News Archives for Latest - 2025-07-24

KP & FATA

11 suspects sent on 2-day physical remand in Swat student death case

Swat DPO says search operation underway to apprehend remaining suspects; cleric arrested in Swabi for "torturing" minor at mosque.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:37pm

Imran decries lack of ‘meaningful momentum’ for Aug 5 protest, orders PTI to shun all differences

"It will be nothing short of disgraceful and condemnable if PTI leaders waste time on internal conflicts at this critical juncture," ex-premier warns.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 10:14pm

Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passes away at 71

He became the face of professional wrestling in the 80s, helping transform it from seedy spectacle to family-friendly entertainment worth billions.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 09:24pm

Pakistan to play three Test matches against England next year

PCB says the series will be Pakistan’s fourth Test tour of England since 2016.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 08:03pm

IHC suspends single-bench order to form commission for probing misuse of blasphemy law

Two-judge bench of Justices Khadim Hussain Soomro and Azam Khan issues notices to parties.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:33pm

South Asia

PM Shehbaz lauds World Bank support for Pakistan’s ‘legitimate position’ on Indus Waters Treaty

Reiterates Pakistan's commitment to upholding international law, achieving prosperity and maintaining regional peace.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 07:21pm

S&P Global lifts Pakistan’s credit rating ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’, outlook stable

Says stable outlook reflects expectations that continued economic recovery and government efforts to enhance revenue will stabilise fiscal and debt metrics.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 07:08pm

Middle East

Australian women win right to sue Qatar Airways over forced strip searches

The women were subjected to invasive examinations after a newborn baby was found abandoned at Doha's Hamad Airport in Oct 2020.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 07:04pm

Saheefa Jabbar believes dramas should tell ‘real stories’ like those of Noor Mukadam or Zainab

The actor and model slammed formulaic dramas, unpaid labour and lack of integrity in the Pakistani TV industry.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 05:32pm

Middle East

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia stress mutual resolve to strengthen defence cooperation

CJCSC Gen Mirza meets with Saudi naval chief; both discuss "regional security dynamics".

Published 24 Jul, 2025 05:30pm

South Asia

PCB chief Naqvi hails positive ACC AGM, says Asia Cup fate to be announced soon

Says family of cricketing nations needs to support and strengthen each other.

Updated 26 Jul, 2025 04:41pm

Aurat March angry, demands justice following 19-year-old Karachi woman’s death after brutal sexual violence

The newlywed succumbed to her injuries at Civil Hospital Karachi after being subjected to sexual violence; her husband is in police custody.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 05:55pm

South Asia

Britain and India sign free trade pact during Modi visit

The agreement aims to increase bilateral trade by 25.5 billion pounds ($34bn) by 2040.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 05:02pm

Arshad Nadeem focused on World Championships as post-surgery rehab mars upcoming competitions

The Javelin ace underwent surgery last week on his calf muscle to address a recurring injury.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 04:56pm

Balochistan

Bogie of Quetta-bound Bolan Mail ‘partially damaged’ after Sibi track explosion: official

Train reaches Sibi station safely.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 03:55pm

Pakistan signs maritime MoU with Chinese shipping giant to boost collaboration

The MoU focuses on sale and purchase of merchant cargo vessels such as liquid bulk tankers, dry bulk carriers and containerised ships.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 04:58pm

Netanyahu once again claims to care about Gazan women all while bombing them

The Israeli PM’s remarks about the oppression of women in Gaza ring hollow amid his govt's mass displacement, starvation, and destruction of healthcare infrastructure.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 03:16pm

Sindh

Foreign citizen’s house robbed in Karachi, suspect arrested: police

The suspect's wife worked as a maid and was an accomplice in the crime, police say.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 04:15pm

China’s BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026

BYD to roll out first Pakistan-assembled car by Aug 2026; 25,000-unit plant under construction near Karachi.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 02:39pm

US Olympic committee bars transgender women from competing in women’s sports

The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee has updated its policy to align with a Donald Trump executive order.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 01:38pm

Islamabad courts sentence 13 PTI supporters to 6 months in jail over Nov protests

ATC discharges dozen of those in separate case; arrest warrant for Omar Ayub suspended.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:03pm

Plane crash in Russia’s far east kills nearly 50 people

Investigators did not say what caused the crash.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:53pm

Deaths from GB flash floods rise to 6 as search for missing tourists continues: official

Rescue teams evacuate 40 people trapped in Attock canal; retired colonel's body found in Rawalpindi after his car was swept away by floodwaters.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:17pm

South Asia

India expulsions to Bangladesh unlawful, target Muslims: HRW

New Delhi insists people deported are undocumented migrants; Human Rights Watch Asia director terms claims "unconvincing".

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 01:44pm

At least 11 civilians killed as Thailand F-16 jet bombs Cambodian targets after border clash escalates

Clash follows downgrade in diplomatic ties over landmine incidents.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:34pm

Doctor pleads guilty to supplying ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry

Attorneys for Dr Salvador Plasencia said he was 'profoundly remorseful' for the decisions he made.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 11:41am

Contempt proceedings against PM, cabinet members on hold in Aafia Siddiqui case

Justice Ejaz Ishaq accuses chief justice’s office of sabotaging his judicial authority by refusing to amend weekly roster.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 11:19am

Punjab

LHC receiving 50 pleas daily on ‘fake’ police encounters: chief justice

Justice Aalia Neelum tells Punjab IG to review Crime Control Department encounters.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 11:07am

Story of Gaza’s Hind Rajab to echo through Venice Film Festival

Festival organisers say docu-drama, The Voice of Hind Rajab, could leave one of the strongest impressions in a line-up packed with Oscar hopefuls.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:23am

Microsoft says some SharePoint server hackers now using ransomware

Spy campaign began after Microsoft failed to fully patch a security hole in its SharePoint server software.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 01:49pm

Punjab

DG Khan businesses feel insecure in the face of TTP, Ladi gang

Some 8 members of Ladi gang reportedly recently carried out an armed attack on DG Khan Cement Factory employees.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:46am

Columbia University to pay over $200m to resolve Trump probes

Varsity will also pay $21m to settle investigations brought by US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 09:39am

Punjab

Induction in MS, MD programmes remains suspended at Lahore’s Shaikh Zayed Hospital

Differences between Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute and University of Health Sciences at the root of suspension.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 01:31pm

Punjab

Bahawalnagar man held for torturing wife to death

In a separate incident, police arrest man on charges of raping a woman on court premises.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:57am

Business

Pakistan, Afghanistan sign trade agreement

The deal slashes tariffs on eight agricultural items to 27pc for one year.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:29am

Business

Premier directs FBR to tighten enforcement

Reforms lift tax-to-GDP ratio by 1.5pc, returns filing to 7.2m.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 09:24am

Business

ADB sees Pakistan’s growth at 3pc

Revises GDP expansion for FY25 to 2.7pc on improved industrial and services performance.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 09:23am

Business

BYD to roll out first plug-in hybrid pickup

The Chinese automaker positions Pakistan as a key regional market.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:39am

Business

Ghee makers threaten strike

PVMA gives 48-hour ultimatum over controversial tax enforcement powers.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 09:21am

Business

Rate cut hopes rise as T-bill yields fall

SBP’s monetary policy meeting is scheduled for July 30.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:22am

Problem is state apparatus that can no longer generate the resources required for its own upkeep

The relentless tightening of conditions in the economy reflects the erosion of the underlying financial and economic viability of the state.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 08:44am

FC restructuring strikes a careful balance between tradition and modernity

The decision to retain police command over the entire structure through legislation reinforces civilian ethos and oversight of this unique force.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 08:36am

Editorial: May 9 cases should have been handled with more care

Prosecuting them under standard criminal laws would have sufficed.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 08:30am

Business

Index sheds gains on privatisation worries

Investor sentiment was influenced by upcoming meeting of Monetary Policy Committee.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:34am

Front Page

SC denounces use of ‘infertility claims’ to target women

CJP-led bench slams petitioner for attacking wife’s "womanhood"; imposes Rs500,000 fine as demonstration of disapproval for his conduct.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:39am

Front Page

Public Accounts Committee sees bitterness in sugar sector

Expresses alarm over mismanagement, loan defaults, widespread irregularities.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 07:35am

Front Page

Thousands stranded as more landslides block KKH

Mobile, internet services disrupted after damage to fibre optic cable; tourists rescued from Babusar Pass, given free lodging in Chilas.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 07:35am

Middle East

Gaza is now a ‘graveyard for innocents’, Dar tells UNSC

Calls Gaza crisis "genocide in full view of international community", criticises UN’s inaction; proposes six-point plan, including immediate ceasefire.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:01am

International

Israeli lawmakers pass symbolic motion on West Bank annexation

Some 500,000 Israelis live in settlements in the occupied territory.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:43am

International

UK sanctions target people smugglers, small boat dealer

Use of artificial intelligence planned to assess disputed ages of asylum seekers.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:30am

International

Masked agents detain Afghan who helped US military

Zia was allowed temporary permission last year due to threat from Taliban, attorney says.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:37am

International

US govt probes Harvard over visiting scholar programme

Trump accuses Harvard and other top US universities of having a “liberal” bias.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:08am

International

US to reverse key plank of climate rules

Proposal will be published for public notice, White House says.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:58am

International

London mayor urges Britain to recognise Palestinian state

Khan described the situation in Gaza as “absolutely harrowing”.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 01:52pm

Islamabad

Landslide near Salgran leads to G.T. Road closure in Murree

Rawalpindi-Murree-Kashmir Road has been temporarily closed.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:29am

Islamabad

AJK police’s ration, risk allowances increased

Decision follows peaceful protests by police personnel outside offices of their respective district police chiefs.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:26am

Islamabad

Encroachments on Islamabad’s Saidpur nullah behind Monday’s urban flooding

Google images show heavy encroachments made during last two decades.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:24am

Karachi

TikTok removes 24.9m videos in Pakistan

Proactive removal rates from January to March remain high at 99.4pc.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:07am

Sindh

CM Murad announces new corridor to boost Karachi port access

Passageway from Qayyumabad will cater to port traffic heading to motorway.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:01am

Sindh

Completion of underfunded K-IV project in Karachi linked to stable financing

Wapda tells minister Moeen Wattoo first phase of key water supply scheme to be completed in 2026 subject to availability of funds.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:41am

Sindh

SHC issues notices over renting out Karachi’s public parks

Hears JI plea against City Council allowing conversion of amenity park plots for commercial use on a rental basis.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:44am

Sport

Ahsan makes U-21 semis as Pakistan’s 6-Red campaign ends

In the quarter-finals, Ahsan overwhelmed India’s Mayur Garg 4-0 (103(58)-42(32), 82(35)-0, 56-39, 74(48)-23), showcasing consistent scoring and control.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:35am

Sport

BCCI makes volte-face, decides to attend ACC meeting virtually

Meeting set to determine status of Asia Cup, which is supposed to be played in T20 format.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:32am

Sport

PSB seeks PM’s involvement after FIH invites Pakistan for Pro League

Meeting participants told that that PSB had no funds for the event but the federal government could be asked for funds.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:27am

Balochistan

One killed in Balochistan grenade attack

Three others were injured while a portion of the house was damaged in the attack.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 11:43am

National

CJCSC meets Turkish, Azeri defence ministers

Discussions centred on bilateral military cooperation, with emphasis on expanding cooperation in the fields of defence and security.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 05:36pm

Balochistan

FIA arrests 20 for crossing Pakistan-Iran border illegally

All detainees are Bangladeshi nationals who had entered Pakistan on visit visas and were attempting to cross into Iran.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:38am

National

Rawalpindi ATC seeks arrest of ex-president Arif Alvi, other PTI leaders

Warrants issued for terror charges linked to Nov 26 protests.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:34am

Balochistan

Three security men martyred in Mastung

Five others injured in shooting on convoy of security officials in Kabo Isplinji area of Mastung district.

Published 24 Jul, 2025 07:10am

Balochistan

Security forces face ‘Grey Zone’ challenges in Balochistan

CM Bugti unveils provincial action plan; emphasises "realistic understanding" of issues.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:54am

KP & FATA

Fazl terms Fata’s merger with KP a ‘mistake’

JUI-F chief says reversal requires two-thirds majority in parliament; claims writ of state doesn’t exist in Balochistan, KP.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:59am

National

Senate panel slams outdated systems, poor planning for monsoon losses

Recent catastrophes are "climate change in motion", warns Sherry Rehman.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:38am

National

Privatisation of profit-making Discos worries NA committee

Country relies on fossil fuels for 54pc of power generation needs, lawmakers told.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:01am

Balochistan

Suspects’ remand extended in Quetta ‘honour killings’ case

Police chief says 15 arrests made, efforts underway to nab prime suspect.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:30am

National

PTI sees convictions as attempt to ‘suppress’ Aug 5 protest

HRCP says timing and severity of PTI leaders' convictions risked being perceived as politically motivated rather than legally transparent.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 10:18am

KP & FATA

Opposition parties ‘reject’ Gandapur-led KP peace conference

Question provincial government’s sincerity on improving law and order situation.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:51am

South Asia

Pakistani passport still ranked among ‘weakest’ despite improvement

Singapore, Japan and South Korea top the list; Afghanistan placed at the bottom.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:22am

Back Page

Russia plays down breakthrough chances after talks with Ukraine

Zelensky says meeting should focus on preparing a summit between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:24am

Back Page

PM wants privatisation process to be transparent

Gives Privatisation Commission full autonomy to "remove red tape" in SOEs’ denationalisation.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:17am

Middle East

Israeli president hints at ‘good news’ soon during Gaza visit

Hamas responds to Tel Aviv’s ceasefire proposal; journalist, family among 100 more killed in strikes.

Updated 24 Jul, 2025 08:17am

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