News Archives for Latest - 2025-05-24

Saad Munawar becomes first Pakistani to summit Mt Everest from north side

Mountaineer's summits peak among eight other climbers; Munawar's Facebook account says he has safely descended to camp for the night.

Published 24 May, 2025 11:13pm

Trump rips into diversity and inclusion policies in rally-style speech

"We've liberated our troops from divisive and demeaning political trainings," US president tells 1,002 graduating cadets.

Published 24 May, 2025 10:05pm

Sindh

Anti-polio campaign to vaccinate over 10m children in Sindh starts on May 26

Five-day immunisation drive to cover all all 30 districts of the province.

Published 24 May, 2025 08:38pm

Germany mass stabbing suspect has psychological illness: police

Suspect to appear before a judge later today.

Published 24 May, 2025 07:58pm

Field Marshal Munir lauds political leadership’s strategic foresight during Marka-i-Haq

Acknowledges role of youth, media in countering India's disinformation campaign.

Updated 25 May, 2025 10:12am

Bangladesh student leader fears uprising gains at risk

Nahid Islam fearful a military-backed government could re-emerge like that of January 2007.

Published 24 May, 2025 06:32pm

Sindh

Sindh CM meets WB delegation to discuss WASH project, flood relief housing

Murad says housing project also provided financial assistance, land ownership, job opportunities to rural communities.

Published 24 May, 2025 06:08pm

Ahsan Iqbal confirms Pakistan will increase defence budget as security situation calls for it

Planning minister says that Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand dams and other water projects will be prioritised amid rising tensions with India.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:41pm

India’s monsoon rains arrive 8 days early, earliest in 16 years

Monsoon has covered Kerala and parts of neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Published 24 May, 2025 04:54pm

Pakistan Association Dubai sets Guinness World Record for creating largest UAE flag made of handprints

The flag is made up of 24,514 handprints from people representing over 100 nationalities.

Updated 24 May, 2025 05:13pm

NAB recovers and disburses Rs88bn during first quarter of 2025

Transfers Rs9.72m to Centre, Rs10.80m to provincial govts and Rs73. 51m to different depts and financial institutions.

Published 24 May, 2025 04:06pm

‘Own our identity’: Actor Faran Tahir on working in Hollywood as a South Asian Muslim

Giving advice to younger actors, Tahir told them to avoid any roles that wouldn't allow them to look at themselves in the mirror.

Published 24 May, 2025 03:32pm

Govt to cancel passports of deported Pakistanis, register cases against them

They will also be put on the passport control list for five years.

Published 24 May, 2025 03:01pm

Four missing tourists from Gujrat found dead along river bank in Skardu

Joint team of police and rescue workers trying to reach vehicle but facing a lot of difficulty.

Updated 24 May, 2025 04:14pm

Pakistani users able to access X after brief disruption amid global outage

PTA says internet services "remain fully functional"; earlier report says fire had broke out at platform's data centre in US.

Updated 24 May, 2025 09:44pm

Jaipur mithai shops drop ‘pak’ from dessert names

At least three well-known confectioneries have made the change, citing "national pride" and an "anti-Pakistan mood".

Updated 24 May, 2025 02:38pm

PPP leader supports having all stakeholders including PTI part of diplomatic delegation

"We need to be on one page and fight the country's case," party secretary general Humayun Khan says.

Updated 24 May, 2025 03:14pm

Hong Kong to open universities to more foreign students after US ban

HKUST ready to provide unconditional offers and streamlined admission procedures.

Published 24 May, 2025 12:25pm

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian ‘grateful’ after robbers convicted in Paris heist case

Describing the heist as “the most terrifying experience of my life”, Kardashian expressed her gratitude to French authorities.

Published 24 May, 2025 12:19pm

In new attack, Trump spending bill will hike taxes on elite colleges

The bill proposes an endowment tax hike from 1.4pc to as high as 21pc.

Published 24 May, 2025 12:03pm

Pakistani storytellers make a bold statement at Cannes with New Wave Pakistan panel

Moderated by Mohammad Ali Naqvi, the panel was all about reclaiming narrative control.

Published 24 May, 2025 11:55am

Singer Billy Joel cancels concert dates over brain condition

The 'We Didn't Start the Fire' singer was recently diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

Published 24 May, 2025 11:02am

Bilawal meets PM Shehbaz, discusses Islamabad’s diplomatic campaign to counter Indian agenda

Senator Sherry Rehman, Hina Rabbani Khar also present in meeting.

Published 24 May, 2025 09:52am

IMF says will continue budget discussions in ‘coming days’ as mission wraps up visit

Terms talks "constructive", stresses monetary policy in line with inflation target; Imran seeks meeting with finance minister.

Updated 24 May, 2025 12:47pm

India stands to lose big if it pursues its current path of confrontation

South Asia needs peace, not another doctrine that further lowers the threshold of all-out war.

Published 24 May, 2025 08:39am

Editorial: We must not let triumphalism and hyperbole cloud our view of history, particularly 1971

Is it apt for PM Shehbaz to describe the recent thwarting of India’s hostile designs as revenge for the loss of East Pakistan?

Published 24 May, 2025 08:23am

When war sells and rage trends, the loudest lie often outperforms the quiet truth

The media circus around the Pahalgam attack feels like a clumsy Indian TV show sequel.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:18am

KP & FATA

Mercury soars to 46°C in Dera Ismail Khan city as heat wave grips southern KP

Hospitals witness surge in patients suffering from exhaustion, dehydration; Shorkot residents protest prolonged power outages.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:15am

KP & FATA

MNA Shandana Gulzar’s sister alleges bid to deprive her of land

Claims senior govt, police officials involved in "obstructing her access to the land she was granted as dower".

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:13am

KP & FATA

Cop injured as police post attacked in Bannu

Separately, suspended police official and college student gunned down in Lakki Marwat.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:42am

Islamabad

Islamabad police official arrested for abduction of three persons

Raids underway to trace two other persons, including a Rawalpindi cop.

Updated 24 May, 2025 12:20pm

Islamabad

Artists protest cancellation of drama festival at Rawalpindi Arts Council

Senior official says director was transferred to Lahore due to which the management postponed the festival.

Updated 24 May, 2025 12:13pm

Islamabad

ASF official dismissed for manhandling passenger at Islamabad airport

Passenger had mistakenly attempted to use the staff gate of the airport.

Updated 24 May, 2025 12:15pm

Punjab

Pakistan Railways adds 30 improved freight wagons to its fleet

“Each wagon has a load capacity of 60 tons, marking a revolutionary advancement in freight operations,” says CEO.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:07am

Punjab

One dies, two injured in mosque minaret fall in Multan

Labourers were busy fixing the minaret of under-construction mosque when it fell.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:29am

Punjab

Punjab CM’s statement supports Modi, says Bhachar

Says, “Maryam Nawaz has no regard for the innocent men, women and children as well as army men and their children who died".

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:50am

Sindh

Bail plea of model Nadia Hussain’s husband rejected

He was arrested on allegations of corporate financial fraud through criminal misconduct, breach of trust.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:55am

Sindh

Sindh Assembly allows bureaucrats to lead education boards in province

Controversial bill approved with majority vote.

Updated 24 May, 2025 12:06pm

Sindh

Woman in Karachi killed as husband claims gun went off ‘accidentally’

Separately, husband allegedly guns down wife in Orangi Town, flees.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:38am

Sindh

Top KWSC executives in hot water after SHC suspends appointment orders

Petitioner says CEO, COO were hired unlawfully.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:46am

Middle East

Pro-Tehran Palestinian faction chiefs quit Syria after Assad’s ouster

The factions “did not receive any official request from the authorities to leave Syrian territory”, but instead faced restrictions.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:14am

Middle East

Ex-general Golan under fire in Israel after ‘kill babies’ remarks

Golan said in a radio interview this week that “a sane country... does not kill babies for a hobby”.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:19am

International

US VP Vance says use of force under Trump will be ‘decisive’

“The era of uncontested US dominance is over,” Vance says to US military graduates.

Updated 24 May, 2025 09:59am

International

Alleged US killer of Israeli embassy staffers charged with murder

The killings took place outside the Capital Jewish Museum, located 1.6 kilometres from the White House.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:42am

South Asia

Minister says Yunus ‘not going to step down’

Bangladesh leader threatened to resign if political parties did not extend support to him.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:05am

International

Ship runs aground in Norway as captain was ‘likely asleep’

Ran aground just a stone’s throw away from a cabin as its owner slept.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:31am

Sport

HBL PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars sweep past Islamabad United to seal final spot

Skipper Shaheen leading from the front with incredible figures of 3-3 and ending the proceedings with his new-ball partner Salman, who took 3-16.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:17am

Sport

Pakistan ‘looking forward’ to facing India at CAVA Nations League

The tournament was due to be held in Pakistan before it was shifted to Uzbekistan after India’s refusal to send its team.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:23am

Sport

Pakistan Softball Federation president Asif Azeem passes away

He held pivotal roles with the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team, Special Olympics Pakistan and the Pakistan Olympic Association.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:27am

Business

Pakistan gets over $16bn in rollovers, new loans

Fresh loans and grant inflows amounted to $6.1bn in July-April, almost 15pc lower than last fiscal year's comparable period.

Updated 24 May, 2025 09:22am

Business

Provincial power dues swell to Rs161bn

Sindh owes Rs67bn, Punjab and Balochistan Rs42bn each and KP Rs10bn.

Updated 24 May, 2025 08:38am

Business

Sugar, meat fuel weekly inflation

After witnessing declines for 10 straight weeks, the SPI reversed the trend with an extraordinary spike.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:42am

Business

Alibaba launches logistics services for Pakistani exporters

Will help SMEs overcome barriers in sending goods worldwide.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:00am

Business

Govt vows regulatory support as tobacco exports surge

Minister emphasises the urgent need to finalise the long-pending Minimum Indicative Price notification.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:42am

Business

Rehearing ordered in Rs44bn Pakistan Sugar Mills Association case

The CCP had fined PSMA and its member mills a total of Rs44bn for cartel formation and price-fixing.

Updated 24 May, 2025 09:22am

Business

Auto industry to be consulted on used cars, duty cut: SAPM

Lucky Motor Corporation shares concerns about proposed tariff plan, particularly reduction of duties on completely built units to 15pc.

Updated 24 May, 2025 09:15am

Business

Engro Corporation, Jazz in partnership

Jazz’s shareholding in Deodar (Pvt) Ltd, which houses its telecom infrastructure assets, will vest with Engro Connect.

Updated 24 May, 2025 09:06am

Business

Stocks drift lower on budget-related concerns

Analyst says PSX remains bearish due to investor caution ahead of the upcoming federal budget.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:42am

Balochistan

Khuzdar rally demands arrest of school bus attackers

Participants allege India was involved in the terrorist attack.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:26am

Balochistan

Balochistan targets industry advancement, transparency

Senator Danesh Kumar emphasises need for facilities at industrial estates.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:42am

Balochistan

CM Bugti okays Rs150m to tackle lumpy skin disease

Directs authorities to improve meat processing capabilities to meet international export standards.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:12am

National

FM Dar, Saudi counterpart discuss regional situation

Discussion included an exchange of perspectives on current regional developments.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:42am

National

Indian plots against Balochistan will never succeed: Tarar

Minister visits Khuzdar bombing victims, their families.

Updated 24 May, 2025 11:00am

National

Pakistan emerging as key player in crypto economy: CEO Bilal Bin Saqib

Says country has the potential to become "regional leader in digital finance".

Updated 24 May, 2025 09:58am

KP & FATA

Militants kill three kidnapped locals in Tirah

The young local tribesmen were later found shot dead near their houses.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:50am

South Asia

Pakistan condemns India’s visa denial to Sikh pilgrims

Minister says Modi-led govt rattled by Pakistan’s diplomatic success.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:40am

National

SC CB examines scope of Article 200 in judges’ transfer

Justice Afghan warns permanent transfers may render JCP redundant; Justice Mazhar questions impact of fresh oath on seniority.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:30am

National

Investigating officer testifies in GHQ protest case

Imran is one of the PTI leaders indicted in the May 9 case.

Updated 24 May, 2025 10:04am

Back Page

FIA officials booked for aiding Afghans on fake passports

Scope of probe widened following revelations that at least 41 Afghan nationals left for Saudi Arabia via Sialkot Airport.

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:58am

Back Page

UN chief slams ‘cruelest phase’ of Gaza conflict

More than 50 Palestinians dead or missing in Israeli strike on Jabalia.

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:40am

Back Page

Record floods devastate eastern Australia

Salvage crews launch a major clean-up operation, surveying the damage from half a year’s worth of rain dumped in just three days.

Published 24 May, 2025 05:41am

Back Page

Babusar Road reopens to traffic after seven months

The National Highway Authority completed the road clearance operation two days ago after removing snow.

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:26am

Front Page

Won’t let India suspend, amend Indus Waters Treaty: senators

Warn any unilateral move to be treated as act of war; PTI's Zafar says "ticking water bomb must be defused before it goes off".

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:55am

South Asia

Pakistan, India extend airspace bans by another month

No flight operated by Indian airlines or operators will be allowed to enter or transit through Pakistani airspace.

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:21am

Balochistan

Army vows to go on with IBOs as Khuzdar toll rises

Toll from school bus attack rises to 8; interior secretary says "all facets" of NAP being reinvigorated.

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:38am

Front Page

Budget put off to June 10 as talks with IMF continue

Decision follows inconclusive discussions with lender; IMF official rejects Indian claims regarding misuse of funds by Pakistan.

Updated 24 May, 2025 08:09am

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