News Archives for Latest - 2025-07-15

KP & FATA

3 children killed, 5 people injured as two roofs collapse in KP’s Malakand after heavy rains

KP PDMA issues Glof alert to deputy commissioners of Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat and Upper Kohistan.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 11:39pm

Punjab

PTI’s Yasmin Rashid shifted to Lahore hospital after her health deteriorates in jail

Her lawyer says she is experiencing severe difficulty in breathing and also suffering from extreme stomach pain.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 11:12pm

Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on and could take more of Ukraine: sources

Say Putin believes Russia can endure further economic hardship, including threatened US tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 10:47pm

Punjab

Gujranwala court dismisses post-arrest bail plea of Ahmadi man held for ‘distributing Muharram Niaz’

Observes suspect “found guilty” during investigation and “sufficient material has come on record connecting him with the commission of the offence”.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 10:05pm

Balochistan

Amnesty issues urgent appeal to CM Bugti to release detained Baloch activists

"This is part of a wider crackdown on human rights in Balochistan through suppression of peaceful assembly," rights group says.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:50pm

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reiterate commitment to work together for country

Meeting on country’s political, economic and security situation attended by Rana Sanaullah and defence, planning, law, interior ministers.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:52pm

Sindh

Mutilated camel from Sanghar stands for first time in over a year with prosthetic leg

Shelter thanks team, supporters, prosthetic designer, PPP's Shazia Marri and Sindh govt for support.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 06:53pm

Punjab

Lahore court frees man involved in anti-Punjab CM rant

Police had arrested citizen and presented him in Model Town court after nominating him in 2024 FIR.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 06:11pm

Fact check: China has not removed Pakistan from list of countries with visa-free entry; Pakistan was never part of the list

Pakistanis have always required a visa for entry in China.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 06:02pm

Lahooti Melo co-founder Saif Samejo distances himself from a ‘self-proclaimed saviour’

The Sketches frontman has broken his silence on performative allyship and retraumatisation of survivors.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 05:20pm

South Asia

Indian opposition demands IoK governor step down after admitting ‘security failure’ in Pahalgam attack

Congress alleges Manoj Sinha aims to shield officials in govt; Sherry Rehman slams BJP govt's "spectacular incompetence".

Published 15 Jul, 2025 05:14pm

South Asia

China, India should work towards ‘win-win’ cooperation: FM Wang

Foreign Minister Wang says two countries should “find a way for mutual respect and trust, peaceful coexistence".

Published 15 Jul, 2025 04:34pm

Indonesian defence minister expresses Jakarta’s desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan

Discusses exploring possible collaboration in defence production with PM Shehbaz; meets army chief at GHQ.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 07:49pm

Asian Development Bank recommends 5pc GST on digital transactions

Pakistan’s digital infrastructure faces major challenge from high taxation, report says.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 05:39pm

Sindh

‘4 of a family’ among 5 killed in Karachi road accidents

Car with family crashes into wall on Hawkesbay Road; trailer and truck collide on Super Highway, leaving one dead.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 05:38pm

‘Late payment is industry standard’: Celebrities join call for accountability in showbiz

Ahmed Ali Butt, Yasir Hussain, and Faizan Khawaja have spoken up after Mehreen Jabbar and Syed Mohammed Ahmed exposed the cracks in the industry.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 03:05pm

UK introduces e-visa for Pakistani students, workers

Move aimed at digitising immigration process; dependents, general visitors still need a physical visa.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 02:23pm

South Asia

Dar slams Israel, US attacks against fellow SCO member Iran as ‘unacceptable’

Says Pakistan remains steadfast in commitment to ceasefire with India; meets President Xi and foreign ministers of Iran, Uzbekistan, other SCO member states.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 07:10pm

South Asia

‘World’s oldest marathon runner’ Fauja Singh dies aged 114 in road accident

Singh became an international sensation after taking up distance running at 89, after the death of his wife and one of his sons.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 01:06pm

PSX breaks record rally, sheds 500 points

Rally supported by active participation from local mutual funds and institutional investors.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 05:11pm

South Asia

Tesla marks India entry with first showroom, pricey $70,000 Model Y

Musk-owned company has yet to announce plans to set up a plant in India, whose EV market is fast-growing but remains small.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 01:30pm

Remembering Qandeel Baloch: Exposing patriarchy in death

It has been 9 years since Qandeel was murdered by her brother, who was sentenced for life by a trial court but late acquitted by LHC.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 12:05pm

Qandeel Baloch is dead because we hate women who don’t conform

Qandeel had only just begun to grasp what she stood for: that women should be able to live how they want, with no judgment.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 11:22am

US top court allows Trump to resume Education Department dismantling

Three of 9 judges dissent; around 20 states join teachers’ unions in challenging the move in court.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 11:07am

Unreleased Beyonce music stolen in Atlanta

Computer drives containing unreleased music by the US superstar were stolen from a car used by her choreographer.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 10:53am

Punjab

Son seeks recovery of father arrested by police for criticising CM Maryam in viral video

Claims that his father had been arrested without any registered case and was not been produced before any court.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 10:22am

Balochistan

Reko Diq committed to empowering people in Balochistan through employment, education: CEO

RDMC has invested in health services for the region.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 10:14am

In Islamabad, everything is possible and all options are being discussed

Whatever the rhetoric, these fun events only work to the benefit of the organisers and the attendees.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 09:07am

Editorial: Benefits of current stability hinge on continuity of structural reforms beyond IMF-dictated goals

It would not be incorrect to say that the economy is still just a shock away from relapsing into another crisis.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 09:04am

Punjab

Six killed, dozens injured in widespread rain in Punjab

Rain is likely to continue in most districts of the province in the next 24 hours.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:32am

Punjab

Riot Management Police reflects CM’s ‘dictatorial governance’: PTI

State resources are being used to safeguard personal interests against national interests, claims PTI.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:28am

Column

A crash probe, a flight of fancy

Turning an incomplete probe into a forum of speculative opinions inevitably serves the interests of those who don’t want a fair investigation.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:42am

Flooding will be ‘new normal for Pakistan’, study reveals

Authors of Nature study say flood risks can be mitigated by restoring natural floodplains, improving drainage.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:23am

KP & FATA

Shutter-down strike to be observed on July 19 against new taxes

Business community threatens prolonged agitation if govt doesn’t meet demands.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:33am

KP & FATA

Three injured as forces, terrorists trade fire in South Waziristan

The crossfire erupted after militants launched a sudden attack on an FC checkpost and a nearby police station.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:20am

KP & FATA

Children among 10 killed as rain lashes cities across KP

Downpour damages roads and bridges; causes power suspension.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:09am

Islamabad

Woman dies trying to save two children from drowning in Pindigheb

Local volunteers have retrieved the bodies and shifted them to the tehsil headquarters hospital.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:57am

Islamabad

Senate body endorses disabled persons amendment bill

Committee discusses inclusion of internationally-recognised definitions for “mild” and “moderate” disabilities for legal clarity.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:43am

Islamabad

Met Office warns of more countrywide rains

Strong monsoon currents are expected to penetrate central and upper parts of the country.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:45am

Sindh

Eight SBCA men among 10 sent to prison in Lyari building collapse case

FIR says SBCA officials were aware of the condition of the building over years till its collapse.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:39am

Sindh

FIA put on notice for stopping ex-president Alvi’s son from travelling abroad

Petitioner’s counsel also seeks contempt proceedings against respondents.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:48am

Sindh

Sindh cancels licences of 36 private security firms over rule violations

Meeting decides to revise SOPs, review law governing 302 private security agencies in province; tasks committee to complete inspection within 30 days.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:43am

Sindh

No action against old number plates until Aug 14, says Sindh excise minister

Mukesh Chawla hints at extending deadline for acquiring new number plates.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:29am

International

89 killed as Bedouin, Druze clash in Syria

Israel says strikes a clear warning to Damascus.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:23am

International

Ex-Israeli PM calls Palestinians’ killing ‘ethnic cleansing, war crime’

The proposed city intended to hold hundreds of thousands of Palestinians would be a “concentration camp”, Olmert warned.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:44am

International

Drone downed near airport hosting US troops in Iraq

This is the second intercepted near the airport this month.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:16am

International

UK aristocrat found guilty over baby daughter’s death

The pair were arrested after a seven-week police hunt in January and February 2023.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:14am

International

Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months

Spain has been hit by extreme heat in recent weeks, with temperatures often topping 40 degrees Celsius.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:14am

Sport

LA28 unveils Olympic competition schedule

Announcement comes as the city marks three years to go until the Opening Ceremony and celebrates a major legacy milestone: more than one million enrolments in the PlayLA youth sports programme.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:13am

Sport

Shahid, Asif advance at IBSF World Masters Snooker

Shahid, the current national champion, delivered a remarkable comeback against Kuwait’s Abdullah Alyousef to secure his place directly in the last 16.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:37am

Sport

Pakistan beat Chinese Taipei at Asian U-16 volleyball

With this victory Pakistan finished the group stage as the top team of pool ‘D’.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:34am

Business

Four bidders get access to PIACL virtual data

The bidders include Lucky Cement, Hub Power Holdings, Kohat Cement and Metro Ventures Ltd.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:02am

Business

Exports to North America grow

US market accounts for nearly 94pc of the total exports to the region.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:57am

Business

CCP slaps over Rs1bn fines

Fertilisers, poultry, pharma and real estate firms face heavy penalties.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:54am

Business

Fuel prices set for fresh hike amid global trends

Petrol and diesel rates may rise by Rs5.25 and Rs6.50 per litre.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:50am

Business

Cotton imports surpass domestic output

Textile imports surge by record 61pc in FY25 despite modest export growth of 7.2pc.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:44am

Balochistan

BHC to hear pleas against mines law on 21st

Petitions filed by JUI-F, PkMAP, BNP-Mengal, National Party, Nawabzada Lashkri Raisani and Mir Humayun Kurd.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:10am

Balochistan

Torrential rain devastates parts of Balochistan

Widespread destruction in Naseerabad, Dhadar, Sohbatpur; dozens of mud houses collapse.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:13am

National

Pakistan, UK ink accord to boost economic cooperation

Agreement will foster cooperation in digital trade, renewable energy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:50am

Balochistan

Three killed, nine injured in road accidents in Balochistan

A pickup truck carrying a wedding party overturned near Chaman toll plaza, killing three people and injuring seven others.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:57am

National

NA panel irked at PTCL’s refusal of accountability

Chairman says all stakeholders will be invited to in-camera meeting to clear ambiguity.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:55am

National

FIA gets remand of two senior Pakistan Agricultural Research Council officials

FIA alleges chairman recruited 332 people for only 164 approved positions, a violation of official procedures.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:06am

National

Three more petitions filed against SC decision on IHC judges’ transfer

Challenges filed by Karachi Bar Association, PTI’s Shoaib Shaheen and a lawyer.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:41am

Back Page

CIA had ‘ties with Oswald’ before JFK assassination: WaPo

Agency operative had contact with anti-Castro group that assassin also courted.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:16am

Back Page

Meta to invest hundreds of billions in ‘superintelligence’

Mark Zuckerberg’s firm to build several massive AI data centres, with one set to come online next year.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:05am

KP & FATA

Tribal chief assassinated in North Waziristan

This was not the first attempt on Malik Rehman’s life, according to sources.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:01am

Middle East

Mediators push to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire talks

Negotiations drag into second week as Israel, Hamas blame each other for blocking prisoner deal.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 08:50am

Back Page

Taxmen should not act as ‘penalising agencies’: SC

Notes authorities’ conduct in the case "falls short of the statutory requirement"; judge says tax recovery not a "grab and go" process.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:13am

Front Page

Govt, PTI spar over ‘right to protest’

Rana Sanaullah says PTI wants to destabilise country through agitation; CM Gandapur terms threat to arrest Imran’s sons "petty".

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:13am

Front Page

Fazl not willing to join ‘regime change’ efforts

JUI-F chief says that despite their differences, he won’t stoop to PTI’s level of discourse.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:10am

Front Page

Unprivileged to get legal aid at state expense

Initiative to be implemented across all levels of the judiciary, from magistrate courts to the Supreme Court.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:05am

111 monsoon-related deaths recorded since June

Electrocution is the leading cause of fatalities, followed by flash floods.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:00am

KP & FATA

ECP seeks KP Assembly session to swear in MPAs on reserved seats

Writes to KP governor, CM; says delay in oath taking would prevent it from holding Senate elections on schedule.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:49am

Front Page

Automated tax filing system rolled out for salaried class

Urdu version to be available by July-end, Sindhi and Pashto versions will follow suit.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 07:44am

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