News Archives for Latest - 2025-10-23

Pakistan, 14 other nations jointly condemn Israel’s attempt to impose ‘sovereignty’ in West Bank

Countries term move “blatant” violation of international law; call on international community to “shoulder its legal and moral responsibilities".

Updated 24 Oct, 2025 07:08am

COAS Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to enhanced military cooperation with Egypt: ISPR

Terms Egypt "a brotherly country"; discusses matters of regional security and bilateral defence cooperation.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 11:12pm

Undefeated Rizwan slays yet another Indian opponent with first round win in MMA bout

The victory marks his fourth win over an Indian opponent in two years, keeping his pristine professional record intact at 11-0.

Updated 24 Oct, 2025 12:31am

Punjab

Islamabad SP passes away after apparent self-inflicted shooting

Islamabad police chief, minister of state for interior urge people to avoid speculation and wait for official version after investigation.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 11:30pm

Middle East

Trump says would pull US support if Israel annexes West Bank

Says he believes Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords by the end of the year; US VP Vance says Israeli vote on West Bank annexation is an "insult", opposed by Trump.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 10:19pm

Chepngetich retains women’s marathon world record despite three-year ban

The Kenyan, who smashed the record in Chicago last October, was provisionally suspended in July this year by the Athletics Integrity Unit.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 09:01pm

Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Zhao, White House says

Changpeng Zhao was prosecuted by Biden Administration in their war on cryptocurrency.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:30pm

Sindh

Police arrest 2 members of banned outfit in connection with Karachi sectarian killings

CTD claims suspects linked to outlawed Zainebiyoun Brigade, received list of targets from "neighbouring country".

Published 23 Oct, 2025 07:57pm

Sindh

After Balochistan, Sindh also requests transfer of armoured vehicles refused by KP

Provincial home dept says request made considering critical security environment, particularly regarding protection of Chinese nationals and others.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 06:52pm

Bill Gates just made his Indian TV debut with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

The Microsoft co-founder has entered the world of Indian soaps.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 06:24pm

Saba Qamar talks about the emotional toll of playing a rape survivor in Case No. 9

The star said the portrayal caused her distress and health problems.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 05:36pm

Short and Connolly star as Australia beat India to seal ODI series

After India made 264-9 at a sold-out Adelaide Oval on the back of Rohit Sharma’s 73, the hosts reached their target with 22 balls remaining.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 05:32pm

Nearly 700 people, including Pakistanis, flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid

The people are now undergoing legal procedures and screening.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 05:21pm

Talha Anjum keeps getting pelted with bottles at his shows — the problem isn’t his music, it’s society

Incidents of audience members throwing bottles at the rapper are symptoms of a larger problem.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 04:35pm

BCCI seeks to criminalise match-fixing ‘to protect cricket’

Says prevalence of corrupt practices in cricket matches has an adverse impact on the game and undermines integrity of the sport.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 04:24pm

Adiala jail superintendent directed to implement earlier IHC order allowing Imran twice-a-week meetings

CM Afridi claims not allowed to meet PTI founder despite IHC order; IHC suspends verdict nullifying ban on political talks in jail meetings.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:11pm

South Asia

India limits content takedown powers to fewer officials after spat with Musk’s X

New rules limit takedown orders to senior bureaucrats, police; critics say process still burdensome, affects free speech.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 02:56pm

Azhar laments lack of frequent Test cricket after Pakistan’s drubbing against South Africa

Interim head coach says losing 22 wickets for 93 runs across the last four innings was “not acceptable”.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 02:53pm

How AI is being weaponised during Pakistan’s climate crisis

The combination of low digital literacy, the inherent realism of AI-generated content and a high-stakes crisis creates a perfect storm for misinformation to thrive.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 02:50pm

Top Featured

From hospital bed to cricket legend: How Sadiq Mohammad’s heroics saved Pakistan a Test match

Not only did he deny the West Indies a sure win, but his negotiations with the Board would become the precursor to pay disputes between Pakistani cricketers and the board for years to come.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 01:55pm

China, US to hold trade talks in Malaysia in coming days

US president has made clear his hopes to seal “good” deal with China to end trade war.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 01:41pm

Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban

Vows to play “active role” in global sports after IOC urged federations not to stage events there following country’s ban on Israeli gymnasts.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 01:06pm

Dar hails visit of Polish counterpart as ‘significant’, says two sides agreed to expand bilateral cooperation

Foreign ministries of Pakistan and Poland have signed memorandum of understanding that envisions regular bilateral consultations, says Dar.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 06:50pm

We like to think we’re a better judge of talent than Fawad Khan — and that’s the problem

From Humaira Arshad’s comments to online outrage, everyone suddenly thinks they know more about music than Fawad Khan.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 12:25pm

Harmer stars as South Africa crush Pakistan to draw Test series

South Africa reached 68-run target for loss of captain Aiden Markram (42) and Tristan Stubbs (nought), both to spinner Noman Ali.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 03:57pm

FO condemns Israel’s attempt to extend ‘so-called sovereignty’ over occupied West Bank

Response comes a day after a bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank won preliminary approval from the Knesset.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 12:50pm

PCB suspends Multan Sultans over contract breach

According to sources, the PCB has also sent a formal notice for termination of the franchise’s contract "after completing all necessary legal procedures".

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 08:01pm

26th Amendment case: Justice Shahid Hassan says ignoring Article 191A akin to granting final relief

Justices Mazhar repeatedly questions how the provision that formed Constitutional Bench can be ignored; hearing adjourned till Nov 10.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:28pm

Trump slaps ‘tremendous’ sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war

“Every time I speak with Vladimir, I have good conversations, and then they don’t go anywhere,” he says.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 11:09am

Dar says regional connectivity not optional, essential for growth and shared progress

"We can and must achieve more by aligning our efforts and working together," he says while addressing Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 12:44pm

Age, love and perseverance: Asif Afridi’s story

“I wanted people to recognise me as a quality bowler. Thank God I did more than I wished for,” the 38-year-old said.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 10:09am

Babar Azam makes T20 return as Pakistan name squad for South Africa matches, tri-series

Veteran batter Fakhar Zaman faces T20 axe while Naseem Shah makes comeback to the side after missing out on previous events.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 12:18pm

Have we applied lessons learned from 2022 floods in 2025?

The 2022-2025 experience proves that merely acknowledging climate drivers differs fundamentally from implementing effective policy

Published 23 Oct, 2025 09:14am

Why growth continues to elude Pakistan’s economy even after stabilising measures

The problem is how to restart growth after stabilisation in a way that does not lead to a resurgence of the same deficits all over again.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 08:55am

Punjab

Punjab govt notifies new LG law, seeks four weeks for implementation

LG polls may delay as ECP scraps delimitation under repealed PLGA 2022; PTI decides to challenge new Act.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 08:53am

Editorial: State must not crack down on all opposition under guise of fighting extremism

While violent groups must be put out of business, constitutional safeguards need to be upheld, and civil liberties protected.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 08:32am

Who will procure wheat, PPP asks Centre after support price set at Rs3,500

PPP Punjab Secretary General Hassan Murtaza seeks clarity on buying mechanism amid Passco winding-up; blasts new local govt law.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 07:44am

Punjab

As Punjab govt mulls Basant revival, kite string leaves youth dead

The sharp string of a stray kite entangled around the neck of a young motorcyclist in Nawankot area.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 08:39am

Punjab

‘Attack on police’: 11 TLP men sent to jail for identification in Sahiwal

According to the FIR, the TLP activists allegedly pelted police personnel with stones, raised anti-state slogans.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:09am

Business

Gold continues to fall amid weak demand

Many people still cannot afford gold despite drop, says chairman of jewellery manufacturers association.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 07:34am

Punjab

Punjab-Balochistan row over seed supply deepens

NA panel calls for support prices, olive sector reforms.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 07:10am

Business

Customs foils Indian smuggling attempts

Consignments of textile machinery, components declared as bring of Chinese, Turkish origin.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 07:47am

Business

Stocks lose 794 points on profit-taking

Range-bound trading as investors take more cautious approach.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 07:53am

Business

FBR’s nod mandatory for tax ID changes

Tightens process for altering NTNs, STRNs linked to industrial connections.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 07:03am

KP & FATA

Second round of talks between Khyber jirga, terrorist groups ends without progress

Jirga members to brief senior security, govt officials about parleys.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:31am

KP & FATA

6 killed as vehicle ambushed in North Waziristan

After the ambush, the attackers poured petrol on the vehicle and set it on fire.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:26am

KP & FATA

Punjab ‘ban’ on wheat movement violation of Constitution: KP CM Afridi

Direct food dept to write a letter to the Punjab government.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 11:07am

Islamabad

PMDC has resolved lingering out-of-syllabus questions issue: minister

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal urges provincial authorities and universities to conduct a free, fair and transparent MDCAT on October 26.

Published 23 Oct, 2025 06:58am

Islamabad

Looting through fake ride offers spikes in Islamabad

Since the last week of September, police have registered five such cases.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 08:50am

Islamabad

Islamabad High Court restores property tax, suspends decision to hold LG polls

Interim order issued while hearing intra-court appeal filed by the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 08:45am

Sindh

Supply of untreated, unchlorinated water raises disease risks in Hyderabad

Sepa finds four out of six filtration plants supplying unsafe water to citizens; chlorination effective against poliovirus amid rising cases of crippling disease.

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 10:21am

Sindh