News Archives for Latest - 2025-10-10

Blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple dead, others missing

Humphreys County sheriff reports "some fatalities"; Hickman County mayor's office could not immediately confirm cause of explosion.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 11:32pm

Kabul condemns violation of its ‘sovereign territory’

Statement accuses Pakistan of at least two strikes in Afghan territory, a day after explosions were reported in Kabul and a border town.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:38pm

KP & FATA

Security forces repulse attack on DI Khan police training centre; at least 3 terrorists killed

Training centre premises cleared by security forces.

Updated 11 Oct, 2025 12:11am

When — and if — Gandapur’s resignation is accepted, what will it take for Sohail Afridi to get elected as the KP CM?

With 73 votes required to secure the chief minister’s position, the opposition needs to secure the backing of just 21 independents backing the PTI.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 10:38am

Sheikh Mohammed tops racehorse sale with 20 million pound spend

Sheikh’s racing operation was biggest purchaser across three-day sale, spending almost 20m guineas on 23 thoroughbred horses.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:52pm

Aryna Sabalenka extends Wuhan Open streak to reach semis, Iga Swiatek crashes

Third seed Coco Gauff joins Sabalenka in the semi-finals with a comfortable 6-3, 6-0 victory over German Laura Siegemund.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:42pm

Sindh

Karachi police developing web portal for businessmen to lodge extortion complaints

Initiative launched to counter increasing cases of extortion; Sindh government working with interior ministry to arrest transnational extortion gangs.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:16pm

White House says Trump Nobel omission was ‘politics over peace’

Since returning to White House for his second term, Trump has repeatedly insisted he deserved the Nobel for his role in resolving numerous conflicts.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 07:47pm

Sindh

Karachi University student dies after being run over by campus bus

University forms committee to investigate incident and submit report in 15 days.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:35pm

Athlos eyes ‘sustainable, durable’ growth in track start-up’s second year

“Never in a lifetime would I ever expect to be jumping in the middle of Times Square,” says Olympic and world champion Tara Davis-Woodhall.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 05:21pm

Indonesia denies visas to Israel gymnasts amid Gaza outcry

Cites objections from groups such as a council of Islamic clerics and the government in Jakarta.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 04:10pm

Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado?

She is awarded the coveted accolade for promoting democratic rights in her country and her struggle to achieve a transition to democracy, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 03:21pm

Olympic boost offers squash springboard for bright future

Squash is low cost in terms of both athletes and infrastructure, World Squash president says.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 03:10pm

Human Rights Watch refuses to accept donations from Aziz Ansari, other comedians part of Saudi festival

The nonprofit issued a statement after Ansari said he would donate a portion of the fee he received at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to it.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 02:52pm

Hasan Raheem’s Dil Kay Parday is out — and they’re literally hanging around Karachi

The album features 14 tracks, including previously released singles ‘Exes’ and ‘Memories’.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 02:44pm

KP & FATA

KP govt must protect its people instead of begging Afghanistan for security: DG ISPR

Politics on terrorism has to end; status quo will not be tolerated anymore, says DG ISPR in presser at Peshawar Corps HQ.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 06:44pm

Girl’s remains identified 14 years after Japan tsunami

Teeth and fragments of jaw were discovered in February 2023 in northern region of Miyagi, say police officials.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 01:35pm

Top Featured

The Karachi zoo is proof that man is the cruelest animal

The tragedy of Karachi Zoo is as much the story of caged animals dying a slow death in the name of "education" as it is a reflection of our own moral decay.

Updated 28 Nov, 2025 12:10pm

KP & FATA

Operation in KP’s Bannu kills 2 terrorists, including one wanted for killing 4 officials: CTD

Some terrorists escaped under cover of darkness, search operation launched, CTD says.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 12:45pm

South Asia

India to reopen its embassy in Kabul after 4 years

Indian FM says India will now upgrade its technical mission in the Afghan capital to an embassy.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 12:49pm

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates award to Trump

“She is receiving the prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela," Norwegian Nobel Committee chair says.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:57pm

Indy, Good Boy’s canine star, wants the Academy Awards to throw him a bone and consider him for Best Actor

Apparently, I am not a good enough boy for you, the star has lamented upon being deemed ineligible for the award.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 11:53am

Drake’s defamation suit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ dismissed

A US judge said Lamar's lyrics accusing Drake of pedophilia were not defamatory because they were a 'non-actionable opinion'.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 11:09am

At least 7 dead after Philippines hit by twin quakes, tsunami warning up

People living near coastal areas “strongly advised to immediately evacuate” to higher ground or move further inland.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:36pm

KP & FATA

30 terrorists involved in Orakzai attack on security personnel killed: ISPR

Eleven security personnel, including two officers, were martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Orakzai earlier this week.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:07pm

Sindh

‘ASWJ activist’ shot dead in ‘suspected targeted’ attack Karachi

Attack leaves another ASWJ worker injured.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 09:20am

Sindh

Karachi witnesses alarming rise in viral flu cases

Rest, hydration advised as antibiotics are not effective against viral illnesses.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 09:01am

Sindh

Polio worker killed in armed attack in Karachi

Motive could not be ascertained immediately, police say.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 09:00am

Durable macroeconomic stability essential for inclusive growth, SBP chief says

Says GDP growth expected to recover despite recent floods.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:46am

Islamabad

Twin cities brace for TLP protest

Police set to seal key routes with containers; Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi; hundreds of TLP workers detained. TLP workers detained

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:22am

Islamabad

IHC cautions against criminalising driving without valid licence

Petition against traffic police’s recent decision to file criminal cases against unlicensed driving disposed of.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:35am

Amazon eyes launch of satellite broadband initiative Project Kuiper in Pakistan by 2026

Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja insists move signals tech giants’ growing confidence in Pakistan’s digital sector.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:26am

Islamabad

PPP senator calls for sustainable, inclusive energy policy

Opposes privatisation of distribution companies, stresses that public sector must remain accountable.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:40am

Instead of bickering with PPP, Punjab’s leadership should focus on developing local govt system

Had there been a local government in place, the task of rescuing people during the floods would have been much easier.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:18am

KP & FATA

Gandapur’s resignation ‘lost in red tape’; KP Governor House claims it has not received letter

Chief Minister's Secretariat insists it was delivered; Gandapur denies being offered his job back.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:17am

Shehbaz-Bilawal call sparks hopes of reconciliation between PML-N, PPP

Insiders say truce appears to be more like a "pact of silence" than complete ceasefire.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:13am

International

Owner of cough syrup firm linked to 19 deaths held

Will appear in court before being moved to Chhindwara, says police official.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:22am

International

Air travellers rethink plans as US shutdown causes flight delays

Stalemate coincides with peak corporate travel season while industry struggling to achieve full potential.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:12am

International

Bangladesh parties agree on reform referendum

Charter aims to enshrine recognition of Bangladesh as multi-ethnic, multi-religious nation.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:31am

International

Soldiers begin patrol in Chicago; states oppose deployment

Democratic governors, mayors have accused president of manufacturing crisis out of political motivations.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:41am

Competitions, activities can be excellent learning aids for children but doing them in excess can be harmful

If parents and teachers are willing to rig competitions, it’s not about learning anymore.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 08:08am

Federal cabinet approves formation of special force to protect dams

PM Shehbaz warns facilitators of cross-border violence will not be spared; pays homage to martyred officers.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 07:53am

Editorial: Pakistan cannot afford to lose so many security personnel in terrorist attacks

Regional integration and hosting bloodthirsty terrorist groups cannot go hand in hand.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 07:51am

Business

PM orders swift action on SOE privatisation

Says will personally monitor progress to ensure transparency and efficiency.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:02am

Business

Equities fall below 165,000-mark

Heavy selling by local institutions, foreign corporates erodes positive momentum.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:53am

National

Opposition ruckus derails Senate sitting

PTI demands deputy chairman’s resignation over "biased conduct"; PPP continues its boycott; sitting adjourned during Question hour.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:25am

Balochistan

Govt declares water emergency in Gwadar

Decision taken amid protest demonstrations by residents of Gwadar.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:29am

Balochistan

Blast on railway track kills one worker in Balochistan

Officials say unknown militants planted an IED on the track near a railway bridge.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:38am

Front Page

Govt set to ink IMF deal after ‘flood adjustments’

Fund warns timely corrective measures, including tariff adjustments, crucial for sustainability.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:18am

Punjab

Efforts to keep TLP contained keep Lahore on edge

Containers placed at key points to prevent march on Islamabad; over a dozen cops injured in clashes; outfit claims casualties.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:27am

KP & FATA

450 Waziristan policemen sacked over absenteeism

DPO says inquiries under way against 270 personnel.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:12am

KP & FATA

Medical specialists complain about shortage of government jobs in KP

Say situation has forced them to take up low-paying jobs.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:05am

KP & FATA

PTI lawmakers announce all-out support for KP CM nominee

Opposition likely to field joint candidate.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:57am

Punjab

Three officials removed for fake flood loss entries in Chiniot

Two patwaris, Mazhar Abbas and Agha Muhammad Ali Mehdi suspended, along with an Urban Unit employee.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 10:00am

Punjab

Punjab Revenue Authority posts 28pc increase in tax collection

PRA launches crackdown on unregistered service providers to expand tax net.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:52am

Punjab

TLP-police clashes: Security concerns force Orange Line train closure for two days

Authorities close the Babu Sabu interchange on the Motorway.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 09:45am

Sport

Wolvaardt, de Klerk give South Africa thrilling win over India in Women’s World Cup

Collective combativeness of Laura Wolvaardt and Nadine de Klerk leads to a thrilling three-wicket win over India.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:58am

Sport

India target series sweep, West Indies motivated by pep talk

India look on course to win their first Test series under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:44am

Sport

Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss

Both teams now head to Kuwait where Afghanistan will host Pakistan for the return fixture.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 02:52pm

Sport

Pakistan ‘well-prepared’ to take on South Africa, says Azhar

The two-match series begins at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:37am

Back Page

Naval chief concludes US visit

Visit aimed to foster better ties between defence establishments of the two countries.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:07am

Back Page

Imran, Bushra reject ‘politically motivated’ Toshakhana case

Bushra claims she is being targeted due to her association with Imran Khan.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 08:01am

Back Page

All major water reservoirs ‘filled to brim’

Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma are holding a cumulative live storage of 13.316 MAF.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:56am

Back Page

Goings-on in Islamabad deepen AJK political uncertainty

Amid suspicions that PM Haq "supported" JKJAAC protest, PML-N, PPP lawmakers seek to pull out of ruling coalition.

Updated 10 Oct, 2025 07:42am

Govt vows to crush terrorism perpetrated from across Afghan border

Defence minister warns facilitators of terrorists will have to answer, whether on our or Afghan soil.

Published 10 Oct, 2025 12:03am

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