News Archives for Latest - 2025-07-30

US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

Scientists will be able to detect precursors for natural and human-caused disasters.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 11:35pm

Pakistan veterans team into WCL final after Indian players forfeit semi-final

"We have been given a walkover by the WCL management," Pakistan Champions owner says.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 11:15pm

Thousands honour Ozzy Osbourne at UK hometown funeral procession

“Ozzy was more than a music legend — he was a son of Birmingham,” says Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 10:50pm

Federal cabinet approves National AI Policy 2025

Also approves next year's Haj policy, with PM Shehbaz also directing complete digitisation of Haj operation.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 10:23pm

Trump pushes for release of Epstein, Maxwell grand jury testimony

Democrats use obscure "rule of five" law to seek release of Epstein files.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 10:09pm

Sindh

Four ‘separatists’ held in Karachi over charges of killing Matli man: CTD

They were coming from Punjab to Karachi in train when arrested, press release says.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 09:36pm

World Athletics mandates SRY gene test for female category eligibility

The new regulations come into effect on September 1, ahead of the September 13-21 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 09:15pm

Imran being kept in ‘really poor, worsening conditions’, his son Kasim says

In interview with US channel, Kasim says he and his brother "looking to America at the moment" for support.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:09pm

German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after attempting Laila Peak summit

ACP vice president says aerial rescue was impossible due to poor weather conditions.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:22pm

Punjab

Multan police arrest suspect for molesting minor girl in viral video

Police say he accidentally fired and injured himself while trying to evade arrest.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 08:26pm

South Asia

President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on Aug 2: Iranian official

Pezeshkian was initially expected to visit Pakistan in the last week of July.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 07:49pm

Russia faces tariffs in 10 days if no progress on ending Ukraine war: Trump

Threatens sanctions on both Moscow and countries that buy Russian goods; Kremlin says Russia has developed immunity to sanctions.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 08:20pm

South Asia

FO slams Indian parliament debate on ‘Operation Sindoor’ for distorting facts

Spokesperson says Indian home minister's account about Operation Mahadev "replete wth fabrications".

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:35pm

Alizeh Shah shares ‘defamation notice’ issued to fellow actor Minsa Malik

The purported notice calls on Malik to 'cease and desist from all defamatory acts' or risk facing a Rs1b lawsuit and FIA action.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 04:54pm

Balochistan

Another couple killed in Balochistan’s Mastung by family over ‘honour’: police

Police say couple got married 7 years ago; FIR says suspects were woman's brothers who fled after committing crime.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 04:21pm

There’s a new Ramsha Khan, Khushal Khan drama coming out but no one can figure out why it’s named Biryani

The first look of the upcoming drama is out as well as the poster and people are rather confused.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 03:28pm

State Bank keeps monetary policy rate unchanged at 11pc

Says the real policy rate should continue to be adequately positive to stabilise inflation in the target range of 5-7pc.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 05:10pm

Pakistan calls for boosting UN peacekeeping missions’ role to resolve disputes like Kashmir

Ambassador Ahmad says council should fulfil its obligations and make concerted efforts to secure a just and lasting solution to Kashmir issue.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 02:55pm

Jirgas to be held from Aug 2 to address woes of KP residents: CM Gandapur

Chairs meeting of provincial apex committee; KP govt seeks confidence over Bajaur military operation, vows to lift curfew.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:12pm

KP & FATA

Rescue 1122 saves 160 tourists stranded due to flash floods in KP’s Naran: spokesperson

Two children die as house collapses in Abbottabad; 4 drown, 1 child missing as van falls into drain in Attock.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 06:07pm

‘Landa’ is getting a cool rebrand in Pakistan — it’s now called thrifting and everyone’s doing it

From Bachat Bazaar stalls to curated Instagram pages, thrifting is the cool new way to get your hands on great clothes.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 01:46pm

Middle East

UK rejects criticism that move to recognise Palestinian state rewards Hamas

“This is about the Palestinian people. It’s about those children that we see in Gaza who are starving to death,” British transport minister says.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 01:05pm

South Asia

Trump says India to pay 25pc tariff from Aug 1 with additional penalty for Russian energy purchases

Says India has the most "strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country".

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:01pm

Omar Ayub complains to CJP about ‘procedural violations’ in May 9 trials

Claims "hearings commence early morning and extend late into the night", even until 2am to 3am.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 10:56am

Top Featured

Modernising Thar: The long injury in the land of milk and coal

Dispatches from a human rights camp in Dhāt.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 10:36am

COAS Munir reaffirms resolve to eradicate terrorism, warns of decisive response to all threats

Says terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity, necessitating a unified national response.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 05:04pm

Tsunamis: What they are and how they wreak havoc

Tsunamis radiate in all directions from their source and can cover enormous distances, sometimes at the speed of a jet plane.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:48am

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, Japan after huge 8.8-magnitude quake rattles Russia’s Far East

Tsunami waves measuring up to 1.7m hit Japan, Hawaii; 3-4m waves recorded in parts of Kamchatka in Russia; French Pacific Marquesas islands warned of 4m tsunami waves.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 05:01pm

Editorial: BJP regime needs to be honest with its own people on Pahalgam narrative

It is unfortunate that jingoism, radical religious nationalism and arrogance seem to be the current driving forces of Indian policy towards Pakistan.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 08:50am

Column

Explaining Trump 2.0

Civil society is paralysed and unable to summon any meaningful response to the daily annihilation of liberties.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:25am

Column

Back in the US embrace

Historically, the Islamabad-Washington engagement has been framed narrowly.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:19am

KP & FATA

PHC seeks NAB report in Kohistan ‘funds misappropriation’ case

Azam Swati challenges placing of his name on ECL.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:38am

KP & FATA

Jirga demands inquiry into Tirah firing incident

Fata Loya Jirga rejects official contention that some miscreants opened fire at the protesting tribesmen.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:12am

KP & FATA

Curfew imposed as forces launch ‘Operation Sarbakaf’ in Bajaur

Sources say 4 terrorists killed; local elders allege civilian casualties; residents protest in War Mamund area; ANP condemns operation.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 12:25pm

Islamabad

Jirga system in merged districts has no legal status, NA panel told

Committee stresses importance of transparent, accountable implementation of post-merger reforms in the ex-Fata region.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:26am

Islamabad

Secretary education becomes acting HEC chairman

Decision follows the completion of Dr Mukhtar Ahmed’s second tenure as the HEC chairman.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:44am

Islamabad

Protesting traders block Karakoram Highway for second consecutive day

Transport operations via Khunjerab Pass remain suspended.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:20am

Punjab

Surgeon among eight held in Sheikhpura for illegal kidney transplant

Video shows precautionary measures were blatantly violated, surgery being performed in highly unhygienic environment.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:45am

Punjab

Thousands more leave flooded villages of Taunsa and Layyah

DG Khan residents protest turning of river for new Layyah-Taunsa Bridge.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:39am

Punjab

Punjab bans smoking in public parks

New policy prohibits smoking, use of e-cigarettes, vapes and all tobacco-related products in parks.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:53am

Sindh

Five Sukkur policemen booked for shooting youth in ‘fake encounter’

The cops had wounded a university student after keeping him in custody for 24 hours.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:00am

Sindh

Slain Gujranwala man embraced Islam before marrying Muslim girl: police

Bodies of Sajid Masih and Sana were found a day earlier; murder case registered.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:03am

Sindh

Sindh government warned of protests if Arbaeen travel ban not lifted

MWM leader questions who will compensate Zaireen for billions already spent on visas, transport, and other preparations.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:07am

International

Trump says WSJ wants to settle defamation lawsuit

Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the newspaper and its owners.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:47am

International

France brands Israeli settler violence as ‘terrorism’

Israeli settlers killed Hathaleen who contributed to an Oscar-winning documentary.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:04am

International

Major Arab countries join call for Hamas to disarm

Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:11am

International

US govt probes Duke University in federal funding threat

The government will probe whether Duke Law Journal’s selection of its editors gives preferences to candidates from minority communities.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:16am

International

Tens of thousands in Rome for Vatican’s Jubilee of Youth

The mass gathering is taking place just over two months after Leo XIV became Catholic Church head.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:26am

South Asia

Tribal fears mount in Himalayas after suspension of Indus Waters Treaty

Experts worry about environmental damage.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:41am

International

Global Fund slashes grants already awarded

The funding cuts by the US have hit the development sector hard.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:34am

International

Trump opens golf course in Scotland, vows ‘peaceful world’

The president teed off with son Eric, who leads the project.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:41am

Sport

Ledecky wins 22nd world title, Popovici savours ‘scary’ gold

Unbeaten in the 1,500 since the age of 13, world record holder Ledecky came home ahead of Italian Simona Quadarella.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:52am

Sport

Australia sweep T20 series against West Indies

The win sealed the first T20 series sweep by an Australian men’s team in the West Indies, and saw them end the tour with a perfect 8-0 record after a similar sweep in the three-Test series.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:28am

Pakistan’s unbeaten run snapped at U-19 volleyball

Despite losing the Argentina match, Pakistan secured top position in their pool with 13 points.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:16am

Business

PNSC to expand fleet by 600pc

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Port Qasim Authority (PQA) pledge funding support.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:25am

Business

PSX to have single-day trade settlement system from Feb

SECP chairman lauds the move as a sign of Pakistan’s growing market maturity.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:52am

Business

Market sinks 1,415 points on political noise

Index fails to sustain momentum beyond 140,000 points barrier.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:52am

Business

Power tariff may drop by Rs1.51 for three months

Rs53.4bn relief proposed under quarterly tariff adjustment.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:52am

Business

Govt quietly cuts profits on savings schemes

Returns trimmed again in a month, hitting pensioners, small investors.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:52am

Business

Petrol, diesel may see up to Rs9 per litre cut

Prices may fall for the first time in over two months.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:59am

Business

IMF nudges up growth forecasts amid risks

IMF raises global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage point to 3pc for 2025.

Published 30 Jul, 2025 05:52am

Business

18pc tax levied on cotton imports

The tax measure comes nearly a month after the budget announcement.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:07am

Balochistan

Three bodies found in Kalat

Two of them were identified as Abdul Salam Muhammad Shahi and Safiullah; bodies were handed over to families.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:46am

National

BISP not probing any ‘irregularities’ involving Miftah’s firm: chairperson

Rubina hails nutrition programme’s impact on mothers and children.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:52am

National

Govt contacts Shia Ulema Council leaders on Iran travel ban

Sources within SUC confirm govt representatives had assured them of further consultations, exploring viable options to resolve matter.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 09:43am

South Asia

India can’t afford Modi as PM, says Rahul Gandhi

Indian PM briefs parliament on Operation Sindoor, claims to have "taught Pakistan a lesson".

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:47am

South Asia

Trump backing for South Asia peace ‘major diplomatic achievement’: PM Shehbaz

Lauds railways for upgrading dining facilities and other services like Wi-Fi.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 08:12am

Back Page

SC judge calls for review of ‘patriarchal’ pension laws

Justice Ayesha A. Malik notes current pension regulations “built on patriarchal assumptions”.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 08:16am

Back Page

Commission on blasphemy claims stayed over ‘interference’ fears

IHC bench explains reasons for suspending earlier order directing govt to form probe body.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:38am

Middle East

With 60,000 lives lost, Gaza stands on brink of famine

UN agencies, Rome-based IPC sound alarm; WFP official compares situation to Ethiopian, Biafra famines.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 08:24am

Balochistan

Dozens stranded in Gabd due to Iran border closure

“No fresh order has been issued by the Pakistani authorities concerned for opening the border with Iran (after the war ended),” says a FIA official.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 07:53am

Front Page

Govt looks to fast-track crypto adoption

Both the SBP and the government are ready for crypto transactions, says a financial expert.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 07:45am

Front Page

‘Haste’ raises eyebrows as ECP disqualifies another PTI lawmaker

Seat falls vacant after order; Chitral MNA decries conviction based on "political vendetta".

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 07:39am

Front Page

Public Accounts Committee irked by murky sugar mills affair

Panel told recent price fluctuations yielded Rs300bn profit for mills; chairman says "only 42 families" benefited.

Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:23am

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