News Archives for Latest - 2025-09-18

Middle East

‘Doors not closed’ to entry of other Arab nations in Pak-Saudi mutual defence deal: Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says "nuclear capabilities will absolutely be available under this pact".

Published 18 Sep, 2025 11:51pm

India’s securities and exchange board dismisses Hindenburg allegations against Adani group

Separately, tycoon Anil Ambani charged with loan fraud by Indian federal investigator.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 10:27pm

Balochistan

At least 5 killed, one injured in Balochistan’s Chaman blast

Provincial government says investigation underway to determine nature and reasons of incident, appeals to public to avoid rumours.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:44pm

Trump says US seeking control of Bagram air base given up in Afghanistan withdrawal

US president says base an hour away from where China produces nuclear weapons.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:20pm

Reko Diq: Govt earmarks $390m for rail tracks from Balochistan mines

According to finance division, ECC okays 1,350km track to be laid for transporting large quantities of export material.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 08:24pm

Appraiser alleges ‘pressured’ into undervaluing jewellery set in Toshakhana-2 reference

Says that he was threatened with being blacklisted from every government department if he refused to cooperate.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 07:33pm

India says analysing ‘implications’ of Pak-Saudi mutual defence pact for national security

New Delhi says it was already aware that the development was under consideration.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 07:24pm

‘Chin up, champ’: Pakistanis on X have Arshad Nadeem’s back after world championships exit

Nadeem couldn’t repeat the magic of Paris 2024, but that's alright with users who know he can come back stronger.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 07:04pm

Hollywood comes to Jimmy Kimmel’s defence after ABC pulls late-night show over Charlie Kirk remarks

This is the latest in a series of actions against people criticised for remarks about Charlie Kirk after his assassination last week in Utah.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 05:01pm

PSX rises by 1,700 points on back of bolstered investor confidence after Saudi defence pact

Surges by 1.14 per cent to close at 157,953.46 — its highest level in history.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 05:33pm

US embassy in India says it revoked, denied visas over fentanyl links

Statement does not name those whom it has taken action against.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 05:27pm

Much-anticipated India-Pakistan javelin showdown ends in disappointment as Walcott claims surprise gold

Bags gold with a season’s best 88.16m throw; Anderson Peters of Grenada takes silver; Curtis Thompson of the USA takes bronze.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 04:52pm

‘Palestine will be free’: Actors, activists, musicians raise $2m for Palestine at benefit concert in London

Many, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Nicola Coughlan, Saint Levant, and Mehdi Hasan, spoke at the event.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 03:17pm

Here is what analysts have to say about the Pak-Saudi defence agreement

"Pakistan has taken up the role of a security provider, not just for Saudi Arabia but for the Middle East," says Maleeha Lodhi.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 05:13pm

Imran expresses grievances in letter to CJP Afridi, urges him to direct IHC to fix ‘critical’ petitions

PTI leader Latif Khosa delivers Imran's letter to CJP, says top judge has assured of response in 24 hours.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 04:06pm

Balochistan

4 ‘India-sponsored’ terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Khuzdar during IBO: ISPR

“Sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area,” says ISPR.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 01:56pm

IHC division bench suspends Justice Babar Sattar’s order directing removal of PTA chairman

IHC Justices Muhammad Asif and Inaam Ameen Minhas allow retired Major-General Hafeezur Rehman's appeal against removal.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:04pm

Asia Cup: Pakistan gearing up for India rematch, says captain Salman Agha

"We are ready, we are ready for any challenge,” he says; last match between the two sides saw India cruising to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 12:33pm

Disney’s ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmel Live off air over Charlie Kirk remarks

Trump applauded the news in a post while also calling on NBC to fire Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 11:23am

‘Most cordial talks’ with Saudi crown prince covered regional challenges, bilateral cooperation: PM Shehbaz

Senior Saudi official tells Reuters mutual defence pact is a “comprehensive defensive agreement that encompasses all military means”.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 06:31pm

Analysts see Saudi-Pakistan pact as a de facto joint defensive umbrella

New pact comes on heels of shift towards collective security in Mideast; Pakistan TV Digital to carry country’s perspective to global audiences.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 10:38am

Pakistan must act fast to unlock $8bn mining potential, says firm CEO

Investment in Reko Diq and Thar coal could raise mining revenue to $6-8bn by 2030, says National Resources Ltd chief.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 09:25am

Let us resolve to keep doing something good for Pakistan, and for Earth, our Mother Planet

That might lead to reflection, anger, action and eventually deliverance from climate catastrophe and political evil.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 02:15pm

Balochistan

Maritime plan positions Gwadar as regional trade, transit hub

Government plans strategic leap with port and airport integration.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 09:10am

Balochistan

4 alleged militants killed in Kech; 3 dead in Dera Bugti landmine blasts

No one claims responsibility so far for two landmine explosions.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 09:08am

Pakistan warns UNSC of ‘collaboration’ among terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan

Envoy says there is "credible evidence of collaboration among" Al Qaeda, IS-Khorasan, TTP, BLA.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 09:04am

Editorial: There should be no more waffling about Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza

There should be a global, UN-backed arms, economic and diplomatic embargo of Israel until it stops its campaign of extermination in Gaza.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 09:30am

Analysis & Comment

Taliban seek quid pro quo from US

Unlike previous occasions, Kabul is now looking to secure concessions before complying with the Trump administration’s wishes.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 08:09am

Punjab

Evacuee Trust Property Board official removed over Sargodha temple land controversy

PPP leader Nadeem Afzal Chan had alleged that the land in Bhalwal had been illegally occupied at behest of Punjab govt.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:10pm

Punjab

CM Maryam launches e-bus project for Wazirabad

Police keep main GT Road near Wazirabad bypass blocked for traffic for around an hour to facilitate the CM’s bus journey.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:15pm

Punjab

Military courts conviction: Law secretary summoned in denial of right to appeal

In separate case, LHC seek replies on plea against "harassment" of a renowned private firm’s accounts senior manager.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:24pm

Punjab

Case against 33 for ‘kidnapping’ girl from court complex

Seprarately, two men arrested for allegedly gang-raping a girl in Jhang.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:03pm

Business

Islamabad, Tehran sign protocols, eye $10bn trade

Agreements cover trade, energy, transport and labour mobility.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 09:37am

Business

Government raises Rs200bn out of Rs1tr bids

Despite decline in overall borrowing from banks, financial institutions expect trend to reverse soon.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 09:47am

Business

PSX ends flat as inflation concerns weigh

Inflation for September projected at 3.1 per cent, highest in 26 months; surge largely attributed to rising food prices.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:06am

Business

Sugarcane crop faces growing pest threat

Ministry urges sugarcane growers to take immediate preventive, control measures.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 07:07am

KP & FATA

Call to contain suicide tendency among women in Chitral

Gender-based violence highlighted as public health issue.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:12pm

KP & FATA

Protesting KP employees want ban on entry of armed men to secretariat

Demand registration of FIR against CM aide for ‘storming’ office of education secretary.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:46am

KP & FATA

COG report advocates for civil-military power demarcation: CM aide

Abbasi claims leaked report also calls for independent judiciary in Pakistan.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:10pm

KP & FATA

Lawyers to go on strike in Peshawar today

KP Bar Council expresses concerns over phone signal issue, demands of government and prison authorities to resolve it at the earliest.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:51am

Islamabad

Measures urged to prevent refusals in HPV vaccination drive

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal meets Gavi mission to discuss HPV vaccination campaign progress and future immunisation plans.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 01:08pm

Islamabad

PM forms committee to probe alleged land grabbing in Islamabad

Seven-member body to investigate fraudulent land transfer, fix responsibility, recommend remedial measures.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 01:02pm

Islamabad

IHC proceedings disrupted as lawyers observe partial strike

Despite strike call, some lawyers continue to appear in urgent matters.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 12:52pm

Sindh

Police remand of suspected serial rapist extended for 3 more days

Statements of minor survivors to be recorded today.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:45am

Sindh

Man, woman found dead in SUV parked at Seaview

Initial probe suggests victims died of suffocation from exhaust fumes, South DIG says.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:55am

Sindh

SHC abolishes 10 ATCs, converts them into anti-narcotics courts

Karachi gets five CNS courts; one each created for Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas and Benazirabad.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:33am

Sindh

Nadra to open three new ‘mega centres’ in Karachi

Nadra Director-General Sindh Aamir Ali Khan says citizens can now get most services through mobile phones.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 10:38am

International

50 refugees drown in Libya

Libya is a key transit country for thousands of migrants seeking to reach Europe by sea each year.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:57am

International

Botox under burqas: cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan

Cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan’s capital are a world away from the austerity of Taliban rule.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:33am

International

Inside the hunt for suspect in Kirk’s killing

Authorities have shared their most detailed account yet of the investigation set off by the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:53am

Middle East

Doctors Without Borders voices outrage over nurse’s death from Israeli strike

Hussein Alnajjar is the thirteenth Doctors Without Borders medic to be killed since the war in Gaza began.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 06:46am

South Asia

Former Hurriyat chief Ghani Bhat passes away

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other colleagues from Srinagar were not allowed to visit Sopore, where the leader passed away.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:31am

Sport

Injured Sabalenka out of China Open

The Belarusian, who won the US Open for the second year running 10 days ago, will miss the WTA 1000 event in Beijing.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 02:19pm

Sport

Pakistan women’s blind team matches shifted to Colombo

Fixtures relocated from Nepal to Sri Lanka due to Nepal tensions.

Published 18 Sep, 2025 06:46am

Balochistan

Tump assistant commissioner freed by kidnappers after three months

Sources say Hanif Noorzai was freed in Tump and later informed the authorities about his release; BLF had claimed responsibility.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:10am

Balochistan

PkNAP vows cooperation in meeting with CM Bugti

Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party also presents several proposals for Balochistan’s betterment.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:48am

Balochistan

Balochistan PAC decries federal funding shortfall

Calls it a constitutional violation; demands finance secretary's presence.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:38am

Punjab

Tax on feminine hygiene products challenged in LHC

Petition argues levy on sanitary napkins violates gender equality rights.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 09:15am

National

SC upholds SHC order, slaps Rs25,000 cost on petitioner in false FIR case

Rules action under Section 182 of PPC requires written complaint by public servant.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:06am

National

Senate panel alarmed by reports dam water unfit for consumption

Sherry Rehman urges govt to immediately extend BISP aid to flood-hit families.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:01am

Back Page

India-Russia ties may strain relations with Delhi: EU

Putin, Modi hail friendly ties amid Trump pressure.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 08:06am

Middle East

Palestinians flee Gaza in face of deadly offensive

Israel strikes more than 150 targets, kills 62 across the enclave.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 07:50am

Front Page

Advent of satellite internet held up by red tape

Starlink, Amazon, Shanghai Spacecom among aspirants awaiting finalisation of licensing regime.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 07:43am

Punjab

Punjab set to launch damage survey in flood-hit districts

Over 4,500 villages affected; 2,000 teams to conduct survey.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 08:31am

Asia Cup: Key takeaways from Pakistan’s thumping victory over UAE after day of drama

If Shaheen replicates his performance against India on Sunday, he may well go on to win the blockbuster fixture for Pakistan.

Updated 18 Sep, 2025 11:39am

Thursday, September 18, 2025