News Archives for Latest - 2025-09-24

ECC green-lights proposals for commercial import of used vehicles

Initially, only vehicles not older than 5 years will be permitted until June 30 next year, after which age limit will stand removed, says Finance Division.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 10:16pm

Punjab

NCCIA arrests PTI activist Falak Javed in Azma Bokhari video case: lawyer

Says legal team will oppose any remand request and case being reviewed from all angles.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:00pm

At least one killed, others wounded in shooting at US’s Dallas ICE office

Two people were transported to a hospital with gunshot wounds, while a third person died at the scene.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 08:24pm

Asia Cup: India see off Bangladesh to book final spot

Result knocks Sri Lanka out of tournament, with Thursday’s Super Four match between Pakistan, Bangladesh to decide finalists.

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 02:30pm

KP & FATA

Security forces kill 13 terrorists in KP’s Dera Ismail Khan: ISPR

Military's media wing says that the terrorists had facilitated a suicide bombing in the area in December 2023.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 07:12pm

Pakistan women’s team start training in Sri Lanka’s Colombo for World Cup

The Women in Green arrived in the Sri Lankan capital late on Tuesday; tournament starts on Sept 30.

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 08:39am

CII clarifies no final decision yet on withholding tax issue

Earlier said the tax was against Islamic law; Council also makes decisions on matters including components in insulin made from pork and the amendment of the diyat law.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:54pm

Diamonds and drones: FBR’s new monitoring cell scans social media for tax evasion

A team of 40 investigators from the Federal Board of Revenue has started scouring social media to match people with disproportionate filings.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 06:38pm

SC says only SJC can probe misconduct allegations against superior court judges

Says it is "well settled" that a judge of the Supreme Court or of a high court is not answerable to a judge of the same court.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 06:53pm

UK police arrest man over hack that affected European airports

The attack had knocked check-in systems at airports offline and caused widespread travel disruption across Europe.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:22pm

South Asia

Shaheen sends Asia Cup warning as third India clash looms in final

“We are here to win the cup; whichever team comes in the final, we are ready to beat them,” says pace spearhead.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 06:23pm

Sindh

Karachi police arrest 8 after gun battle at Gulshan-i-Iqbal call centre

FIR says employees at the call centre held the complainant's daughter hostage.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 04:31pm

WhatsApp, Twitch, and Reddit among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban

The eSafety Commission will be able to fine social media companies up to US$32.6 million for failing to comply with the rules.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 04:30pm

Sindh

Farooq Sattar takes aim at Sindh govt, Murtaza Wahab over delay in Karachi’s development projects

“They cannot conceive a development project, nor can they deliver it," he says.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 03:57pm

Ahsan Mohsin Ikram throws a star-studded ‘AI birthday party’ to highlight the weirdness of it all

The actor gave fans both a laugh and a reminder that in a world flooded with synthetic images, a little scepticism goes a long way.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 03:56pm

More than 100 Roma fans arrested in France ahead of Europa League clash

Over 400 police officers to be present for Wednesday’s group stage match.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 03:14pm

Massive sinkhole in Bangkok street forces evacuations

Local police station evacuated; senior police officer orders evacuation of nearby apartment blocks.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 02:30pm

KP & FATA

Coordinator to PM urges locals in KP’s tribal areas not to ‘provide refuge’ to terrorists

The claim comes days after alleged aerial strikes in KP’s Tirah valley left several men, women and children dead.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 02:26pm

Punjab

Aseefa says BISP fastest way to aid flood victims, ‘irresponsible’ to not utilise it

Statement comes a day after Punjab minister Azma Bokhari said the provincial govt will issue relief cards to flood-hit people using its own resources.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 04:42pm

Dua Lipa denies firing manager over anti-Kneecap letter, says Daily Mail ‘exploiting a global tragedy’

She said she did not condone his actions, but found the way the story has been handled deeply troubling.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 02:08pm

USA Cricket suspended by world governing body ICC

USA Cricket suspended after "repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as an ICC member under the ICC’s constitution".

Published 24 Sep, 2025 01:04pm

Google expands new AI plan to 40 more countries, including Pakistan

The plan, says Google, opens up more access to powerful AI tools to help people level up their productivity and creativity.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 12:52pm

Typhoon Ragasa takes aim at China after leaving 14 dead in Taiwan, lashing Hong Kong

China’s marine authority has issued its highest “red” wave warning for the first time this year.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 12:47pm

PIA gets TCO certificate, set to resume UK operations next month

National carrier says it will operate flights to Manchester; Birmingham and London will be "included in B network".

Published 24 Sep, 2025 12:43pm

Asia Cup: 4 takeaways from Pakistan’s confidence-boosting win against Sri Lanka

All of a sudden, Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign is alive and well.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 11:41am

South Asia

At least 12 dead as record rain floods India’s Kolkata

The rain has hampered preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja — the biggest annual festival of Hindus in West Bengal state.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 11:38am

Jimmy Kimmel says didn’t intend to make light of Charlie Kirk’s murder as he returns to late-night show

Before Kimmel's show aired on Tuesday, Trump wrote that he 'can't believe' ABC gave him back his show, hinting at further action against the network.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 11:28am

PM Shehbaz urges IMF to consider flood impact in next review of Pakistan’s economy

Appreciates IMF's longstanding constructive partnership with Pakistan; premier meets World Bank Group president.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 04:46pm

Sport

Pakistan Hockey Federation president directed to hold elections in two months

PHF President Tariq Hussain Bugti assured that he would do so within the timeframe given to him.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 10:45am

Balochistan

JUI-F may boycott NFC meeting over Balochistan interests

Party leader says to launch awareness campaign next month to end “atmosphere of fear” hanging over province.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 10:41am

Trump’s Gaza plan: Diplomacy, dilemmas, and Pakistan’s role

Pakistan’s balancing of US ties, Palestinian rights, and humanitarian relief highlights the role of smaller principled actors in global crises.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:07am

Sindh

Sindh cabinet approves 10 heavy vehicle inspection facilities across province to improve road safety

Five centres to operate in Karachi, two of which are already functional.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 10:02am

Sindh

Missing boy found raped, murdered in Karachi’s Landhi

The body was in an advanced state of decomposition and bore multiple bone fractures, according to police surgeon.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 09:42am

Back Page

India plans ‘Cold Start’ exercises next month

Drill aimed at assessing shortcomings of current air defence capabilities.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:18am

Back Page

Hopes of Western refuge sink for Afghans in Pakistan

The prospect is particularly devastating for girls and women.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 09:35am

Back Page

WHO counters Trump’s claims on autism, pregnancy

Says evidence of a link remained inconsistent and urged caution in drawing conclusions.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 09:24am

Back Page

China orders schools, businesses shut in 10 cities as Typhoon Ragasa nears

World’s most powerful tropical cyclone this year affects tens of millions of people, causes closure of factories across China’s manufacturing heartland.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 09:12am

Back Page

Israel closes only crossing between Jordan, West Bank

Allenby Crossing serves as main gateway for Palestinians in the occupied territory to travel abroad.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 09:01am

KP & FATA

Lower Dir residents stage sit-in against ‘illegal’ mining

Kohat admin launches crackdown on placer gold miners.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:24am

KP & FATA

PHC stops anti-corruption body from taking action against presiding officers

Seeks ACE, ECP response to plea against inquiry into election "irregularities".

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:35am

KP & FATA

Using jets against terrorists military’s constitutional right: Gandapur

KP CM says his govt had no control over such actions, stresses dialogue.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:21am

Islamabad

Over 50 illegal Afghan nationals deported from Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Two others shifted to hospital due to health problem amid tight security.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:47am

Islamabad

Senior journalist Mazhar Iqbal dies in Islamabad road accident

Several ministers and journalists attend funeral prayers.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:43am

Islamabad

City managers push for energy-efficient construction in Islamabad

Building owners asked to prefer energy saving and low voltage electric material.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:24am

Punjab

Five teens booked in Jhang for forcing friends to do sexual acts

Suspects took revenge for quarrel that occurred with victims previously, police say.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:18am

Punjab

Punjab govt orders fresh probe into Faisalabad Children Hospital ‘scam’

Earlier inquiry finds ex-MS guilty.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:05am

Punjab

Physical abuse: CPB recovers 18 kids in raid on Sahiwal ‘orphanage’

17 of them belong to Balochistan.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:12am

Sindh

Karachi shocks HPV campaigners with lowest coverage rate

57pc girls vaccinated against cervical cancer in seven days across Sindh, EPI data shows.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 09:22am

International

Trump can only win Nobel if Gaza conflict stops, Macron says

Despite recognition of Palestinian state, French president acknowledges it was Washington that had leverage over Israel.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:23am

International

Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment, says Khamenei

No sign of sanctions breakthrough in meeting with European delegation.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:30am

International

Nato warns Russia to stop ‘escalatory’ actions

Trump urges Nato to shoot down Russian jets for airspace violation.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:23am

Sport

No extra pressure of India clash at World Cup: Fatima Sana

The team is in very good form and we are going for the World Cup with better preparations, says head coach Wasim.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 02:43pm

Business

Port Qasim’s upgrade to boost cement exports

Plans underway for new 30,000-tonne storage facility at port to support export logistics.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:33am

Business

Call for wheat imports to avert further rise in flour prices

Chairman of Cereal Association of Pakistan underscores need for transparent, inclusive import policy to ensure price stability, food security.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:48am

Business

Minimum prices for major crops urged

Farmers may quit staple crops sans govt support.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:58am

Business

Commerce Minister Kamal seeks to expand trade with Asean

Aims to increase bilateral trade, develop long-term partnerships.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:08am

Business

Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd earns Rs170bn

K-Electric reports profit of Rs4.1bn after tax during FY24.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:16am

Business

Stocks recover overnight losses in cautious trade

Investor participation remains subdued with trading volume falling by 8.67pc.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:23am

Balochistan

Balochistan legislators seek reopening of border trade

Taxation system suggested to help people living in border areas to earn livelihood.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 05:23am

Balochistan

Balochistan govt withdraws notifications under Levies Act 2010

Home dept notifies withdrawal with immediate effect.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 11:02am

National

Amid slowdown, IT minister teases 5G rollout again

Shaza says ministry taking steps to expand submarine cable capacity and strengthen fibre networks to ensure more reliable internet services.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 09:41am

National

IHC judges consult lawyers after SC registrar’s objections

The objections came after judges filed constitutional petitions challenging exercise of administrative powers by IHC chief justice.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:48am

National

WEF warns of weak global growth, structural disruptions

Chief Economists’ Outlook highlights persistent shocks, growing fragmentation shaping "new economic environment".

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:20am

Balochistan

Balochistan’s mines act suspended after talks with opposition

CM Bugti says bill would be referred to standing committee for review and improvements.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:29am

National

IMB rightly recognises polio challenges in Islamabad, Kabul: GPEI

Report highlights geopolitical shifts impacting all global health efforts.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 10:22am

Front Page

Punjab unveils flood relief package, but sets no timeline

Jalalpur residents say govt focused on saving motorway, neglecting villages; dozens of Sindh's Jamshoro villages affected.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:08am

Front Page

SC Constitutional Bench to take up challenges to 26th Amendment from Oct 7

Petitioners argue amendment passed without full parliament, relied on defectors’ votes, want case to be heard by full court.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:56am

Front Page

‘World is going to hell’: US president rails against UN

Calls climate change a “con job”, terms renewable energy "a joke", boasts of stopping "seven wars".

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:16am

Balochistan

Dozen hurt in blast targeting Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Mastung

“Six bogies of the Jaffar Express derailed after the blast and one of them overturned,” Pakistan Railways official says.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 07:11am

Front Page

Prosecution set to wrap up GHQ case against Imran

Plea in IHC seeks enforcement of conjugal rights for incarcerated ex-PM, spouse.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:04am

Front Page

Trump looks to Muslim bloc for Gaza peace deal

PM Shehbaz, FM Dar join leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkiye and Indonesia for multilateral meeting.

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 07:28am

Govt to sign financing facility agreement today for reducing power sector’s circular debt

Central Power Purchasing Agency invites chief executive officers and heads of banks and power sector entities to attend event.

Published 24 Sep, 2025 12:04am

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