News Archives for Latest - 2025-06-11

Punjab

Punjab govt accords high priority to Hafizabad gang-rape case

Prosecutor general instructs IO to complete investigation on merit, says state will use all its resources to bring the culprits to justice.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:49pm

US favourability tumbles since Trump return: global survey

In survey, 80pc call Trump arrogant and only 28pc find him honest.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:13pm

Board of US Fulbright programme quits, citing Trump interference

Voice alarm about “injecting politics and ideological mandates” into a long non-partisan programme.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:11pm

Punjab

Punjab police arrest suspect for allegedly killing wife in Okara

“The culprit will be punished as per the law. Anyone who kills anyone unjustly does not deserve any concession,” says DPO.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 10:53pm

Sindh

Detained Madleen activists advocating for free Palestine honoured in Karachi protest

“The conflict is not of religion but of land, and of power,” says activist.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:27pm

Sindh

5 killed in separate road accidents across Karachi: officials

People beat driver after tanker hits motorcycle, killing 2 boys.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 10:10pm

US Secretary of State Rubio seeking sanctions investigation of Harvard: report

Treasury department spokesman says agency takes “any allegations of sanctions violations extremely seriously”; Harvard spokesman declines to comment.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 09:58pm

US begins uneasy FIFA World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles

Human Rights Watch official says US should "acknowledge the threat" of anti-immigration policies.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 09:14pm

South Asia

Jaishankar’s bellicose punchlines show India’s sheer frustration after failed military misadventure: FO

Says "instead of pointing fingers at others, India should introspect on its own involvement in terrorism, subversion and targeted assassinations."

Published 11 Jun, 2025 09:07pm

Fishing cat: Pakistan’s Indus delta losing its lone surviving predator

Past two decades were "disastrous" for the species due to "destruction of wetlands and killings by local people", says senior wildlife expert.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 07:45pm

Syria requires women to wear burkinis on public beaches

New requirement include public safety guidelines for beaches and swimming pools, such as not spending too long in the sun and avoiding jellyfish.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 07:00pm

PM Shehbaz set to embark on UAE visit tomorrow, discuss global issues: FO

Says premier will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the deputy prime minister, federal ministers, and other senior officers.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 05:52pm

Iran says to target US bases if conflict breaks out

“God willing, things won't reach that point, and the talks will succeed,” says Iran's defence minister.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 05:45pm

US Centcom chief lauds ‘phenomenal partner’ Pakistan in counter-terrorism efforts

Army General Kurilla adds that the US needs to maintain ties with both Pakistan and India.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 06:42pm

India wants to ‘sabotage President Trump’s peace efforts’: Bilawal

Says Kashmir has become a global issue after the recent military conflict.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 05:54pm

Middle East

Fire at Iran petrochemical plant kills at least 3: state TV

Official says “an explosion and fire resulting from a welding operation” led to the casualties.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 05:29pm

Sana Mir says her ICC Hall of Fame inclusion is for ‘every girl who picks up a bat or ball’

The former national captain became the first Pakistani woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 03:52pm

BTS megastars Jimin, Jungkook released from South Korea military service

More than a thousand fans gathered at the site of a press conference near the army base where the singers were discharged.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 03:34pm

Musk regrets some of his Trump criticisms, says they ‘went too far’

His expression of regret comes days after US president threatened the tech billionaire with “serious consequences”.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 03:15pm

Aurangzeb says lower govt spending in FY2025 ‘response to right pushback’ from taxpayers

Some reporters initially boycott press conference over no technical briefing; Miftah Ismail criticises lack of reforms, inadequate relief measures.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:49pm

PSX hits all-time high as proposed ‘neutral-to-positive’ budget well-received by investors

Shares at KSE-100 index cross 124,000-point barrier as analysts note favourable budget, stress sustainability of fiscal measures.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 05:56pm

Editorial: Sana Mir’s ascendancy to ICC Hall of Fame should inspire more women to take up sports

She has earned her place not just for her achievements on the pitch but also her role off it.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 12:07pm

Sindh

Sindh govt to allocate funds for EV taxis, scooters in provincial budget: minister

Memon says EV charging stations will be set up, work on Red Line BRT accelerated.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 12:03pm

Rapper Kendrick Lamar lands the biggest wins at the 2025 BET Awards

He won the Best Male Hip Hop Artist award, Best Album of the Year as well as the Video of the Year award for 'Not Like Us'.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:40am

Human-sized Labubu figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction

The auction offered 48 lots for sale and was attended in person by roughly 200 people.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 11:00am

US, China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce alive

Trade framework will be taken back to US and Chinese leaders; agreement to remove recent US export restrictions.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 06:51pm

Trump willing to work on Kashmir issue, confirms US State Dept

US president remains committed to resolving "generational differences" between countries, spokesperson says.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 10:35am

An IMF-mandated balancing act for the budget

Struggles to balance the IMF programme’s goal of fiscal consolidation with its desire to expand economy.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 10:29am

Greenland ice melted 17 times faster than average in May heatwave: scientists

Temperature exceeded 26°C in Iceland on May 15, unprecedented for that time of year on the subarctic island.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 03:28pm

Rs2.5 per litre carbon levy proposed on all fuels, to be doubled next year

8pc of uplift budget for climate change; levy to create funding source for climate adaptation and Green Energy Programmes.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 09:59am

Editorial: FY26 budget shows that stability has returned, but will growth follow suit?

There is not much in the budget to give hope for a structural shift.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 09:02am

Business

Budget lacks steps to cure economic ills, complain industry leaders

Say no concrete plan to broaden tax base, boost exports and spur industrialisation.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:27am

Business

Tax relief for property buyers, but not for sellers

Disappointed industry players term decision shocking; Say curbs on non-filers will further slow real estate activities.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 08:35am

Business

Provinces to receive record Rs8.2tr under NFC Award

Punjab to get Rs4.07tr, Sindh Rs2.04tr, KP Rs1.34tr and Balochistan Rs743bn.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 08:34am

Business

Subsidies slashed to Rs1.18tr

Major chunk goes to power sector.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:03am

Business

Rs200bn relief unveiled in major tariff overhaul

Exports expected to rise by $5bn by the end of five-year reform period; Super tax rate cut by 50bps for income slabs Rs200m and Rs500m.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:12am

Business

Petrolheads in for a price shock

Auto industry experts label increasing sales tax on under 850cc vehicles "misguided" and "counterproductive".

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 09:22am

KP & FATA

Budget 2025-26: Mazdoor Kisan Party rejects budget as ‘anti-people’

“The finance minister presented a budget that will break the backs of millions of workers in the country,” party leader says.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:05pm

KP & FATA

Ex-minister Amjad Afridi sent on judicial remand in murder case

The former three-time MPA and ex-provincial minister was arrested from Islamabad last week.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:57am

KP & FATA

Saidu wing of Swat hospital likely to be declared MTI

Central part of the health facility can be made DHQ hospital.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:01pm

Punjab

Newlyweds die by suicide over ‘delayed honeymoon’

Sajid Ali had demanded from his elder brother, money to go to Naran Kaghan for honeymoon.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:07pm

Punjab

Five booked in ‘rape’ case of social media activist in Lahore

Nawab Town police lodge criminal case and nominates all suspects, with no arrest so far.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 02:40pm

Punjab

CM Punjab, envoys discuss Pak-US ties

Maryam Nawaz appreciates the constructive role played by the US in the recent Pakistan-India tensions.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:25pm

Punjab

Verdict reserved on fresh plea for Imran’s polygraph test

As per prosecution, Imran has refused thrice to undergo tests in 12 May 9 cases.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:14pm

Sindh

SHC allows police to ‘impartially’ investigate two Moro violence cases against GDA leader Jatoi

Constitutional Bench revives two FIRs; tells police not to harass Murtaza Jatoi or his family.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:40am

Sindh

Sanitation worker among five dead after inhaling toxic gases in water tank in Karachi

SHO says house owner Latif was a policeman, and his two sons also died in the incident.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:36am

Sindh

Mayor Wahab invites JI, MQM to join PPP’s efforts to uplift Karachi

Urges Mustafa Kamal and Monem Zafar to work together; announces cleaning of drains from 20th; asks Centre to give metropolis Rs100bn.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:29am

International

Abbas says Hamas must hand over its weapons

Calls for deployment of international forces to protect “the Palestinian people”.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:26am

International

India intensifies expulsion of suspected foreigners to Bangladesh

Since May, Assam has “pushed back” 303 people into Bangladesh.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:06am

International

Nations call for ‘quieter’ ocean to help marine life

“Human noise pollution is drowning out these vital sounds,” says a marine conservation group.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 05:01am

International

Northern Ireland town hit by ‘racially motivated’ riot

15 officers injured in clashes, say the Police.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:12am

International

UK, four allies sanction two far-right Israeli ministers

Sanction two Israeli ministers for “repeated incitements of violence” against Palestinians.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 10:57am

Sport

U-18 hockey trials from today in Islamabad

Aspiring players have been advised to report with their Family Registration Certificate (FRC) and B-Form at the venue.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:20pm

Sport

Rs1.1bn allocated for sports infrastructure in federal budget

According to budget documents, only two new schemes have been introduced this year including Arshad Nadeem/Shehbaz Sharif High Performance Sports Academy.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:13pm

Sport

Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after narrow loss to Myanmar

“Well, to be honest right now, I’m very disappointed, especially with the first half," says skipper Abdullah Iqbal.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 12:17pm

National

Budget 2025-26: FM Aurangzeb acknowledges pain, calls budget ‘foundation’ for Pakistan’s future

Says new budget is "long-term strategy" developed under IMF programme; prioritises structural changes over immediate revenue.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:46am

National

Supreme Court issues detailed verdict in Noor Mukadam murder case

Rules that authentic footage is admissible as primary evidence.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:02am

Punjab

Mercury hits 50 degrees in Bhakkar as Punjab sizzles

The extreme conditions are part of a wider heatwave, the PDMA says will persist until June 13.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 10:48am

Balochistan

PkMAP chief slams govt as ‘illegitimate’, urges protests

Urges PTI to suspend parliamentary proceedings until Khan and other political prisoners are freed.

Published 11 Jun, 2025 05:01am

National

PTI rejects ‘IMF-dictated’ budgetary proposals

Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz says budget made for the elite broke all records of burdening the less privileged.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 10:58am

National

Budget 2025-26: Opposition fails to rattle Aurangzeb

PTI lawmakers chant slogans, thump their desks during finance minister’s speech; Achakzai, Fazl conspicuous by their absence.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:16am

Middle East

25 Palestinians dead in Israeli firing on aid site, strike on house

Tel Aviv deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat; Climate campaigner says she was ‘kidnapped’ in international waters.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:15am

Back Page

Budget highlights alarming youth unemployment and skills gap

Unemployment stands at 6.3pc, with youth aged 15-35 being the most affected group.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:03am

Back Page

Pakistan, US to resume tariff talks within days

Commerce, IT, energy, FBR officials to be part of trade delegation due in US this week; PTI plans protests.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 07:52am

Back Page

New taxes to make online shopping costlier

In a consequential move, govt looks to tax foreign companies for selling goods, running ads in Pakistan.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 07:43am

Back Page

No GST on key agri inputs, but farmers want more

Pesticides, fertilisers to remain exempt from sales tax, but reviving sectoral growth an uphill task.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 07:57am

Front Page

Defence budget sees major boost amid India tensions

Rs2.55tr allocation is 20pc higher, biggest annual hike in a decade; military budget jumps to 1.97pc of GDP, up from 1.7pc last year.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:23am

Front Page

Illegal aliens again told to voluntarily leave the country

Interior ministry says that 216,103 illegal foreigners had been repatriated since April 1 this year.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:37am

Front Page

‘Non-filers’ to face the music as income tax rates come down

Up to 80pc tax relief for salaried individuals earning Rs600,000-1.2m annually; minimal relief for top salary brackets earning above Rs4.1m.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:03am

Front Page

Budget grants 10pc pay raise, 7pc pension increase for govt employees

Proposal puts end to multiple allowances, reduces family pension period to 10 years.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 08:30am

Front Page

Budget 2025-26: Austerity budget offers ‘crumbs’ for relief

Tough crackdown planned on non-filers, tax evaders; provinces’ contribution helps Centre outperform fiscal target, record lowest deficit in decade.

Updated 11 Jun, 2025 11:47am

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