News Archives for Latest - 2025-05-21

KP & FATA

Efforts continue to control massive wildfire in Lower Dir’s Adenzai mountains

Announcements made in local mosques for help and about safety precautions, such as avoiding setting fire to bushes.

Published 21 May, 2025 09:48pm

US Army to change transgender soldiers’ records to birth sex

“Commanders will take immediate measures to update personnel records and administrative systems to reflect biological sex for all individuals,” memo states.

Published 21 May, 2025 08:33pm

KP & FATA

Two cops slain in attack on Bannu police checkpoint: officials

Say several terrorists injured in retaliatory action, search operation underway.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:03pm

South Asia

Iran parliament approves 20-year strategic pact with Russia

Strategic pact also includes several clauses aimed at boosting economic partnership.

Published 21 May, 2025 07:17pm

South Asia

Indian top court bails Muslim academic arrested for peace posts following conflict with Pakistan

Court directs formation of special police team to probe Mahmudabad's comments.

Published 21 May, 2025 07:09pm

KP & FATA

Security forces ‘falsely implicated’ in North Waziristan incident: ISPR

Military's media wing says "Indian sponsored" TTP responsible for civilian casualties.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:17pm

What was Indian actor Ruchi Gujjar doing wearing a Modi necklace at Cannes?

To say she turned heads with her jewellery would be an understatement.

Published 21 May, 2025 05:55pm

Trump ambushes South African president with ‘genocide’ accusation

Ramaphosa repeatedly tries to speak but is drowned out. At one point, he pleads that they “talk about it very calmly”.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:58pm

Ukraine pitches tougher Russia sanctions plan to EU as US wavers

After speaking to Putin, Trump opted not to impose fresh sanctions on Russia.

Published 21 May, 2025 05:20pm

Top Featured

‘Brutal, unconscionable, evil’: Condemnations pour in over Khuzdar blast targeting students

HRCP says targeting of schoolchildren is a red line that must never be crossed; US Embassy says standing with Pakistan in condemning attack.

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:38pm

PCB drops Shaheen, Babar and Rizwan for Bangladesh T20s

The series will take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from May 28 to June 1.

Updated 23 May, 2025 10:49am

Sindh

Jumbo task: 400 pills a day for elephants with TB at Karachi’s Safari Park

The pills are hidden inside food ranging from apples and bananas to sweets.

Published 21 May, 2025 03:25pm

Osman Khalid Butt calls out focus on Noor Mukadam’s ‘privilege’ after SC verdict

The actor challenged misconceptions about the fight for justice for Noor Mukadam.

Published 21 May, 2025 02:05pm

Consequences of nuclear war won’t be limited to India and Pakistan: Bilawal

Former foreign minister cautioned that the “new normal” which India is seeking is not in its favour either.

Updated 21 May, 2025 03:58pm

This year’s Aga Khan Music Awards 2025 will celebrate ‘power of music’ in London

Past winners from Pakistan include Zarsanga and Sain Zahoor.

Published 21 May, 2025 12:40pm

Envoy to US hails Starlink’s potential in ‘bridging Pakistan’s digital divide’

Rizwan Saeed Sheikh reaffirms country's commitment towards promoting innovation-led development.

Published 21 May, 2025 12:23pm

Gazan filmmakers at Cannes Film Festival warn ‘nothing left’ of homeland

Their film Once Upon a Time in Gaza has received good reviews.

Published 21 May, 2025 11:48am

South Asia

Dar meets Chinese, Afghan FMs as they agree to thwart terrorism in region

FO says the ministers decided to deepen BRI cooperation and extend CPEC to Afghanistan.

Updated 21 May, 2025 04:34pm

Balochistan

Security forces to ‘relentlessly pursue’ culprits of Khuzdar attack on school van

Govt says three children and two soldiers martyred, 39 children among 53 injured with 8 in critical condition; officials blame "state sponsored proxies of India".

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:32pm

Editorial: Trump’s peace-making tendencies must be extended to Gaza

The quickest way to stop the bloodshed would be for the US to immediately halt all military and financial aid to Israel.

Published 21 May, 2025 08:19am

Column

Improving mental healthcare

Gaps in mental healthcare are not limited to a dearth of services, but also quality of care.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:06am

Column

Rabies: a preventable tragedy

Pakistan’s struggle against rabies is in sharp contrast to the progress made by several other Asian countries.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:43am

KP & FATA

Transplant institute at Khyber Teaching Hospital to become operational in two months

Focal person says govt has already approved Rs500 million for it.

Updated 21 May, 2025 04:09pm

KP & FATA

Two bodies found in Lakki Marwat

The bodies have been found in the Titterkhel and Darra Pezu towns of Lakki Marwat.

Published 21 May, 2025 04:56am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court declares valid extension in term of provincial ombudsman

Rejects plea challenging amendments in relevant law.

Updated 21 May, 2025 01:40pm

Punjab

Rs340m Eid-i-Milad illuminations raise ‘transparency’ concerns

Budget swells by 240pc from Rs100m initial allocation; depts, trade bodies claim to have arranged lighting. on their own

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:54am

Punjab

Birth, death registration fees waived in Punjab

Under the updated framework, window for regular registration has been extended from 60 days to one year.

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:51am

Punjab

Violation of Indus Waters Treaty : Punjab Assembly passes unanimous resolution against India

Sheikh Imtiaz reacts strongly to the registration of a case against him for organising an anti-India rally.

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:48am

Sindh

Sindh cabinet okays ‘stringent laws’ to improve road safety in province

Centre allocates Rs9bn to Sindh govt for setting up two SIUTs in Punjab, houses for flood-hit people in Balochistan, KP.

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:18am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly slams Centre for gas crisis, delay in Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway

Treasury bulldozes opposition member’s resolution for constituting commission against KE.

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:28am

Sindh

‘BLA man’ held in Karachi’s Lyari raid

Three killed, 1 injured in two separate accidents in city.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:34am

Middle East

France ‘determined’ to recognise Palestinian state

US asking countries to accept Palestinians ready to leave Gaza, says Rubio.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:23am

International

EU to review trade deal with Israel

“A strong majority” of the EU member states backed the move, says the bloc's top diplomat.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:33am

South Asia

Train kills elephant in Sri Lanka despite new safety moves

The elephant has been run over by the same train involved in an accident that killed seven elephants three months ago.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:58am

International

WHO adopts landmark pandemic agreement

Aims to prevent the disjointed responses and international disarray during Covid-19 in any future pandemics.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:14am

International

Musk says he will spend ‘a lot less’ on political campaigns

“I did what needed to be done,” says Musk.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:49am

Sport

HBL PSL 2025: In-form Quetta Gladiators face Islamabad United in top-shelf qualifier

Quetta have shown great form and consistency in the ongoing edition to top the table with 15 points.

Updated 21 May, 2025 12:39pm

Sport

Pakistan crush India in West Asia Baseball Cup semi-final

Will face Palestine in the final on Wednesday.

Updated 21 May, 2025 12:51pm

Business

Pakistan set to miss growth projection for FY25

Economy size swells to $411bn; GDP expands at 2.6pc, per capita income sees modest rise to $1,824.

Updated 21 May, 2025 07:54am

Business

6.6pc rise in gas prices okayed

Consumer gas tariff will see a Rs125 rise from July 1.

Published 21 May, 2025 04:55am

Business

Refineries agree to launch $6bn upgrade plan

The move comes after the government addressed their demand for clearance of stuck-up funds.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:29am

Business

CDWP clears 10 projects

The move comes days before the unveiling of the federal budget for the next fiscal year.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:15am

Business

Auto financing rises

Amid falling lending costs, auto financing has increased by 2 per cent month-on-month.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:36am

Business

Push for simplified sukuk structures

Actively working to shift more of the country’s public debt into sukuk, says SBP Governor.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:43am

Business

Stocks lose 718 points on budget uncertainty

Topline Securities Ltd says the stock market remained volatile, reflecting a day of consolidation.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:54am

Balochistan

Balochistan Public Accounts Committee slams industrial bodies over unpaid dues

The committee warned GIEDA that if full recovery is not made within one month, allotments will be cancelled.

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:34am

Balochistan

Huge fire destroys 10 houses in Balochistan’s Nasirabad

Nasirabad Deputy Commissioner and other senior officials reach the area and provide relief goods to affected families.

Updated 21 May, 2025 11:26am

Balochistan

Citizens united to safeguard country’s sovereignty, says CM Bugti

Announces development initiatives for Barshore in public rally.

Published 21 May, 2025 04:55am

National

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz on same page over COAS promotion

During the meeting, the armed forces were lauded for their effective response to Indian attacks.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:36am

National

Pakistan, Italy to promote parliamentary cooperation

Both leaders reaffirm commitment to exchanges as means of people-to-people contacts.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:25am

National

Balochistan Grand Alliance gives govt two days to accept demands or face protest

Proposed pension reforms termed anti-workers.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:11am

National

Two Pakistani climbers summit Everest, Kanchenjunga

Wajidullah reaches the summit of Mount Everest; Dr Shehla Sheikh successfully summits Mount Kanchenjunga.

Updated 21 May, 2025 08:41am

National

Constitutional Bench weighs two dissenting judges’ presence on bench

Justices Mazhar, Hilali wonder how judges who rejected review petitions can now deliberate on them.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:53am

National

Door shut on talks with govt, not with establishment: Gohar

Hopes Imran will be released soon; govt denies negotiations with jailed PTI founder.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:30am

National

Islamabad court extends interim bail of Imran, wife in separate cases

The court summons Imran either in person or via video link at the next hearing on June 17.

Updated 21 May, 2025 10:26am

National

Canal protest turns violent; one dead, over dozen hurt in Sindh’s Moro

Sindh home minister’s house attacked, two trailers torched.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:43am

Back Page

In a first, climate-focused budget to be unveiled: minister

Pre-Budget Dialogue informed that 30pc of all public development projects would undergo an assessment.

Updated 21 May, 2025 07:54am

Back Page

Funding cuts amid Afghan exodus irk UNHCR

UN body says support to returning refugees drastically reduced.

Updated 21 May, 2025 08:29am

Back Page

OIC nations adopt pact for AI cooperation in Tehran

Initiative includes developing "AI-ready ecosystems".

Updated 21 May, 2025 08:12am

Back Page

Shehbaz, Sisi discuss Middle East, subcontinent tensions

PM conveys his profound gratitude to the Egyptian president for his country’s constructive role in the recent Pak-India conflict.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:04am

Middle East

UK pauses trade talks with Israel to protest Gaza action

Horrified by the military escalation in Gaza, says Keir Starmer.

Updated 21 May, 2025 07:32am

Front Page

PM Shehbaz briefed on FBR’s plan of digital freight tracking

Production in tobacco, steel, cement industries being monitored.

Updated 21 May, 2025 08:31am

Front Page

COAS elevated to field marshal for ‘decisive role’ in Marka-i-Haq

Gen Munir’s promotion to five-star rank marks first such elevation in over 6 decades; ACM Sidhu becomes first air chief to be given second extension.

Updated 21 May, 2025 08:56am

Sindh

Protester killed, others injured as police resorts to baton charge to disperse canals protest in Sindh’s Moro

Sindh home minister asks SSP to submit detailed report of incident, says nobody allowed to challenge writ of state as his home ransacked, burnt by protesters.

Published 21 May, 2025 12:30am

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