News Archives for Latest - 2025-10-12

Balochistan

‘Display of institutionalised repression’: BYC criticises jail hearing of Mahrang Baloch, other group leaders

Lawyer Israr Baloch says Mahrang's legal team had to attend Saturday's hearing at Quetta District Jail.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 11:47pm

Any further provocation by Afghanistan will be met with ‘unwavering and befitting response’, FO warns

Says Pakistan will take all actions to regulate presence of Afghan nationals on its territory in accordance with international norms and laws.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 08:40am

South Asia

Afghan FM Muttaqi clarifies absence of women journalists from his press conference in India

"Our teams contacted limited number of journalists for press conference, and only those journalists were invited ... It was nothing more than that," he says.

Updated 13 Oct, 2025 01:47am

KP & FATA

FC hawaldar martyred, soldier injured as terrorists target security convoy in KP’s Bannu: police

Police spokesperson says four children injured in separate quadcopter attack.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 10:41pm

Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington to attend IMF, World Bank plenary meetings

He is also expected to hold separate meetings with WB president, IMF managing director.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 09:13pm

Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa produce dominant wins in Chicago Marathon

Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo dominated the men’s field in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, breaking the tape in two hours,...

Published 12 Oct, 2025 08:39pm

Zidane confirms ambition to coach France

The 53-year-old led Real Madrid to three Champions League titles in his only previous senior head coaching role.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 08:11pm

Middle East

PM Shehbaz to visit Egypt tomorrow, will attend signing ceremony of pact aimed at ending ‘grave situation in Gaza’: FO

PM attending Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit on Egyptian president's invitation, says FO.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:47pm

Sindh

Section 144 imposed throughout Sindh for one month to maintain law and order: notification

Notification authorises police stations to register complaints against those violating the ban.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 06:52pm

Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to clinch Shanghai Masters title

Becomes first player from Monaco to win an ATP singles title; lowest-ranked player to triumph at an ATP Masters 1000 event.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 06:33pm

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula in straight sets to win Wuhan Open

The 21-year-old became the first player in the Open Era to win her first nine hard-court finals.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 06:14pm

Rana Sanaullah urges PTI to join ‘charter for stable Pakistan’ for sake of country, armed forces, and martyrs

Says PTI can continue to criticise the government but should have a unified stance when it comes to the country's safety and integrity.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:08pm

Athletics Federation of Pakistan slaps lifetime ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt

Cites "illegal, unconstitutional" elections in violation of federation's constitution.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 05:32pm

Hundreds attend pro-Palestine protest as Norway move closer to World Cup with Israel thrashing

The comfortable win in Oslo leaves Norway firmly in control of the group as they seek a place at next year’s finals.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 04:06pm

UN force in Lebanon says peacekeeper wounded by Israeli grenade

UNIFIL says this month Israeli drones had dropped multiple grenades near peacekeepers providing security for workers clearing rubble from the war.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 02:14pm

Punjab

Motorways to Islamabad opened as TLP protesters remain camped in Muridke

TLP spokesperson says protesters have not advanced beyond Muridke, Sadhoke.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 10:01pm

Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

"US actions have severely harmed China’s interests, undermined atmosphere of bilateral economic and trade talks, says Chinese commerce ministry.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 01:29pm

Why Trump’s Gaza plan will fail

The plan cements Zionist occupation, institutionalises apartheid and legitimises genocide under the guise of diplomacy.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 12:03pm

Some road blockades lifted in Islamabad as police file cases against hundreds of TLP supporters

Disruption in food supply leads to hiked prices; over 1,200 FC personnel moved to Gujrat, Lahore.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 11:41am

Pakistan recover to 313-5 after South Africa strike back in first Test

Shan Masood hit 76, but Haq missed out on his hundred as Pakistan slumped to 199-5 as four wickets fell quickly.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 05:58pm

Thanks to social media, Israel has lost the war for the moral high ground

It’s difficult to say how any new conflict or renewed genocide will see content freely make its way to social media platforms.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 08:57am

While TTP is a terrorist group, TLP is an adversary of the state and society in disguise

The state now intends to eliminate the TTP threat through coercive means, whatever the cost.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 08:50am

Editorial: Long-term peace can only come with the liberation of occupied Palestinian land

There must be accountability for those responsible, in Tel Aviv and beyond, for the murder and starvation of occupied Gaza’s population.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 08:43am

Punjab

China controlled air pollution with ‘one city, one policy’

Regional cooperation stressed for solutions to environmental issues in DawnMedia conference.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:41am

Punjab

Punjab launches third phase of deporting Afghans

Punjab Police has so far deported some 21,805 illegally staying Afghans, other foreigners, IGP says.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:43am

Punjab

48 Pakistani universities make it to Times Higher Education ranking

Quaid-i-Azam ranks on top, Bahauddin Zakariya University second.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 12:51pm

Tit-for-tat fees intensify maritime tensions between US and China

China retaliates with port fees as US tariff dispute escalates; Beijing residents dismiss US pressure, see limited impact on daily life.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 07:49am

KP & FATA

Tribal elders seek political support for KP CM nominee Afridi

Demand solution to issues of tribal districts.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:33am

KP & FATA

Wana sports stadium’s construction stalled for years

Community leaders threaten protest.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:27am

KP & FATA

Chikungunya outbreak declared in Peshawar’s dengue hotspots

Health secretary says effective steps being taken to prevent spread of viral fever.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:44am

Islamabad

Korean embassy in Islamabad celebrates ‘K-Wave Festa’

K-beauty masterclass conducted by Hoseok Jung; Jay Kim holds a dance workshop.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:52am

Islamabad

PMDC increases fee by 5pc, warns colleges against violation of notification

Parents claim paying Rs2.7m fee increased in 2023-24, but revised at Rs1.8m for 2024-25 session.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:48am

Sindh

Tax relief, policy support urged to promote Pakistan’s medical device sector

Drap now issues medical device licences within 20 days, Mustafa Kamal claims.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:16am

Sindh

‘Anti-science’ mindset is hindering Pakistan’s progress, experts warn

Launch of Sindhi-language books on evolution, intelligence aims to simplify science for students.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 10:29am

Sindh

No pardon as Sindh’s riverine area dacoits to face trial after surrender

Home minister says bandits must deposit all weapons, explosives with police.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:34am

International

Pro-Palestinian march at Israel-Norway match

Organisers say ceasefire is not end of occupation, sanctions on Israel needed for accountability.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:49am

International

MIT refuses to accept White House terms for funding

Says some policies would restrict MIT’s independence, freedom of expression; scientific funding to be based on merit alone.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:43am

International

Germany close to deal with Taliban on deportations

Merz says “will do everything to make it work”, including going to Afghan capital.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:20am

International

US threatens visa restrictions against UN members

Rejects IMO proposal for decarbonisation as imposing "unsanctioned global tax regime that levies punitive and regressive financial penalties".

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:33am

Sport

Pegula downs Sabalenka to set up all-American Wuhan final

French Open champion Gauff defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3 earlier to reach her third WTA 1000 final of the year.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 02:58pm

Sport

‘Arshad was suffering from calf pain in Tokyo’, says coach

Says athletics federation had maintained no contact with Arshadsince his record-breaking effort secured gold at last year’s Paris Olympics.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 02:48pm

Sport

Pakistan thrash Malaysia in Johor Cup hockey opener

Penalty-corner specialist Sufyan made perfect drag-flick conversions in the third and 21st minutes

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 02:42pm

Business

PSX faces pressure amid geopolitical tensions, IMF delays

KSE-100 index slides by 3.5pc to 163,098 points on profit-taking.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:14am

Business

Industrial sector struggles with inflated gas bills

Karachi chamber raises concerns over peak-hour charges, demands uniform 24-hour tariff.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:08am

Business

Global agriculture spending hits record $701bn: FAO

Report says world remains distant from achieving productive agriculture targets under SDGs, though slight improvements observed.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:21am

Business

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank okays $235m for Lahore water project

Project seeks to reduce non-revenue water to below 20pc by replacing old pipes responsible for water losses, wastewater infiltration.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:00am

Business

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign youth technology pacts

Chamber of commerce and industry urges Saudi investment in petrochemicals and agriculture.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:15am

Balochistan

Dengue outbreak sparks alarm in Pangjur

Balochistan lawmaker urges provincial govt, WHO and Unicef to send medical teams and declare Panjgur as dengue-affected district.

Published 12 Oct, 2025 06:54am

National

Maritime minister calls for eco-conscious uplift to protect migratory birds

Highlights critical role Pakistan’s coast plays in the global movement of migratory birds.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:22am

National

Tahir Hussain Andrabi to succeed Shafqat as FO spokesperson

Shafqat Ali Khan to replace Faisal Niaz Tirmizi as ambassador to UAE.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 11:06am

Balochistan

TLP threatens to paralyse Balochistan

Says Pakistan must not recognise Israel.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 10:50am

National

Islamabad High Court irked by inaction in missing person’s case

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani seeks report on action against police high-ups.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:52am

National

PML-N ministers blame Imran for rise in terrorism

Marriyum claims Nawaz united nation behind NAP, Imran "violated" policy; Tarar alleges PTI-led KP govt "facilitated terrorists".

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 09:51am

Back Page

Rulers little concerned about ordinary citizens: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

SC judge says environmental watchdog fully captured by govt; Justice Ayesha highlights gaps in law enforcement.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:34am

Back Page

Furore over absence of women journalists from Afghan FM Muttaqi’s presser in India

Priyanka Gandhi asks how such an “insult to some of India’s most competent women” could have been permitted.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 02:11pm

Middle East

Lebanon slams Israeli strike on civilian sites

President Joseph Aoun notes "seriousness of this latest attack lies in the fact that it comes after" the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:18am

Back Page

CJP Afridi visits farthest district of KP

Speaks to judicial officers and members of the Bar during visit to Upper Chitral.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:16am

Middle East

Half a million return home as Gaza ceasefire holds

Displaced Palestinians came back to ruins; high-level diplomatic summit planned to oversee the deal’s implementation.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 07:26am

Back Page

Zelensky urges Trump to replicate Gaza deal for Kyiv

US, UK, and Nato conduct air patrol along Russia’s border.

Updated 12 Oct, 2025 07:42am

KP & FATA

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