News Archives for Latest - 2025-07-05

Maximum temperature record shattered in GB’s Chilas and Bunji: PMD

Says 48.5°C recorded in Chilas and 46.1°C in Bunji, warns persistent high temparature could trigger Glofs and flash floods.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 11:49pm

Paris opens river Seine for public swimming for first time since 1923

Three sites along river banks will be able to welcome over 1,000 swimmers daily until August 31, local officials say.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 10:22pm

27 people confirmed dead as flood waters recede in US state of Texas

Kerr County sheriff's office says 800 people evacuated from the region; US President Donald Trump praises "brave" first responders.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:51pm

KP & FATA

KP police arrest suspect after 13-year-old maid allegedly raped, murdered in Abbottabad

Suspect arrested, booked under Sections 302, 376 of PPC and Section 53 of KP Child Protection Act.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 10:12pm

Middle East

UK re-establishing full Syria ties, FM Lammy says during visit

Meets Syrian president, foreign minister; both sides hold talks on bilateral ties, cooperation.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 09:10pm

India and Bangladesh postpone cricket tour to 2026

Decision made “taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams".

Published 05 Jul, 2025 07:41pm

KP & FATA

Jirga member killed, 3 injured by armed suspects’ firing in Bannu: police

Police constable among the injured.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 06:08pm

Govt debt swells 12pc since last year

Reaches nearly Rs76.05 trillion by end of May; domestic debt rises by 15.9pc.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 07:33pm

Pope Leo takes first action to address abuse by Catholic clergy

Thibault Verny will be president of Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:49pm

Chinese Taipei lead group, knock out Pakistan from AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers

Chinese Taipei finish at top of Group D with nine points while Pakistan place second with six points.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:06pm

Punjab

5 terrorists killed as Punjab CTD foils ‘major terror attack’ in Taunsa Sharif

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praises operation, says terrorists belonged to Fitna al Hindustan; CTD says terrorist killed in Bahawalpur.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 06:31pm

Editorial: Why has the Sindh Building Control Authority been so helpless in enforcing its writ?

Administration must devise a comprehensive strategy for dealing with dangerous buildings.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 04:21pm

Dalai Lama hopes to live beyond 130 years, much longer than predicted

Thousands gather in Dharamshala to attend a ceremony ahead of the Nobel laureate's 90th birthday.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 03:51pm

Turkiye arrests three more opposition mayors: party

Arrests linked to probe into alleged graft that resulted in removal of Istanbul opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 03:33pm

Sindh

Muharram 9 central procession peacefully concludes in Karachi amid tight security

Cellular services suspended in areas near routes of central and smaller processions; home minister orders foolproof security steps.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:20pm

‘We are all Palestine Action’: Anger erupts as UK govt labels pro-Palestine group a ‘terrorist’ organisation

The UK High Court has upheld the ban, drawing criticism from MPs, journalists and people on X.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 02:46pm

Trump says ‘probably 12’ tariff letters being sent out on Monday

Pakistan's understanding on a deal could lead to increased imports of US goods.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 02:43pm

KP & FATA

3 ‘terrorists’ killed during CTD operation in KP’s Lakki Marwat: police

Statement says terrorists were wanted by CTD for IED blasts and attacks on police.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 01:45pm

Nip/Tuck, Fantastic Four actor Julian McMahon dies at 56

The actor was privately battling cancer, his wife revealed in a statement.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 12:33pm

Sindh

80pc of rescue operation complete as death toll from Lyari building collapse rises to 19

South DC says 6 nearby buildings evacuated; SCBA declared structure "dangerous" in 2022, serving three notices to residents.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:40pm

Any winners in the status quo are selective

Why is all this energy and effort being devoted to twist politics into creating and sustaining a hybrid-authoritarian state?

Published 05 Jul, 2025 09:18am

History is testimony to fallacy that use of force can bring peace, security

No Western country denounced the Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, prohibited by international law.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 09:00am

Editorial: Punjab Assembly speaker’s decision to seek disqualification of PTI MPAs is disturbing

Legal experts have termed the move devoid of logic and an extreme measure.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:36am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court suspends notice to ex-DG health for removal from service

Stops law-enforcement agencies from arresting Dr Shaukat Ali.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 12:08pm

KP & FATA

Two terrorists arrested in Lakki Marwat raid

DPO says a party of Shahbazkhel police station backed by Elite Force commandos and APCs reached the area.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 12:12pm

KP & FATA

KP govt unveils Good Governance Roadmap

CM Gandapur says new system of governance will be introduced if the current one doesn’t deliver.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 01:11pm

Islamabad

Senate body irked by delay in installation of MRI machine at Polyclinic

Committee chairman says concerned authorities must seek confirmation from the Japanese govt on exact operational date.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

South Asia

Over 300 Afghan students arrive in Pakistan to pursue higher education

HEC holds reception to welcome students at commission’s Peshawar regional centre.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

Islamabad

Law enforcement agencies should be held accountable for lapses during investigations: SC

Acquits two men "caught with 314kg narcotics"; Justice Minallah says law enforcement agencies arrest accused, but fail to get them convicted.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

Punjab

Two siblings die, as many critical after taking toxic food in Sialkot

Uncle of children, Mohammad Asif, says children’s condition worsened after eating dinner.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:59am

Punjab

LHC again warns against felling of trees

Judge also directs CTO to submit a report on feasibility of converting major roads into one-way routes to ease congestion, reduce pollution.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

Punjab

Heavy rain forecast for Ashura across Punjab

PDMA DG says administration of Muharram processions should take safety measures.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:52am

Sindh

Inquiry ordered into maltreatment allegations by model, TikToker against Karachi police

Court sends four PECHS robbery suspects to prison on judicial remand after setting aside physical custody.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:56am

Sindh

Nine town chairmen of JI move SHC against prolonged loadshedding

Ask court to declare KE’s policy on outages illegal.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:40am

Sindh

Over 1.6m children in Sindh trapped in child labour, survey finds

Survey submitted to provincial govt reveals over half of child labour victims aged 10-17 work in hazardous conditions.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:37am

Karachi

Lyari building collapse — an inevitable tragedy foretold by Karachi’s illegal structures

SBCA has declared 588 buildings "dangerous" in the city.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:30am

Sindh

Sindh govt moves ahead with plan to roll out 1,000 electric buses in Karachi

Procurement of 600 12-metre and 400 eight-metre buses under consideration.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:50am

Karachi

Are Karachi authorities prepared for next spell of monsoon rains?

De-silting of major drains is yet to be completed by KMC.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:03am

International

UK judge rejects plea against ban on Palestine group

London announced it would ban Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000, days after activists from group broke into an air force base.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:27am

International

Israel-backed aid group shooting Palestinians at will, ex-contractor reveals

Guards "fire into unarmed crowds, then laugh about it"; team leaders refer to Gazans as “zombie hordes”, former contractor says.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:17am

International

Berlin offers to buy US air defence system for Kyiv

Merz initiates call with Trump to promote arms deliveries to Ukraine, particularly Patriots.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

International

Travel chaos in France as air traffic controllers go on strike

The timing of the strike is particularly acute as Friday was final day of school in France before summer holidays.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 11:39am

Sport

Pakistan Sports Board warns nine officials for overstaying tenure

Federations in violation include baseball federation, taekwondo federation and judo federation among others.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 12:48pm

Sport

PCB announces women’s skills, fitness camp ahead of Ireland tour

A separate training camp for the Ireland-bound squad will be held from July 28 to August 2.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

Sport

PCB reverts to eight-team QAT format: sources

For the first time in the tournament’s history, no team from Karachi or Rawalpindi has directly qualified for Quaid-i-Azam Trophy.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 12:52pm

Business

Govt mulls lifting ban on gas connections amid LNG glut

Over 3.5m new applications are pending with SNGP and SSGC.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:12am

Business

Microsoft closes office in Pakistan, lays off staff

Spokesperson says company to provide services through local partners, offices abroad.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:04am

Business

Automobile prices surge after budgetary levies

Assemblers increase vehicle prices by up to Rs700,000 following carbon levy and higher GST.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 09:46am

South Asia

Despite tensions, trade with India continues

Pakistan’s imports from New Delhi hit 3-year high.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 09:48am

Business

Govt eyes new industrial policy to reverse sector decline

Phased reduction in the corporate tax rate from 29pc to 26pc over three years proposed.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:19am

Business

PSX crosses 131,000 on economic optimism

Market’s buoyancy supported by institutional buying, reflecting fresh allocations into equity funds.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:16am

National

New travel system for Iran, Iraq pilgrims from 2026

Include a new travel management system, and an increase in flights for upcoming religious events.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:04am

National

Two-tier appellate system restored for tax disputes

Justice Hassan remarks that decisions by tax authorities often lack clear reasoning and legal references, exacerbating difficulties for taxpayers.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:30am

Balochistan

Balochistan governor orders strict security on Ashura

Says that additional security personnel would be deployed on the 9th and 10th of Muharram to secure the processions.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

Balochistan

Missing levies man’s father seeks his immediate recovery

Says his son went to work on July 1 and hasn’t been heard from since.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

National

Pakistan not mulling any alternative to Saarc: FO

Spokesperson says Islamabad "committed" to working with the existing eight-nation forum.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:47am

Balochistan

Man shot dead in Tump; body found in Noshki

Levies say that attackers escaped after firing; the cause of the killing was not known so far.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

Balochistan

Balochistan eyes AI to monitor, maintain road network

During meeting, officials brief Bugti on the structure and functionality proposed AI-based system.

Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am

National

Urgent reforms sought to enhance cotton cultivation

PM’s committee proposes development of heat- and drought-tolerant varieties, tax parity for imported/domestic cotton.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:16am

National

Search underway to recover body of Czech climber at Nanga Parbat

She is believed to have slipped on a rocky section above Camp II and gone missing early Thursday morning.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:26am

Back Page

Judicial Commission of Pakistan rejects call to make its proceedings public

Justice Shah reiterates his concern, stating that opacity surrounding JCP's working was neither healthy nor democratic.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 08:08am

Back Page

Jeremy Corbyn poised to form new political party in UK

Zarah Sultana says their alternative is "rooted in justice & equality"; group includes MPs Shockat Adam, Ayoub Khan.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 09:57am

Middle East

UN nuclear watchdog inspectors leave Iran

"An IAEA team of inspectors today safely departed from Iran", UN nuclear watchdog says in a post on social media.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 08:25am

Middle East

Hamas ‘ready’ for immediate talks on ceasefire proposal

Israeli strikes kill 20 Palestinians; MSF mourns colleague slain in previous day’s shooting at aid centre.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 07:56am

Front Page

Pakistan, US reach accord on trade and tariffs

Formal announcement expected once Washington wraps up talks with other nations.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 07:22am

KP & FATA

Long-awaited Senate polls in KP to be held on July 21st

The much-delayed exercise will see elections on 11 seats — seven general and two each reserved for women, ulema and technocrats.

Updated 05 Jul, 2025 10:06am

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