News Archives for Latest - 2025-09-23

Punjab

Punjab govt will use relief cards for flood victims instead of aiding them through BISP: Azma Bokhari

Provincial minister says disaster relief should not be politicised, highlights even PPP's Bilawal acknowledged Punjab govt’s efficient handling of flood situation.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 10:05pm

KP & FATA

KP Police successfully recover three men abducted in Nowshera

Rescue made possible with cooperation and efforts of local elders.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 01:25am

Balochistan

At least 4 injured as blast derails 6 Jaffar Express bogies in Balochistan’s Mastung district

“The train was coming from Peshawar to Quetta and there were 270 passengers on board,” says Pakistan Railways spokesperson.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 12:22am

Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa process favouring higher-skilled, better-paid workers

The new process will give heavier weight to applications by employers who pay high wages if annual requests for the visas exceed the statutory limit of 85,000.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 08:27pm

Drones and cyber outages exposing aviation weak spots since 2017

These incidents bypass flight-safety systems and target choke points — check-in, boarding, power and airfield perimeters — disrupting networks.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 08:04pm

Country’s floods batter fields, factories and fiscal plans

While waters have yet to recede in many districts, officials and analysts warn the hit could be deeper than in 2022.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 07:40pm

Sindh

Three killed, one injured in separate Karachi accidents: police

Dumper truck crashes into motorcycle in Dur Muhammad Goth, another motorcycle rams into stationary car in Nazimabad.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 07:05pm

Asia Cup: Big-hitting Nawaz, sedate Hussain steer Pakistan to crucial victory against Sri Lanka

Nawaz makes quickfire 38 in an unbeaten 58-run stand with Hussain Talat as Pakistan ease to a five-wicket victory in must-win encounter.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 01:53pm

IHC’s Justice Jahangiri moves SC for early hearing of plea against bar on judicial work

Says his case concerns important questions of law about a high court judge's functioning and judicial independence, which are of grave concern to any jurisdiction.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 06:36pm

These are heavy times, says Angelina Jolie amid threats to freedom of speech in the US

The actor's comments come on the heels of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from his late-night show over Charlie Kirk remarks.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:45pm

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah al-Sheikh passes away: Royal Court

Saudi authorities order funeral prayers in absentia in all mosques across kingdom; Pakistani politicos extend condolences.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 06:10pm

Shae Gill’s ‘Insecurity’ is a Punjabi girl power anthem about that guy who can’t take no for an answer

The singer's new single released on Spotify on Tuesday.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:30pm

Former umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92

Yorkshire County Cricket Club issued a statement on their website calling Bird "one of cricket's most beloved figures".

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 08:30pm

GHQ attack case: Imran appears via WhatsApp, lawyers boycott proceedings as connectivity issues plague hearing

Lawyers Salman Akram Raja and Faisal Malik term such a trial as "unfair".

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 05:13pm

China penalises ByteDance and Alibaba platforms in content crackdown

Authorities have not specified what punitive actions are being taken against those platforms.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 04:08pm

New WB report highlights rise in national poverty rate, calls for people-centred reforms

National poverty rate has begun to rise again since 2020, after steady decline to 21.9pc in 2018-19, says report.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 03:37pm

KP & FATA

PHC grants Imaan Mazari, husband protective bail in tussle with IHCBA

Peshawar High Court judge Justice Ateeq Shah orders the couple to appear before a relevant court by October 9.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 03:19pm

Global economies are increasingly vulnerable to information that is neither independent, nor accurate

Without reliable information, we cannot address the most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges of our times.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 01:58pm

KP & FATA

3 injured as grenade explodes at scrap shop in KP’s Mardan: police

Injured now in stable condition, says Rescue 1122 spokesperson; police official says matter is being investigated further.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 01:54pm

Top Featured

Digital battlefield: Militants vs the state in the war of narratives

Militants are outpacing the state by turning gaming apps, social media, and AI into weapons of propaganda and recruitment, proving the war of narratives is as decisive as the war on the ground.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 01:11pm

YouTuber Ducky Bhai’s bail plea dismissed by Lahore magistrate in gambling app promotion case

The court order said his actions affected societal norms 'on a very large scale'.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 01:09pm

Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science

“Without showing any evidence to back them up, the announcements become reckless and potentially harmful," say researchers.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 12:42pm

Copenhagen, Oslo airports reopen after drone sightings

Danish police says drones that shut country’s main airport appeared to have been flown by “a capable operator”.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 12:06pm

Palestine’s sole athlete takes centre stage at World Athletics Championships

Runner Mohammed Dwedar to return to train in Germany after finishing second to last overall in Tokyo.

Updated 07 Oct, 2025 01:19pm

‘Time for action is now,’ Dar tells UNSC, welcomes increasing recognition of Palestinian state

PM Shehbaz to attend special meeting of Arab and Muslim leaders with Trump on UNGA sidelines, will also hold bilateral meetings with World Bank and IMF chiefs.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 12:23am

Jimmy Kimmel Live to air again after public outcry over the show’s suspension

Disney admitted the comedian made ill-timed comments but said his show will be back on-air on Tuesday.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 11:09am

Balochistan

3,200 non-functional schools reopened in Balochistan, says CM Bugti

Pledges no school in province will remain non-functional after December this year.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 09:54am

Even if inflows from Pak-Saudi pact are generous, what will this mean for populace at large?

Domestically, the Pak-Saudi pact is being viewed exactly the same way as some past moments.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 08:37am

Editorial: Innovation, political will and readiness required to hold polio failures accountable

Chronic under-performance in high-risk districts cannot be indulged indefinitely.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 08:15am

Column

Isn’t Hindutva embarrassing India?

It can’t be blamed on terrorism that Modi’s India struggles to find stable relations with other neighbours too — of varied religious hues.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 08:38am

Justice Aminuddin urges parliament to add right to appeal in military trials

Justice Aminuddin Khan issues detailed reasoning, says Oct 23 order by five judges more akin to "legislation than interpretation."

Published 23 Sep, 2025 07:27am

Middle East

France recognises Palestine state at historic UN moot

PA President Abbas calls on all states to follow suit; Dar attends, but doesn’t address high-level moot; PM due to meet Trump alongside muslim leaders.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 08:09am

Front Page

SC registrar raises issues in IHC judges’ pleas against their boss

Grievances raised of an individual nature, SC registrar office says.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 09:12am

Front Page

PTI leaders asked not to approach ‘powers that be’: Aleema

“Imran has directed party leaders and workers not to contact the establishment, and if the establishment wants to talk, it should directly talk to him,” she says.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 07:42am

Back Page

Constitution doesn’t allow arbitrary legislation or taxation, SC told

Govt imposed Super Tax merely to give itself "fiscal space", counsel argues.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 07:51am

Punjab

12 days on, residents along Sutlej remain homeless

Locals in three southern districts complain their houses still under water due to govt failure to plug breaches.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 07:47am

Middle East

Russia to build nuclear plants in Iran

Both countries plan to construct eight nuclear power plants as Tehran seeks to reach 20GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2040.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 07:55am

Middle East

Damascus urges US to formally drop sanctions

Sanctions imposed on the previous Syrian leadership were no longer justified, Sharaa says.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:22am

International

Trump rallies MAGA against political opponents at Kirk memorial

US president and Musk sit together, months after messy split.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:56am

International

Russia tells US it is ready to extend nuclear arms limits by one year

The New START treaty, signed in 2010, is the last remaining nuclear arms reduction agreement between the world’s top two atomic powers.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:35am

International

Over 60,000 Europeans died from heat last year

Eight Swedish glaciers disappeared in 2024, says expert.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:24am

Balochistan

Two killed in tribal clash in Sibi

Contingents of police deployed in Sibi to prevent further clashes between the rival tribes.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 09:50am

National

JCP panel to frame evaluation rules for judges on 26 Sept

To resume the unfinished agenda it left during its last sitting on Aug 22.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 09:36am

Balochistan

Tribal elder gets bail in Degari ‘honour’ killing case

Single-judge bench grants bail to Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai against surety bonds of Rs500,000.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 12:05pm

National

Govt seeks Beijing’s help to restructure, reform Pakistan Agricultural Research Council

Chinese team cites financial constraints, limited international collaboration as key hurdles for the council.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:02am

Balochistan

Balochistan High Court admits challenge to Afghans’ repatriation

A plea, filed by Advocate Syed Nazir Agha, seeks six-month suspension of the repatriation drive.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:05am

Balochistan

Balochistan opposition terms mines and minerals law ‘illegal’

Says act is against provincial autonomy, ownership rights under 18th Amendment; demands its withdrawal.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 09:20am

National

Ex-MNA Dasti gets seven years in fake degree case

Court sentences Jamshed Dasti under Section 82, 420, 468, and 206.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 09:43am

National

Pak-China ties a pillar of stability, says Gilani

China’s assistance, from humanitarian relief to medical supplies, symbolised the depth of brotherhood, says the Senate Chairman.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 06:02am

Sport

Pakistan denied top spot as India edge five-goal thriller

Pakistan, meanwhile, take on Group ‘A’ winners Bangladesh with both last-four clashes to be held on Thursday.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:05am

Sport

Pakistan, SL look to bounce back in must-win clash

With little time for recovery, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha and his side now face a must-win situation under mounting pressure.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:31am

Sport

Bavuma out of Test series in Pakistan as De Kock returns for ODIs

Bavuma’s calf strain, suffered in a recent one-day series in England, would keep him out of action for six to eight weeks.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 06:02am

Sindh

Heavy flooding cuts off road links between 90 villages in Jamshoro, Dadu districts

Deluges hit urban areas, schools and health facilities.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:20am

Sindh

FIR registration delays, refusals can’t be justified, rules SC

Denial of FIRs erodes trust in justice system, notes Justice Minallah.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:55am

Sindh

PAC warns municipal bodies of accountability for ‘poor use’ of public money

Khuhro says local councils spend less than 30pc of funds on development works.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:14am

Sindh

Delays by utilities in shifting infrastructure blamed for Red Line woes

Sharjeel says PTCL, KE demand millions for relocating underground lines; reviews construction of Senator Taj Haider Bridge.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:29am

Islamabad

Special committee calls for higher women quota in ministries

Expresses concern over alarmingly low female representation in certain ministries and security-related institutions.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:07am

Islamabad

Dengue patients continue to surface in Pindi, Islamabad

As many as 32 dengue patients reported in twin cities in a single day.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:02am

Islamabad

Education ministry seeks community aid to run non-formal schools in Islamabad

Over 65,000 students are getting education in these schools, ministry says.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:11am

KP & FATA

Permission for markhor hunting at Chitral Gol National Park resented

Gahiret-Golen conservancy head threatens protest against wildlife dept’s decision.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:57am

KP & FATA

Residents demand repair of calamity-hit Shangla school

Lack of rehabilitation has forced students to continue their studies in unsafe conditions.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:54am

KP & FATA

KP lawmakers condemn civilian killings in Tirah ‘aerial bombing’, demand probe

House also discusses post-flood situation, compensation payment.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:51am

Punjab

PPP marks Bilawal’s birthday by helping flood-hit people

30 flood-affected families receive relief packages valued at Rs125,000 each including bedding, kitchenware, rations.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 12:15pm

Punjab

Maryam visits Bahawalnagar to assess flood situation

Reports say flood-hit women batoned; e-bus service launched in Sahiwal.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:50am

Punjab

Cops barred from media interviews sans permission in Lahore

Operations wing says policy centred around ensuring quality, accurate information reaches public and media.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 12:02pm

Punjab

Azma reacts to Sharjeel’s remarks about wheat shortage

Sharjeel Memon has criticised federal and Punjab governments over wheat shortage, imports worth Rs300bn.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 12:25pm

Business

SNGPL defers third-party pipeline capacity allocation

Decision reversed weeks after initial go-ahead on advice from management, energy ministry.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:37am

Business

Tobacco growers face financial exploitation

Delayed quotas and price crash cause Rs6.56bn losses.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:41am

Business

Gold, silver hit record highs

Yellow metal jumps to Rs393,700 per tola amid global rate cut signals.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business

PM directs roadmap to boost investment

Says promoting trade alongside investment a central government policy aimed at significantly increasing country’s exports.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business

NA panel urges value addition to narrow China trade gap

Expresses serious concern over Pakistan’s persistent trade imbalance with China and called for structural changes to improve export performance.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business

PTCL inaction delays Telenor merger: CCP

Watchdog cites potential competition risks and warns of cross-subsidisation between PTCL and Ufone.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:16am

Business

TOMCL secures $8.1m export deal

TOMCL says the beef will be exported for industrial and household processing in the United Arab Emirates.

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:59am

Business

World Bank opens regional hub

Hub to serve the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region.

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 10:19am

Business

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