News Archives for Latest - 2025-05-17

Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after Turkiye talks

Ukraine, western governments have demanded Russia agree to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire; Ukraine rallies support from allies.

Published 17 May, 2025 11:47pm

South Asia

PM tasks Bilawal with presenting Pakistan’s case ‘for peace’ on global arena

Bilawal says honoured to accept responsibility for leading delegation; India to send seven all-party delegations to different countries to present stance.

Published 17 May, 2025 10:30pm

Moody’s cuts America’s pristine credit rating, citing rising debt

Announcement draws criticism from people close to Trump.

Published 17 May, 2025 08:17pm

Aleema Khanum and PTI’s Kanwal Shauzab face off in tense court exchange over leaked video

Court rejects request of PTI founder's sister to travel abroad.

Published 17 May, 2025 06:00pm

International law & Indus wars

India’s interference in the flow of the Chenab constitutes an internationally wrongful act.

Published 17 May, 2025 05:33pm

FIA detains 4 Pakistani suspected human smugglers from UAE in Karachi

Detained men transferred to Anti-Human Trafficking Circle for further legal action.

Updated 17 May, 2025 09:50pm

Balochistan

Security forces kill two assailants after they attempt to attack FC post in Turbat: police

Women and children injured when a grenade was thrown at a house in Nasirabad, says police officer.

Updated 17 May, 2025 06:30pm

South Asia

PM Shehbaz, DG ISPR hail Iran’s peace efforts amid Pak-India escalation

Military chief spokesperson warns of forces seeking to create rift between Islamabad and Tehran; president visits Gujranwala Cantonment.

Updated 17 May, 2025 11:32pm

Four restaurants to try in Dubai when you’re on the hunt for something different

From Italian seafood, and Indian fusion to British-American fare, and Mediterranean cuisine with a twist, these restaurants have it all.

Published 17 May, 2025 03:43pm

Trump calls American singer Bruce Springsteen ‘obnoxious jerk’ over criticism

The president of the United States also took a swipe at Taylor Swift.

Updated 17 May, 2025 03:59pm

PM Shehbaz nominates ministers Kheal Das, Ramesh Singh to attend oath-taking ceremony of Pope Leo

They will represent Pakistan in Pope Leo’s oath-taking ceremony in Vatican City tomorrow.

Published 17 May, 2025 02:26pm

38,229 Pakistani Haj pilgrims under govt scheme landed in Saudi Arabia so far

More flights are scheduled for today from Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Multan.

Updated 17 May, 2025 02:41pm

Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former partner wraps grim week of testimony in trafficking trial

Combs is facing federal charges of sex trafficking and leading an illegal sex ring that enforced its power with crimes.

Published 17 May, 2025 12:42pm

Middle East

Iran’s Khamenei says Trump is lying when he speaks of peace

President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Trump speaks about peace while simultaneously making threats.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:03pm

Eurovision called out for ‘censoring boos’ during Israel’s semi-final performance

The European Broadcasting Union claims "the atmosphere stayed positive and celebratory" during Yuval Raphael’s performance.

Published 17 May, 2025 12:16pm

PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi moved to cardio institute due to heart pain

His lawyer says various tests are underway, jail administration has informed his family.

Updated 17 May, 2025 02:54pm

China’s LandSpace launches improved methane-powered rocket

LandSpace Technology launches six satellites into orbit, doubling down on cheap, cleaner fuel.

Published 17 May, 2025 11:06am

South Asia

UK urges ‘all sides’ to meet treaty obligations amid India’s suspension of IWT

David Lammy says Britain working with US to ensure enduring ceasefire; Trump says Washington averted likely Pak-India nuclear war.

Updated 17 May, 2025 09:25pm

Editorial: While planned import tariff reforms are a positive shift, other policies also need fixing

Planned import policy reforms signify a major positive shift in the govt’s economic and growth strategy.

Published 17 May, 2025 08:42am

Analysis & Comment

Fragile Pak-India truce: a pause or a path to peace?

For Pakistan, stability means addressing root causes, not simply freezing the conflict, but the tone from New Delhi remains intentionally severe.

Published 17 May, 2025 08:17am

Punjab

Pakistan Medical Association demands fair probe into Multan HIV cases

Alleges that no officers from Punjab AIDS Control Programme or blood transfusion authority have been held accountable.

Updated 17 May, 2025 10:56am

Punjab

Two-side coated bleached boards’ import: LHC quashes plea against launch of anti-circumvention investigation

The judge observes that NTC, as a regulator, is empowered to investigate practices that circumvent anti-dumping duties.

Updated 17 May, 2025 10:48am

Punjab

Mianwali District Headquarter Hospital corruption probe ‘shelved’

Inquiry found the accused guilty of all charges and recommended their removal from their positions.

Updated 17 May, 2025 11:44am

Column

Humour on the battlefield

All sorts of upheavals have created a national understanding that worrying at the individual level simply does not matter.

Updated 17 May, 2025 09:08am

KP & FATA

ISKP claims responsibility for May 11 Peshawar suicide attack

Police believe bomber was planning to target JUI-F rally.

Updated 17 May, 2025 04:13pm

KP & FATA

Seven hurt as police baton charge Kohat jail inmates

DC and MPA visit jail, order inquiry into the incident.

Published 17 May, 2025 06:40am

Islamabad

New facilities introduced for Haj pilgrims, says DG of Haj Mission

Include round-the-clock pilgrim support services with 1,200 Pakistan-based staff, 600 Saudi-based local welfare personnel.

Updated 17 May, 2025 11:58am

Islamabad

MNA alleges pharma companies creating artificial drug shortages

MNA Ghurki asks, “Why are the prices of essential medicines increasing every month?”

Published 17 May, 2025 06:40am

Islamabad

National Assembly passes landmark bill to criminalise child marriages in Islamabad

No nikah khwan shall register a marriage where one or both contracting parties are below 18 years of age, says bill.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:02pm

Sindh

Experts sceptical about longevity of ceasefire between Pakistan and India

New Delhi wanted to bury Kashmir issue but has ended up reviving it, thanks to US intervention, says Mushahid Hussain.

Updated 17 May, 2025 11:29am

Sindh

Sindh govt begins serving hot meals to students in partnership with NGO

Around 700 students at Malir school will receive one free meal daily; scheme to be expanded to other schools.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:03pm

Sindh

Show of unity as Sindh Assembly condemns Indian aggression

Lawmakers pay tributes to Pakistan armed forces to mark Youm-i-Tashakur.

Updated 17 May, 2025 10:40am

International

Denmark fines two for desecrating Holy Quran

The men were found to have violated law banning “inappropriate treatment of a religious text”, which was implemented in 2023.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:55pm

International

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan, under probe, steps aside temporarily

News of his leave has plunged the ICC, already targeted by US sanctions aimed at the prosecutor, into further uncertainty.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:37pm

International

Doubt cast on identity of Vietnam ‘Napalm Girl’ photographer

World Press Photo names the two other potential authors as Nguyen Thanh Nghe and Huynh Cong Phuc.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:47pm

Sport

HBL PSL 2025: Action resumes after nine-day hiatus with playoffs race wide open

Karachi, currently second on the table with 10 points from nine games, require at least one more win to seal their playoff berth.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:36pm

Sport

Challengers, Strikers register hard-fought wins in National Women’s T20

At National Stadium, Challengers edge past Stars by five wickets in a last-over thriller while Eyman hit 74 off 39 to get Strikers over the line.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:34pm

Sport

Karachi to join global ‘One Run’ half marathon

Over 2,000 local and international runners are expected to tackle one of four race distances.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:23pm

Business

Stock market ends lower after range-bound session

PSX sheds 312.77 points, or 0.26 per cent, to close at 119,649.

Published 17 May, 2025 06:39am

Business

SECP issues cybersecurity alert for firms

Warns against potential impact of failure to adopt best practices, including operational disruptions, data loss.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:09pm

Business

PM Shehbaz may approve National Electric Vehicle policy next week

Policy includes Rs50,000 subsidy for electric motorcycles and Rs200,000 for three-wheelers.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:14pm

Business

Interest rate cuts fuel 1.8pc growth in large-scale manufacturing sector

Records negative growth of 4.64pc in March on a month-on-month basis; garment exports grew by 7.62pc year-on-year.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:05pm

Business

Textile exports down 1.35pc last month

Sector’s growth falls to 8.4pc in July-April.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:02pm

Business

SPI rises after nine weeks of decline

Short-term inflation surges by 1.29 per cent year-on-year owing to a rise in sugar and meat prices.

Updated 17 May, 2025 01:01pm

Business

PM Shehbaz forms committee to implement five-year tariff policy

Committee led by finance minister will comprise 10 members, including economist Dr Ijaz Nabi.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:59pm

Business

Current account surplus shrinks to $12m in April

FDI plummets to $140.8m in April from $394.5m last year.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:56pm

Balochistan

Four Levies men martyred in Khuzdar attack

Incident took place at Sanand Levies checkpost along CPEC Road.

Updated 17 May, 2025 11:22am

KP & FATA

CJP Afridi visits PHC Bannu bench to show solidarity with judges

Holds detailed discussions on institutional capacity building with Chief Justice S. M. Attique Shah.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:44pm

Balochistan

Balochistan, GB celebrate military victory over India

Citizens, officials laud military’s sacrifices, pledge national unity and defence.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:18pm

Balochistan

Shootings, crash leave five dead in Balochistan

Two killed in accident, another 2 shot dead in Kalat; man gunned down in Kharan.

Updated 17 May, 2025 11:20am

National

FBR overhaul, laptop scheme among Rs143bn projects cleared by CDWP

Also approves Sindh’s Rs60bn worth of three major projects in the roads and education sectors.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:48pm

Punjab

Leaders booked over pro-army rally in Lahore: PTI

Party workers burn Modi’s effigy, torch tyres on Ferozepur Road near Model Town.

Updated 17 May, 2025 12:04pm

National

PTI leader Ali Zafar asks world to denuclearise India

Rumpus in Senate over Nawaz’s silence during tension with New Delhi.

Updated 17 May, 2025 11:27am

South Asia

Pakistan focuses on held Kashmir’s missing persons

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar at UN calls it "a wound that never heals".

Updated 17 May, 2025 10:01am

Back Page

Global acute hunger has hit new high: report

UN-backed report says outlook is “bleak” for 2025 as humanitarian aid falters after over 295m faced acute hunger last year.

Updated 17 May, 2025 09:19am

Balochistan

Indian boycott of Turkish goods condemned in Quetta

Traders say Pakistan aspires to have good trade relations with all countries.

Updated 17 May, 2025 09:23am

Back Page

Friendless against Pakistan, India curbs business with Turkiye, Azerbaijan

Mumbai, Ahmedabad airports order Turkish firm to immediately hand over all its ground handling facilities.

Updated 17 May, 2025 09:34am

Middle East

Lots of people in Gaza are starving, warns Trump

Over 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes; critical healthcare access plummets.

Updated 17 May, 2025 09:15am

Front Page

SC constitutional bench urged to hear 26th Amendment pleas on priority basis

SIC asks bench to postpone May 19 hearing of reserved seats review petitions.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:47am

Front Page

Islamabad, Delhi gained nothing but miseries from wars: PM Shehbaz

India asked to sit for talks on Kashmir issue, water distribution, joint fight against terrorism.

Updated 17 May, 2025 08:08am

Front Page

Another IHC judge defies two-judge order

Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq raises serious objections to a stay order in a contempt case initiated by him.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:33am

Front Page

NA passes money bill along with eight others

Citizenship amendment bill deferred, two others introduced; MNA flags delay in ADB-funded bridges on Kalam Road.

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:25am

Front Page

Pakistan rejects India’s ‘new normal’ claim

FO warns Pakistan will have no choice but to respond if India resumes hostilities; Indian defence minister calls strikes a "trailer".

Updated 17 May, 2025 07:56am

Punjab

Police launch investigation as Ahmadi doctor shot dead in Sargodha

Dr Sheikh Muhammad Mahmood, 58, was a renowned gastroenterologist and doctor in the city.

Updated 17 May, 2025 08:01am

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