News Archives for Latest - 2025-09-19

FM Dar hints other states may follow suit after Pak-Saudi defence deal

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says nuclear weapons are "not on the radar" of the pact; India hopes Saudi Arabia will keep in mind "sensitivities".

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 07:31am

ICC claims PCB breached protocol, objects to Pycroft apology video: report

Press Trust of India claims ICC chief executive Gupta wrote a 'strongly-worded email' to the PCB on matter; PCB defended its decision.

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:16am

South Asia

‘Creating confrontation’ runs counter to people’s aspirations, China says on Trump’s plan to retake Bagram air base

Taliban official says Afghans have not accepted a military presence in history and the return of Bagram air base was rejected during the Doha talks.

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 08:24am

South Asia

Pakistan extends Indian aircraft airspace ban for another month: PAA

On April 24, the top brass had announced the closure of its airspace in response to India's aggressive measures.

Updated 22 Sep, 2025 02:13am

Fact check: Viral video does not show Houthi official threatening Pakistan after Saudi defence deal

The video is old from May 2024 and does not show the Houthi official talking about Pakistan but about Israel and the Gaza conflict.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 08:08pm

Pakistan and India meet again at Asia Cup after handshake row

Indian media reports that team plans to stick to its no-handshake policy for Sunday's clash.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 07:59pm

Events that led to the ‘demolition of Islamabad High Court’, in the words of its own judges

In pleas filed in SC, five IHC judges regret that CJ Dogar has "transformed the office of chief justice into an autocracy, in an effort to reduce the judiciary to a regiment".

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 05:30am

Asia Cup: India survive Oman scare in final group encounter

India play Pakistan next on Sunday after the clash last week ended on a bitter note.

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 11:43am

‘Independent judges fight back’: Legal fraternity expresses support for IHC judges’ petition

Advocate Jafferii says, "Gone is any small semblance of judicial order", while Barrister Rahim says IHC has again "burnished its reputation for judicial independence."

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:41pm

Hong Kong to evacuate 6,000 after WWII-era bomb found

Police say unexploded ordnance measures 1.5m in length and weighs 450kg, believe it remains “fully functional”.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 06:31pm

Trump sees progress on TikTok, says will visit China

Neither side reported a final agreement but Trump said the call was “very productive”.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:23pm

South Asia

Taliban release detained elderly British couple from Afghanistan jail

Taliban officials have refused to detail why they were arrested in February while returning to their home.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 07:26pm

An activist is taking the Pakistani government to court to declare period products tax-exempt essentials

The petition, filed in the Lahore High Court by Mahnoor Omer, argues that taxes on menstrual products are discriminatory and violate the Constitution.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 05:39pm

FO clarifies that Pak-Saudi defence agreement ‘not directed against any third country’

Spokesperson says pact is defensive in nature, will contribute to regional peace.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 08:38pm

Pakistan get close but fail to finish 313-run South Africa chase in pre-World Cup ODI encounter

What could have been a night to remember ended in heartbreak as rain-affected ODI clash saw the Women in Green falter in their chase at the end.

Updated 21 Sep, 2025 12:03am

What is a performative male and why was there a competition in Karachi to crown the best one?

Participants of the Performative Male Competition said young people need to be more authentic in their self-expression and not seek others' approval.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 02:06pm

Iran says made ‘fair’ proposal to avert sanctions snapback

FM Araghchi says Iran "cannot be sole responsible actor", says acting on proposal can avert crisis.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 01:39pm

Dispute within the IHC: 5 judges petition Supreme Court over benches, rosters, case transfers

The IHC and the high court's chief justice have been nominated as respondents in the petitions.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 08:12pm

Punjab

GHQ attack case: Rawalpindi ATC dismisses plea against Imran’s appearance via video link

Imran's lawyer says will approach higher court against transfer of trial from jail to ATC.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 01:46pm

Top Featured

Objection overruled: Power, patriarchy, and the cost of dismissing women

When a Chief Justice tells a woman to shut her mouth, it is not just an insult to her — it is a verdict on every woman who has ever dared to stand tall in a country that insists she stay small.

Updated 20 Sep, 2025 02:14pm

No ‘either-or’ in Pakistan’s relationship with other countries: DG ISPR

Says Pakistan has "longstanding" ties with US but "a lot can be done" in several areas, mentions that at the same time Islamabad has "constructive" ties with China and other countries.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 03:19pm

Late-night comedy hosts show solidarity with satire after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and others rallied behind the host following ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend his popular late-night show.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 11:23am

KP & FATA

Woman councillor killed in South Waziristan crossfire

Local govt demands transparent inquiry into the circumstances leading to her death.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:15am

KP & FATA

Flash flood damages property, crops in Chitral

No casualties as 2 vehicles swept away in flood.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:17am

KP & FATA

KP govt ordered to resolve issue of mobile phone signals on court premises

PHC seeks report of scheduled meeting of ACS with stakeholders on the matter.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:10am

Auto industry warns of looming uncertainty as international firms exit

Automotive association's director general says foreign direct investment remains negligible.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 10:13am

Islamabad

Over 3,000 new Safe City cameras to be installed in capital

Decision aims to replace outdated technology, ensure "high-quality surveillance".

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:24am

Islamabad

Rawalpindi’s health authority sacks 12 for ‘negligence’ in anti-dengue drive

An inquiry was underway against other sanitary staff accused of negligence in campaign, official says.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:29am

Islamabad

Pakistan Post resolves international mail backlog via Doha

Over 6,000 pending letters and parcels are now dispatched through Qatar Post.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:35am

Punjab

CM opens first coablation treatment centre at Lahore’s Mayo for cancer cure

Advanced treatment method is quick and costs around Rs1.6m.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:01am

Punjab

Punjab govt’s backing of YouTuber Rizwan Razi sparks row with PPP

CM Maryam backs Razi’s apology after PPP terms his remarks a slight to Sindh.

Updated 05 Oct, 2025 03:19pm

Foreign investment plunges 22pc in first 2 months

Textile exporter says unless conditions improve, both foreign and local investors will remain cautious.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 09:50am

Punjab

Kidnapped minor girl found raped, murdered in Sialkot

Police say investigators using human intelligence sources and modern technology to arrest culprit.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:50am

Customs has power to recover uncollected taxes, rules: SC

Supreme Court verdict reinstates notices served on respondents.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:55am

Aleema says she will visit SC today to enquire about ‘outcome’ of Imran’s letter

PTI lawyer delivers incarcerated chief’s letter to top judge, says Justice Afridi asked them to move proper application for redressal.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:53am

Sindh

SHC questions delay in rehabilitation of schools damaged during 2022 flood

Despite the passage of three years, the repair and construction work has not been completed.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:24am

Sindh

Four minor girls identify suspected Karachi serial rapist before magistrate

State that the suspect had lured them to his house, where he subjected them to a sexual assault.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:15am

Sindh

Outlawed TTP on the radar for targeted killings of policemen in Karachi

FIR of Constable Saddam’s murder registered against "unknown terrorists."

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:19am

International

US judge orders Khalil’s deportation; his lawyers to appeal ruling

Court rules lack of full disclosure on green card application to be wilful misrepresentation.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:47am

International

Trump to designate Antifa ‘a major terrorist organisation’

White House does not offer details on how label to be applied as Antifa has no head or national organisation.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:03am

International

Big rallies, disruptions in France on day of anger against Macron

Protesters complained about a growing gap between ordinary people and elites.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:38am

Sport

Arshad ends 10th in post-surgery return as Walcott claims javelin gold

The night was Keshorn Walcott’s from the start; right from the second throw, he had the lead in the men’s javelin final.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 05:46am

Sport

McLaughlin-Levrone steals the show at worlds, Botswana take one-lap gold

Her decision to switch from the hurdles to the flat this season paid off handsomely.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 05:46am

Sport

Van Dijk grabs Liverpool win, PSG start Champions League defence in style

Liverpool misses several chances to restore advantage, including a glaring miss from Salah when he struck the post.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 11:43am

Business

$7.7bn package for Reko Diq approved

Economic Coordination Committee okays $390m bridge financing for 1,350km rail link.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:06am

Business

Cotton output rises 40pc despite floods

Clearer picture of total output for 2025-26 will emerge by mid-October, says Cotton Ginners Forum chairman.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:40am

Business

All govt payments to be digitised by June 2026

SBP chief says push for cashless economy gains momentum with new initiatives.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:56am

Business

Current account gap narrows to $245m

Government’s economic policies have faced criticism for prioritising sustainable growth over aggressive expansion.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:19am

Business

PSX rallies to all-time high on defence deal

Deal between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia seen as major milestone, strengthening Pakistan's position in Middle East.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:26am

National

In Xinjiang, President Zardari talks trade, security cooperation

Chinese leader affirms that both countries "would continue to maintain zero tolerance against terrorist groups targeting both countries".

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:24am

Balochistan

CM Bugti vows dignified repatriation of Afghans

Balochistan chief minister warns strict action against officials involved in disrespectful behaviour.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:14am

National

AJK Assembly warns ‘anarchist groups’ against undermining Constitution

AJK PM, PML-N leader congratulate govt on defence pact with Saudi Arabia.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 10:06am

National

Pakistan, IAEA sign country framework

CPF 2026-31 reinforces Pakistan’s role as responsible member state committed to agency’s global mission.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 05:45am

National

Two judges of defunct IHC anti-harassment body express conflicting views

Justice Tahir argues case fell outside workplace harassment law, should be dealt by SJC; Justice Imtiaz defends assuming jurisdiction.

Updated 19 Sep, 2025 09:39am

National

Cybercrime team pays another visit to Imran

NCCIA team makes second attempt in a week to interrogate PTI founder over social media activity; IHC moved for conjugal rights of Imran, wife at Adiala Jail.

Published 19 Sep, 2025 05:45am

National