News Archives for Latest - 2025-06-13

Israel used long-planned subterfuge in attack on Iranian nuclear targets, Israeli sources say

Decision to strike Iran was made the same day Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone, Israeli defence official says.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 08:43am

Gilani says ‘no connection’ with massive hike in salaries of Senate chairman, NA speaker

"I have full respect for the defence minister. I have nothing to do with my salary increase,” says on criticism by Khawaja Asif.

Updated 16 Jun, 2025 05:34pm

Live

How do military powers of Iran and Israel compare?

According to experts, Iran will most likely seek to shift all of its nuclear-related equipment underground following Israel's attack.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 08:33pm

Pakistan condemns Austria school shooting, extends condolences to families of victims

Austrian police describes shooter as an "introvert who had largely withdrawn from outside world before he carefully planned the attack."

Published 13 Jun, 2025 07:20pm

US court allows Trump to keep National Guard in LA with Marines on the way

Week of anti-deportation protests have affected downtown Los Angeles with occasional violence.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:54pm

Punjab

Pakistan’s cities sizzle under extreme hot weather: PMD

Highest temperature recorded in Sibbi at 47 degrees Celsius while Bahawalpur bakes with 55.8°C; Karachi records ‘feels like’ temperature of 50.4°C.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:32pm

Grammys announce new country album categories and Best New Artist rule changes ahead of 2026 awards

The Best Country Album has been split into two honours, while eligibility criteria for the Best New Artist is now more lenient.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:04pm

Dar reviews preparations for 12th Pakistan-UAE JMC

The 12th session of Pak-UAE JMC is being held following a hiatus of 13 years after it was scheduled in October 2024.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 04:51pm

South Asia

India, China agree to expedite resumption of direct flights as ties improve

China says two sides should properly handle disputes and differences, and jointly play a constructive role in maintaining international and regional peace and stability.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 04:49pm

Middle East

PM Shehbaz orders help for Pakistani Zaireen in Iran

Pakistani Embassy in Iran instructed to remain vigilant and actively assist pilgrims; Foreign Office advises Zaireen from Pakistan to reconsider travel to Iran, Iraq.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 04:44pm

SBP set to hold policy rate as Israel-Iran conflict overshadows growth push

“There remains an upside risk of a rise in global commodity prices in light of geopolitical tensions which could mark a return to inflationary pressures,” says Ahmad Mobeen.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 04:29pm

Live

Fact check: Viral video said to be of Israeli attack on Tehran shows Oct 2024 Iranian strikes on Israel’s Nevatim airbase

Posts from several Israeli accounts on social media platform X shared a video of the missile strikes.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 04:12pm

Top Featured

A timeline of the long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran

This is not the first time Israel has taken "pre-emptive action" against Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

Updated 19 Jun, 2025 11:54am

‘Lives lost anywhere are lives lost’: Pakistani celebrities mourn Air India crash victims

Actors and musicians took to social media to express sorrow and solidarity with those affected by the Ahmedabad crash.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 03:21pm

Top Featured

Israel just launched a ‘widescale’ attack on Iran. Here’s how we got to this point

The recent attack comes on the heels of US-Iran nuclear talks that began in April this year.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 03:01pm

Live

Who was Hossein Salami, the revolutionary guards chief killed in Israeli attacks

Salami first joined the Revolutionary Guards in 1980.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 08:01am

Live

Israel cries self defence after attacking Iran but the internet isn’t buying it

Israeli attacks on Iran have killed civilians, children, six nuclear scientists and top military commanders.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 12:30pm

South Asia

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat; all passengers off plane

Blackbox of crashed Air India Boeing 787 found, death toll at 265; report says India considering grounding fleet.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 03:12pm

These Pakistani women are building AI tools that could make healthcare and education more accessible

AI can be so much more than a tool to fix your grammar or edit your photos.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 11:57am

‘Worst place to be a woman’: Internet reacts as Pakistan hits rock bottom in WEF’s gender gap report

Pakistan was bottom-ranked among 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 11:47am

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World reacts to Israeli strike on Iran over nuclear activity

"Our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," says Marco Rubio.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 05:02pm

It is time to revisit Pakistan’s National Security Policy, update it, and implement it

The continuity of public policies across governments is a sign of system maturity.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 09:23am

Editorial: Lack of enforcement of laws relating to minimum wages contributing to poverty, inequality

Foolish to expect toothless and corrupt provincial employees’ social security organisations to force wealthy employers to implement the minimum wage.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 09:01am

Middle East

Tel Aviv in smoke as Iran launches missiles under ‘Operation True Promise 3’ after day-long Israeli attacks

Seven injured in Israel; Khamenei says consequences of Israeli attack “will bring it to ruin”; IRGC says dozens of targets attacked; Israel launches evening strikes after earlier attacks.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:55am

Islamabad

65 citizens robbed in Rawalpindi

Perpetrators yet to be apprehended.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:35am

Islamabad

Four undertrial prisoners sentenced to death for raping fellow jail inmate

Each convict sentenced to death and fined Rs200,000.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 12:14pm

Islamabad

Minister urges employers to strictly adhere to child labour laws

Child labour is both a cause and a consequence of poverty, he says.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:47am

Column

Protocol to the IWT?

There are at least four areas where Pakistan is advised to protect its interests via any Protocol to the treaty.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:18am

KP & FATA

1,155 seized vehicles parked in Peshawar police warehouses, SC told

Apex court directs govt to provide details about entire province.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:34am

KP & FATA

Man killed, two women injured as shell hits Bajaur house

Area people say mortar shell fire from Afghanistan’s Kunar province landed at the house of a local resident.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:35am

KP & FATA

Gandapur awaits Imran’s nod as KP unveils budget today

Peshawar-Dera Motorway among five to seven mega projects to be included in ADP.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:27am

Punjab

Delay in installing new air conditioners in trains: Minister gets ACs of top Railways officials switched off

Move described as inhumane by senior officers who say delay in execution of any official work is a part of the service.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:49am

Punjab

Hindu couples to be included in Dhee Rani programme

Steering committee meeting decides that mass wedding events would be organised between Nov 2025 and Feb 15, 2026.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:52am

Sindh

Two brothers among four gunned down in Shikarpur tribal feud

Fresh killings mark resurgence of hostility which had claimed six lives until Sept 2024 settlement, arranged by a Jirga.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:16am

Sindh

Three more tremors felt in parts of Karachi

Since June 1, the PMD has recorded 38 tremors, most of them in areas near Malir.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:13am

Sindh

Only in Sindh, issuance of PRCs and domiciles not linked to Nadra

Supreme Court issues notices to Sindh govt, DCs on MQM-P leader’s appeal against grant of permanent residence certificates.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:08am

International

Did wing flaps or landing gear play a role in crash?

Aviation experts say the wing flaps of Air India flight 171 were not in the correct position at the time of takeoff.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:50am

International

Pakistan joins world in mourning plane crash victims

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy," says PM Shehbaz.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:45am

International

Webb telescope spots infant planets in different stages of development

The two gas giant planets are located 310 light years from Earth.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:56am

International

Migrants hid in wardrobes amid Northern Ireland unrest

13 people arrested, and 41 police officers have been injured in the riots.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:29am

South Asia

Disasters loom over South Asia as hotter monsoon forecast

Extreme heat causes more deaths than floods and hurricanes, says report.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:24am

Sport

Wasim Akram praises his statue amid social media flak

Hyderabad's Niaz stadium chief Shiraz Leghari says, “The artist did his best effort, but accepts it doesn’t resemble (Akram) a hundred per cent.”

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 12:06pm

Sport

PSL champions Lahore Qalandars link up with PM’s Youth Programme

“We will hold trials in 25 cities. I urge the youth to take full advantage of this opportunity,” Shaheen says.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 12:26pm

Sport

Cummins, Carey shine as Aussies take upper hand in WTC final

Australia collapsed to 73-7 in their second innings, with Kagiso Rabada (3-44) and Lungi Ngidi (3-35) doing the bulk of the damage.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 12:10pm

Business

Trump plans unilateral tariffs within weeks

“We’re going to be sending letters out in about a week and a half, two weeks, to countries telling them what the deal is,” says Trump.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:05am

Business

Telco ordered to pay Rs22bn tax on towers’ sale

IHC ruling upholds the powers and jurisdiction of the FBR.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:33am

Business

SBP reserves up, monetary policy on 16th

Government believes the central bank’s reserves will reach $14 billion by the end of the current fiscal year.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:33am

Business

Automobile sales flourish in May

Easing inflation and low interest rate to improve consumer sentiment.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:57am

Business

‘Taxation steps to stifle growth’

Business leaders seek review of harsh proposals to boost investor confidence.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:55am

KP & FATA

KP focuses on bridging infrastructure gaps

Dwindling federal transfers hamper province’s plans; Spending on health and education to see substantial increase.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:50am

Business

Stocks falter after crossing 126,500-point barrier

Pullback comes after several sessions of aggressive rallying, primarily driven by improved investor sentiment.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:33am

National

PTI accuses govt of ‘fabricating’ economic data

Spokesperson says finance minister lacks ‘empathy’, ‘vision’ to fix ailing economy.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:05am

Balochistan

PkMAP chief Achakzai rejects ‘anti-poor’ budget

Says constitutional and legal framework has collapsed due to “the persistent grip of undemocratic forces on power”.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:10am

Balochistan

Wildfire destroys pine nut, olive trees in Balochistan’s Sherani

Authorities fail to bring inferno under control despite the passage of three days.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:56am

National

PPP plans protest with trade unions against budget

Party leader says that ministers’ salaries increased by over 200pc and PMO's budget rose by over Rs124 million.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 11:58am

National

Pakistan Medical and Dental Council announces new syllabus for MDCAT 2025

The new syllabus has five key subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, and Logical Reasoning.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 10:20am

National

IHC stays NAB’s planned auction of Bahria Town properties

Property developer’s legal team argues it is not an accused party to £190m corruption case.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:51am

Punjab

Lahore High Court restores ombudsperson for workplace harassment

Judge observes that the caretaker government lacked the authority to remove the ombudsperson.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:28am

National

Rain forecast offers some respite amidst relentless heatwave

Noorpur Thal among hottest Punjab regions with mercury touching 48.5°C.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:36am

Back Page

Centre proposes climate-based criteria for next NFC award

Ahsan calls for shift from population-based formula.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:30am

Middle East

22 more killed by Israeli fire across Gaza

GHF accuses Hamas of attacking aid workers; Palestinian group calls the foundation a ‘filthy tool’ of Israeli forces.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:15am

Back Page

One dead, 7 detained during Israeli incursion into Syria

Israeli army says it has seized members of Palestinian group Hamas.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:41am

South Asia

Air India flight faces ‘worst aviation disaster in a decade’

Over 200 killed as London-bound plane crashes in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:31am

Front Page

IAEA declares Tehran deficient on nuclear obligations

FO confirms Pakistan abstained; China and Russia opposed resolution.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:21am

Front Page

Armed forces to get ‘special relief allowance’, NA panel told

Officers to get 50pc of salary, soldiers 20pc; ministry stays mum on financial impact.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:54am

Front Page

PM thanks UAE for role in defusing tensions with India

Lauds the leadership's “constructive role” in the recent conflict between Pakistan and India.

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:06am

Friday, June 13, 2025