News Archives for Latest - 2025-07-13

Sinner downs Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon

Sinner becomes first Italian to win at the All England Club; Wimbledon finalists have now shared the past seven Grand Slam titles between them.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 11:47pm

‘Inexcusable’ failures led to Trump assassination attempt: US Senate report

Report does not shed new light on the gunman's motive; accuses Secret Service of "preventable failures".

Published 13 Jul, 2025 11:35pm

KP & FATA

One killed, 2 others injured in explosion in KP’s Lakki Marwat: police

Local political leader survives explosion; injured transported to hospital for medical treatment.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:27pm

Enrollment in non-formal education sector increases by 20pc: report

Highlights regional dispartities, claims montly cost of education under NFE model is significantly less than formal education.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 10:04pm

5 PTI MNAs expelled from party for voting in favour of 26th Amendment

Parliamentarians stripped of PTI membership for acting "contrary to the instructions of the party".

Published 13 Jul, 2025 09:56pm

PSB seeks clarification from PNF on ‘first position’ in Asian Youth Netball Championship

PNF chairman says that sports board has misunderstood, Pakistan won all their matches in Plate division.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 09:03pm

Rewriting the past: Indonesia’s new history books spook scholars

The project involves 113 academics, including historians, but at least one of them has resigned.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 08:53pm

Frontier Constabulary to be transformed into ‘nationwide federal force’: report

Process requires ordinance to amend the Frontier Constabulary Act of 1915.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 07:57pm

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to travel to China for SCO meeting tomorrow

FM to meet Uzbek counterpart on the sidelines of the summit; FO says SCO Council of Heads of State will take place from Aug 31 to Sep 1.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 08:13pm

Pakistan’s Hockey U-18 Asia Cup dream comes to an end as Japan wins final 3-0

Japan's Fujiwara scores goals in the 22nd and 38th minutes of game; Yasui converts penalty corner to make scoreline 3-0.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 06:11pm

South Asia

China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with India

An Indian minister has said Dalai Lama’s institution will decide on his succession; Jaishankar to attend SCO moot in Tianjin.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:57pm

India separatist group says army killed leaders in Myanmar strikes

Drone strikes on group's camps followed up by subsequent attacks, killing three commanders in total.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:47pm

IMF representative hails Pakistan’s ‘strong’ economic reform progress

Stresses promoting sustainable use of water resources, improving disaster preparedness under the climate fund.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:04pm

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, discharged from hospital

Mahathir has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 04:48pm

Sindh

Sindh police form special investigation team to probe death of actor Humaira Asghar

SSP orders team to inquire about facts and thoroughly investigate the death; submit daily progress reports.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 05:08pm

Middle East

Iranian president lightly injured in Israeli strike during war last month: report

President Pezeshkian was “injured during the evacuation but was able to exit safely”, according to Iranian media.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 04:19pm

KP & FATA

People downstream Tarbela Dam warned of water release as spillways to be opened

KP PDMA cautions that flooding is likely in the Indus River and its tributaries, canals.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 04:10pm

North Korea’s Kim offers Russia full support on Ukraine in Lavrov talks

North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia's Kursk region to oust Ukrainian forces.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 03:58pm

KP & FATA

4 members of woman’s family killed by husband, his relatives in KP’s Nowshera: police

Say woman's parents, brother and uncle were shot dead over a family dispute.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 03:46pm

PTI shows willingness to talk but demands ‘accountability’ from institutions

KP CM Gandapur holds presser in Lahore, calls on state institutions "not to interfere in politics" for country's betterment; says party to decide on its future in 90 days.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 04:30pm

US officials defend immigration raid tactics

Trump border czar Tom Homan acknowledges “collateral arrests” of innocent people in targeted raids.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:55pm

PTCL’s financial woes deepen as finance ministry flags risks to Telenor acquisition

Ministry warns proposed acquisition could further destabilise company's finances, may hinder digital transformation goals.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 12:13pm

The bitter reality driving sugar prices higher

Govt’s import efforts fall short as mill owners, brokers, middlemen, lack of regulation lead to instability.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 10:43am

Hot and stressed in Karachi

Unchecked urban development, energy poverty and poor governance are creating dangerous microclimates for the city's most vulnerable citizens.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 10:42am

Editorial: It is painful to see civilian leaders scrambling to assert their relevancy

Once elected office is reduced to theatre, useful only for maintaining appearances, it becomes a stage for managing perceptions rather than exercising power.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 09:06am

Punjab

Several locations cleared of clutter across Lahore

Drive against profiteering, corruption, dengue also initiated.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:39am

Punjab

Underage driver in Lahore remanded in judicial custody

IO tells court that process of determining suspect’s exact age still underway.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:23am

Punjab

PTI’s five jailed leaders demand fresh election

Qureshi, Yasmin, others write open letter, question how federal govt's non-cooperation with KP govt is a wise approach.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:44am

Punjab

Man presumed dead in Loralai bus attack found alive

Authorities mistakenly identified the body of another victim as that of Irfan as he didn't return to the bus after escaping.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:30am

Business

New authority established to oversee agri-trade infrastructure

NAFSA to align Pakistan with global food safety and phytosanitary standards.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 08:40am

Auto prices surge up to Rs600,000

The move comes following the imposition of the NEV adoption levy in FY26 budget.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:34am

Business

Call for affordability as NEV Policy unveiled

Plug-in hybrids better suited for urban Pakistan, says auto executive.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:04am

Business

Industrial conversions to on-grid power

K-Electric has energised 23 industrial units since July 2024.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:16am

Equities surge past 134,000 points in record-breaking week

Unprecedented remittances and fund inflows drive market momentum; caution looms ahead.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:46am

Column

A new Pakistan

The current geopolitical environment is shifting in Pakistan’s favour.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:15am

Column

Travel well, my friend Zubeida

Zubeida was long associated with and espoused the causes of the marginalised, whether women or the poor or minorities.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:15pm

KP & FATA

Shangla power project’s victims to be compensated

Three union councils were affected with construction of Karora Hydropower Project.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:27am

KP & FATA

PHC rules it can hear pleas against military court sentences

Court declares convicts have right to court martial records.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:08am

KP & FATA

KP Assembly’s speaker questions move to disqualify Punjab lawmakers

Insists invoking Article 63(2) of Constitution can undermine legislative autonomy.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:19am

Islamabad

Islamabad High Court delivers verdict nearly three years after reserving it

Decision in vehicle tampering case violates SC’s 90-day guideline; judgment first reserved in May 2022 while re-hearing ordered in Dec 2022.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:52am

Islamabad

Pakistan completes study on single-dose malaria treatment

Tafenoquine offers a simplified and more effective treatment model, unlike the previous 14-day Primaquine regimen.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 12:03pm

Islamabad

Three more underpasses planned to ease traffic in Rawalpindi

Punjab govt has allocated funds for underpasses in ADP 2025-26.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 12:00pm

Sindh

Sindh Human Rights Commission wants woman, child inmates kept in correctional centres

Chairperson urges civil society to ensure provision of timely legal aid, essential needs to inmates at correctional centres.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:18am

Sindh

Chaos on Karachi roads as Punjab Colony residents protest power cut

Vehicles moved at a snail’s pace in DHA as traffic remained choked at Boat Basin, Gizri and nearby areas.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 04:04pm

Sindh

Gender-based crimes directly impact maternal health, experts say

Experts demand justice for women, especially healthcare providers, facing violence.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:25am

Middle East

Cooperation with IAEA will take ‘new form’: Iran

FM Araghchi warns that re-imposing UN sanctions could eliminate Europe’s role in negotiations.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:53am

International

US demands clarity from allies on their role in war over Taiwan

Elbridge Colby pushing the matter during recent talks with defence officials of Japan and Australia.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:58am

International

London Police arrest more Palestine Action supporters

Activists hold rallies in several UK cities "to defy" ban on the proscribed group.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:49am

International

Anti-migrant venom finds fuel in Northern Ireland sectarian divide

People burn an effigy of life jacket-wearing migrants and their boat atop a huge bonfire.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:07am

International

US sanctions Cuban president four years after protests

Says it's taking steps to sanction Cuban judicial and prison officials linked to the “unjust detention and torture of July 2021 protestors".

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:44am

Sport

‘Holding volleyball league in Pakistan to benefit local players’, says captain Murad Jehan

Says volleyball league in Pakistan is necessary in order to give all the players better opportunities to improve their skill set.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:54am

Sport

India equal England’s score of 387 with Test in balance

Jofra Archer got Sundar out for 23 to bring an end to India’s innings, leaving the match finely poised going into the final two days.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:46am

Sport

Pakistan to send hockey teams to India after reviewing security threats, says report

Press Trust of India says a top official from Pakistani govt has said team won't be sent to India if there are security threats to them.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:32am

National

Iran to launch direct flights from Quetta to boost travel, trade

New air service will help facilitate commerce, reduce travel time and costs for traders, and strengthen bilateral ties.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 11:18am

Balochistan

Three killed in separate incidents in Balochistan’s Nasirabad district

In the Shahukan area of Panjgur, residents alerted police after discovering an unattended body.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:01am

Balochistan

Three in Quetta held for human smuggling

Spokesperson says FIA seized three mobile phones and a notepad from their possession.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:59am

Balochistan

‘Major act of sabotage’ cuts power in Mastung

The attack on the 132kV transmission line suspended the power supply to the Isplanji Grid Station.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:29am

Balochistan

CM Bugti, HRCP team discuss rights situation

Says narrative being circulated about Balochistan contradicted facts, needs to be corrected to promote a balanced and truthful perspective.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:29am

National

SC terms FIR’s delay by police ‘abuse of power’

Acquits murder convict; says onus on respective govts to ensure police serve people, not just the privileged class.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:44am

Punjab

Punjab govt sets aside Rs35bn for NA speaker’s constituency

Federal ministers Tarar and Aleem also using their good offices to secure funds from CM, party source says.

Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:29am

KP & FATA

Public Accounts Committee takes notice of Rs32bn ‘irregularities’ in KP project

Payments allegedly made despite negligible on-ground work.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 10:31am

National

Cloudburst flooding damages homes, blocks roads in GB

At least 13 houses, crops destroyed in Ghizer, Gilgit; orders issued for immediate restoration of irrigation channels amid drought threat.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 08:40am

National

Climbing season in disarray amid climate crisis

Dozens of international expeditions stranded at base camps of Karakoram giants, anxiously awaiting a safe window to attempt their summits.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:28am

National

PM vows economic turnaround through reforms, meritocracy

Says govt removed "corrupt FBR officials" without yielding to pressure or favouritism; notes investment in youth essential for Pakistan’s future success.

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 08:48am

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