News Archives for Latest - 2025-06-14

Sindh

Youth found dead near Karachi’s Teachers’ Society: police

Man in his mid-20s suffered head injuries, SHO and surgeon say.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 11:26pm

Uzbekistan Airlines flies inaugural Pakistani route: PAA

Flight took off with 126 passengers on board.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 11:03pm

PM Shehbaz calls for finalisation of Electric Vehicles Policy 2025

"Relevant industries should be facilitated to enhance the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers," PM says.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 07:17pm

Pakistan stands in ‘complete solidarity’ with Iran amid conflict with Israel: PM Shehbaz

"Cannot afford Iran conflict to turn into Iraq 2.0 or WWIII," says Bilawal; Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says Pakistan will “safeguard Iran’s interests”.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 08:07pm

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets to win World Test Championship

Proteas successfully chase of joint second-highest fourth-innings total ever at Lord's.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:36pm

Canada’s Sikhs voice outrage over Modi G7 invitation

Activist Mohinder Singh and other Sikh leaders plan to hold a protest in Ottawa today.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 04:32pm

Delhi launches inspection of Boeing 787s after Air India crash

Aviation minister says govt will look at all possible theories of what led to the crash.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 03:42pm

Petrol, diesel to cost more owing to higher global prices

Estimated to increase by about Re1 and Rs5 per litre, respectively.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 03:40pm

KP & FATA

No casualties as rocket fired at Bajaur house of PM’s aide Mubarak Zeb

Police say search operation is underway in the area to track down terrorists who attacked MNA's house.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 02:24pm

Sindh

Sindh Budget 2025-26: No new mega uplift scheme for Karachi three years running

Rs100m allocated for K-IV water project; S-III sewerage plan gets Rs450m; over Rs8bn kept for 9 ongoing projects, unlike Rs1.4bn last year.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 01:57pm

‘We made it’: Saheefa Jabbar talks about finally reuniting with her husband in Canada

The model spoke about her journey and long-distance relationship in a series of emotional Instagram stories.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 01:22pm

British-Pakistani boxer Laura Akram secures Pakistan’s first world-level medal in elite women’s boxing

With a 5-0 victory against Palestine’s Noura Salman in the Women’s 57kg bout, Akram has guaranteed herself a podium finish.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 01:14pm

Islamabad

Water level in Khanpur Dam near dead level

Situation has raised alarm bells and questions concerning the possible impact it may have on the water supply to Islamabad, Rawalpindi.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 01:12pm

Bar bodies urge Supreme Court to revisit military trials verdict

Petitions by LHCBA, Lahore Bar say verdict a reflection of judicial system's "failure".

Published 14 Jun, 2025 12:30pm

K-pop fans thrilled by the prospect of a BTS reunion on stage

The group has not performed since 2022 because of the global pandemic and subsequent military service obligations of its members.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 11:26am

Women-led businesses are defying expectations in Hunza

The socio-economic progress of women in Hunza compared to other rural areas of Pakistan has been driven by three factors.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 11:25am

Editorial: Israel’s provocative behaviour is a threat to world peace

If the US joins in the ‘defence’ of Israel, matters may spiral out of control.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 09:59am

Balochistan

PkMAP chief laments violation of Constitution

Achakzai calls developments in Iran and across the region “a warning sign for Pakistan”.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 09:29am

Balochistan

Tribal elder shot dead in Khuzdar

Assailant opened fire when Mir Kamran Khan Jattak was sitting at a hotel in Chamrok area.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 09:28am

KP & FATA

KP CM opposes imposition of taxes in tribal districts

Threatens to hamper tax collection by Centre in ex-Fata, ex-Pata.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:11pm

KP & FATA

Illegal mine, outlets sealed in Bajaur

Besides sealing the mining site, the team has arrested a person involved in the illegal extraction of minerals.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:49pm

Islamabad

Bahria Town gets some relief from CDA in illegal land possession case

Civic body says 181 kanals, and not 510 kanals, in illegal possession of housing society; spokesperson terms latest demarcation unjust.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:58pm

Middle East

Pakistan warns UNSC of ‘grave threat to world peace’ posed by Israeli strikes on Iran

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad says Islamabad stands in resolute solidarity with Iranian govt and people.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 03:52pm

Islamabad

Kashmir high court gets permanent chief justice

Legal fraternity had expressed serious concern over the delay in issuing the notification for the appointment of a permanent chief justice.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 08:45am

Punjab

Anti-polio drive in Punjab: EOC concerned at gaps in coverage of mobile, migrant populations

EOC coordinator announces an impressive 99pc overall coverage in Punjab; demands comprehensive reports outlining reasons behind missed targets.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 11:53am

Punjab

Khanewal sanitary worker dies after inhaling toxic emissions in manhole

Muttahida Markazi Anjum-e-Tajran rejects federal budget, terming it anti-people.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:25pm

Punjab

Two welders burnt alive in Punjab workplace fire

A third worker has been seriously injured and shifted to the burn unit of Allied Hospital.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:28pm

Column

Budget democratisation

There is ample room to introduce more democratic provisions in the budget processes.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:09am

Column

Post-Sindoor terrorist threat

There is reason to believe that the militants thrive on crucial support from countries hostile to Pakistan, specifically India.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:17am

Sindh

PPP given over Rs26tr yet Sindh has remained poor, says PTI leader

Haleem Adil Shaikh claims the 26th Amendment imposed through coercive means to curb constitutional protections.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 11:02am

Sindh

Rs179.7bn allocated for maintaining law and order in Sindh

Prisons to get Rs9.9bn; new police unit established for highway security.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:19pm

Sindh

Sindh opposition parties reject ‘anti-people’ budget

MQM-P's Ali Khurshidi says Murad "retracted his own words" on accepting opposition's budget proposals.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:26pm

International

In attacking Iran, Israel again calls Trump’s bluff

US president is positioning himself as "man of peace", but experts fear Israeli attack will "destroy US diplomatic efforts".

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:00pm

International

Locals unhappy over Bezos’s Venice wedding

The billionaire Amazon founder is due to marry journalist Lauren Sanchez in a celebration in the Italian city.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:31pm

International

Nuclear states spent $100bn on weapons last year: ICAN

The United States spent $56.8bn in 2024, followed by China at $12.5bn and Britain at $10.4bn, group says in report.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:34pm

International

Boeing chief cancels Paris trip after India plane crash

The crash has put the spotlight back on Boeing.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:59pm

International

Family of lone Air India crash survivor torn between joy and grief

Sole survivor's brother was on the same flight, but is believed to have perished in the disaster.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 08:59pm

Sport

FIFA’s inaugural Club World Cup set to kick off in US amid challenges

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening fixture of the June 14-July 13 tournament in Miami.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:01pm

Sport

Babar Azam joins Sydney Sixers

“It’s an exciting opportunity to play in one of the world’s best T20 leagues and to be a part of such a successful and respected franchise,” said Babar.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:10pm

Sport

Asif to play in CW Snooker Championship

Expressing strong confidence, the PBSA stated they believe Asif can achieve greatness and bring home a medal for Pakistan.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:27am

Business

PSX loses 1,950 points on geopolitical tensions

Heavyweight blue-chip stocks in the fertiliser, cement, banking, and technology sectors bear the brunt of the sell-off.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:50pm

Business

Stocks fall, oil and gold prices jump after ME flare-up

Brent crude oil prices were last up 5.5pc at $73.22 per barrel.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:27am

Business

Meagre cut in RLNG prices for June

SSGCL's system losses at the distribution stage dropped from 16.16pc to 10.6pc.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:27am

Sindh

Sindh sets aside Rs1.01tr for uplift

CM notes almost 25pc increase in development spending from current year’s revised estimates.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:44pm

KP & FATA

KP fattens wallet for development to Rs547bn

This amount is approximately 32pc, or Rs131bn, higher than the current year’s Rs416bn.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:41pm

National

Fire damages Information Services Academy in Islamabad

More than a dozen firefighters contain the blaze in about half an hour using five trucks.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:12pm

Balochistan

Balochistan okays public-private partnership projects

Provincial budget for FY26 expected on June 17.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:09pm

National

FBR fails to expedite recovery in tax cases

Revenue cases worth Rs4.7tr remain stuck in courts.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:05pm

Punjab

Siblings among seven killed in Talagang, Chakwal accidents

The children drowned in a mini dam; 4 friends killed in separate car accident.

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:27am

National

NA, Senate condemn Israeli attack on Iran

PPP's Ashraf says practical measures should be taken for the defence of the brother Muslim country.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 11:45am

National

Airspace operating without disruptions, says Pakistan Airports Authority

PAA says "increased volume of air traffic, both national and international, is being facilitated smoothly".

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:57pm

National

CPNE rejects Punjab’s awareness, information bill

Says if enacted, law would allow rulers to use public money for political gains.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 12:51pm

Back Page

Barbs fly in Senate as PTI, PML-N accuse each other of corruption

PPP lawmaker Shahadat Awan also finds faults with budget proposals.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:45am

Middle East

UN General Assembly calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire

Urges nations to take "all measures necessary" to exert pressure on Israel.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:55am

South Asia

Air India crash probe focuses on engine, flaps, landing gear

Antiterrorism experts join investigation process; govt considers "grounding" Boeing-787 fleet; regulator orders safety checks.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:25am

Back Page

22 cops injured in Northern Ireland clashes

Foreign nationals mull exodus to protect their families.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 11:35am

Front Page

NA panel okays cash withdrawal hike, rejects online sales tax

Tax relief for low-income salaried individuals reversed by cabinet, says FBR chief.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 10:02am

Sindh

Sindh unveils Rs3.45tr budget amid opposition protest

12pc salary hike for BS-1 to BS-16 employees; projected receipts of Rs3.41tr for FY26.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 09:26am

Front Page

Review of salary hike offered after outcry

Ayaz Sadiq distances himself from unprecedented increase in salaries of speaker, Senate chairman.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 09:13am

KP & FATA

KP unveils tax-free budget of Rs2.12tr

The minimum wage has been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000 per month, in contrast to the federal govt's budget.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:40pm

Saturday, June 14, 2025