News Archives for Latest - 2025-05-28

Foreign students wary of US as Trump presses ‘dehumanising’ campaign

“It's really unfortunate that this is the case for 18, 19, and 20-year-olds who came here without any family, and in most cases, haven't been to the US before,” says Pakistani student.

Published 28 May, 2025 11:54pm

Andrew Tate and brother charged with rape: UK prosecutors

Tate faces 10 charges in the UK including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution relating to three women.

Published 28 May, 2025 11:24pm

Sindh

Six-year-old boy falls into open manhole, drowns in Karachi: police

According to local residents, the operator of a car wash near the incident reportedly left the manhole open.

Published 28 May, 2025 11:18pm

Balochistan

Amnesty, 4 other groups call on Pakistan to end crackdown on human rights defenders in Balochistan

Condemn alleged "harassment, arbitrary detention" of human rights defenders from Balochistan; call on govt to end “systematic targeting, harassment of BYC."

Updated 29 May, 2025 08:32am

In world first, Mexican voters to elect all judges

Govt says popular vote needed to address corruption; critics warn of participation of controversial candidates.

Published 28 May, 2025 10:17pm

Delegation presenting Pakistan’s stance on escalation with India to meet on June 2: Sherry

Committee to visit multiple global cities from June 2, starting from New York.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:08pm

Pakistan’s solar journey is feeling the heat from cost shifting

A proposed shift to lower compensation for solar exports may slow adoption, but energy storage and a smarter grid offer a way forward.

Published 28 May, 2025 09:30pm

Kremlin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for meeting with Trump, Putin

“They will constantly look for reasons not to end the war,” says Ukrainian president

Published 28 May, 2025 08:36pm

Saudi govt call centre now offering support in Urdu, other languages for Haj pilgrims

Services also offered in Arabic, English, French, Indonesian, Farsi, and Turkish.

Published 28 May, 2025 08:28pm

Middle East

Kuwait lifts 19-year visa ban on Pakistanis

Government terms move "major diplomatic achievement".

Updated 29 May, 2025 09:46am

Punjab

Cricketer Hassan Ali’s mother mugged in Gujranwala: police

Gujranwala CPO says victim's purse contained Rs230,000.

Updated 28 May, 2025 07:17pm

Matcha much? 6 places to try iced matcha in Lahore

If you want to cool down your summer afternoons with an iced matcha but don't know where to get one, here's a handy guide.

Published 28 May, 2025 05:05pm

Middle East

Iran says may allow US inspectors from nuclear watchdog if deal reached

Iranian foreign minister says new round of US-Iran talks will be announced in Oman once time, location finalised.

Published 28 May, 2025 04:49pm

‘A loyalty test for apartheid’: Trump’s student visa freeze, possible social media vetting sparks outrage

International students may soon face 'social media vetting' as pro-Palestine protests jolt elite US campuses.

Published 28 May, 2025 04:08pm

KP & FATA

Seven rescued, two go missing as boat sinks in Indus River near Kohat

Officials say search operation underway for the two drowned.

Published 28 May, 2025 04:06pm

South Asia

PM Shehbaz reiterates willingness to talk on Kashmir, terrorism if India ‘wants in all sincerity’

Premier attends trilateral summit with Turkish, Azeri presidents; Turkiye ready to "contribute" to India-Pakistan peace.

Updated 28 May, 2025 06:59pm

South Asia

PEN International calls on govt to halt mass deportations of Afghans from Pakistan

Urges int'l community to continue to provide safety to at-risk Afghans who fled Taliban’s persecution.

Published 28 May, 2025 03:09pm

Budget 2025-26 to further burden people, says Senate finance standing body chairman

Senator Saleem Mandviwala rules out relief, believes petroleum levy will be increased in the upcoming budget.

Published 28 May, 2025 03:04pm

Death toll from heavy downpour across country rises to 10

Stormy weather is expected to continue in northern, central parts of country until Saturday.

Updated 28 May, 2025 05:06pm

Pakistan slams Modi’s ‘inflammatory monologue’, urges India to honour international order

FO urges India to set aside its project of “historical revisionism”.

Published 28 May, 2025 01:56pm

Competition Commission fines housing society Rs150m for misleading advertising

The company falsely advertised its project as Kingdom Valley Islamabad despite being located in Rawalpindi.

Published 28 May, 2025 01:49pm

SpaceX’s Starship spins out of control after flying past points of previous failures

Musk says launch cadence for next three flights will be faster at around one every three to four weeks.

Published 28 May, 2025 01:38pm

HBO has cast Harry, Hermione and Ron for its Harry Potter TV series

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will portray Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, the BBC reported.

Published 28 May, 2025 11:58am

Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio join martial arts forces in Karate Kid: Legends

The movie is Macchio's fourth Karate Kid film playing LaRusso.

Published 28 May, 2025 11:05am

On Youm-i-Takbeer, leadership notes country’s nuclear arms ensured its sovereignty amid India hostilities

President Zardari, armed forces note achievement continues to serve as a credible minimum deterrent; political spectrum hails scientists.

Updated 28 May, 2025 04:28pm

Analysis & Comment

27 years after Chagai: Nuclear shadows & doctrinal dilemma

Pakistan’s quid pro quo plus aims at preventing all-out conflicts, but India’s reckless behaviour to expand geographic scope risks nuclear catastrophe.

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:15am

Editorial: Nothing can be bolder or more strategic than taxing sectors still operating outside the system

Reforms focused on increasing the tax base for boosting tax-to-GDP ratio to a globally acceptable range can be a strategic measure.

Published 28 May, 2025 09:13am

Business

Consumers to bear burden as K-Electric allowed to build recovery losses into tariff

Nepra sets utility’s base rate at Rs40 per unit, 40pc higher than national average tariff.

Updated 28 May, 2025 09:22am

Business

SBP buys $6bn to bolster its forex reserves

Higher remittance inflows have provided sufficient room for the State Bank to purchase dollars.

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:52am

Business

Murad says Sindh takes lead in innovation investment

Reaffirms support for universities and their research and development initiatives.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:00am

Business

Pakistan Railways eyes start of Rs2.3tr ML-1 project this year

Ministry manages to complete only six out of 38 approved projects this fiscal year.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:58am

Business

Equities eke out gains on value-hunting

PSX halts its three-day losing streak, posting modest gains on some value-hunting.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:16am

Business

Govt raises Rs772bn

Investors have offered over Rs3.2 trillion to buy treasury bills against the target of Rs650 billion.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:20am

KP & FATA

PPP leaders charged with torching PTI Peshawar camp granted bail

Additional sessions judge seeks case record, adjourns hearing till June 15.

Updated 29 May, 2025 12:15pm

KP & FATA

KP govt asked to lift eight-year ban on import of animals from Afghanistan

Livestock dealers pledge to fulfil all legal formalities for the process.

Updated 29 May, 2025 11:58am

Islamabad

Toddler allegedly tortured to death by father in Rawalpindi

Toddler has sustained bruises on her chin, blackened ears and multiple torture marks on her abdomen.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:55am

Islamabad

Chinese firms offer over 500 job opportunities to Pakistani graduates

Job fair by China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan and NAVTTC opens in Islamabad.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:52am

Islamabad

Islamabad admin orders removal of billboards amid rising windstorm threat

One killed, 10 injured in Attock; 3 injured in Rawalpindi.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:44am

Punjab

Mother turns out killer of her two children in Gujrat

Police say the suspect confessed to strangling her son, daughter to contract second marriage.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:38am

Punjab

Father of underage driver to face legal action: CM Maryam

Punjab CM inaugurates cattle market in Shahpur Kanjran with capacity to keep 25,000 large animals and 150,000 small ones.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:28am

Punjab

Woman, daughter die as dumper runs over bike in Sheikhupura

Husband, minor son seriously injured; driver manages to flee.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:31am

Punjab

Audit exposes Rs245.5m arms ‘disappearance’ from Punjab police stores

Home dept orders probe; house echoes with criticism of crime control department, proposed Goonda Act.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:24am

Sindh

PTI rally in Karachi demands disposal of all pending poll-related matters

Haleem Adil asks judiciary to fix cases against Imran for immediate hearing.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:07am

Sindh

Karachi mayor seeks consensus in City Council to address water crisis

Opposition slams KWSC for failing to ensure smooth supply; Murtaza Wahab shares plan to curb water theft from K-III pipeline.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:05am

Sindh

Two sisters raped, tortured in North Karachi home

The girls’ uncles inform hospital officials that they were beaten by their stepfather.

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:28am

Sindh

Overwhelmed by workload, SHC asks govt to set up drug courts

Constitutional bench remarks hundreds of bail pleas are pending after trial courts were barred from granting relief.

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:29am

Sindh

Motorbike snatcher in Karachi jailed for 14 years

Sessions court acquits co-accused man as prosecution fails to establish case against him.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:12am

International

King Charles highlights Canadian ‘self-determination’ as Trump looms

“Democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination, and freedom are values which Canadians hold dear," says King Charles.

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:31am

Middle East

Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security

US encourages new rulers in Damascus to establish relations with Tel Aviv.

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:13am

International

US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting

The move comes a week after the US government revoked Harvard's ability to enrol foreign nationals.

Updated 28 May, 2025 09:45am

International

Over 50 injured after car ploughs into Liverpool parade

Police identify driver as a “53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area", ruling out speculation that it was an Islamist attack.

Updated 28 May, 2025 09:27am

International

Sri Lanka’s leftist govt begins privatisation

The government has announced that it is selling a failed hotel project.

Updated 28 May, 2025 09:57am

International

Anti-Islam figure Robinson released from UK prison

Thanks X owner Elon Musk, and slams the UK government in a video titled “Tommy freed from prison.”

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:24am

Sport

Pakistan Tennis Federation’s ban on Shoaib criticised

On some occasions in the past, too, the PTF pointed out, Shoaib had shown unbecoming behaviour which caused significant embarrassment.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:45am

Sport

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup preparations continue with Bangladesh series

“Our aim is to finalise a playing XI before the World Cup that we believe is the best for the conditions in Sri Lanka", skipper Salman says.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:41am

Sport

Mohsen wins landmark elections to become new Pakistan Football Federation president

In the first elections of the PFF in a decade, Mohsen won a duel with former friend Taha Alizai.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:35am

National

Ex-servicemen hail armed forces’ victory in conflict with India

Retired air vice marshal Faheem Arshad praises the Pakistan Air Force’s excellent performance and unity among the tri-services.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:16am

National

Balochistan ex-senator Lashkari to challenge mines law in court

Lashkari rejects legislation, vows to protect resources of Balochistan.

Updated 28 May, 2025 12:26pm

Balochistan

Balochistan traders join FPCCI group UBG

“This is not a symbolic sign but a firm commitment to unity, development, and effective national representation,” Mr Khilji said.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:23am

National

Pakistan highlights US role in easing tensions with India

Envoy notes that Pakistan appreciated the US president’s “ongoing interest in resolving the Kashmir dispute.”

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:42am

National

National Assembly panel raises doubts over sugarcane yield figures

Evaluates impact of agriculture research in enhancing national food security.

Updated 28 May, 2025 11:07am

National

Judges in a fix over SIC role in reserved seats case

Ask SIC counsel if he is also representing PTI; ECP lawyer says declaration given by independents to join PTI not accepted.

Published 28 May, 2025 06:28am

South Asia

Bangladesh court acquits Jamaat leader

A.T.M. Azharul Islam, in custody since 2012, has been acquitted of crimes against humanity by the Supreme Court.

Updated 28 May, 2025 08:20am

Back Page

Secretary’s input aimed at bringing clarity to oath requirement: AGP

Justice Aamir had complete independence in determining IHC judges’ seniority while deciding their representation, SC told.

Updated 28 May, 2025 08:31am

Middle East

Palestinians storm aid centres despite concerns over checks

Private relief agency’s closeness to US and Israel’s endorsement of its distribution method have raised doubts about its neutrality.

Updated 28 May, 2025 10:18am

Front Page

Aleema proposes ‘give-and-take formula’ for Imran’s release

Alleges that hidden elements were exerting undue influence on judges and parliamentarians, calls for transparency, direct dialogue.

Updated 28 May, 2025 08:16am

Front Page

7 dead as rainstorms wreak havoc in parts of country

Three die in Azad Kashmir due to "cloud-burst"; two each killed in KP, Punjab as extreme conditions likely to persist through May 31.

Updated 28 May, 2025 08:18am

Front Page

Government plans curbs, incentives to push cashless economy

Finance minister vows to shift tax burden away from salaried class, other documented sectors.

Updated 28 May, 2025 12:07pm

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