News Archives for Latest - 2025-08-08

Putin calls Xi, Modi and other foreign leaders ahead of planned meeting with Trump

"Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine," Modi says post on X.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 11:32pm

FIA warns against ‘fake messages’ being sent under its name

Says that in these messages, attempts are being made to blackmail citizens by accusing them of “cyber crimes”.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 10:47pm

Sindh

MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised again in London

MQM Coordination Committee appeals to all workers and public to pray for his recovery.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 10:34pm

PM Shehbaz blasts Israeli cabinet’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘dangerous escalation’

Warns expansion of military operations will only worsen the already existing humanitarian crisis.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 09:28pm

Modi turned down White House visit over concern of meeting COAS Munir: report

Says tense phonecall on Pak-India ceasefire reason for deterioration in Trump-Modi relations.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:59pm

PTI’s leaders of opposition in NA, Senate removed from posts

Follows ECP's disqualification of Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz after conviction for their involvement in May 9 riots.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 08:13pm

X wants to know what the Urdu word for grief is — among other things

Despacito. Labubu. Situationship. Jam?

Published 08 Aug, 2025 06:21pm

Balochistan

Security forces kill 33 terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district: ISPR

Says troops effectively engaged and thwarted the terrorists' attempt to infiltrate.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:02pm

KP & FATA

Peshawar man booked for online harassment, cyberstalking: crime agency

Police say strict action would be taken against those who involved in such activities.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 05:54pm

South Asia

India pauses plans to buy US arms after Trump’s tariffs

Written instructions have not been given to pause purchases, official says, indicating that Delhi has option to quickly reverse course.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 05:38pm

TV show The Office is getting a spinoff over a decade after its last episode aired

The trailer for The Paper, shot in a style similar to the original franchise, was just released.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 04:40pm

Deaf Palestinian Basem Alhabel highlights Gaza’s struggles through sign language on social media

A deaf journalist in Gaza, Alhabel, wants to raise more awareness about Israel's atrocities in the region.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 04:03pm

KP & FATA

14 terrorist facilitators held in KP’s Bannu locality operation: police

Operation launched on basis of presence of terrorists in Wazirabad and Tudonar along the Tuchi River; 3 hideouts demolished.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 06:56pm

Balochistan

Govt suspends mobile data services in Balochistan until Aug 31 for ‘security reasons’

Balochistan home dept cites "peculiar law and order situation" for move.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 03:20pm

Pakistan set to become first South Asian country to ratify Unesco underwater heritage convention

Federal minister says, "Any scientific activity in maritime archaeology must be conducted in a way that respects and protects marine ecosystems".

Published 08 Aug, 2025 02:57pm

Palestinian food blogger Hamada Sho can no longer feed Gaza’s children

In an essay for TIME Magazine, the man known for creating joy during times of devastation describes his helplessness.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 02:19pm

Sleepmaxxing is the internet’s new favourite wellness trend and it’s becoming problematic

The trend is promoting unproven hacks like swinging by the neck and taping your mouth shut to 'improve' sleep.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 01:52pm

Arshad Nadeem marks one year since historic Paris gold with London rehab

Coach Salman Butt says training, physiotherapy going well ahead of Tokyo World Championships in September.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 01:43pm

Record-breaking heat impacting millions worldwide, Pakistan exceeds 45°C: UN weather agency

Countries have issued heat warnings as soaring temperatures cause deadly heatwaves and wildfires.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 01:40pm

KKH partially blocked by river flow in GB’s Hunza: spokesperson

Says Section 144 is in force, restoration of Karakoram Highway ordered.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 03:51pm

Punjab

2 terrorists planning to attack police killed in Mianwali operation: CTD

CTD launches search operation to arrest six terrorists who managed to escape.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 12:58pm

People with sweet tooth find new chocolate variants at Karachi competition

Home chefs, culinary arts and hotel management students wowed judges with unique takes on dessert.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 12:24pm

Top Featured

Seeds of the cosmos: How a Pakistani engineer sent wheat into space

The test tube carrying the Pakistan-origin wheat seeds was aboard the SpaceX Dragon Capsule, which was launched from Nasa's Kennedy Space Centre on August 1.

Updated 09 Aug, 2025 11:30am

Pakistani short film Permanent Guest to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival

The Sana Jafri directorial is a haunting and deeply human exploration of the lingering effects of childhood sexual abuse.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 11:11am

Pakistani meat company cleared for direct exports to UAE

Becomes the first meat processing and exporting firm from Pakistan to qualify for direct exports to UAE.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 09:33am

International

Japanese population sees record drop in 2024

Prime Minister Ishiba terms situation a “quiet emergency”.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:49am

International

Influx of Afghan returnees fuels housing crisis in Kabul

One returnee, Zaryab, begged landlords to bring down prices for his family of eight, only to be told, “If you can’t pay, someone else will”.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 01:02pm

International

Sudan’s PM in Egypt on first foreign visit

Says there is “consensus” between Egypt and Sudan on key regional and international issues.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:57am

International

99 die from malnutrition in Gaza this year, says WHO

Agriculture accounted for around 10pc of Strip’s economy before conflict, but has now fallen to 1.5pc.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:31am

International

India’s Assam to offer gun licences in Bangladesh border areas

“This will lead to gang violence and crimes based on personal vendettas,” says opposition Congress lawmaker.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:41am

Business

Pakistan Refinery Ltd to buy Nigerian Bonny Light oil from Vitol

The 500,000-barrel, light-sweet crude cargo is expected to arrive in Karachi by late September.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:29am

Punjab

Punjab’s cotton harvest reaches 609,000 bales

Agriculture Department claims record yield, discrepancies with PCGA data.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:23am

Business

GSMA warns stalled digital growth risks investment

Cautions that Pakistan risks falling behind regional peers unless urgent reforms are introduced in telecom policy.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:37am

Democratic systems in fragile states not structurally equipped to handle complexity of climate change

Without meaningful investments in human capital, democratic participation becomes wide in scope but shallow in deliberative capacity.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 08:48am

Editorial: With resurgent militant activity in KP’s tribal districts, state faces unenviable choices

Perhaps we find ourselves at this juncture because ever since the ‘war on terror’ was launched in this region, the state’s CT policy has failed to create lasting peace.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 08:41am

Business

SBP reserves slip for third week

The country’s total liquid foreign reserves stand at $19.495bn, which includes $5.263bn held by commercial banks.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:40am

Column

Addressing mass starvation in Gaza

Gaza has seen the highest proportion of child deaths and injuries in any modern urban conflict.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:57am

National

More than half of all poll petitions still pending: Fafen

Election tribunals only decided 35 petitions between April and July, report says.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:31am

National

‘NHA violating guidelines in ADB-funded projects’

A subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on Communications reveals that the National Highway Authority has violated guidelines in multiple projects.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 07:37am

Balochistan

Balochistan JI emir threatens protest march

Says will lead protest march to the army’s general headquarters if the federal government fails to implement an eight-point agreement.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:08am

Balochistan

Balochistan health minister unveils reforms to improve healthcare system

Says five new health-related laws have been passed to support reforms’ implementation.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 10:05am

National

Senators walk out of meeting over absence of ministry officials

Committee highlights "continuous non-serious attitude" especially in the wake of the sugar crisis.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:58am

Balochistan

Jaffar Express escapes blast near Sibi

Train service suspended after portion of railway track blown up in blast; repair of damaged line has started, police says.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:42am

National

Quetta commuter train gets green light

The project, People’s Train Service, aims to provide a fast, safe and cost-effective travel facility for local residents.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 07:28am

Balochistan

Unions, rights bodies slam NCCIA notice to Dawn journalist

Say such actions represent a blatant attempt to suppress press freedom.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:21am

KP & FATA

Govt rules out KP military operation

No new offensive on the cards, but Talal Chaudhry says actions under National Action Plan to continue, despite PTI objections.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 07:47am

Front Page

Heavy glacial flood rages through Hunza

Damaged section of KKH sealed off as precautionary measure; Gilgit-Shandur Road remains blocked for seventh straight day.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 07:51am

Front Page

Protests end after govt concessions on Arbaeen travel

Government to facilitate the extension of pilgrims’ visas for up to 60 days in coordination with the Iraqi government.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:03am

Front Page

NAB gets bids for three Bahria Town properties

NAB sells off one property and receives conditional bids for two others — at a combined value of Rs2.27 billion.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:11am

Back Page

Chassis case verdict delayed by flood of petitions, IHC tells SC

Numerous petitions raising identical concerns about alleged malpractices behind delay, SC told.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:58am

Middle East

Trump wants Middle East nations to join Abraham Accords

Efforts to expand the accords have been complicated by a soaring death toll and starvation in Gaza.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 08:47am

Back Page

Beijing tests spacecraft intended to put first Chinese on moon

Announcement comes at a time when the United States is looking to stave off rapid advances of China’s space programme.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:05am

Back Page

More heatwaves to come after havoc during ‘third-hottest July’

Beijing-based forecaster says high temperatures to persist in Pakistan, many other countries over next week.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:11am

KP & FATA

KP MPAs demand abolition of action in aid ordinance

CM’s aide opposes military operations insisting they fuel terrorism.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:01am

KP & FATA

Policeman escorting Chinese team dies in Haripur road accident

The front tyre of vehicle suddenly burst, causing the van to overturn, police say.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:14am

KP & FATA

Tirah tribes distance themselves from TTP-Bar Qamberkhel agreement

Fear the accord will pave way for more bloodshed in the region.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:16am

Islamabad

Uzbek envoy reaffirms country’s commitment to strengthen ties with Pakistan

Places particular emphasis on regional connectivity, notably the Trans-Afghan Railway Project.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 12:01pm

Islamabad

Another organ trade network busted in a week in Rawalpindi

Police say during raid they found a man fastened to a stretcher, shouting: “Save me, save me.”

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:24am

Islamabad

Flood triggers CDA crackdown, 30 buildings sealed in Chattha Bakhtawar

"At this stage, we can’t say if these buildings were constructed in the right of way of nullah," says a CDA official.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 11:46am

Punjab

Govt mulls new cleanliness fee under Suthra Punjab programme

Rs300 to Rs1,000 fee to be imposed on houses.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 10:47am

Punjab

Elderly couple dies as their bike falls from bridge in Lahore

Police say that the woman died instantly, while her husband succumbed to his head and neck injuries at the hospital.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 10:40am

Punjab

Summer vacation extended till 31st in Punjab

Extension comes amid ongoing extreme weather conditions in the province.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 10:29am

Sindh

Two brothers gunned down near Kandhkot

Investigation underway to determine the motive behind the double murder.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 09:59am

Sindh

JUI-F jirga holds Sindh govt responsible for lawlessness

Claim that Kashmore, Shikarpur, Jacobabad and Ghotki had turned into no-go areas where thousands of people have been killed by criminals.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 10:21am

Sindh

National commission on the status of women calls for criminalising ‘marital rape’

"Marriage is not — and must never be — a licence to commit violence," says NCSW.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 10:08am

Sindh

Cabinet decides to reassess buildings declared ‘protected heritage’ in Sindh

Key govt decisions include launch of CNIC-based vehicle registration; transfer of MDCAT responsibility to IBA-Sukkur.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 10:04am

Sport

Hesitant Pakistan face ODI challenge in West Indies

The format hasn’t been Pakistan’s cup of tea lately.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 05:27am

Sport

Pakistan to play Under-17 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan

Pakistan to face hosts Kyrgyzstan, Yemen, Laos, Cambodia and Guam in the six-team Group ‘B’ in the qualifiers for next year’s tournament.

Published 08 Aug, 2025 05:27am

Sport

Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captaincy as feud escalates

Duties of the first captain to be assumed by the current vice-captain, Ronald Araujo.

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 12:26pm

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