News Archives for Latest - 2025-06-06

2 terrorists killed after intense fire exchange in Balochistan’s Kachhi district: ISPR

Military’s media wing says weapons and ammunition also recovered from the terrorists who remain "actively involved in numerous Indian-sponsored terrorist activities in the area".

Published 06 Jun, 2025 10:49pm

Pakistan rejects Modi’s ‘baseless, misleading remarks’ on first visit to held Kashmir after Pahalgam attack

FO says Indian claims of development in IOJK undermined by military presence, freedom suppression, and arbitrary arrests, in violation of international law.

Updated 07 Jun, 2025 08:52am

Fact check: Nacta threat alert of Karachi terror attack on Eidul Azha is fake

Qadir Yar Tiwana, director general of media at the interior ministry, and Nacta representative confirm the alert is fake.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 07:05pm

Sindh

Sindh bans four-seater rickshaws, outsources fitness checks in traffic law overhaul

Bans sale of tinted windows, fancy lights, and sirens, whether online or at physical shops.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:15pm

Ukraine war ‘existential,’ Kremlin says, launching revenge strikes

"If someone does not put pressure and gives the war more time to take lives, they are complicit and responsible. We need to act decisively," Zelensky says.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 06:19pm

Presence of militant groups on Afghan soil poses significant challenge to regional security, says veteran journalist

Says Pakistan could better influence the Afghan government by treating it as an equal and a partner in pursuing its regional objectives.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 07:15pm

Mahira Khan served good looks, good looks, and good looks during the Love Guru promotions

From polka dots at the PSL to haute couture at the premiere, the star proved that she never misses.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 05:42pm

China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions

Beijing willing to work with Canada to safeguard multilateralism and free trade.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 04:30pm

Middle East

Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, urges int’l community to hold Tel Aviv accountable

Calls for immediate action against Israeli strikes.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:11pm

Elon Musk and Donald Trump just had the messiest ‘breakup’ and X is eating it up

The tech mogul, who gave Trump $300 million for his campaign and lots of public affection, is now accusing him of having ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 02:43pm

KP & FATA

Ex-federal minister Abbas Afridi succumbs to burn injuries sustained in gas leak explosion

Three others injured; funeral prayers to be held in Kohat at 5pm today.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 03:46pm

South Asia

India’s Modi arrives in held Kashmir to open strategic railway

Says railway “ensures all weather connectivity” and will “boost spiritual tourism and create livelihood opportunities”.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 01:07pm

Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Haj nears end in Saudi Arabia

Pilgrims say prospect of celebrating Eid in Makkah fills them with joy.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 06:03pm

Sindh

Fugitive from Malir jailbreak dies by suicide

Police says he ended his life because he was afraid of being sent to prison again.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 12:04pm

Top Featured

Noor Mukadam got justice, but why does Pakistan’s legal system fail its women?

Noor Mukadam’s case ended in justice — but in a system designed to silence women, hers remains the rare exception, not the rule.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 11:34am

Sport

Sabalenka downs Swiatek as Gauff ends Boisson’s dream run at French Open

The Belarusian snapped Swiatek’s French Open winning streak at 26 matches with a 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-0 success to reach her first final in the clay-court Grand Slam.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 12:28pm

Sport

Bengaluru pledge financial aid for victims of IPL crowd surge

Most of the dead were young fans aged between 14 and 29 who had gone out just to catch a glimpse of their heroes.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 12:31pm

Sport

PSB announces election schedule for three federations

Election Commission states that all proceedings on election day will be broadcast live.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 10:22am

Sindh

Civic bodies in Karachi claim elaborate steps taken to dispose of offal

98 collection points set, trenches dug to bury animal organs; "Helpline 1128" to remain operational 24/7 for complaints.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 11:20am

Sindh

ATC refuses police remand of 115 inmates recaptured after Malir jailbreak

Inmates tell court they temporarily left jail premises due to chaos caused by earthquake.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 11:14am

Trump ‘not interested in talking to Musk’ as they feud over tax-cut bill: official

Tesla shares closed down over 14pc on Thursday, losing about $150bn in market value in the largest single-day decline in value in its history.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 06:54pm

Business

45pc of Pakistanis live below poverty line: WB

Poverty assessments revised to reflect changes in cost of living and consumption habits.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:57am

Business

Reforms launched to ease funding barriers for SMEs

SBP overhauling prudential regulations to boost lending to small, medium firms.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:01am

Business

Weekly inflation eases slightly

Eases owing to a slight decrease in the retail prices of perishable products.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:07am

Business

Regulator doles out Rs50bn write-off to K-Electric

Allows Discos 94 paise hike in tariff for March.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:13am

Business

Policy sought for tractor industry

Committed to promoting mechanisation in agriculture, says Food Minister.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 09:26am

Business

PSX falters after IMF calls for strict compliance

Experiences extreme volatility as the benchmark KSE index briefly surpassed the 122,000 barrier.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:25am

Business

SBP reserves fall

Decline $7 million to $11.508 billion.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:27am

Business

ECB slashes rate again

Bank in a “good place” to deal with global uncertainty, says ECB President.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 09:24am

International

Merz braves Trump’s Oval Office test

Set to offer pledges to sharply increase Germany’s Nato spending.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 09:21am

International

Three Maori MPs suspended over haka protest

“The silencing of us today is a reminder of the silencing of our ancestors of the past," says Maori party co-leader.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:45am

International

Russian drone attack kills five in Ukraine

Ukraine’s northern and eastern regions have been a frequent target of Russian drones and missiles.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:36am

International

Turkmenistan reduces 50-year fire dubbed ‘Gateway to Hell’

The fire has been burning in the Karakum desert since 1971.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:36am

International

Recognition of Palestinian state would send ‘wrong signal’, Germany says

Berlin renews "urgent request to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza" as required by international law.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:50am

Editorial: Islamabad and New Delhi should resolve their disputes at the negotiating table

If mistrust continues to build up and ties remain frozen, the next conflict may only be a matter of time.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 03:22pm

Column

Criminalising child marriage

An aspect of child marriage, ignored by the law and policymakers, is self-arranged marriages by adolescents.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 02:13pm

Column

Misogyny pandemic

The crisis of patriarchal violence is not limited to Pakistan

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:50am

National

Premier pledges to defeat India’s water aggression with resolve and wisdom

Provinces, AJK and GB stand with Centre on water security; PM heads to Saudi Arabia for two-day visit on MBS’ invitation.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 11:03am

National

HRCP calls for living wage amid soaring costs

Says workers deserve dignity, not just survival.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:37am

National

Chashma Canal leak sparks urgent repair drive as monsoon nears

Leakage near two distributaries is causing substantial seepage.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:35am

National

Govt gets six days to hire special prosecutor in £190m case

PTI believes matter being delayed on pretext of appointing prosecutor; Gohar, Gandapur assert cases against Imran, others can’t stand on merit.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 11:37am

National

Air force credits Cobras with ‘six IAF kills’

Pilots from Kamra-based No 15 Squadron expected to be decorated at a formal ceremony later this month.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 10:47am

National

Cybersecurity body urges cautious use of social media

Says women are “frequently targeted” with cyber harassment, identity theft and image-based abuse, risks that are “compounded by broader societal inequities”.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:25am

National

Liaqat Hussain appointed AJK High Court chief justice

Scheduled to take oath on Monday, a day after the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice Sadaqat Hussain Raja.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:24am

Balochistan

BNP-M MPA issued notice for ‘violating party policies’

Notice served to Mir Jahanzeb Mengal seeks reasons for persistent absence from party programmes, demonstrations and protest rallies.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:23am

Balochistan

ECP announces schedule for Quetta local bodies’ polls

Returning officers will issue public notices on June 23; candidates can submit nomination papers between June 24 and 27.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:18am

National

PML-N confident PTI can’t launch ‘political movement’

Senator Irfan Siddiqui says party has already lost its esteem.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:17am

Front Page

India ‘pushing South Asia towards N-war over water’: Bilawal

VP Vance meets Indian delegation as US officials assure Pakistan of "equal representation”.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 08:32am

Front Page

PMD forecasts hot, humid weather during Eid

Advisory urges citizens to avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:07am

Middle East

US group reopens Gaza aid distribution sites after delays

Survey shows rate of children suffering acute malnutrition nearly triples; four journalists among 20 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli strikes.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 08:38am

Middle East

Special prayer for Palestinians in Haj sermon

Over 1.6m brave extreme heat to perform pilgrimage.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 07:57am

Punjab

Four arrested after torture video surfaces on social media

Police say that on refusal to pay instalments for electronic appliances, the man was subjected to torture.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 12:56pm

Punjab

Two dead, dozens injured as bus overturns in Faisalabad

All the deceased and wounded are residents of Jatoi, Muzaffargarh.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 12:43pm

Punjab

All set for launch of Eid cleanliness operation in Punjab

Solid waste management activities to focus on prompt collection, storage, transportation and disposal of animal waste.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 12:50pm

KP & FATA

Pesco to ensure uninterrupted power supply on Eid

No load management scheduled on Eid day from 7am to 9pm.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 12:28pm

KP & FATA

PPP leader held over Kohat nazim’s murder

One of the accused Amir has admitted to the murder and has been arrested at Islamabad airport.

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 12:40pm

Islamabad

Islamabad, Tashkent flights begin from 14th

Direct link marks strategic advancement in bilateral relations, aligns with broader goals of Central and South Asia connectivity initiative.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 07:47am

Islamabad

Missing toddler found murdered in Rawalpindi

Police arrested the accused, who was identified as Azan Sultan, 10 and a half years old, and lived in the same house.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 07:47am

Islamabad

Over 2,500 police personnel to perform security duty during Eid

More than 650 officers of traffic police personnel will perform traffic duty to maintain traffic flow across Rawalpindi.

Published 06 Jun, 2025 07:46am

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