News Archives for Latest - 2025-05-11

Live

Army engaged 26 Indian military targets linked to terrorism and attacks on Pakistanis: DG ISPR

DG ISPR has said the army engaged 26 military targets and facilities that were used to target Pakistani citizens and...

Updated 24 May, 2025 01:28pm

Live

DG ISPR addresses the nation after ceasefire between Pakistan and India

Published 11 May, 2025 10:23pm

KP & FATA

Two policemen martyred, two injured in Peshawar suicide attack

CCPO says a police mobile was targeted in a suicide attack.

Published 11 May, 2025 10:19pm

What international media had to say about Pakistan-India ceasefire

Dawn.com looks at some of the reporting and analysis from across the globe on ceasefire, and what comes after it.

Updated 14 May, 2025 04:52pm

KP & FATA

Two terrorists killed as Lakki Marwat police rescue three hostages

Policeman injured during encounter; police lead search operation for three terrorists who escaped.

Published 11 May, 2025 09:29pm

US-China talks to defuse trade row continue in Geneva

White House adviser says Chinese "very very eager" to engage in discussions and rebalance trade relations with US.

Published 11 May, 2025 09:05pm

SC hearing on Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence appeal in Noor Mukadam case set for May 13

Noor’s father's appeal against the acquittal of Zahir Jaffer’s father, Zakir Jaffer, is also set for hearing.

Published 11 May, 2025 08:17pm

Live

‘Losses are a part of combat,’ says Indian air force day after ceasefire

The Indian Air Force has said “losses are a part of combat” without giving details but added that all its pilots...

Published 11 May, 2025 07:45pm

Polish cyclist aiming to be 1st to reach K2 base camp starts final leg of journey

Having travelled 3,250km from Karachi so far, Małaszko aims to cover the last 200km from Skardu in 14 days.

Published 11 May, 2025 07:29pm

Trilateral dialogue: Afghan Taliban govt seeks constructive engagement with Pakistan, China

Pakistani and Chinese special envoys meet Afghan government officials, discuss political and economic cooperation.

Updated 11 May, 2025 06:44pm

Live

PM Shehbaz expresses gratitude to Trump for ‘bringing lasting peace to South Asia’

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his “pathbreaking leadership...

Published 11 May, 2025 05:19pm

South Asia

Bus carrying pilgrims crashes killing 21 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka records an average of 3,000 road fatalities annually, making its roads among most deadly in world.

Published 11 May, 2025 04:14pm

Ukraine ready for Russia truce talks, Zelensky says

"There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day", says the Ukrainian president.

Published 11 May, 2025 03:59pm

Cricket: Dethroning of the Sultans

Franchise owner Ali Khan Tareen laments schedule, playing all home games on a bounce contributed significantly to success in previous seasons.

Published 11 May, 2025 03:49pm

US-China talks resume as Trump hails ‘total reset’ in trade relations

Chinese state media describes the talks as “an important step in promoting the resolution of the issue”.

Published 11 May, 2025 03:20pm

Sajid Sadpara summits world’s seventh highest mountain without supplemental oxygen

The feat, confirmed by the Alpine Club of Pakistan, marks his ninth 8,000-metre peak.

Updated 11 May, 2025 05:48pm

Live

After ceasefire with India, Pakistan seeks lasting settlement of Kashmir dispute

Pakistan lauded the United States’ willingness towards the Kashmir issue while welcoming US President Donald Trump’s...

Updated 11 May, 2025 02:33pm

Balochistan

Policeman martyred in Gwadar grenade attack

One attacker killed, other seriously injured in exchange of fire with cops.

Published 11 May, 2025 01:04pm

South Asia

Bangladesh bans activities of ousted PM Hasina’s party

The decision follows days of street protests led by the student-driven National Citizen Party.

Published 11 May, 2025 11:54am

Pakistan dictates the pause with India

Any enduring resolution demands good faith and addressing root causes, including Kashmir.

Published 11 May, 2025 10:23am

European allies set ultimatum for 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Kremlin accuses European countries of making contradictory and confrontational statements.

Published 11 May, 2025 10:00am

Live

Trump says he would work with Pakistan, India to seek solution to ‘concerning’ Kashmir dispute

US President Donald Trump has said he would work with Pakistan and India to see if a solution could be reached to...

Published 11 May, 2025 09:25am

Peace requires leaders willing to challenge entrenched interests that thrive on conflict

The nature of the long-simmering India-Pakistan tensions is such that a new approach is needed.

Published 11 May, 2025 09:19am

Editorial: Last few weeks have shown that Kashmir dispute remains a powder keg in South Asia

While foreign friends can certainly help, it is Islamabad and New Delhi that will have to do the heavy lifting thesmselves to secure peace.

Published 11 May, 2025 08:44am

KP & FATA

KP Service Tribunal strikes down removal of DG information

Rules department provided no valid justification for the move.

Updated 11 May, 2025 01:18pm

KP & FATA

Martyred army soldier laid to rest in Kohat

Sepoy Dilawar Khan was laid to rest with full military honors.

Published 11 May, 2025 08:24am

KP & FATA

PTI’s Barrister Saif warns India against ‘further adventurism’

Rallies staged in province to express solidarity with armed forces.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:24pm

KP & FATA

Lakki police arrest scores of suspects, seize weapons

Action taken after houses of two personnel attacked.

Published 11 May, 2025 08:22am

Punjab

People in Lahore celebrate Pakistan Army’s victory over India

Rallies held in support of army and operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos; home dept asks law enforcement, civil defence to stay alert.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:51am

Punjab

Punjab sets 3.5m acres target for cotton cultivation

Final phase of cotton sowing would continue until May 25.

Published 11 May, 2025 08:05am

Punjab

Car driven by underage driver kills entire family in Faisalabad

Relatives blocked Canal Road for several hours, demanding the arrest of the underage driver, who is the son of a textile mill owner.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:43am

Sport

Italy, Canada and Jamaica sparkle in mixed 4x100m relay’s global debut

The world record-holders will be joined in the Guangzhou final by Belgium, Australia, Ireland, Britain and South Africa.

Published 11 May, 2025 07:39am

Sport

PCB postpones domestic events

Says tournaments will resume from the same stage later and a revised schedule will be shared closer to the resumption.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:28pm

Column

Space for peace diplomacy

The nature of the long-simmering India-Pakistan tensions is such that a new approach is needed.

Updated 11 May, 2025 09:17am

Column

Peace with dignity

As South Asia heaved a sigh of relief that a nuclear exchange had been averted, what next was the question on many minds.

Updated 11 May, 2025 08:50am

Islamabad

Rawalpindi farmers informed about benefits of cultivating blackberries

Farmers can earn better incomes and many products can be made from this fruit.

Updated 11 May, 2025 01:09pm

Islamabad

Ceasefire brings relief after a day-long alert in twin cities

No panic buying reported as supply chain remained intact.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:55pm

Sindh

Mob attacks building housing three Dadu police stations, frees four murder suspects

SHO and 4 cops injured, several mobile vans, DSP office damaged.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:11pm

Sindh

Law enforcers, rescuers in Karachi remain vigilant despite Pak-India ceasefire

Emergency control rooms activated, security at sensitive sites beefed up as precautionary measures.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:36am

Sindh

Fishing activities across Pakistan to resume today

Karachi, Port Qasim, Gwadar ports have seen tightening of security amid Pak-India tensions.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:50am

International

15 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Berlin says situation "unbearable", calls for ceasefire.

Published 11 May, 2025 07:29am

International

US calls enrichment ‘red line’ ahead of talks with Iran

Trump says he wants "total verification" that Tehran’s contested nuclear work has been shut down.

Published 11 May, 2025 07:29am

International

Trump faces Mideast tensions on return to his ‘happy place’

The Gaza conflict and Iran’s nuclear programme loom large over his first major foreign trip.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:32am

International

Taliban arrest 14 people for playing music

Police say 14 people "took advantage of the nighttime to gather in a residential house where they were playing musical instruments and singing songs."

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:28am

Business

IMF wants cut in auto tariffs

Assemblers fear collapse of industry if used cars’ commercial import allowed.

Updated 11 May, 2025 01:39pm

Business

Development remains a priority: Ahsan Iqbal

Says govt has redoubled efforts to achieve economic transformation.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:51pm

Business

Nepra member flags power sector inefficiencies

Says transmission shortfalls cost Rs69bn in idle coal plant payments.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:49pm

Business

Exports to Europe rise to $6.8bn

Revival of export proceeds to these countries shows a rising trend for Pakistani textile and clothing products.

Published 11 May, 2025 07:29am

Business

US, China to resume talks to ease trade war today

Chinese vice premier meets for about 8 hours with US Treasury secretary, trade representative in Geneva.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:48pm

Business

PSX loses 6,939 points in jittery week amid border skirmishes

Index recovers by 3,648 points later in week due to expectations of approval of IMF $1bn tranche.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:31pm

Balochistan

Weapons snatched from police, levies personnel in Noshki, Mastung

Two police vans set on fire.

Updated 11 May, 2025 10:49am

National

IHC dismisses plea for Imran’s release on parole

Returns petition for not fulfilling basic legal requirements.

Updated 11 May, 2025 10:21am

Punjab

Gurdwara panel leader slams strike near Nankana Sahib

Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora warns India attempting to instigate hatred between Muslims and Sikhs.

Updated 11 May, 2025 10:58am

National

India’s move crumbled against Pakistan’s composure: defence minister

Khawaja Asif says India aimed to set a lower bar in bilateral relations.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:02am

National

Leadership responds with one voice to Indian attacks

PM briefs president, political parties on Pakistan’s response.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:14am

Punjab

Rahim Yar Khan’s Sheikh Zayed airport damaged by Indian strike

DC confirms India targeted the airport with both a missile and a drone.

Updated 11 May, 2025 10:55am

South Asia

Kashmiris brave another night of shelling across LoC

Three-year-old girl among 13 martyred in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Updated 11 May, 2025 08:58am

Back Page

Nawaz, Maryam laud PM, services chiefs

Ex-premier says Pakistan "prioritises peace but it also knows how to defend itself".

Updated 11 May, 2025 09:03am

Back Page

Schools, colleges in AJK may reopen soon

AJK minister to seek feedback from admins of all districts facing LoC today.

Updated 11 May, 2025 08:54am

Front Page

Normality returns as nuclear-armed neighbours step back from the brink

India, Pakistan agree to stop all fighting after days of missile, drone attacks.

Updated 11 May, 2025 12:07pm

Front Page

Pakistan ‘rattles’ India with firm response as patience runs out

Launches retaliation attack at military targets after three days of restraint.

Updated 11 May, 2025 11:34am

Front Page

Pakistan reopens airspace for all flights

Normalisation of flight operations expected to take time.

Updated 11 May, 2025 08:30am

South Asia

Govt urged to seek US intervention over Indus treaty

Former Wapda member says it's "right time to raise this issue".

Updated 11 May, 2025 08:55am

Front Page

Pakistan dictates the pause

Any enduring resolution demands good faith and addressing root causes, including Kashmir.

Updated 11 May, 2025 10:24am

Live

Pakistan remains committed to ceasefire implementation, forces are handling situation responsibly: FO

The Foreign Office (FO) has said that Pakistan remains committed to the implementation of the recent ceasefire...

Updated 11 May, 2025 01:02am

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