News Archives for Latest - 2025-09-08

Deadly floods risk triggering mass migration across country

Expert warns another wave of mass migration to already-overcrowded cities will not only add to their strained infrastructure but also fuel crime and deepen poverty.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 11:00pm

Pindi police book Aleema Khan, Naeem Panjutha, others for violence against journalist outside Adiala Jail

PTI's Panjutha terms matter "fake case" against him and Aleema; Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says strict action will be taken, vows his full support.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 10:45pm

US federal court upholds $83m sex assault defamation order against Trump

Carroll, 81, alleged that Trump defamed her in 2019, when she first made her assault allegations public, by saying she “is not my type”.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 09:47pm

1,300 film industry members pledge not to work with Israeli film institutions complicit in genocide

Some big names are on the list of actors, directors and other members of the industry vowing to stand for equality, justice and freedom for all.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 07:53pm

19 killed in Nepal in ‘Gen Z’ protest over social media ban

Over 100 people, including 28 police personnel, receiving medical treatment for their injuries.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 07:39pm

Sindh

Karachi sees light rain amid forecast for heavy showers

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab urges people to avoid unnecessary movement.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 09:09pm

Sri Lanka to play bilateral ODI series in Pakistan after six years: PCB

Board says three ODI matches will be played in Rawalpindi from Novermber 11 to 15.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 07:15pm

US metals company signs $500m MoU with Pakistan on critical minerals

Firm specialises in "extracting critical metals from old lithium-ion batteries and mining cobalt, nickel and copper"; 2nd MoU signed between National Logistics Corporation and Mota-Engil Group.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 09:08pm

Teeli’s new web series gives you a wacky glimpse into the lives of young Pakistanis in the workplace

Teeli’s new series Beyond The Call shows just what happens when you try to mix Gen-Z and the corporate sector.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:00pm

PSX breaches 156,000-point barrier on back of improving macroeconomic indicators

KSE-100 index rises by 1,810.11 points, up by 1.17pc; analyst says "stronger-than-expected corporate results" have outweighed recent floods concerns.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 07:43pm

Emirati naval chief awarded Nishan-e-Imtiaz by President Zardari

Maj Gen Humaid Abdulla Alremeithi also visits Joint Staff Headquarters in Pindi, meets CJCSC Gen Mirza.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 05:25pm

GB police chief bans use of TikTok by personnel to ensure ‘discipline’

Directs all district police officers and unit heads to convey the order to every officer under their command.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 04:48pm

In letter to CJP, 4 judges term SC full court meeting ‘stamp of approval’ for ‘already decided’ rules

Letter says "if full court wasn't deemed necessary for adoption of rules, how can it now be summoned to deliberate upon their amendment?"

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 09:34pm

This 70-year-old Gazan ice cream parlour just opened a new branch in the UAE

Kazem, founded in North Gaza in 1950, was a local favourite before it was forced to shut down in 2023.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 04:38pm

Balochistan

Quetta police arrest ‘over 100’ protesters for violating Section 144, shutting shops and highways

Six opposition parties have called for strike against BNP-M meeting suicide bombing; highway blocked near Hub, Mastung.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 06:13pm

Singer Hadiqa Kiani appeals for donations and volunteers to aid flood relief efforts

She was visiting a flood relief camp in Kasur when she posted the appeal to Instagram.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 02:23pm

Punjab

Two gunned down, one injured over minor dispute in Nankana Sahib: police

Two suspects held in operation, says police statement.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 04:27pm

6 killed, several others injured in Jerusalem shooting attack: Israeli foreign minister

Police describe shooters as "terrorists", claim they have been neutralised; Hamas does not claim attack, says it was "a natural response to the crimes of the occupation".

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 05:21pm

Teen arrested as 2 cops shot dead near Turkiye’s Izmir: minister

Two others injured; footage shows person entering building with a rifle, civilians help manhandle alleged attacker into police van.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 02:15pm

WHO asks Taliban to lift female aid worker restrictions following earthquakes

WHO official highlights "increasing paucity" of female health staff.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 01:00pm

A legacy of unachieved auto goals

The local assemblers have followed the government’s policy 100pc; the problem is with the state’s implementation of the promises.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 12:39pm

The unfinished dream of land reforms

The future of agriculture now depends less on the size of farms and more on how effectively productivity is enhanced.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 12:29pm

Fiscal consolidation has come at cost of critical investments in infrastructure, education, and health

Economic gains remain fragile and reversible without addressing structural weaknesses.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 12:24pm

Top Featured

Return of the Ravi: Why Lahore is celebrating a reunion with the river even as it threatens to flood the city

A city built on memory met the river that shaped it — and found both beauty and danger in return.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 12:08pm

Cricketers Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi will be donating their tri-nation series earnings to flood relief

The team captain announced the move on X after winning the series on Sunday and urged others to do the same.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 11:51am

Thar coal mining expansion sparks strong opposition from local communities, civil society

Civil society organisations, Thar residents reject SECMS’s coal tariff petition, lamenting severe damage mining has caused surrounding region.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 11:42am

Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga land top honours at MTV’s Video Music Awards

Sabrina Carpenter took home best album, while 'APT.' claimed the song of the year award.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 11:38am

Residents in Islamabad turn to digital Milad trend

Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and WhatsApp become key tools for organising and participating in spiritual events.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 11:11am

Editorial: Mobilisation of troops and the lure of martial law in Indonesia

Many people believe that the current domestic security response to the ongoing protests isn’t what they fought for as they still.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 10:41am

SC plans to use AI to categorise cases for fixing but ‘not yet ready’: CJP Afridi

CJP says for leaves outside of holidays "when there is court work ... here is the discretion"; missing persons' issue given "serious attention".

Updated 09 Sep, 2025 07:46am

Alcaraz outshines rival Sinner to win second US Open crown

The 22-year-old calls victory a "dream come true"; Trump met with boos and cheers.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 10:17am

Unruffled dwellers in Sindh’s katcha areas rely on indigenous methods to prepare for ‘super floods’

For locals, if inundation becomes evident, then they move out with their livestock and wait for the water to recede.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 04:08pm

What Pakistan’s urban cities can learn from Copenhagen to manage flooding, stormwater

The BGI model presents Pakistani urban centres with an opportunity to enhance livability.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 09:14am

PTI announces support for Balochistan strike against lawlessness

Party warns that alarming resurgence of militancy, extremism in Balochistan, KP, other regions due to govt's policies and priorities.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 07:45am

KP & FATA

KP govt raises minimum wage from Rs36,000 to 40,000

Cabinet expresses satisfaction over wheat stocks.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:40am

KP & FATA

Killing of child triggers protest in Chakdara

Locals place body on road, vowed to continue protest till the arrest of culprit.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:19am

KP & FATA

Entomologists deployed in Charsadda to put brakes on dengue

Two union councils of the district have been hit hard by the disease.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:19am

Islamabad

Govt mulls new taxes in Islamabad to fund Jinnah Medical Complex project

Official says taxes can be imposed on junk food and other unhealthy items.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:00am

Islamabad

FGEHA head summoned in corruption case against officials

Deputy director and six others have already been arrested by FIA for alleged illegal disbursement of funds in G-14 BuP award.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:19am

Punjab

Two youths booked for raping transperson in Bahawalnagar

Suspects take victim’s wallet, phone and flee after people reached the spot.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:36am

Punjab

Punjab denies ban on inter-province wheat movement

Officials say check points set up to curb ‘unusual’ and ‘suspicious’ movement of the staple.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:22am

Punjab

Two cops arrested for ‘torture’ of youth in Tibbi

Student says constables took him to blind alley where they frisked him, snatched cash.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:31am

Sindh

Fresh monsoon spell likely to bring ‘heavy rains’ to Karachi

PMD warns of torrential rains, gusty winds and possible urban flooding across city and other parts of Sindh.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 02:08pm

Sindh

Draft SBCA law proposes new force to curb illegal construction in Sindh

11-member governing body comprising experts and govt officials planned.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:19am

Sindh

‘Flood peak’ expected at Guddu Barrage tomorrow, says Murad

CM says over 800,000 cusecs of water likely to displace 324,000 people, stresses unity, warns against misinformation during flood emergency.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:00am

Sindh

Blood moon eludes Karachi as thick clouds cover skies

Citizens tune in to watch lunar eclipse as live streams broadcast rare celestial event.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 09:51am

International

Indonesia’s delayed new capital risks ‘white elephant’ status

A year after it was inaugurated, most of Nusantara's architecturally arresting presidential palace and freshly built avenues sit silent.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:56am

International

‘Cannabis-championing’ tycoon takes office as prime minister of Thailand

Anutin previously served as deputy prime minister, interior and health minister.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:05am

International

Iran will accept nuclear curbs if sanctions lifted: report

LONDON: Iran will accept limits on its nuclear programme and restrictions to uranium enrichment if international...

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:10am

International

Final goodbyes: Pet funerals become part of Korean life

A study in June found that 64.6pc of Koreans who had lost pets held a funeral.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:19am

Business

Tempting fate — the aftermath of floods

Flood-affected areas continue to experience aid gaps as the state scrambles to offer relief.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 12:47pm

Business

Removing the auto sector’s training wheels

Without gradual sequencing, the reforms risk replacing a weak but developing industrial base with an unsustainable import-driven consumption model.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 12:50pm

Business & Finance

Riding out of shifting sands

Despite being battered by major floods every three to four years, Pakistan still lacks a precautionary or anticipatory investment strategy.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 12:43pm

Business & Finance

Addressing climateflation

With entire crops washed away in the recent floods, the nation will have to bear steadily increasing food prices.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 12:34pm

Business

Islamic fintech and our emerging role

As Islamic fintech gains momentum globally, Pakistan presents the ideal environment for growth if forward-looking policies are implemented.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:57am

Business & Finance

Flood risks — act before, not after

As climate change intensifies and agricultural risks mount each passing year, case for universal crop insurance has never been more compelling.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:22am

National

Pakistan, China sign $4bn MoUs in agriculture

MoUs signed during the Pak-China Business-to-Business Conference in Beijing.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 02:56pm

KP & FATA

Gun, bomb attacks claim four lives in KP districts

Heavy exchange of fire continued for several hours, with security forces using gunship helicopters.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 02:42pm

Sindh

Seven family members die in Sindh highway accident

Truck crashes into their car on a national highway near Moro.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 02:31pm

Balochistan

Balochistan IGP appointed

Muhammad Tahir, a Grade-21 officer, chosen for the role; expected to take charge within next few days.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:18am

National

Agricultural burning fuels Indo-Gangetic Plain pollution: World Meteorological Organisation

WMO says tiny airborne particles "aerosols" intensify wildfires, winter fog, and urban pollution.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 02:45pm

National

Overseas litigants’ facilitation cell set up

Facility intended solely for matters pertaining to SC, not for cases falling under the exclusive jurisdiction of other courts.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:18am

Balochistan

Two injured in Khuzdar blast

Officials say IED planted in a market and detonated when a vehicle was passing by.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:18am

Balochistan

Strike in Balochistan today against BNP-M rally attack

Traders, transporters, and businesses pledge support to opposition alliance.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:27am

National

All judges consulted in IHC rule-making process: official

Dissenting notes ready to be filed after new rules divide judges.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:28am

Back Page

Three die as building collapses in Indonesia

Over 80 injured in tragedy during Eid Miladun Nabi event.

Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:18am

Back Page

Israeli strikes flatten two high-rises, kill 46 more

Netanyahu says army "deepening" assault on Gaza City.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 08:11am

Back Page

Around 900 held in UK for backing Palestine Action group

Around 1,500 participate in protest outside parliament; police condemn alleged “intolerable” abuse officers suffered.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 09:23am

Front Page

Full court mulls rules today amid little feedback

Judges, bar councils wary of rules approved by circulation instead of deliberations in full court.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 07:51am

Front Page

Pakistan to have cancer registry; National Institutes of Health bill signed

President Zardari approves Anti-Dumping Duties Amendment Bill 2025.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 10:22am

Front Page

Interior minister forms body to probe SIMs data leak

Reports suggest that data of all SIM holders, including Mohsin Naqvi, was sold at Google.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 07:56am

Front Page

Multan city at risk as floodwaters enter its tehsil

Low-lying areas submerged as water level in Chenab continues to rise; authorities order evacuations in downstream cities; seven dead.

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 02:22pm

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