News Archives for Latest - 2025-08-11

US State Department designates BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations

State minister terms designation a "great win"; State Dept says that designation demonstrates Donald Trump’s commitment to counter-terrorism.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 11:11pm

Trump deploys National Guard in Washington crime crackdown

Landmark trial kicks off over Trump's use of US military in policing role; US president says New York, Chicago are next.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 09:56pm

KP & FATA

Complete 3-day curfew imposed in KP’s Bajaur, Miranshah amid operation: home dept

KP Information Adviser Barrister Saif urges people to ignore rumours about province-wide curfew, warns of action against those spreading misinformation.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 09:36pm

South Asia

Govt hails Hague court’s award saying India must ‘let flow’ waters of western rivers for Pakistan’s ‘unrestricted use’

Says questions relating to balance between parties’ respective rights, obligations to be identified, addressed through treaty’s procedures; Pakistan says award has "special significance".

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:31pm

Bangladesh court hears graft case against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

“If found guilty, Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and Saima Wazed could face up to 14 years in prison,” lawyer says.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 07:58pm

South Asia

Foreign Office slams India’s MEA for ‘twisting’ COAS Asim Munir’s remarks

"India’s sabre-rattling and war mongering, whenever confronted, invite unfounded allegations bereft of rationality," the Foreign Office says.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:58pm

World assails Israel’s killing of Anas Al Sharif, other Gaza journalists as mourners gather for funeral

Qatar, UK, Iran, UN and several rights groups among those who condemn killing.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 06:40pm

Sindh

Suspect in lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam’s murder arrested from KP: police

DIG says suspect tracked to KP through "technological sources"; police interrogating suspect's relatives.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 06:15pm

Indian top court orders roundup of stray dogs in Delhi

Warns of action against animal activists who obstruct removal of dogs; data tabled in Indian parliament shows over 3.7m cases of dog bites.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:45pm

Air India to suspend services to Washington from September

Carrier says planned shortfall in fleet and continued closure of airspace over Pakistan have impacted airline's long-haul operations.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:23pm

Pakistan gets offers in 100,000-tonne white sugar tender, traders say

Lowest price put foward believed to be $539.00 for 50,000 tonnes, with three other offers.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 07:59pm

South Asia

India estimates about 55pc of goods exported to US will face Trump tariff

India "engaged with all stakeholders, including exporters and industry, for taking feedback", junior minister says.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 05:22pm

Punjab

Lahore ATC acquits Qureshi in 2 more May 9 cases; convicts Dr Yasmin, Ejaz Chaudhry and others

Court sentences Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema and Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed to 10 years in prison; PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar criticises convictions.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 01:18pm

‘Mazhab nahi, soch badlo’: Religious minorities seek end to forced conversions, intolerance

Jinnah’s oft-quoted speech of Pakistani citizens being free to go to temples and places of worship remains relegated to the history textbooks.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 05:41pm

U2 finally issues a statement on Gaza and it’s incredibly disappointing

Many fans are frustrated with how long it has taken for them to speak up as well as how two-sided their messages are.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 03:33pm

Shaniera Akram calls out Hania Aamir for ‘illegal’ and ‘stupid’ scooter stunt

Akram stressed how dangerous such stunts can be, not only for the person involved but also for the audiences that may be tempted to copy them.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 03:29pm

Top Featured

Why you should care about the ATC verdict that condemns Senate, NA opposition leaders to jail

The principles at play here rise above politics and into the realm of individual liberties and the rule of law, which once chipped away, leave every single one of us more vulnerable.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 03:05pm

South Asia

Rahul Gandhi, others briefly detained at New Delhi protest against Bihar electoral roll, ‘vote theft’

Indian opposition leaders were marching to ECI office; BJP minister says Congress trying to create "state of anarchy".

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 06:19pm

PM, president stress protecting minority rights, hail their patriotism

Highlight protection of minority rights as religious duty; note measures taken for welfare and empowerment of minorities.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:04pm

Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback Abir Gulaal finally gets a release date — but not in India

There's no news on whether the much-delayed film could get a Pakistan release.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 01:54pm

Govt begins 2nd phase of receiving Haj 2026 applications

The first phase, completed on Saturday, received more than 71,000 application submissions, ministry says.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 01:48pm

Huda Kattan decries ‘smear campaign’ after pro-Israel lobbyists demand Sephora remove her products

The founder of Huda Beauty said her words in a now-deleted TikTok video were being twisted to label her an "anti-Semite".

Published 11 Aug, 2025 12:48pm

Middle East

Award-winning Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, 4 colleagues killed in targeted Israeli airstrike

UN Human Rights Office, CPJ, other media bodies, US congresswoman condemn "assassinations".

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 05:13pm

Pakistan face fifth bowler dilemma ahead of West Indies decider

Captain Rizwan says several rain delays did not help their cause.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 12:12pm

7 dead, 6 injured in GB’s Danyor as landslide hits volunteers restoring water supply

Men were trying to restore water channel damaged in recent floods; CM announces compensation; residents protest against govt "inaction".

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 04:07pm

Why do good OSTs make dramas so much better?

From 'Woh Humsafar Tha' to 'Dastaan', some songs help make shows iconic, but even the best OST can't redeem a weak script.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 10:37am

Parent-friendly policies must be treated as essential to economic growth

Despite improvements in education levels among women, many who join the workforce tend to leave after having children.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 10:08am

PML-N’s Irfan Siddiqui asks PTI to be ‘serious’ about dialogue

Says PTI’s plan to organise a protest on August 14 is continuation of May 9 mentality.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 10:05am

Balochistan

Balochistan’s mining law reignites debate on resource control

Minerals legislation or legal and political challenges to it: what will really be a game-changer for locals?

Published 11 Aug, 2025 09:54am

Focus should be on consolidating the existing, better universities

Perhaps it is wiser not to waste more money on continuously poor outcomes.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 09:27am

Trump’s coercive tariff actions have left India in a quandary

The US-India "strategic alignment" faces an uncertain and troubled future, for now.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 09:01am

Editorial: Arab and Muslim states must ensure Israel is unable to fund Gaza genocide through trade

Until Tel Aviv agrees to an unconditional ceasefire, there must be a global arms and trade embargo of Israel.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:30am

Analysis & Comment

27th Amendment to ‘further fine-tune’ judiciary

Federal Constitutional Court initially proposed in 26th Amendment back on anvil; changes to transfer, seniority criteria of superior judges under discussion.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 08:44am

Sport

Defending champs Sinner, Sabalenka make winning starts in Cincinnati

Sabalenka beats 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-5, 6-1 under lights of the night session.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 01:27pm

Sport

Asif opens World Games snooker campaign with dominant win

The 43-year-old cueist took first frame against home hope 79-50 and followed with a commanding 77-24 win in second frame.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:54am

Sport

New-look Liverpool humbled by Crystal Palace in Community Shield

New signings Ekitike, Frimpong scored for Premier League champions, but Palace responded through Mateta, Sarr before winning 3-2.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 01:38pm

KP & FATA

School blown up in South Waziristan

Blast caused severe damage to boundary wall and destroyed several classrooms, official says.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 12:57pm

KP & FATA

NLC’s gradual takeover of customs clearance at Torkham worries agents, labourers

TCCAA president announces to hold protest today.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 12:52pm

KP & FATA

Free cancer treatment launched in Abbottabad hospital

Patients from Hazara, AJK and GB to benefit from initiative.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 12:58pm

Islamabad

Death of woman fleeing ‘moral policing’ sparks outrage in AJK

Victim falls from a cliff after suspects, including a police constable, harassed couple.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 01:46pm

Islamabad

Fireworks, drones, kite flying banned for Independence Day celebrations in twin cities

District admin, police told to ensure implementation of Section 144, maximum security.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 01:21pm

Islamabad

Punjab govt, Rawalpindi private schools at loggerheads over extended summer break

President of private schools association says govt's decision was unjustified and unwise, and should be revoked immediately.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 01:07pm

Punjab

Govt formed by rigging to be dissolved soon: Salman Raja

Joins Faisalabad workers gathering in support of their demand for rights.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:49am

Lahore

Two minor siblings die mysteriously, third hospitalised in Taunsa

DPO Dera Ghazi Khan instructs crime scene unit to collect all evidence from the home of the deceased children to ascertain their cause of death.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:39am

Punjab

Rare Bengal fox sighted in Rasoolpur

The Bengal fox is a shy, mostly nocturnal animal and an expert hunter.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:42am

Sindh

‘Old MQM’ returning to perform with its hallmark: Governor Kamran Tessori

Tessori says "only ‘bhai log’ will ensure development", not those using sahib with their name.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:52am

Sindh

End to all forms of discrimination, acceptance of diversity urged at Minority Rights March in Karachi

Minority Rights March participants spotlight forced conversions, demand equal opportunities

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:08am

Sindh

Karachi’s DHA, some other areas face 24-hour gas shutdown today

SSGC announces work to reroute a pipeline had begun on Sunday night and was likely to be completed on Monday evening.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:17am

Sindh

Karachi Bar Association to march on CM House today after lawyer killed in gun attack

Traffic police to close Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road due to security concerns from 8am.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 12:17pm

Sindh

Superhighway blocked for hours after seven dumpers torched over sibling deaths

Opposition parties slam traffic police, Sindh govt for failing to protect Karachiites’ lives; 14 held for setting trucks on fire.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:59am

International

IAEA deputy head due in Iran today

“No inspections or visits” of nuclear sites planned for the official.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 11:18am

International

Trump’s 401(k) order offers retirement savers crypto, private assets

Investments inherently riskier and carry higher fees than traditional retirement plans, critics warn.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 11:23am

International

Trump wants to evict homeless from Washington

“The homeless have to move out immediately. We will give you places to stay, but far from the Capital," says the US President.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 11:14am

International

Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia

No reduction in hostilities on the frontline, even as the United States and Russia agree to hold a summit in a bid to resolve the conflict.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:54am

International

How long Europeans can benefit from US security?

Enduring legacy of "America First" is visible in Washington’s strategic posture: evaluating alliances through cost-benefit lenses.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:50am

Punjab

ADB to provide Punjab with project readiness financing

Move to accelerate disbursement of funds for priority projects.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:48am

Balochistan

Ziarat assistant commissioner, son abducted

No group has so far claimed responsibility for the abduction of Muhammad Afzal Baqi and his son.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:41am

KP & FATA

Soldier martyred, two militants killed in Waziristan

Officials say clearance operations continuing in the area as authorities gather intelligence to identify the assailants.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:48am

National

Traders sit-in protest on Karakoram Highway enters fourth week

Protesters demand tax exemption for GB residents and clearance of 280 stuck consignments.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:54am

National

President renews pledge to uphold minority rights

Reiterates govt’s commitment to continuing efforts to promote interfaith harmony, brotherhood, and unity.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:52am

National

Consultant appointed for first ferry service to Gulf countries

UK-based company Sea Keepers International will operate ferry routes connecting Pakistan with Iran and Gulf countries.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:47am

KP & FATA

Lowi Mamund villagers flee to safer areas fearing another operation

Significant rise in exodus seen after Bajaur peace jirga.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:40am

South Asia

RSS, BJP plotted terrorist attacks in India, ex-RSS insider claims

Says Hindu-Muslims riots, attacks in Pakistan, and Kashmir were part of a plan to gain political power.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:19am

Middle East

European states slam Israel’s Gaza plan

Warn that the decision “will only aggravate the humanitarian crisis” in Gaza.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:25am

Back Page

COAS says India won’t be allowed to choke Indus River

His visit to US highlights military cooperation, diaspora outreach.

Updated 15 Aug, 2025 06:52pm

Front Page

Glacial flood sweeps away part of Karakoram Highway

Severs the main road link for much of Hunza’s population, with traffic diverted via the Sas Valley Road from Murtazabad.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 07:27am

Front Page

Govt expects investment in mines, export of refined copper to US

Geological Survey of Pakistan has been tasked with detailed geological mapping to identify untapped reserves, commerce minister.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 07:34am

Middle East

Israel’s Gaza takeover plan risks another calamity: UN

27 more killed on Sunday as UN Security Council holds "rare meeting"; Palestine envoy says over 2m victims enduring "unbearable agony".

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:43am

Business

Drainage failure ravages Punjab farms

The added risk of waterlogging after rains has compounded climate change vulnerabilities for farmers.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:01am

Business

Nai Gaj dam’s eye-watering cost escalation

The situation warrants attention to determine how the project’s cost has increased from Rs16bn to Rs85bn, despite less than 50pc physical progress.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:55am

Business

External economy woes

With annual debt repayments nearing $25bn and interest costs eating up a little less than half the total annual revenue, the fiscal space is suffocating.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 09:52am

Business