News Archives for Latest - 2025-08-14

Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelensky

“Depending on what happens with my meeting, I’m going to be calling up President Zelensky, and let’s get him over to wherever we’re going to meet,” Trump said.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 09:52pm

Sindh

Karachi police arrest DHA woman for allegedly murdering her two young children

DIG says murder weapon seized, suspect taking medicine for psychiatric issues.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 09:49pm

South Asia

Water minister slams India for ‘running away’ from Indus Waters Treaty, rejecting Hague court award

International lawyer Ayesha Malik says India’s stance “testament to the extent to which India has departed from being a responsible, law-abiding state”.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:54pm

Pakistan Air Force Shaheens decorated for aerial performance against India during May conflict

Awards include PAF DGPR Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb among other officials.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:24pm

Meta’s AI rules have let bots hold sensual chats with kids, offer false medical info: report

Internal document deems acceptable to describe a child in terms of their attractiveness; spokesman says erroneous examples now removed.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:30pm

Sindh

Karachi police issue security directives, traffic plan for Chehlum tomorrow

All roads intersecting main procession route to be completely closed, extraordinary measures taken around Nishtar Park, police statement says.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 07:06pm

KP & FATA

Heavy downpour triggers flash floods in Abbottabad, disrupts traffic and injures 2

Blocks Karakoram Highway at multiple points, leaving commuters stranded for hours.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:30pm

Civil and military leadership, martyrs of Marka-i-Haq honoured with Independence Day awards

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir awarded Pakistan's second-highest wartime gallantry medal.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 10:47pm

In northern Pakistan, indigenous ice stupas offer a nature-based water solution

Communities in Gilgit-Baltistan have adopted a regional water storage technique to tackle seasonal scarcity, but experts are pushing for longer-term solutions.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:00pm

11 Pakistani musical anthems that still make us cheer and cry

From school halls to stadium roars, presenting songs that are bound to give you nostalgia.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 05:52pm

Hundreds in GB suffer from water-borne diseases due to severe shortage of clean drinking water

Health dept data shows 3,321 cases of acute diarrhoea in Aug, 565 pneumonia cases in children under 5, 272 cases of typhoid fever.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 05:40pm

More than 360 hit by food poisoning after eating free school meal in Indonesian town

“We have asked to temporarily stop the food distribution from that kitchen until the lab results are back,” govt official says.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 05:18pm

Pakistan to form Army Rocket Force Command to bolster defence strength

PM Shehbaz announces the new force at Islamabad event; says it could "target the enemy from every direction".

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 06:45pm

South Asia

At least 37 killed in India-occupied Kashmir floods: official

Television footage shows pilgrims crying in fear as water floods village.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 07:43pm

Nadia Hussain is thinking about the people of Palestine this Independence Day

The actor says she has mixed feelings about celebrating independence when millions are in need of freedom.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 03:33pm

Bella Hadid celebrates designer Reema Al Banna by wearing her Palestine-inspired dress

The model is tying the campaign for her perfume brand Orebella to heritage, resilience, and Palestinian artistry.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 03:14pm

KP & FATA

5 cops martyred, 8 injured after multiple police checkpoints come under attack in KP

Police launch search operation to find perpetrators; IG KP police lauds efforts of police in foiling attack.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 03:41pm

South Asia

India and China eye border trade resumption after 5-year hiatus

Chinese FM Yi is expected for talks in New Delhi on Monday after his counterpart Jaishankar visited Beijing in July.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 02:11pm

Global leaders extend wishes on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day

US state secretary says country "deeply appreciates Pakistan’s engagement on counterterrorism and trade"; China, Iran, Turkiye among friendly countries extending greetings.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:28pm

Ukraine’s Zelensky to meet UK PM in London ahead of Trump-Putin summit

The Ukrainian president has been working with European leaders to press Trump not to allow Putin to carve up Ukraine’s territory.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 01:37pm

Clothing retailer Almirah apologises for using young designers’ work without credit in latest collection

The brand issued a statement claiming it was 'inspired' after it was called out for plagiarism by three designers.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 01:07pm

Climate change minister floats ‘global plastic fund’ at Geneva meeting

Musadik Malik says he is "extremely disappointed" at UN system, as plastic talks remain stalled.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 12:47pm

Punjab

Punjab police again on the hunt for PTI leader freed from jail after 2 years

Arrest father, brother of Advocate Haider Majeed, who was convicted by military court and completed his jail term.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 01:08pm

Mawra Hocane, Shaheen Afridi, other stars mark Independence Day with celebrations and soul-searching

While many posted patriotic greetings, some urged reflection on rights, safety and civic responsibility.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 12:35pm

Here are 5 ways to show off your patriotic spirit this Independence Day

The holiday isn't just about flag flying and sleeping in — you can do something to make the country a better place.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 11:39am

Sindh

Minor girl among 3 killed, over 100 injured in Karachi Independence Day eve aerial firing

Police arrest 86 miscreants and recover 68 illegal weapons from their possession.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:40pm

Memories of Partition come alive at the Sindh Archives in Karachi

The exhibition displays a collection of old photographs, newspapers, and videos from the Citizens Archive of Pakistan's Oral History Project.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 10:58am

Top Featured

If the Quaid came home

If indeed the Quaid came home, he’d have found freedom in recession. We know this not from speculation, but from decades of documentary record.

Updated 25 Dec, 2025 11:44am

Leaders, military’s top brass call for national unity, justice in Independence Day messages

Term success in Marka-i-Haq and Operation Bunyanum Marsoos a "landmark moment in our history"; flag-hoisting ceremonies held across country.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 04:54pm

Israel’s days of securing unconditional support from the West are numbered

The belief now surging is that Israel is committing genocide.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 09:23am

As both India and Pakistan face climate challenges, need for strategic clarity has become critical

Environmental challenges require patience that comes from clear direction.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 09:15am

National Days

78 volatile years: Torment & triumph

The creation of Pakistan represents the first-ever realisation of Muslim nationalism achieving independent statehood anywhere, not just in South Asia.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 10:12am

Editorial: Despite differences of opinion, there is no doubt that NFC award does require an overhaul

Centre and provinces must engage in meaningful discussions to devolve powers and transfer fiscal resources further down to the third tier of governance.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 08:54am

National Days

Pakistan, India & South Asia’s unending rivalry

The two sides need to work on resumption of backchannel diplomacy, which could help in mitigating mistrust.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 10:10am

KP & FATA

Daesh network dismantled in Peshawar, claims CTD

Officials reveal terrorists using digital currency for extortion; propose seminary registration should be subject to CTD’s consent.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:38am

KP & FATA

Killing of teacher, daughter sparks protest in Dir

Umar Khaliq was on his way to school on motorcycle when shot dead by unidentified gunmen.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 08:03am

KP & FATA

Curfew lifted in Bajaur except Lowi and War Mamund tehsils

Residents protest civilian killings in mortar shelling.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:19am

Islamabad

Security measures, road closures cause massive traffic jams in Islamabad

Miles-long queues of vehicles were seen on main roads and adjacent arteries.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:56am

Islamabad

HEC executive director loses legal battle

The post of HEC chairman is also lying vacant after the completion of Dr Mukhtar’s tenure.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:58am

Islamabad

Protests grip various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan

Police have been protesting to press the authorities to increase their allowance as per budget 2025-26.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:00pm

Sindh

Police get seven-day remand of 12 youths held for torching seven dumpers in Karachi

Court extends dumper driver's physical remand for three more days; directs IO to submit progress report at next hearing.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:31am

Sindh

More than 3,000 students form largest ‘human’ flag in Sindh

Guests and citizens laud the students’ resolve, discipline and hard work, declaring display a historic moment for Sukkur.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:33am

Sindh

Over 60 JSMM activists in Larkana announce quitting ‘nationalist politics’

Local leaders of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz say they were deceived and taught hatred against their own country and people.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:34am

Balochistan

Two found shot dead in Khuzdar

Victims identified as Rehmatul-lah Jattak and Munnwar Tarasani.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 09:29am

National

SC defers Bahria Town plea against NAB auctions

Petitions moved by Bahria Town were dismissed.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 09:19am

Balochistan

No clue to abducted Ziarat assistant commissioner

Elders of different tribes have also been contacted for using their influence to get the officer released.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 09:35am

Front Page

Another flood severs Karakoram Highway; Sutlej banks being evacuated

Hundreds of travellers and tourists stranded in Gilgit-Baltistan; efforts to reopen highway hampered by rising water levels.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:36pm

Balochistan

Body set up to address Gwadar’s chronic water, power issues

Tasked with proposing an immediate solution, implementable within four to five days, for uninterrupted water supply to Gwadar city.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 07:46am

Punjab

Gang using fake ride-hailing apps in Lahore busted

Authorities urge public to use only authentic and reliable platforms when booking online rides to avoid such frauds.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:39am

Punjab

Notices to ECP on pleas of disqualified Punjab Assembly MPAs

No proceedings can be initiated against a member of the assembly without a reference sent by the speaker, counsel argues.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:36am

International

South Korea’s former first lady arrested

Arrested over a range of charges, including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors say.

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:48am

South Asia

Spotlight on Hasina’s niece in corruption probe

Tulip Siddiq calls the process a “persecution and a farce”.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:03pm

South Asia

New Delhi seeks private firms’ help for nuclear expansion

Indian, US regulators meet to boost cooperation.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:56am

Middle East

Lebanon at odds with Iran over plan to disarm Hezbollah

Islamic Republic supports Lebanon’s sovereignty and does not interfere in its decision-making, says an Iranian official.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:51am

International

Wildfires, strong winds rage across Europe

Fire has affected nearly 440,000 hectares in the eurozone so far in 2025.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 11:46am

Sport

Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard

The seven-time Grand Slam winner is also playing in the tournament’s new-look mixed doubles tournament with compatriot Reilly Opelka.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:53pm

Sport

Asif fails in medal quest despite stunning break at World Games

Forced into the third-place playoff against Germany’s Alexander Widau, the Pakistani cueist fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed 2-1 in a tense contest.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:05pm

Sport