bound travellers gunned down in Balochistan’s Barkhan

DC says gunmen offloaded passengers "after checking their identity cards and killed them"; no group has claimed responsibility so far.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 11:40am

Balochistan

Third quake in a month shakes Zhob, Sherani

PMD says it occurred with depth of 22 kilometres; officials confirm no casualties, damage reported, survey teams dispatched.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:08am

Balochistan

Books worth Rs2.8m sold in Gwadar fair

RCD council president says fair challenged stereotypes about Baloch people.

Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:08am

National

President reaffirms commitment to regional connectivity

Says Gwadar now transformed into regional trade hub.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:31am

National

NAB files fresh cases against Malik Riaz over illegal land grab

Names Riaz's son, Parvez Elahi and others in corruption references for govt land in Rakh Takht Pari, New Murree.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 12:06pm

National

NA reaffirms support for Kashmiris’ struggle

House demands India must improve human rights situation in held Kashmir.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:12am

National

IHC refuses to register Al-Qadir Trust as charity

Justice Dogar says 2023 petition filed by Imran turned down in light of the £190m graft case verdict.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:45am

Back Page

Govt ordered to stop using Gas Infrastructure Development Cess funds for arbitration costs

Directive comes after PAC discovers funds meant for key gas infrastructure projects diverted to legal expenditures instead.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 08:47am

Back Page

IOM reports uptick in repatriation of Afghan refugees from capital

International Organisation for Migration says over 18,000 Afghans repatriated last month.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:40am

Back Page

SC constitutional bench urged to strike down Army Act provisions under Article 10A

Imran’s lawyer Uzair Bhandari to initiate arguments today after Salman Akram Raja concludes his side.

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:48am

Front Page

Pakistan no longer isolated on world stage, says Ishaq Dar

FM Dar calls for global financial reform, expresses support for Palestine at UNSC; discusses economic, strategic ties with Chinese counterpart.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:49am

Front Page

Three PTI senators suspended for protesting Senate chairman Nasar’s move

Opposition calls for acting chairman's resignation, tears up copies of agenda.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 08:27am

Front Page

Dream of hosting world cricket becomes reality

Tournament ends anticipation for a generation of Pakistanis who have been waiting for international cricket’s return.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:25am

KP & FATA

Military deals major blow to terrorists in South Waziristan

ISPR says 30 attackers killed in Sararogha; Kohat police kill four suspects in shootout.

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:00am

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