News Archives for Latest - 2025-05-20

Sindh

Sindh Wildlife Department opposes proposed relocation of illegally imported exotic monkeys to Lahore

Department strongly opposes transfer of highly sensitive tropical primates to facility lacking adequate species-specific care.

Published 20 May, 2025 10:46pm

KP & FATA

Forest fires successfully contained across KP’s districts

Successful firefighting operations save olive trees in South Waziristan's Serwakai tehsil.

Published 20 May, 2025 10:39pm

Punjab

4 suspects involved in allegedly raping mentally-challenged minor in Lahore arrested: police

Punjab prosecutor general declares case a "high-profile one", says strict legal action will be taken against suspects.

Published 20 May, 2025 09:21pm

Border ceremony to resume at Wagah-Attari crossing

Ceremony expected to be low-key affair with diplomatic measures against Pakistan still in place by India, including the closure of the land border.

Published 20 May, 2025 08:28pm

EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump

"We have repeatedly made it clear that we expect one thing from Russia — an immediate ceasefire without preconditions," says German foreign minister.

Published 20 May, 2025 07:13pm

Top Featured

‘Victory for women’: Lawyers hail SC verdict on Zahir Jaffer’s appeal

"It is a credit to Noor's family that they weren't coerced by blood pardons," says Barrister Asad Rahim.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:38pm

‘Justice served’: Social media breathes collective sigh of relief over SC upholding Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence

Many called the verdict a symbolic victory, not just for Noor Mukadam, but for women across Pakistan.

Published 20 May, 2025 05:16pm

3 injured in Finnish school stabbing, suspect arrested

Police say wounded did not sustain life-threatening injuries; police are investigating media reports that suspect targeted girls.

Published 20 May, 2025 05:02pm

KP & FATA

Talks with locals underway as sit-in against alleged drone strike continues in North Waziristan

Organiser says protesters want authorities to verify the deaths; HRCP expresses alarm over incident, reiterates community’s demand for investigation.

Updated 20 May, 2025 08:34pm

YouTube star Ms Rachel urges world leaders to end Israel’s bombing and starvation of Gaza’s children

This isn’t the first time she has spoken up against Israel's forced starvation, despite facing targeted backlash from pro-Israel groups.

Published 20 May, 2025 03:08pm

Iran’s Khamenei says talks with US unlikely to ‘lead to any outcome’

Tehran describes the discussions as "difficult but useful", while a US official says Washington was "encouraged".

Published 20 May, 2025 02:45pm

Punjab

Punjab announces much-needed summer vacation for schools from May 28

As relentless heatwave persists, school timings revised from 7:30am to 11:30am till vacation starts.

Published 20 May, 2025 01:11pm

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be banned from Eurovision citing ‘double standards’

Eurovision has also been accused of allowing vote-rigging, leading to Israel unexpectedly coming second in this year’s competition.

Published 20 May, 2025 01:09pm

FO rejects Indian claim of Pakistan targeting Sikh holy site Golden Temple in Amritsar

“We hold all places of worship in the highest esteem and cannot think of targeting a holy site like the Golden Temple," FO spokesperson says.

Updated 20 May, 2025 01:50pm

Top Featured

Where the margins break first: Pakistan’s unequal battle with climate change

The disproportionate cost of climate change is not limited to class but also seeps into gender, where women, girls and transgenders face a higher risk.

Updated 20 May, 2025 01:00pm

SC upholds Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence in Noor Mukadam murder case

Three-member bench dismisses Zahir's appeal; maintains rape, abduction charges; sentences of his two household staff shortened.

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 05:12pm

South Asia

China says it backs Pakistan in defending ‘sovereignty’

Dar, FM Wang Yi express firm resolve to continue bilateral cooperation for regional peace, development and stability.

Updated 20 May, 2025 07:49pm

Lilo & Stitch live-action remake brings human connection to the fore

Several cast members from the 2002 animation return in the new film, including Chris Sanders, who voices Stitch.

Published 20 May, 2025 11:01am

Indian foreign secretary says no US mediation in ceasefire with Pakistan

Opposing Trump's stance, Misri also says no "nuclear signalling" from Islamabad; rules out restoration of normalcy with Pakistan in near future.

Published 20 May, 2025 10:27am

There has also been some serious and nuanced commentary on Indian media — missing on our home front

Constant praise of the media by officials is problematic. For they end up suggesting some sort of a link between the press and govt.

Published 20 May, 2025 08:46am

Editorial: Strong incentive exists to reinforce Pak-India military drawdown with soft measures

Both countries achieving a breakthrough on their issues may require a lot of hard work, but it is certainly not impossible.

Published 20 May, 2025 08:30am

South Asia

India faked Shaheen missile attack to aid diplomatic blitz, say Pakistani officials

One official notes the claims' timing coincides with New Delhi dispatching seven multi-party delegations to key global capitals.

Published 20 May, 2025 08:15am

KP & FATA

PPP to hold rally against KP govt on May 26

Governor Kundi expresses serious concern about reports of massive corruption in province.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:12am

KP & FATA

Wildfire destroys trees in mountainous Swabi region

Locals regret that wildlife, forest departments’ officials didn’t even visit the spot.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:51am

KP & FATA

Two killed, four children injured in Haripur fire

Police say fire left 300 sheep, 10 donkeys dead; injured 200 sheep; damaged tractors and motorcycles.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:13am

KP & FATA

Committee formed to propose model for KP’s own HEC

Member says panel to study such structures already present in Sindh, Punjab.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:45am

Islamabad

Restaurants to be set up in Golra, Margalla railway stations; museum to be upgraded

Hanif Abbasi says British-era Attock Khurd railway station to be turned into tourist hub.

Updated 20 May, 2025 12:28pm

Islamabad

OIC parliamentary union asks India to allow fact-finding mission to visit occupied Kashmir

Takes serious note of issuance of domicile certificates to millions of non-Kashmiris, amendments to land ownership law.

Updated 20 May, 2025 12:35pm

Islamabad

Rising temperatures have led to formation of over 3,000 glacial lakes, NA informed

Musadik Malik says Pakistan received 40pc less rainfall compared to its 30-year average.

Updated 20 May, 2025 12:25pm

Punjab

Punjab’s new monitoring system ‘game-changer’ for stolen gadgets recovery

Police return to owners 100 mobile phones recovered through e-Gadget app.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:03am

Punjab

DG Khan youth forced by tribal jirga to undergo life-threatening ritual

Case registered against jirga members on victim’s complaint who remained underwater for required duration to prove innocence.

Updated 20 May, 2025 01:31pm

Punjab

Banned outfit man jailed in Lahore for learning bomb-making on Facebook

Prosecutor asks court to convict accused in light of cogent evidence.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:07am

Punjab

Loadshedding worsens in Lahore as heatwave persists

Lesco CEO says there is zero loadshedding in 95pc of company's service areas.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:53am

Sindh

Data shows sea intrusion in Sindh’s coastal areas gathered pace over years

“The sea has swallowed our farms, old ports, lakes, and lagoons. We can no longer survive off land. Many have left for Karachi to find work,” a local fisherman says.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:44am

Sindh

Plan to set up EV charging stations every 50km across Sindh

An assembly plant for EV mini-trucks being set up in Karachi, Sharjeel Memon says.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:39am

Sindh

Policeman among three shot dead by robbers in Karachi as street crimes continue

More than 40 people killed by muggers in Karachi in less than five months.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:33am

Sindh

Karachi city council approves allotment of prime land to KE amid criticism

Opposition leader wants assurance power utility will not construct multi-storey plaza on 5,000 sq-yd plot located on Elander Road.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:35am

International

Judge rules Trump unlawfully ousted Institute of Peace board members

A federal judge has called the effort a gross usurpation of power.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:04am

Middle East

Iran says open to regional nuclear fuel consortium

Tehran asserts talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:56am

International

Lineker to quit BBC over ‘antisemitism’ post

“I recognise the error and upset that I caused,” says the former footballer.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:45am

International

Stocks, dollar drop after US loses last triple-A credit rating

The dollar has slid nearly one per cent against the euro and fallen heavily against the pound and yen.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:35am

International

Study casts doubt on water flows as cause of streaks on Martian slopes

Data indicates that the streaks were probably created through dry processes that left the superficial appearance of liquid flows.

Updated 20 May, 2025 10:23am

Sport

HBL PSL 2025: All-round Shadab stars as United rout Kings to end league stage on a high

His batting effort saw Sahibzada Farhan and Alex Hales smash blistering half centuries to help United to 251-5.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:14am

Sport

Napoli’s title hopes put on ice after Parma stalemate as Pedro hurts Inter

Lazio drawing keeps Roman club in hunt for final Champions league spot.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:18am

Sport

Fatima shines as Conquerors seal crucial win

Noreen Yaqoob fights lone battle with defiant 65 not out off 58 balls, but lacked support at other end as wickets continue to tumble.

Published 20 May, 2025 05:29am

Business

Glut averted as middlemen, investors lift wheat piles

Many farmers stock produce in anticipation of higher rates.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:46am

Business

Pakistan hopeful of getting $350m loans from UAE banks

Aurangzeb touts economic stability in talks with lenders.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:27am

Business

Profit repatriation jumps to $1.8bn

Outflow of profits and dividends on foreign investments has jumped by 108 per cent.

Published 20 May, 2025 05:29am

Business

Govt fails to sell three inefficient power plants

Jamshoro gets sole bid; Muzaffargarh and Faisalabad receive none.

Updated 20 May, 2025 01:06pm

Business

SBP goes ‘cashless’ for cattle markets

Aims to reduce reliance on cash transactions within cattle markets during the upcoming Eidul Azha.

Published 20 May, 2025 05:29am

Business

Tariff cut on CBU vehicles

Import tariff on completely built-up vehicles will be reduced to 15pc by 2030.

Updated 20 May, 2025 01:07pm

National

CJP chairs meeting to reviews progress on judicial reforms

Session focuses on reviewing progress in key areas such as digitalisation, accountability, transparency.

Updated 20 May, 2025 12:11pm

National

IHC grants last chance for arguments in Judge Humayun Dilawar’s case

PHC had rejected KP govt’s plea to move the case to Peshawar.

Updated 20 May, 2025 12:09pm

National

Motorways to soon have air ambulance services

Communications minister expresses serious concern over high mortality rate resulting from road accidents.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:57am

Balochistan

Forest fire spreads across northern Balochistan’s mountains

Hundreds of trees and bushes gutted in fire in Qila Saifullah district.

Published 20 May, 2025 05:29am

National

Bill to transfer ‘explosives’ from provinces to Centre passed by NA

Govt brings proposed law through supplementary agenda; speaker puts it for vote without debate, referring it to committee.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:44am

National

Air chief vows to defend country’s aerial frontiers

Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu visits residence of martyred Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf in Rawalpindi.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:51am

National

Opposition’s exclusion from team likely to visit key capitals slammed

Bill to criminalise child marriages passed by Senate amid opposition from JUI-F and ANP.

Updated 20 May, 2025 12:57pm

South Asia

Indian opposition slams arrest of Mahmudabad scion

Says move shows how "fearful" BJP is of criticism.

Updated 20 May, 2025 09:33am

Back Page

Pakistan honoured at World Health Assembly for eliminating trachoma

WHO acknowledges Pakistan’s exceptional efforts in eradicating the infectious eye disease.

Updated 20 May, 2025 08:13am

KP & FATA

Four kids killed in North Waziristan strike

Locals have staged a sit-in at Mir Ali Chowk against the strikes.

Updated 20 May, 2025 09:02am

Middle East

Israel will ‘take control of all’ of Gaza: Netanyahu

The leaders of Britain, France and Canada condemn Israel’s “egregious actions” in Gaza.

Updated 20 May, 2025 07:52am

Front Page

Another heatwave to grip country from today

PMD urges citizens to avoid direct exposure to the sun from 11am to 4pm.

Updated 20 May, 2025 07:40am

Front Page

Pakistan, IMF open talks on budget finalisation

While there's a turnaround in Pakistan’s external account, the country faces a widening external financing gap.

Updated 20 May, 2025 07:36am

Front Page

Smaller bench can review cases after 26th Amendment: SC’s Justice Aminuddin

SIC wants dissenting judges be asked to sit on review bench in reserved seats case.

Updated 20 May, 2025 07:30am

South Asia

Navy thwarted Indian aircraft carrier threat, says Shehbaz

PM praises Navy for ensuring maritime sovereignty; reiterates Pakistan will give strong response to India if truce violated.

Updated 20 May, 2025 08:02am

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