News Archives for Latest - 2025-08-16

Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City in Premier League’s opening matches

Newcastle United draw 0-0 with Aston Villa; Fulham draw 1-1 with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:55pm

‘No change in national leadership,’ army chief says in first interview to media

“God has made me protector of the country. I do not desire any position other than that," Field Marshal Asim Munir quoted as saying.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:02pm

KP & FATA

JUI-F leader injured, two dead in shooting at home in KP’s Malakand

Levies in large numbers are carrying out raids to arrest attackers.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 08:20pm

Erin expected to become a Category 5 hurricane, US National Hurricane Centre says

Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 08:18pm

Tennis star Venus Williams is the newest member of Barbie’s Inspiring Women club

Williams’ 2007 Wimbledon win and her role in securing equal prize money for women get the Barbie treatment.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 04:41pm

From ‘Chinese’ Manchurian to Khow Suey — The ‘foreign’ dishes Pakistanis made better

The originals can visit at any time, but they’ll have to make peace with the ketchup.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 04:27pm

Key to success in Balochistan is its people identifying terrorists themselves: DG ISPR

During session with students, Lt Gen Chaudhry says army has to work together with the people and administration of the province.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 03:09pm

SJC dismisses complaints against CEC Sikander, two other ECP members

Complaints dismissed following council's meetings in Nov and Dec last year; judicial body's statement did not provide any details about them.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 02:47pm

China’s top diplomat to visit India for border talks

Two countries eye resuming border trade after it was halted following a deadly clash between their troops in 2020.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 02:09pm

10 qawwalis to remember Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan by on his 28th death anniversary

The King of Qawwali may have left his fans, but his work continues to inspire a love of his craft in the hearts of many.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 01:53pm

Top Featured

Five shades of flat: How the England-India Test series failed cricket fans

In the end, what remained was not memory but metrics. Gill’s average. Duckett’s strike rate. Siraj’s stubborn resolve. No rivalries. No bruises. No poetry. Just a scoreboard with a smile.

Updated 18 Aug, 2025 12:59pm

In pictures: Pakistan’s north reels from death, ruined infrastructure after calamitous floods

Flash floods claim over 300 lives and wreak destruction across KP, GB and AJK.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:36pm

‘God’s wrath or poor planning?’: KP’s flash floods have people asking tough questions

From celebrities to X users, many are grieving the hundreds of lives lost, but also demanding urgent action.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 01:18pm

FM Dar arrives in UK ahead of engagements with British, Commonwealth leadership

FO says visit will include meetings with British deputy PM and parliamentarians, inauguration of Punjab Land Record Authority’s project.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 09:00pm

The Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is worth its weight in salt

Curated by Noorjehan Bilgrami, the pavilion serves as a journey into the timeless depths of a single, humble element — rock salt.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:30am

Sanitary workers form the backbone of urban sanitation yet, society treats them as disposable

The government of Pakistan must also allocate a budget for mechanised equipment; manual scavenging must end in law and practice.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:16am

Taylor Swift’s new album Showgirl isn’t about breakups and boys

To be released on October 3, it will reflect the joy of her recent Eras Tour.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:02am

KP & FATA

Flash floods hit Buner hardest as death toll in northern areas surges to over 340

PDMA states 208 deaths in Buner alone, with DC saying 50 missing; PM directs NDMA chief to expedite rescue work in 9 affected districts.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:23pm

PM Shehbaz holds flurry of meetings with ministers, Bangladeshi high commissioner

Power, railways, petroleum ministers call on premier.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 10:12am

Trump seeks US-Russia-Ukraine summit after Putin meeting fails to secure ceasefire

“Now it’s really up to President Zelensky to get it done," Trump says in post-meeting interview.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 08:53pm

Editorial: One can only hope the political class has realised it has been skating on thin ice

PM Shehbaz invited “all” political parties to Misaq-i-Istehkam-i-Pakistan, NA speaker offered to facilitate talks, while PTI also changed its protest plan.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 08:35am

KP & FATA

Floods claim over 200 lives in KP, badly damage infrastructure

PDMA says rainfall to continue until Aug 21; 7 houses destroyed, 38 damaged; rescue teams shift 2,071 stranded people to safety.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:58am

Column

The eternal wait for Godot

Pakistan’s current organising principle as a polity is incompatible with development.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:13am

KP & FATA

Women trekkers return from Terich Mir base camp

Group braves difficult paths, fast-flowing water and harsh glaciers to reach base camp at an altitude of 5,500 meters.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:38am

KP & FATA

Four arrested as Dera police foil terror plot

Militants were previously involved in killing innocent civilians and police personnel, police say.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:29am

KP & FATA

Floods threaten Charsadda and Nowshera, CM aide tells KP assembly

Dr Amjad Ali calls for measures to prevent damage to public life, property.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:05am

Islamabad

Mother of three tortured to death allegedly by husband in Rawalpindi

Victim's father files FIR, says funeral announcement was made without informing family about her death.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:45am

Islamabad

Religious groups begin construction of demolished mosque on capital’s Murree Road

Senior police official diffuses situation after physical confrontation breaks out.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:56am

Islamabad

Imam Hussain’s Chehlum processions conclude peacefully in Rawalpindi

Tight security arrangements were made; no untoward situation reported.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:13am

Punjab

Rs50bn project to treat wastewater before disposal into Ravi

The project, approved by PDWP, to be sent to Ecnec.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:21am

Punjab

94 arrested for doing wheelie during Independence Day celebrations in Lahore

Dozens injured performing bike stunts land in hospitals.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:13am

Punjab

PDMA issues flood alert for Kalabagh and Chashma

Rs20m provided to Kasur admin for relief, rescue activities.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:13am

Sindh

Tharparkar in dire need of rain to escape famine: local community

Growers, herders fear erratic or inadequate rainfall in coming days may invite natural calamity.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 09:45am

Sindh

Karachi couple killed by dumper as fatalities involving heavy vehicles continue

Water tanker crushes child to death in Orangi Town in separate incident.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 09:48am

Sindh

Pakistan Navy launches third Hangor-class submarine in China

Vice Admiral Abdul Samad stresses significance of maritime security amid region’s current geo-strategic dynamics.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 09:57am

International

US senator launches probe into Meta’s AI policies

Seeks earlier drafts of policies along with internal risk reports, including on minors and in-person meetups.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:37am

International

Robots race, play football, crash and collapse at ‘Olympics’

Teams came from countries including US, Germany and Brazil, with 192 representing universities and 88 from private enterprises.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:13am

International

Back in the USSR and a bit of the bizarre mark run-up to Trump-Putin summit

Russian foreign minister arrives in Anchorage wearing sweatshirt with old Soviet Union initials across front.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:53am

International

US capital sues Trump govt over police takeover

Federal law “does not authorise this brazen usurpation of the district’s authority over its own govt”, Attorney General Schwalb notes.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:26am

International

Israeli fans anger Poland with ‘murderers’ banner

Polish President says "scandalous" banner "insults the memory of Polish citizens".

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:22am

Sport

Jacob Bethell set to become England’s youngest captain against Ireland

Bethell’s most recent international appearance was in the fifth and deciding Test against India at the Oval earlier this month.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:27pm

Sport

China, Indonesia bag speed climbing golds at World Games

It is the first time the four-lane format appeared in sport climbing at a multi-sport event.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:21pm

Sport

Marc tops practice in Austrian MotoGP

Since joining Ducati’s factory team at the start of the season, Marquez has been almost uncatchable.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:13am

Sport

Smith expects exciting contests against England in Ashes

Another goal on Smith’s radar is representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:33pm

Business

PSX ends flat as profit-taking caps gains

Ahsan Mehanti says market weighed down by concerns about losses at SOEs.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:12am

Business

SBP forex reserves rise

State Bank has successfully maintained the foreign exchange reserves it accumulated at the close of FY25.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:11pm

Business

Askari Bank to redeem Rs6bn Term Finance Certificates

Outlines plan for redemption, which refers to the repayment of a fixed-income security.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:09pm

Business

CDWP clears 15 projects worth Rs520bn

Refers nine mega projects totalling Rs496bn to Ecnec, while approving six others worth Rs22bn.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:05pm

Business

Weekly inflation rises 2.21pc amid soaring food prices

This marks the fourth consecutive weekly increase in SPI-based inflation.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:12am

Business

Digital wallets surge as govt pushes for cashless Pakistan

Two million digital merchants and 15bn transactions targeted by FY26.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 11:56am

Business

Aurangzeb accelerates rollout of social impact projects

Initiatives include 10-year energy-saving fan programme, first skills impact bond, and uncollateralised digital loans for small farmers.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:29am

Business

Big industry contracts 0.74pc in FY25

Food, steel and energy weigh, while automobiles and textiles shine.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:13pm

Balochistan

Train services from Quetta to other provinces restored

Besides Jaffar Express, the Bolan Mail also resumes service as train leaves for Quetta from Karachi.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 10:03am

National

Govt pledges uninterrupted fertiliser supply for Kharif season

Food minister urges Engro Fertilisers to expand its distribution network.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:12am

Balochistan

Balochistan High Court asks govt to rethink internet shutdown, restore transport

Bench orders immediate withdrawal of the suspension order for transport.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 09:10am

National

300 booked, 25 held for attacks on Ahmadi worship places in Faisalabad

Two FIRs registered; 47 suspects named, 300 unidentified; minarets of worship places torn down, one set ablaze; nearby homes also attacked.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 09:07am

National

Six bodies recovered from AJK home hit by mudslide

Hundreds of tourists stranded in Neelum Valley after Ratti Galli access severed.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 07:59am

National

Delays in deciding cases erode public trust: SC

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah warns slow adjudication carries severe economic and societal consequences.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 09:18am

Back Page

Global plastics treaty remains an elusive dream

Talks break down after most countries reject initial draft; Musadik Malik says text offers no clarity on financing or access to tech.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 08:23am

Middle East

Pakistan rejects ‘Greater Israel’ displacement plans

UN human rights office labels new Israeli scheme for West Bank "a war crime"; at least 23 dead in fresh Israeli strikes.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 08:02am

Front Page

Two FC men among five martyred in KP attacks

CTD claims killing 3 TTP-linked militants in Peshawar operation; 2 excise officials targeted near Dera-Daraban bypass.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:12am

Front Page

Senate assured of probe into govt ad sans Quaid’s portrait

Internet service across Balochistan to stay suspended until 31st; PML-N legislator accuses govt of "copying" his bill.

Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:15pm

Diesel price drops by Rs12 as petrol remains unchanged

Rate of superior kerosene oil reduced by Rs7.19 per litre, light diesel oil by Rs8.2.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 12:08am

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