News Archives for Latest - 2025-08-17

KP & FATA

Fazl questions govt’s writ in tribal areas as various political parties set their demands

MPC resolution says sustainable peace is not possible without democracy, supremacy of Constitution and legitimate rights of provinces.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 11:10pm

Swat school principal’s swift order saves 900 students from floods

“It was exactly 9am when I had a last glance at the stream and sensed it was going to burst its banks due to continuing rains,” Saeed Ahmad says.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 10:37pm

Terence Stamp, actor who played Superman villain Zod, dies aged 87

Stamp's performances include 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', 'Valkyrie' and 'The Adjustment Bureau'.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 10:03pm

European leaders to join Ukraine’s Zelensky in Trump meeting

They are collectively finding a way to end Russia's invasion; US envoy Steve Witkoff "hopeful" of a productive meeting on Monday.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 08:50pm

KP & FATA

7 killed in KP’s Kohat over ‘personal enmity’: police official

Relatives wanted to protest by placing the bodies on Hangu Road, but protest was cancelled due to the efforts of local elders.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 08:24pm

We have videos of downed Indian aircraft: interior minister

Mohsin Naqvi praises the work of intelligence services during war, says they had information about Indian activity "ahead of time".

Published 17 Aug, 2025 07:14pm

KP & FATA

Child killed, parents injured as ambulance hits motorcycle in KP’s Haripur

Parents receive emergency care, discharged from hospital; their six-month-old daughter dies "instantly".

Published 17 Aug, 2025 05:28pm

Sindh

Death of senior journalist being probed from ‘all possible angles’: Sanghar police official

Body kept in cold storage until family arrives from the US on Monday.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:48pm

Punjab

Case dismissed against transgender persons held for organising ‘objectionable’ party in Lahore

Lawyer says they have been set free; they were arrested after a video went viral following fashion designer Maria B posting it online.

Updated 18 Aug, 2025 06:30am

Punjab

One dead, 33 injured after four coaches of a Karachi-bound train derail in Punjab’s Lodhran

Train derailed due to brake failure, according to Rescue 1122.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 03:11pm

South Asia

Modi’s tax overhaul to strain finances but boost image amid US trade tensions

Latest round of trade talks between the two nations set for August 25-29 has also been called off.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 02:49pm

YouTuber Ducky Bhai arrested at Lahore airport over promotion of online gambling applications

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has been granted a two-day remand by a judicial magistrate.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 02:29pm

KP & FATA

Death toll in KP floods climbs to 323 as rescue operations continue

Buner district alone accounts for 217 deaths and 120 injuries, with more than 850 rescued; PM orders federal ministers to oversee relief operations.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:52pm

Salman Agha to lead Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad as Babar, Rizwan left out

Coach Mike Hesson says "players we have are performing well and having a positive impact."

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 02:36pm

Rethinking the Taliban doctrine

Four years on from the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the optimism surrounding what was being hailed as a geopolitical victory for Pakistan has vanished.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 10:35am

‘Intense’ monsoon spell from today across country along with thunder, windstorms

Met Office warns of flash floods, mudslides; Punjab PDMA issues "red alert" for multiple districts; Tarbela Dam is 98pc full.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 09:54am

Restoration of confidence between the US and Pakistan has not come without a price for the latter

Pakistan’s national security planners often fail to adopt long-term, strategic perspectives.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 08:44am

Editorial: Climate adaptation must be treated as a survival priority, not an afterthought

The floods of 2010, 2022 and now 2025 mark an unbroken chain of escalating disasters.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 08:23am

KP & FATA

KP governor calls for collective efforts to help flood-hit people

Federal minister announces Rs2 million compensation for each affected family.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:57am

KP & FATA

Welfare bodies in Swabi send relief supplies to Buner

Swabi Al-Khidmat Foundation says they sent medicines worth Rs1m along with five doctors and 15 paramedical staff to Buner.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:02am

KP & FATA

Jirga in Lower Dir denounces supporters of terrorists as enemy of humanity

Khall residents vow not to migrate come what may.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:07am

Analysis & Comment

Mass funeral amid rubble and grief in Buner

Beshonai, once a vibrant village straddling the stream of the same name, now lies buried under massive boulders.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 08:09am

Punjab

Vehari, Lodhran put on high alert following flood warning

India expected to release water into Sutlej causing flooding.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:23am

Punjab

400 booked for injuring three cops in Toba Tek Singh

Suspects were carrying out a procession from Mauza Athwal to Waryamwala Road allegedly despite a ban.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:29am

Punjab

Two TikTokers in Bahawalnagar arrested for ‘obscene’ acts, carrying drugs

Abu Bakar of Anarkali Bazaar was disguised as a woman by wearing a burqa in the clip.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:39am

Column

Alaska optics win for Putin

Till he arrived in Alaska, Putin did not appear prepared to return any part of eastern Ukraine.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 08:53am

Islamabad

Capital police register another case against PTI leaders, workers

ISLAMABAD: The capital police registered another case against the local leadership and workers of the Pakistan...

Published 17 Aug, 2025 06:36am

Islamabad

Four Margalla trails closed after heavy rain forecast

Police personnel deployed at the starting points of trails at the foothills to prevent anyone from hiking or visiting the hills.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 06:36am

Islamabad

Ring Road project set to miss deadline as monsoon rains slow down work

Revised PC-I will be sent for final approval after increase in construction material prices, says official.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:15am

Sindh

Mayor urges prime minister to take notice of Sindh governor’s political activities

Wahab lays foundation stone for uplift schemes in Korangi district; says Karachi is transforming under Bilawal’s leadership.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:12am

Sindh

Sindh government dispatches aid to flood-hit regions

Send water filtration plant to KP and 10 trucks loaded with ration bags.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:04am

Sindh

‘Car dealer’ found shot dead in North Karachi graveyard

Body stuffed in a drum was found in the Muhammad Shah graveyard in North Karachi.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:16am

International

Shelling by paramilitary forces kills 17 in Sudan city

Numbers only account for those who reached the hospital.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:36am

Middle East

US stops visitor visas for people from Gaza Strip

Young woman flown to Italy for treatment passes away.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:09am

International

Hundreds of flights grounded in Canada after strike

The airline has so far cancelled 623 flights affecting more than 100,000 passengers.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 06:35am

International

Trump says China won’t invade Taiwan while he is president

China views Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to “reunify” with the democratic and separately governed island, by force if necessary.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:29am

International

Blast at Russian gunpowder factory kills 11

130 people injured in the blast; rescuers continue to search through rubble at the scene of the blast.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:25am

Sport

PCB’s talent hunt for women players starts on 21st

Trials are being arranged to select next crop of U-19 players.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:11am

Sport

Thompson beats Lyles in Olympic final rematch in Silesia

Kenya’s serial world record breaker Kipyegon missed out on the long-standing world record in the women’s 3,000m.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:17am

Sport

Solano arrives to take over as Pakistan coach

Sresses need to "work really had to make Pakistan competitive at international level.”

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 11:02am

Business

PSX rises for eighth week on rating upgrade, strong results

Benchmark KSE 100 index gains 0.8pc to close at 146,492 points.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:56am

Business

US cancels India trade talks

Talks on a proposed bilateral trade agreement delayed.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 08:45am

Business

Oil seen bearish after Trump-Putin meeting

Oil markets set for a muted price reaction when they open today.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:52am

Sindh

Sindh earmarks land for first B2B green power project

Moro Power to set up 100MW wind-solar hybrid project in Jhimpir.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:49am

Business

Business leaders seek rate cut, power relief to spur exports

Stress that Pakistan’s $40bn trade deficit could be narrowed by promoting exports and increasing local productivity.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:40am

Business

Faceless clearance lifts vehicle imports, not revenues

41pc surge in used vehicle imports offset by mere 1.2pc revenue gain.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 06:35am

Business

Investments in T-bills dip as sentiment weakens

Foreign investors pull $49m in July as falling returns curb attraction; a meagre $13m inflow was from UK.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:42am

National

PM wants global standards for Jinnah Medical Complex

Directs that all construction be completed within the stipulated period.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:34am

Sindh

DawnNews journalist found dead in Sanghar

Police investigation underway.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 07:41am

Balochistan

Balochistan extends Section 144 for 15 days

Prohibits pillion riding, wearing masks while riding, and all forms of public gatherings.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 07:58am

Balochistan

Farmers in Balochistan slam govt for not releasing solarisation funds

Although funds for solarisation had been promised to farmers, the approved amount has not been released so far, chairman KIP says.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:29am

National

Body of Chinese mountaineer recovered, brought to Skardu

Body found 100-150 metres above the Advanced Base Camp, at an altitude of around 5,400 metres.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:16am

National

Imran files additional grounds in bail plea

Include 32 judgements and orders from different superior and lower courts.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:11am

National

Flash floods ruin infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan

Cloudburst-triggered floods leave 9-year-old boy dead in Haramosh Valley; portion of Naltar Highway and Baltistan Highway bridge.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:02am

National

PTI shelves politics for now to aid flood victims

Directs workers to take part in relief and rescue operations; urges all Pakistanis to extend a helping hand to distressed families.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 07:52am

National

Villagers throng Nauseri Dam to collect timber after Neelum floods

Many question govt’s claims of halting deforestation after sudden accumulation of logs.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 09:52am

Back Page

Pakistan’s satellite reaches orbit, begins operations

Satellite's high-quality imaging capabilities to revolutionise urban planning and infrastructure development.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 07:20am

Back Page

Four IHC benches constituted to clear backlog of tax, commercial cases

Justices Babar Sattar, Ejaz Ishaq Khan limited to tax matters only.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 07:25am

Middle East

Danish PM calls Netanyahu a problem, as death toll nears 62,000

Israeli strikes kill 39 more in Gaza City.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 07:35am

Back Page

Pakistani women in UK face strong barriers to earning

Greater London Authority study explores causes of high unemployment rate, gender gap

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 07:29am

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