News Archives for Latest - 2025-07-20

Ex-Epstein lawyer calls for release of additional case materials

Says "There is an FBI report of interviews with alleged victims in which at least one of the victims names very important people".

Published 20 Jul, 2025 11:05pm

Iranians told to use less water as heatwave worsens shortages

Temperatures in Tehran reach 40°C, with a further rise to 41°C forecast for Monday.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 09:47pm

Trump, Xi might meet ahead of or during October APEC summit in South Korea, SCMP reports

The two countries have been trying to negotiate an end to an escalating tit-for-tat tariff war that has upended global trade and supply chains.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 09:47pm

Balochistan

Viral video: case registered in couple’s murder and suspect arrested, says Balochistan CM

Provincial government spokesperson says suspects in video identified, data being run through Nadra.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:51pm

KP & FATA

9 terrorists killed, 8 captured in Malakand joint action by military, LEAs during four days

ISPR says two terrorist hideouts destroyed; weapons, ammunition and explosives seized.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:49pm

Interior Minister Naqvi discusses counterterrorism in Kabul meeting with Afghan counterpart

Proscribed TTP, infiltration also discussed; Naqvi tells Haqqani that terrorist organisations need to be stopped together.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:18pm

Clinical Bangladesh thump Pakistan in first T20I

It was only Bangladesh's fourth win over Green Shirts in 23 T20Is; Pakistan's 111 was their lowest total against Bangladesh.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:55pm

KP & FATA

KP governor administers oath to opposition MPAs

Unable to be sworn in earlier due to lack of quorum; Senate polls for 11 seats set for 11am; Gandapur says party will take action against "disgruntled" Senate candidates.

Updated 17 Sep, 2025 09:54pm

Balochistan

4 terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Kalat operation: ISPR

Weapons and a Fitna Al Hindustan flag seized from dead terrorists, PTV reports.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 06:02pm

KP & FATA

Seven cops ‘abducted’ in South Waziristan: police

The cops were patrolling when unidentified individuals took them away, police say.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 05:27pm

Middle East

Iran says it has replaced air defences damaged in Israel war

Iranian new agency reports that Tehran could hold nuclear talks with European powers next week.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 03:49pm

Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia

A 7.4-magnitude quake, preceded by two quakes of 5.0 and 6.7 magnitude, has prompted the USGS to issue a tsunami warning.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 05:17pm

FC personnel martyred as unknown gunmen open fire at checkpoint in GB’s Diamer: police

Deceased has been identified as Muhammad Gul Sher from Dera Ismail Khan, say police.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 02:58pm

Sindh

6 killed, 12 injured as bus overturns in Sindh’s Thatta: rescue service

One dead, several wounded in similar accident in Khairpur; 2 children die in traffic accident near Karachi's Kala Pul.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 06:11pm

The making of Haris 2.0

Once derided as a reckless slogger, Mohammad Haris seems to be a different player, scoring his first T20 century in recent Bangladesh home series. What changed him?

Published 20 Jul, 2025 01:12pm

Pak-India cricket veteran match cancelled after Indian players pull out of game

Shikhar Dhawan refuses to play against Pakistan due to recent “geopolitical tensions”; Sherry Rehman slams Indian players for "turning sports into hatred".

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 04:48pm

The problem with India’s new missile gambit

India’s reported pursuit of a missile able to carry a "bunker-buster" risks a hazardous entanglement between conventional and nuclear strategies.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 11:09am

Punjab

180 dead so far as country faces intensified monsoon

Over 500 injured nationwide since rains began; NDMA blames climate change, glacier melt for floods; PDMA issues fourth spell alert as rivers swell.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 10:36am

Smokers’ corner: The emerging new global order

Countries such as China and Pakistan are stepping into new roles following the rise of multi-polar realism and the crumbling of the illusions of Western democracy.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 09:59am

US tech CEO in viral Coldplay concert video resigns

Firm says its leaders are "expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met".

Published 20 Jul, 2025 09:49am

Editorial: A current account surplus mostly driven by surge in remittances offers only short-term relief

Long-term solution to our recurring balance-of-payments crises lies in resolving the structural gaps.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 09:01am

Column

Witch hunts, state silence

We are trapped in a situation that many other nations have faced but overcame — collectively.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:11am

Column

Genocide keeps Bibi in saddle

The world that rightly said "never again" is tolerating what is happening in Gaza.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 08:49am

KP & FATA

Ex-JI chief accuses other parties of corruption, mismanagement

Sirajul Haq says horse-trading in the Senate has turned into a routine practice.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:19am

KP & FATA

Girl killed as mortar shell hits house in Waziristan

Five family members, including three children, were injured when a mortar shell hit their residence.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:11am

KP & FATA

Accountability court extends NAB custody of suspects in Kohistan graft case

The suspects are held for "misappropriating" over Rs36bn funds.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:04am

Islamabad

Mother of toddler killed for ‘honour’ in Attock

The woman was shot dead over honour by her husband and father-in-law, say the police.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 11:00am

Islamabad

Punjab govt moves against sewage discharge into Rawal Dam

Commissioner directed to take urgent action against municipal negligence.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:57am

Islamabad

Rescue bodies in Rawalpindi put on alert as another monsoon spell may start today

Rawal Dam spillways to be opened today as water level rises

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:54am

Punjab

Civil society writes to CM Punjab to reconsider Yellow Line project

The proposed cost of over Rs80bn places a heavy financial burden on the public.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 11:03am

Punjab

Lahore traders protest forces govt to postpone Circular Garden plan

Underground markets to be built at three sites to relocate traders.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:37am

Punjab

CM Maryam sets July 30 deadline for ‘no-bird zones’ around Lahore airport

A complete ban has been imposed on feeding birds at slaughterhouses, poultry farms, shrines, and rooftops.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 11:51am

Sindh

Govt prepares for rains as monsoon clouds reach Sindh

Thunderstorm/rain with a few moderate to isolated heavy falls are expected in most parts of the province.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:14am

Sindh

Hub Canal, Korangi causeway among six projects to be ready in weeks, says mayor Karachi

Says days of hardship for district Central residents are almost over as Karimabad underpass set to be opened on Sept 30.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:22am

Sindh

Armaghan masterminded transnational cybercrime racket, Karachi court told

IO highlights complex electronic fraud schemes devised by the suspect in interim charge sheet in data theft case.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 11:29am

Middle East

UK police arrest scores of Palestine Action supporters

Some 55 people were held at a demonstration in London’s Parliament Square, say the Police.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:45am

International

Flights, classes axed as typhoon nears Hong Kong

Hong Kong issues its third-highest tropical cyclone warning as Typhoon Wipha draws nearer.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 04:48am

International

Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 armed group sign ceasefire deal

Follows a separate peace deal between the Congolese and Rwandan govts signed in Washington last month.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:46am

International

US to expand migrant detention capacity

Trump’s "model detention facility" Alligator Alcatraz inmates reveal chaotic conditions.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:38am

International

Migrants freed from El Salvador reach Venezuela in US prisoner deal

The men were released in exchange for 10 US residents held in Venezuela, says the Trump administration.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:33am

International

34 drown as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

Most of those on board were families visiting from the capital, Hanoi, state media reports.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:24am

Sport

‘Confident’ Pakistan ready for BD challenge, says Salman

Missing players could still be considered for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year, says captain Salman.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:33am

Sport

Number of PCB’s centrally-contracted cricketers increased

For the national women’s team, the total number of players has been increased to 24 from 16.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:44am

Sport

Asif claims historic IBSF Masters title

Etches another glorious chapter in his storied career, defeating India’s Brijesh Damani.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:39am

Business

Rice slump drags down FY25 food shipments

The decline in raw food exports marks the end of a 20-month streak of uninterrupted growth.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:11am

Business

Seafood exports rise 13pc to $465mn

Capacity remains underutilised due to raw material shortages and market access issues.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:45am

Business

G20 evolves consensus on trade challenges

An agreement now in the coastal city of Durban would be considered an achievement even though G20 communiques are non-binding.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:41am

Business

Equities sustain bullish spell for another week

Index hits record highs on strong earnings optimism.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:31am

Business

Retailers’ ignorance fuels illicit cigarette trade: study

Only 27pc of retailers could differentiate between tax-paid and illicit cigarette packs.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:25am

Business

Strike shuts down Karachi, Lahore against ‘anti-business’ taxation measures

Business community warns of escalation as govt fails to meet tax reform demands; Islamabad, Rawalpindi remain open.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 10:33am

National

Religious affairs minister retracts 40,000 ‘missing’ pilgrims remark

Sardar Muhammad Yousuf says figure stemmed from a “misunderstanding” of outdated paper records.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 12:19pm

National

UNHCR fears 11.6m refugees risk losing access to aid

Says cuts coincide with rising forced returns of Afghans from Pakistan and Iran.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 12:45pm

National

JI gears up for sit-ins today over rising fuel, sugar prices

Hafiz Naeem announces Islamabad-Quetta long march for Balochistan’s rights on July 25.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 12:42pm

National

World Bank project ends with radars, weather stations scrapped

Activities aimed at improving PMD's service delivery capacity, mitigation of seismic and glacial hazards were also removed from the concluded plan.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 12:24pm

National

Pakistan, Azerbaijan set to launch freight train services

Project to boost regional trade and connectivity.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 12:15pm

National

Pak-China to form panels for agriculture projects

Food minister meets with Chinese delegation led by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong.

Published 20 Jul, 2025 04:47am

Punjab

PTI kicks off drive in northern Punjab for Imran’s release

PTI's Rawalpindi district president says all PTI office-bearers and workers have been asked to set aside internal differences.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 12:03pm

Punjab

Punjab Assembly speaker bins pleas for PTI MPAs’ disqualification

Malik Ahmad says allegations of constitutional violations need to be first proven in "court or tribunal".

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 11:41am

National

Subsidised wheat stocks exhaust in GB amid supplies delay

Officials say not a single bag delivered though federal govt allocated Rs20bn for the purpose in budget.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 12:58pm

Back Page

Climate change may push 41m more into extreme poverty by 2050

World Bank report emphasises need for social safety nets, subsidies for less privileged.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:23am

Middle East

Clashes rage in Syria’s Druze town despite ceasefire declaration

Many homes torched; shells landed in villages; monitoring body says 940 people killed amid violence so far.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 08:33am

Back Page

Trump inks stablecoin law to ‘buttress dollar status’

The law is a huge win for crypto supporters, who have long lobbied for such a regulatory framework in a bid to gain greater legitimacy.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 08:28am

South Asia

Rahul presses Modi for answers after Trump’s jets claim

Indian premier asked to "speak truth".

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 08:23am

Middle East

Israel targets aid sites again; 90 killed across Gaza

GHF claims food point was closed when attacked; medic says hundreds facing "imminent death" in besieged enclave.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 08:16am

Front Page

Pakistan, US near breakthrough as trade talks enter final stage

Aurangzeb returns home, dubs ongoing discussions "very constructive"; Dar to visit US next week to attend high-level signature events.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:21am

Balochistan

Security official martyred in Quetta blast

A magnetic explosive device was attached to the officer’s vehicle, say the Police.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 07:51am

KP & FATA

KP Senate seats deal ‘intact’ despite resistance

Disgruntled leaders say will contest Senate polls in line with Imran’s vision, allege "pro-establishment" candidates being favoured.

Updated 20 Jul, 2025 07:36am

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