News Archives for Latest - 2025-05-15

Trump promises to strengthen ties with UAE on Gulf tour

Says no doubt "relationship will only get bigger and better"; UAE pledges to invest $1.4tn in US over 10 years.

Published 15 May, 2025 11:28pm

Film executive in Cannes accused of sexual assault during event

During a discussion about sexual assault organised by France’s film board, a woman stood up and publicly denounced an executive from the ACID Cannes film section.

Published 15 May, 2025 10:26pm

Pakistan-India ceasefire extended until May 18, says FM Dar

Says things will ultimately go to dialogue between the civilian leadership; Senate passes resolution paying tribute to armed forces.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:16pm

Singer Chris Brown arrested in the UK on suspicion of 2023 assault: media reports

He is accused of assaulting music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle at a nightclub in London in February 2023.

Published 15 May, 2025 09:42pm

Egypt sentences prominent dissident to six months in prison

The new sentence was issued in absentia on Wednesday because Kassem is out of the country, his lawyer says.

Published 15 May, 2025 09:35pm

PM directs comprehensive regulatory framework for agriculture sector

Instructs to present a National Agri-Innovation Plan; directs ensuring the provision of agricultural loans to farmers on easy terms.

Published 15 May, 2025 08:08pm

Trump asks Apple chief to expand production back to US instead of India

US president claims selling American goods in India is “very difficult” because of the high tariff barriers.

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:48pm

Live

DG ISPR warns of ‘swift and assured response’ in case India breaks ceasefire

A serious escalation between India and Pakistan would destroy both sides, says DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:25pm

South Asia

India has offered US a trade deal with no tariffs: Trump

India's equity benchmarks jump to a seven-month high after Trump's comment on the deal with India.

Published 15 May, 2025 05:40pm

Pakistan welcomes US decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calls it ‘pivotal step towards regional stability’

"Pakistan supports a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned resolution", says the foreign ministry.

Published 15 May, 2025 04:58pm

Swedish prosecutors deny spy agency arrests linked to Turkish case

Medin was detained at Istanbul airport on March 27 when he flew in to cover mass protests gripping Turkey.

Published 15 May, 2025 04:39pm

Bullish momentum at PSX as shares gain 1,400 points after SBP receives 2nd IMF tranche

Gains come day after central bank's reserves got $1bn under IMF loan.

Published 15 May, 2025 04:35pm

Fact check: Viral Daily Telegraph article praising PAF after India escalation is fake

iVerify Pakistan observed discrepancies in the viral photo, analysed it through tools and checked British publication The Daily Telegraph to see if it had shared any such news story.

Updated 22 May, 2025 01:29pm

Live

Islamabad strongly condemns India’s remarks on Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal

Pakistan strongly condemns the remarks of Indian Defence Minister on its nuclear arsenal, made today in Indian...

Updated 15 May, 2025 04:33pm

Sanam Marvi’s ‘Sindhu Wahando Rahando’ has become an anthem for Sindhis protesting against the canal project

The song’s creators might have anticipated its popularity, but its widespread impact far exceeded their expectations.

Published 15 May, 2025 03:18pm

KP & FATA

JUI-F leader targeted in South Waziristan explosion: police

Local JUI-F leader Maulana Noorullah unharmed; police say investigation underway.

Published 15 May, 2025 02:56pm

Live

Azerbaijan hails Pakistan’s ‘remarkable success’ during recent military strife with India: PMO

PM Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev for his country’s “steadfast support” during the...

Published 15 May, 2025 02:18pm

Over 300 Haj pilgrims arrive in Jeddah as 2nd phase of Road to Makkah initiative launched

An estimated 50,500 Haj pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia under the Road to Makkah initiative.

Published 15 May, 2025 02:06pm

Middle East

Trump says US close to a nuclear deal with Iran

Says there's a "very, very nice step and the violent step, but I don’t want to do it the second way".

Published 15 May, 2025 01:49pm

‘I thought she’d survive’: Story of slain Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna touches Cannes Film Festival

Hassouna was killed by Israeli airstrikes a day after she found out that the documentary she featured in was selected for Cannes.

Published 15 May, 2025 12:51pm

Maya Ali calls for respect and unity as normalcy returns in Pakistan following tensions with India

'This is our time to rise together," the actor says, urging kindness.

Published 15 May, 2025 12:48pm

Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at Senate hearing for protesting US complicity in Palestinians’ ‘slaughter’

Ben Cohen, 74, said 'Congress pays for bombs to kill children in Gaza' while lawmakers moved to slash Medicaid.

Published 15 May, 2025 11:39am

Live

Senate pays rich tribute to personnel, civilians who lost their lives in Indian aggression

The Senate has offered fateha for the martyrs of the armed and innocent Pakistani civilians, who laid down their...

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:59am

Pakistan has no option but to upgrade its defences and prepare for another round

The govt will perhaps have to postpone some of its plans to spend its way back into people’s hearts.

Published 15 May, 2025 09:05am

Editorial: It will take time, effort and political will to rebuild trust between Pakistan and India

Both countries will have to restart the dialogue process. One major step India can take would be to honour the Indus Waters Treaty.

Published 15 May, 2025 08:39am

Business

Citizens may bear brunt of extra costs on fuel prices

Oil marketing companies, refineries, dealers to benefit from additional Rs75bn; petroleum division mulls GST on oil products.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:47pm

Business

8m women come online in 2024 as digital gender divide narrows

Pakistan leads South Asia in women’s mobile internet growth.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:49pm

Business

Fertiliser makers upset at tax hike proposal

Fertilisers are currently subjected to 5pc federal excise duty, but no GST is levied.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:51pm

Business

Gold hits lowest level in a month

Rising trade optimism boosts risk appetite, leading investors to shift away from bullion.

Published 15 May, 2025 07:47am

Business

NA body recommends one-year extension for FPCCI office-bearers

Directs commerce ministry, in consultation with the Law Division, to implement recommendations.

Published 15 May, 2025 07:46am

Business

Stocks close flat on budget jitters, rupee concerns

Closes almost flat at 118,537 points, down 39 points.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:53pm

Column

UN Charter, IWT & terrorism

Before blaming outsiders, one starts with accountability within.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:53am

Column

The fallout

Reality is stubborn, and two things bring home reality better than anything else: war and the economy.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:13am

Editorial

Rebuilding trust

Both countries will have to restart the dialogue process. One major step India can take would be to honour the IWT.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:43am

KP & FATA

Police conduct security exercise at Swat varsity

Simulation tests efficiency, readiness, and coordination among various security and emergency response agencies.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:30pm

Islamabad

Over 5,000 Pakistani beggars deported from Saudi Arabia so far, NA informed

Another 369 individuals caught begging in five other countries; nearly 52pc deportees belong to Sindh.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:18pm

Islamabad

Rangers hit-and-run suspect likely to be indicted on May 21

Suspect accused of running over Rangers personnel during Nov 26 protest appears in court.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:22pm

Punjab

4 women drown in Jhelum Canal, infant missing

A woman survived as she came out of the gigantic canal with her own effort.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:44am

Punjab

Maryam announces metrobus for Faisalabad, seals petrol pump in Kamoke

Instructs officials to clean drainage for monsoon, urges public to avoid garbage heaps in the locality.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:30am

Punjab

Right to information doesn’t override one’s right to privacy: LHC

Court dismisses ICA challenging single bench’s verdict of setting aside PIC directives.

Published 15 May, 2025 05:53am

Punjab

Lahore ATC allows Imran’s polygraph test in 12 cases

Judge has ordered completion of the tests within 12 days.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:49am

Sindh

Sindh police claim rescuing 12 hostages from kidnappers

Sukkur and Khairpur police conducted joint operation against dacoits in riverine area of Bagarji town for two days.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:04am

Sindh

Plan to bring back non-practising Pakistani doctors enters new phase

First round of telehealth project already brought 1,500 out-of-practice Pakistani women doctors back into field.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:03am

Sindh

Karachi mayor orders probe into ‘overcharging’ by water bowser operators as shortage persists

Murtaza Wahab says any hydrant or tanker found guilty of fleecing citizens will face legal action.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:57am

Sindh

Two held for killing father in Karachi after he asked them to study hard

SSP says CCTV footage showed three people along with the body bag and a motorcycle.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:02am

Sindh

Teenage student found murdered after rape in Karachi’s Gadap seminary

Police arrest madressah teacher after family lodges FIR.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:54am

Middle East

Iran to hold N-talks with Europeans this week

The talks would be held in Istanbul on Friday.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:39am

International

Libya sees calm after worst fighting in years

Regular forces have begun taking the necessary measures to ensure calm, says the Defence Ministry.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:27am

Middle East

Israel hits UN force base in Lebanon with ‘direct fire’

The attack marks the first time since the ceasefire that Israel has directly hit a UN force base.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:56am

International

Latin America mourns world’s ‘poorest president’ Mujica

The 89-year-old ex-president of Uruguay died after losing his fight against cancer.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:28am

International

Germany aims to have Europe’s ‘strongest conventional army’

Chancellor Merz vows to "provide all financial means necessary" for underfunded defence.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:27am

International

Turkiye, Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan angers Indians

Indians cancelling holidays in Turkiye and Azerbaijan; some platforms suspend flight and hotel bookings.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:28am

South Asia

Bangladesh to receive $1.3bn from IMF

IMF is set to release the funds in June.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:05am

Sport

FIFA targets $1 billion revenue from Women’s World Cup

It will be hosted by Brazil in 2027, making it the first edition to be held in South America.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:35pm

Middle East

HRW warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia

NGO studies 50 cases of deaths; says Saudi authorities “failed to adequately protect workers from preventable deaths".

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:33pm

Sport

Players stuck in middle with IPL, national teams on collision course

The IPL will now end on June 3, nine days later than planned, in wake of Pak-India ties.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:38pm

National

Pakistan safe, peaceful for tourists post-ceasefire: tour operator

Pakistan Association of Tour Operators says "fog of war that was looming on the horizon has settled".

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:06pm

Balochistan

Balochistan CM asks ‘militants’ to surrender

Bugti says they will soon meet the same fate as the Kurdish movement in Turkiye.

Updated 15 May, 2025 12:03pm

National

Intelligence Bureau report claims ‘organised corruption’ in PMDC

Current management distances itself from claims, asserting that any wrongdoing occurred in the past.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:52am

National

IHC reserves decision on objections to Imran’s parole plea

Justice Dogar terms it "government’s job"; KP CM Gandapur personally appears in court.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:46am

National

Justice Naeem Afghan asks why PM being blamed after judges’ letter against agencies

Counsel alleges judges transferred to IHC for "extraneous collateral reasons".

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:51am

National

Japan approves $3.5m grant for smart water meters

Programme will provide 8,400 smart water meters to Faisalabad Wasa.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:48am

National

Let ceasefire be beginning of reckoning in region: Shazia Marri

Dr Tariq Fazal says Indian proxies responsible for fresh wave of terror; around 1.3m Afghan refugees repatriated so far.

Updated 15 May, 2025 11:24am

South Asia

China, Pakistan discuss tensions with India

Vice foreign minister meets with envoy Khalil Hashmi.

Updated 15 May, 2025 10:25am

Back Page

SC Constitutional Bench restores parliament’s tweak to sales tax law

Takes up appeal against PHC judgement on plea moved by the ghee and steel mills associations.

Updated 15 May, 2025 09:55am

Back Page

Trump asks Syria to establish ties with Israel

US president oversees Boeing jets deal during visit to Qatar.

Updated 15 May, 2025 09:50am

Middle East

Israeli bombardment kills 80 Palestinians

Mahmoud Abbas says Netanyahu wants to continue the offensive "for his own reasons".

Updated 15 May, 2025 09:32am

Front Page

Heatwave to grip most parts of country from today

Season’s first heatwave set to push temperatures 4-7°C above normal; westerly system to hit north on May 19.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:01am

Balochistan

Grenade attack on PPP rally in Quetta leaves two dead

Ali Madad Jattak and Obaid Gorgag leading the rally remain unhurt; 10 others injured.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:15am

Front Page

JCP meeting to pick high court CJs postponed, again

Meeting expected to finalise nominations for permanent appointments to all high courts barring LHC.

Updated 15 May, 2025 08:06am

South Asia

Pakistan invites India for ‘comprehensive dialogue’ on Kashmir

PM Shehbaz asserts Islamabad ready for both war and peace; shares concerns with UN chief about inflammatory remarks by Delhi.

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:58am

Front Page

IMF expects Rs20tr revenue, stricter spending

Policy-level budget talks set to begin on Monday; GDP growth projected at 3.6pc, inflation at 7.7pc.

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:59am

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