News Archives for Latest - 2025-02-21

Fans, favourites, and a feline: Afghanistan’s Champions Trophy debut in Karachi

Although the match ended as a one-sided affair, it was still memorable for all those involved, whether in the stands or on the field.

Updated 24 Feb, 2025 02:34am

KP & FATA

48 ‘miscreants’ arrested so far for involvement in recent Kurram instability: official

KP chief secretary vows to ensure law and order, says decision taken to intensify operations against terrorist elements involved in recent incidents.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 11:28pm

South Asia

India fines BBC for alleged foreign exchange violations, sources say

British broadcaster fined £314,510; directors fined £104,836 for their roles in overseeing operations.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 09:24pm

Afghan refugees cheer Champions Trophy debut in Pakistan, but deportation fears weigh

“When we wake up we are afraid that the police will show up … People are afraid to leave their house,” says Marzia Delawar.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 09:11pm

Germany warns of Russian disinformation targeting election

Security agencies in Leipzig and Hamburg identify multiple pseudo-media sites, social media accounts linked to Russian misinformation network.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:47pm

KP & FATA

KP cabinet approves renaming Peshawar’s cricket stadium after Imran Khan

Announces Eid package for one million poor families in KP.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:30pm

PTI leadership meets CJP, urges him to prevent ‘court packing’

Omar Ayub details issues raised with CJP Yahya Afridi, Barrister Gohar says top judge reassured party of finding solutions to its problems.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 07:19pm

New Delhi says it is looking into ‘deeply troubling’ information about USAID activities in India

US Department of Government Efficiency says US aid agency spent $21 million on voter turnout in India.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:19pm

Six terrorists killed in Karak operation: ISPR

Security forces determined to “wipe out the menace of terrorism”, the military’s media affairs wing says.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 05:21pm

Sindh

Mustafa Amir murder case: Body exhumed for identification from Karachi graveyard

Balochistan police form inquiry body over police "negligence".

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 08:19pm

Pakistani novelist Alishba Barech selected as finalist for ‘Women Changing the World Awards’

"The rising of women is the awakening of everybody,” says presenter Dr Tererai Trent.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 05:07pm

What is the F-35 fighter jet that Trump has promised Modi?

The F-35 is billed as the most advanced fighter jet ever made.

Updated 22 Feb, 2025 08:24am

France to deploy police at schools for spot bag searches: minister

Says new policy was prompted by stabbings becoming “much more common."

Published 21 Feb, 2025 03:40pm

PTI’s relevance will end soon due to violence-inciting politics: defence minister

Says party used to hold close ties with army in past; accuses PTI of propaganda.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:41pm

Ahmed Ali Akbar got married, but you can’t share pictures from his wedding

The actor and his wife Maham Batool don't want their pictures to be shared in order to protect their privacy.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:20pm

Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan in Champions Trophy match

South Africa’s bowling lineup dismisses Afghanistan for just 208.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 11:19pm

Punjab

FIA Gujranwala arrests human trafficker involved in illegal immigration via sea routes

Suspect allegedly extorted Rs4.9m from victim's family in exchange for facilitating his illegal migration.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:11pm

Pakistan face India in Champions Trophy clash with no room for error

In front of what is expected to be a full house at the 25,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium, and with hundreds of millions more watching glued to their televisions, Pakistan are under pressure.

Updated 22 Feb, 2025 04:02pm

Babar Mangi and Amjad Mirani’s ‘Busin Ja Dhika’ is a fun song about the realities of an average Pakistani’s life

The song is a reflection of the lived experiences of millions.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:59pm

Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from US arrive in Costa Rica

Migrants will be allowed to stay for one month, during which time officials will coordinate their voluntary return to their home countries.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:47pm

Punjab

8 dead, 2 injured as van falls into drain in Kasur

Police arrest driver, register FIR against him; in separate incident, loaded trailer overturns in Multan, killing 3.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 01:43pm

Lahore Literary Festival kicks off with a focus on enlightenment

The three-day literary festival features foreign and local authors and other cultural figures, discussing a myriad of topics.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:21pm

Tan Man Neel o Neel is more than a drama, it’s a reflection of Pakistani society

If its finale made you uncomfortable — good, it should.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:00pm

Sindh

Trump aid cut imperils water scheme in scorching Jacobabad

Non-profit says Trump’s aid embargo has blocked $1.5m earmarked to make the scheme viable in the long-term.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 11:49am

England name Smith, Archer in playing XI for Champions Trophy opener against Australia

The high-profile Group 'B’ match on Saturday, will be the first of the Champions Trophy to be staged at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 11:28am

Spouse of Lal Masjid cleric, 12 others sent on four-day physical remand in Islamabad

Ume Hassan states that the incident stemmed from dispute over mosque and that she had gone to negotiate with the administration.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 10:28am

Top Featured

When cricket defies logic: Pakistan vs India, or the stories we tell ourselves

Cricket finds a way to seep into every little story we tell — the ones not only in feature films but also in fleeting ads, on sports grounds and battlefields alike.

Updated 22 Feb, 2025 04:01pm

Punjab

10 nurses injured as lift collapses at Lahore’s Mayo Hospital

Eight suffer fractures.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:53am

Punjab

Punjab police file three cases under Peca for deepfake content

AI-generated images of CM Maryam uploaded on social media.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 11:05am

Punjab

Six die, five injured in coach-rickshaw collision near Rahim Yar Khan

All the deceased and injured were residents of Ghazipur.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:57am

Punjab

Dubai-bound passenger held at Sialkot with fake passports

Sources say during immigration clearance, Zawar Ahmed was found in possession of fake UK and US passports.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 01:25pm

Business

‘Pakistan can’t afford boom-bust cycle’: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says there will be no more free rides; all sectors must contribute to taxes.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:23am

Business

Large-Scale Manufacturing production shrinks 1.8pc

Big industry production has seen a negative trend since August 2024 due to domestic and global factors.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:19am

Editorial: Trump’s remarks signal that flow of American funds, weapons to Kyiv coming to an end

Whether Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative succeeds or not, it will be difficult for Kyiv, Europe to face Russian military machine without US support.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:20am

Business

Govt agency slams presence of ‘non-professionals’ in state-owned entities boards

CMU suggests adoption of international financial and audit standards to address governance weaknesses and financial losses to the nation.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:26am

Business

Profit outflows surge 90pc in July-Jan

Outflow of profits and dividends surge to $1.317 billion during July-January FY25.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:19am

Business

Logistics industry faces staggering losses

Industry leaders emphasise real-time solutions, including processing, tracking, and other digital facilities, are only way to tap into growth.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:19am

Business

Stocks stay buoyant on strong earnings

Brokerage firm says KSE 100 index showed a positive trend, bolstered by strong corporate results.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:16am

Business

Trump says trade deal with China ‘possible’

Beijing’s foreign ministry says the two countries should handle trade tensions with “mutual respect”.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:15am

KP & FATA

Man arrested for assaulting, killing minor girl in Bajaur

Police says 19-year-old neighbour rapes 8-year-old girl, kills her by hitting her head with stone.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:56am

KP & FATA

KP govt to name Peshawar’s cricket stadium after Imran

KP CM Gandapur okays summary for cabinet’s nod.

Updated 23 Feb, 2025 04:24pm

Islamabad

Traffic plan for Champions Trophy matches finalised in Rawalpindi

According to spokesman, more than 367 officers and personnel to be deployed during cricket matches.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:36am

Islamabad

Rain breaks nearly four-month long dry spell; Murree receives three inches of snow

Agriculture dept official says rain will have excellent impact on standing crops, particularly wheat in Potohar region.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am

Sindh

Commercial vehicles from other provinces require local fitness certificate, Sindh minister Sharjeel says

Says all commercial vehicles registered across Sindh would be required to obtain new fitness certificates.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:47am

Sindh

Enforcement of strict traffic laws sought in Khi to control mishaps involving heavy vehicles

KMC City Council members call for implementation of ban on daytime movement of dumper trucks.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:12am

Sindh

Islamabad to be moved to get released Sindh’s Rs120bn collected by FBR

PAC chairman says the amount gathered under Workers’ Welfare Fund belongs to the province.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am

International

Delta offers $30,000 each to Toronto plane crash passengers

“This gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights” of passengers, company spokesman says.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:20am

International

Netanyahu ‘procrastinating’ over second phase of truce: Hamas

Authorities in Gaza Strip hand over bodies of Israeli prisoners killed after an air strike.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:33am

International

Security forces kill two in Bangladesh

Officials say perpetrators opened fire prompting team to retaliate.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:03am

International

US envoy meets Zelensky after Trump rebuke

Britain, France eye "reassurance force" for Ukraine, reports say.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:41am

International

Africa’s first G20 moot opens with call for ‘cooperation’

Absence of the US secretary of state "not a train smash", says South Africa’s Ramaphosa.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:48am

Sport

With fans in the stands, Afghanistan raring for victory against South Africa

Although it is their first time playing in Karachi, they have a good sense of conditions due to their regular appearances in PSL, domestic cricket.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 11:24am

Sport

Ex-Olympians want probe into PHF corruption to be concluded

The former Olympians demand punishment for those involved in financial embezzlement and the decline of Pakistan’s hockey team.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 11:18am

National

SCBA chief hails top judge’s steps to reduce backlog

Welcomes CJP's meeting with PM Shehbaz focusing on reforms for efficient and effective judicial system.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:44am

National

PM forms body to address grievances over Bhasha Dam

Decision comes amid continuation of protest sit-in by affected people in Chilas.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 08:54am

Balochistan

Two cops martyred in Quetta attack

CTD kills 4 armed attackers killed in counterattack, DIG says; 2 other policemen injured in attack.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:48am

National

At Oxford, Bilawal defends Pakistan’s N-programme

Says he was “concerned that Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme is sanctioned by the US”.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:08am

National

PML-N lawmakers seek more uplift funds

In meeting with PM, party leaders say money imperative to "solve people’s problems"; PM seeks plan to increase exports to $60bn.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:17am

Balochistan

CTD lodges case over Barkhan killings

Two killed, three injured in Panjgur shooting.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:22am

Back Page

Article 245 does not grant judicial powers to military, Supreme Court CB told

Imran’s lawyer says army needs to specify which constitutional provision allows it to try civilians.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 07:55am

Back Page

A year after ban, X remains limited to ‘official use only’

PML-N leader says ban in place to rein in PTI’s social media prowess; information minister refuses to give timeline for X restoration.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 12:52pm

Middle East

Won’t accept any pressure from Washington, says Dar

Plans to visit Kabul to remind Taliban regime of its obligations; OIC summit on Gaza on March 7.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 08:23am

Back Page

Minimum amount for Fitra fixed at Rs220

The rate of Fidya for those eating dates is Rs1650, for raisins Rs2,500, and dried grapes is Rs5,000.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 08:07am

Front Page

‘Miscreants’, facilitators held in Kurram action

Drivers stranded during ambush on convoy rescued, food supplies recovered.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:45am

Front Page

IMF, Pakistan to open $1bn climate finance talks

Official says mission due on Feb 24 for "review & discussion"; Sherry Rehman stresses urgent need for structured climate financing.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 08:00am

Front Page

PTI workers freed in Nov 26 protest case

Justice Dogar grants bail to over 120 workers ordering immediate release.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 08:07am

Man arrested for impersonating law enforcement agency officer at Senate, seeking favours: police

IO says the man was caught by Senate staff, arrested and sent to jail in January.

Published 21 Feb, 2025 12:18am

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