News Archives for Latest - 2025-07-28

Punjab

Brawls between lawmakers throw Punjab Assembly into chaos

Opposition MPA strikes treasury lawmaker in 1st Initial incident; 2nd sees govt MPA's staff abuse opposition members.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:42pm

Finance minister heads to US for final trade negotiations

Aurangzeb will lead concluding discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 10:37pm

ECP disqualifies 3 PTI lawmakers following their convictions

Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, MNA Mohammad Ahmed Chatta and MPA Ahmad Khan disqualified under Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 09:42pm

KP & FATA

Three killed in rival group gunfire over ‘personal enmity’ in KP’s Malakand, says local official

Dargai Assistant Commissioner Shahbaz Khan says violence sparked by personal feud also left four injured.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 08:53pm

PPP opposes govt move to ban road travel to Iran, Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrims

Party leader Hassan Murtaza says move will affect the poor, govt should ensure security for travellers.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 08:01pm

Sindh

German consulate in Karachi suspends services to non-EU citizens

Services, including visa appointments, suspended until further notice.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 07:48pm

Country’s July inflation likely to remain at 3.5-4.5pc as price pressures ease: finance ministry

Report says multiple factors likely to boost exports; warns that recent heavy rains could pose risks to agricultural output, supply chains.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 07:41pm

Punjab

Kasur police arrest suspect for assaulting minor in viral video

Suspect was injured after he pulled out a pistol to escape arrest, police say.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 07:07pm

New US envoy discusses economic ties with Finance Minister Aurangzeb

Statement says meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to building on momentum of current engagements.

Updated 29 Jul, 2025 12:24am

Sindh

Jaffar Express derailed by explosion near Shikarpur

State media reports that one passenger was injured in the incident; Railways official says repair work underway.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 08:11pm

South Asia

India plans to use detained Pakistanis in ‘fake encounters’: state media

Security sources' statement comes after Indian Army claims killing 3 fighters in held Kashmir; Indian minister denies buckling under pressure to end May conflict.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 06:54pm

YouTuber MrBeast expands his empire with animated series MrBeast Lab

After backlash for his reality show, the YouTube sensation is shifting towards scripted kids' content and a toy-backed cartoon universe.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 05:29pm

A fat-shaming joke in Main Manto Nahi Hoon, a show written by Khalilur Rehman Qamar? Shocking

It is actually shocking, however, that the dialogue was delivered by Sajal Aly to Humayun Saeed, actors whom many hold to a higher standard.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 05:18pm

Punjab

Man allegedly kills 3 family members in Mandi Bahauddin: police

Search underway for suspect who gunned down parents, wife after a disagreement over sale proceeds of agricultural land, police say.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 06:24pm

Remember when Khabib got deplaned in the US? He only took the flight to have Pakistani food

The UFC Hall of Fame inductee got into an altercation with cabin crew on a flight in January and was kicked off the plane.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 04:51pm

Fact check: Viral video of firing on demonstrators is not from KP’s Tirah Valley but July 2024 Bannu rally violence

The video was shared as far back as July 2024 when demonstrators at a Bannu peace rally were fired upon.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 04:33pm

KP & FATA

Terrorist attack foiled by police in KP’s Bannu

Unspecified number of terrorists killed while trying to plant an IED in the Nurar area, police say.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 03:53pm

KP & FATA

KP govt says CM ‘in contact’ with administration over Tirah shooting

PM Shehbaz condemns firing "by khawarij", in contrast to protesters' claim of forces opening fire as they demonstrated against mortar strike.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:49pm

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan agree to enhance trade volume up to $100m

Power minister highlights signing of MoUs across multiple sectors; stresses need to strengthen transport, communication infrastructure.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 03:42pm

Six killed in Bangkok market after gunman opens fire

The fatalities include the gunman who took his own life, police say.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 02:57pm

Sindh

Unidentified bodies of man, woman recovered from Karachi’s China Port: police

Deceased's ages were estimated to be between 25 and 30 years old; 9mm shells found at site of incident.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 03:17pm

Babusar Highway partially reopened as search operations continue in GB

Highway authority initiates work on restoring roads in northern areas; NDMA issues rainfall alert until July 31.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 03:35pm

ADB appoints new DG for regional dept overseeing Pakistan engagement

Leah Gutierrez's appointment takes effect today; jurisdiction involves 10 other countries in Central and West Asia region.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 01:33pm

Top Featured

Water scarcity in Pakistan — a geopolitical ticking time bomb

Pakistan’s water woes are spilling into every corner of its national fabric — from food and farming to diplomacy and disaster.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 12:50pm

Bend It Like Beckham is getting a sequel, confirms director Gurinder Chadha

The beloved 2002 football film is making a comeback in time for its 25th anniversary and the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 12:28pm

Pakistan must design smarter crypto regulations, establish consumer safeguards

Regulating crypto is also about safeguarding ordinary citizens from fraud, technical exploitation.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 12:12pm

Pakistan must pivot from supply-centric mindset to demand-led decentralised power policy

Outdated cost-plus tariff system is designed to recover costs rather than stimulate future demand.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 12:05pm

Thailand and Cambodia agree truce after 5 days of fighting

Bangkok says 9 of its soldiers and 14 civilians have been killed, while rival has confirmed 8 civilian and 5 military deaths.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 05:59pm

Muted impact of import of used cars

Patron-in-chief of car dealers' association says demand for both used and new cars has been showing a positive trend.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 11:30am

Singer Shamoon Ismail is starting a ‘new chapter’ in life, both personally and musically

The 'Rung' singer shared a heartfelt post and pictures from what appeared to be a wedding or engagement ceremony.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:47am

The bitter reality of the sugar crisis

Without transparent and inclusive reforms, Pakistan will remain trapped in a cycle of sugar surpluses on paper and shortages in reality.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 11:11am

Sindh

TTP terrorists who masterminded attack on Chinese engineers last year killed in Karachi operation: CTD

CTD officials say operation took place in Manghopir area; security guard who had attacked engineers had fled after incident.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 10:53am

Editorial: CJP’s vision to enable access to justice is laudable but scalability remains uncertain

Every chief justice has, in recent years, attempted to reform their institution, but these efforts have failed to deliver a robust justice system for ordinary citizens.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 08:50am

Legal aid expansion ‘blessing’ for less privileged litigants

Rs115m disbursed under LJCP’s initiative among over 7,000 deserving litigants since 2012.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 07:38am

Business & Finance

The climate finance boom and why Pakistan is missing out

The country’s credibility crisis, thanks to its and weak governance, has led to a trust deficit with the greater global climate finance community.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:56am

Business

Space for informal economy

The state would do better to learn from the presently growing informal economy rather than simply crushing it.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 12:25pm

Column

Return of hard power

With use of military force and economic coercion dominating geopolitics does soft power still count?

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:11am

Column

A prayer and national security

We seem to know what to do. But what appears to be missing is political will.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:19am

KP & FATA

Peshawar court rejects journalist’s damages suit against US for revoking his visa

Declares suit not maintainable; says foreign states could not be sued in ordinary courts of another state.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:15am

KP & FATA

PHC rejects contempt plea against officers over forest royalty issue

Rules officials have taken steps for implementation of judgement.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:02am

KP & FATA

JUI-F leader gunned down in Karak

Syed Wali abandoned his hometown due to security threats and settled in Bannu.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:06am

Islamabad

Rawalpindi police to exhume body of girl allegedly killed for ‘honour’ on Jirga orders

Police expand investigation to include all members of Jirga.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:09am

Islamabad

Leopard mauls teenage boy a day after killing girl in AJK’s Jhelum Valley

He was returning home after attending the funeral prayers of the deceased girl when the big cat pounced on him.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:02am

Islamabad

1,000kg donkey meat seized from farmhouse; foreign national arrested

Islamabad Food Authority orders cases against all suspects to dismantle network.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:38am

Punjab

Pakistan Kissan Ittehad warns of agriculture collapse due to current govt policies

Seeks army chief’s intervention to save the sector; point to sharp decline in agricultural exports.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 10:43am

Punjab

Three policemen found robbing citizens in Layyah

DPO takes notice of the case and orders arrest of the policemen.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 10:42am

Punjab

Think tank for policy rate cut to 6pc to make industry viable

Pakistan’s businesses face an existential threat from unsustainable monetary policy, says former commerce minister.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 10:09am

Sindh

Indus level at Kotri rises as Guddu Barrage attains medium flood

A flow of 367,888 cusecs recorded downstream Guddu.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:26am

Sindh

Reckless driving claims lives of two bikers in Karachi’s Baldia Town

Police claim to have arrested the truck driver and seized the heavy vehicle.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:17am

Sindh

Karachi’s main industrial estate reels under collapsing infrastructure

Sanitation crisis, broken roads, lack of basic facilities frustrate workers, commuters.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 10:11am

International

Israel will have to make a decision on Gaza: Trump

Starmer to recall cabinet for decision on recognising Palestinian state.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

International

Several arrested at Berlin pro-Palestinian demonstration

About 10,000 demonstrators participated in the rally in support of Palestinians.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:37am

International

Train crash leaves three dead, several injured in Germany

There were around 100 people on board when two carriages left the tracks.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:23am

International

Japan expects two billion people to visit Okinawa amusement park

Junglia was developed on the site of a former golf course with an investment of about ¥70 billion.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:53am

Sport

McIntosh motors to 400m freestyle crown, Australia revel in relay golds

SINGAPORE: World record holder Summer McIntosh stormed to the women’s 400 metres freestyle world title on Sunday,...

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Sport

FIFA launches first North African office in Morocco

FIFA’s other African offices are located in Senegal, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda and South Africa.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Sport

Pogacar claims fourth Tour de France title

PARIS: Tadej Pogacar claimed his fourth Tour de France title on Sunday, cementing his status as the most dominant...

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Business

Finance: Beneath the privatisation push

Critics warn that without transparency and oversight, rapid privatisation may simply replace public inefficiency with private monopoly.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:45am

Business

Paving the way for an inclusive digital economy

By harnessing human capital, investing in digital infrastructure, Pakistan can emerge as influential participant in global digital landscape.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 12:16pm

Business

Greenback — a safe haven no more?

After years of dominance, only 23pc of global fund managers now prefer US stocks following Trump’s "chaotic" economic policies.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 12:21pm

Business

Salaries aren’t changing fast enough

Compensation landscape is evolving steadily, but progress is constrained by fragmented data collection and weak regulatory enforcement.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:17am

National

Man kills mother-in-law, injures wife over domestic dispute in Toba Tek Singh

Mother-in-law succumbed to her injuries on the spot, his wife was shifted to the DHQ hospital.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 10:22am

Balochistan

Gwadar, SEZs govt’s top priority, minister assures Chinese diplomat

Ahsan Iqbal says second phase of CPEC focuses on industrial cooperation, agriculture, information technology, and social development.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:59am

Balochistan

5 fishermen drown as boat capsizes off Gwadar coast

Local fishermen rushed to the scene after receiving distress reports and managed to rescue one survivor.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Balochistan

FIA busts hawala-hundi gang in Quetta

Five arrested; foreign currencies recovered.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Balochistan

Two injured in Dhadar blast near irrigation office

Officials say unidentified miscreants had planted an explosive device near the office, which detonated as two passersby were nearby.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Balochistan

Polio drive begins in Balochistan today

Immunisation drive targets 585,490 children between the ages of 4 and 59 months across 123 high-risk Union Councils.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 10:13am

Balochistan

Technical training for mine workers in Chagai district

Objective to broaden career prospects of local workers in both regional and national job markets.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 10:42am

National

Radio-based service charges hiked by 360pc

PTA to collect Rs463m under revised fee structure.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:49am

National

Pakistan eyes better disaster response with new satellite

Set to launch latest remote sensing satellite on July 31 from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:38am

Middle East

Israeli forces seize pro-Palestinian boat Handala

Activists from 10 countries, including two French lawmakers, detained.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 08:16am

Middle East

Pakistan joins global push for Palestinian statehood

France, Saudi Arabia-hosted UN conference on two-state solution kicks off today in New York.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 07:50am

Back Page

Over 35 killed in Congo attack

The attack marks the end of a months-long period of regional calm.

Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

Front Page

GB flood victims cry out for basic services

Over 50 homes destroyed in Kondus landslide; TV anchor, family among 15 feared swept away in Babusar.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 07:29am

KP & FATA

Seven lives lost as protest turns violent in Tirah

Unruly mob sets fire to excavator, tries to force open gates of garrison; several hurt as security men fire to disperse crowd.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 07:19am

Middle East

Aid finally arrives as starvation haunts Gaza

Jordan, UAE drop 25 tonnes of food supplies; official says airdrops not enough to address needs of 2.2 million besieged Palestinians.

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 08:00am

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