News Archives for Latest - 2025-10-31

PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi hospitalised in Lahore due to gallbladder complications

Former foreign minister's daughter confirms hospitalisation in post on X, says awaiting doctors' final report and date for surgery.

Updated 01 Nov, 2025 08:36am

Rio authorities identify bodies, protests called after deadly police raids

Some locals say they found corpses with bound limbs and signs of torture, stirring protests and political backlash.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 10:56pm

Fear for a weakened Crown drove King Charles’ ruthless move against Andrew

Support for the institution has been in decline over the last decade; experts say king's actions reflect threat to the monarchy.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 10:03pm

No talks ongoing with government, establishment: PTI’s Gohar

PTI chairman says matter of negotiations did not move forward after failed talks last year.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 10:20pm

Drama unfolds on court during women’s quarterfinals at 3rd CNS Squash Championship

What started off as a regular game in Karachi between top seed Sana Bahadar and former Pakistan number 1 Sadia Gul turned into rough play during the fourth set.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 10:20pm

Middle East

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rubbishes contentious remarks about disarming Hamas

Questions on whose behalf Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Danyal Chaudhry was speaking in terms of enforcing peace, disarming Hamas.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 09:46pm

Pakistan’s snooker stars carry a nation’s hope and system’s weight

Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association takes desperate measures to send five-member team to Qatar for the IBSF World Snooker Championship.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 09:35pm

Liverpool feel pressure to snap losing ‘habit’, City test Bournemouth limits

Liverpool boss Arne Slot badly needs his star names to get back on track after being dumped out the League Cup by Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 09:39pm

‘Hundreds dead’ in Tanzania post-election violence, says opposition party

Opposition party Chadema says death toll around 700 but figure "could be much higher".

Published 31 Oct, 2025 08:00pm

Men shot by the hundreds, disappeared after Sudanese city falls to paramilitaries, witnesses say

Activists and analysts have long warned of revenge killings based on ethnicity by the RSF if they seized al-Fasher.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 07:41pm

Saim smashes half century, pacers run riot as Pakistan thrash South Africa to level T20I series

The opener's onslaught saw Pakistan get over the line with nine wickets and 41 balls to spare.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 11:31pm

US, Philippines form military task force for areas including South China Sea, Pentagon says

Task Force-Philippines will increase operational cooperation, improve combined planning, and enhance interoperability, according to Pentagon spokesman.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 07:34pm

Punjab

Punjab govt under fire for ‘manipulating’ air quality data

Minister says there was a "brief technical glitch" in the air quality monitoring network earlier today.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 09:39pm

China’s Xi holds court at Apec summit after Trump trade truce

Xi seeks to cast China as predictable champion of free and open trade at forum, a role US has dominated for decades.

Updated 01 Nov, 2025 01:53pm

Bilawal says PPP committed to ‘finding solutions’ to AJK’s political situation

Vows to give a “befitting response” to any conspiracy against AJK.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:51pm

Middle East

Israeli attacks kill three Palestinians in Gaza, testing fragile truce

Another Palestinian died of wounds sustained from previous Israeli shelling.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:50pm

Kremlin refers questions to defence ministry on Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refers questions on specific weapons and delivery systems.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:48pm

Punjab

TLP’s South Punjab leadership announces disassociation from proscribed outfit

Group currently only has a single seat in the Punjab Assembly, held by Mehmood Ahmad for PP-55 (Narowal-ii).

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 07:45pm

Sindh

SHC orders committee to visit Karachi zoo for brown bear Rano inspection on Nov 2

Orders submission of report on zoo animals by next hearing on November 6.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:27pm

FIA withdraws corruption case against ex-FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi

Former tax body chairman was booked for issuing unauthorised tax refunds.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 06:33pm

Hazlewood stars as Australia ease past India to win 2nd T20

Sent in at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground, India slumped to 125 all out off 18.4 overs with an electric spell by Hazlewood doing the early damage.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 05:59pm

X can’t believe Humayun Saeed laughed off criticism of Main Manto Nahi Hoon

Users couldn't understand why the star would laugh at a concern many held regarding his work.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 05:30pm

Sindh

Police drivers to be trained for newly implemented e-ticketing system: Sindh police

Training aims to strengthen skills of police drivers and make them aware of new TRACS law, say Sindh police.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 05:26pm

Corruption, extortion case: Lahore court extends physical remand of 6 NCCIA officials by 3 days

Orders to be presented in court on Monday.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 09:36pm

Power Division announces large-scale rollout of smart meters across Pakistan

Division terms it a "significant milestone" in efforts to digitalise power sector and provide efficient and customer-centric electricity services.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 04:51pm

Cricket falls silent across Australia after teenager killed by ball during training

Australia’s players and their Indian counterparts wore black armbands and paused before their T20 international to remember Ben Austin.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 04:27pm

Middle East

Pakistan denies Indian media report on dropping ‘not valid for Israel’ from passports, sending 20,000 troops to Gaza

Info ministry urges reliance on official statements and verified policy updates to avoid “unverified or politically charged claims from partisan media”.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 03:12pm

Top Featured

Monetary policy at a crossroads: Can the SBP sustain its credibility?

Having earned credibility through caution, the SBP’s real test lies in keeping it amid rising pressures.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 06:22pm

Aryna Sabalenka targets first WTA Finals title as stars collide in Riyadh

The Belarusian exemplified consistency in 2025 having retained her US Open title in September.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 02:33pm

Any external aggression will be met with firm and severe response: DG ISPR

"Pakistan has taken effective steps against terrorism and Fitna Al Khwarij," he says.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 01:59pm

Bulls in control as KSE-100 gains over 4,800 points

Analysts attribute rally to the continuation of the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 05:41pm

Mama Baby Fund’s Neha Mankani featured on TIME100 Climate list for work on prenatal, neonatal healthcare

She has established a clinic on Baba Island off the coast of Karachi and runs an ambulance boat.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 01:42pm

India savours ‘greatest day’ after Women’s World Cup heroics

Batter Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 as the hosts chased down a record 339 in Mumbai to oust reigning seven-time champions Australia.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 01:14pm

Middle East

As the guns fall silent, Gazans find newly-reopened banks have no cash

People in Gaza need cash for most transactions but Israel has blocked transfers of banknotes.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 01:04pm

The 500,000 square-metre Grand Egyptian Museum is ready to welcome tourists from all over the world

Officials hope the new museum and its tens of thousands of artefacts will accelerate a tourism revival.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 12:44pm

Balochistan

Mobile internet services suspended in Quetta today for 24 hours

In letter to interior ministry, Balochistan govt says suspension needed due to "the peculiar law and order situation and threat perceptions".

Published 31 Oct, 2025 12:07pm

Islamabad ATC issues notice to police in narcotics and terrorism case against journalist Matiullah Jan

Notice issued on senior journalist's application for provision of documents.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 01:24pm

Dar, Canadian foreign minister discuss strengthening bilateral trade, cooperation

FO says Canadian minister thanked Dar for facilitating market access for Canadian canola imports to Pakistan.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 12:24pm

‘67’ is Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year

The word gained popularity among young people this year, noone is entirely sure what it means.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 11:09am

US ends automatic extension of work permits

Rule applies to renewal applications filed on or after Oct 30.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 10:32am

South Asia

US signs 10-year defence pact with India, Hegseth says

US official says framework considered cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence, enhancing coordination, information sharing and technological cooperation.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 10:26am

Sindh

‘Halt of Green Line extension work causes Rs20m daily loss’, says PIDCL

Road users face severe problems due to dug-up M.A. Jinnah Road.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 09:57am

Aligning our lifestyles to our circadian rhythm is vital for protecting our health

To be healthy is to be in sync with our circadian rhythm.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 09:40am

‘Prevent a lifetime of suffering’: Experts discuss global elimination of HPV-related diseases, cancers

“Elimination isn’t just about having the tools. It’s about deploying them equitably and sustainably,” says expert.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 03:16pm

Why Pakistan’s partnership with China is not a transactional alliance subject to transient political tides

To understand why this bond is truly ‘all-weather’, we must look past the headlines and examine the principles that underpin it.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 09:31am

Editorial: State oversight of religious institutions is needed, but with some guardrails

A balance needs to be struck between maintaining order and cracking down on hate speech, and respecting individual freedoms.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 09:19am

Punjab, Islamabad ‘most dangerous for journalists’: report

Report by Freedom Network notes a “sharp rise” in attacks and violations against journalists and other media professionals in Pakistan.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 08:51am

South Asia

Danger looms as India can manipulate Indus flows: report

Report warns that Pakistan’s dam capacity can hold only about 30 days of Indus flow and any prolonged cut will be disastrous if not managed.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 08:09am

National

Allies put final touches on plan for AJK no-trust vote

PPP likely to announce PM nominee today as incumbent premier stays put; AJK planning department suspends release of development funds.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 08:27am

National

PM launches 4th phase of Youth Laptop Scheme

Announces Rs500bn allocation for youth education, skills and empowerment.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 07:37am

National

WHO to train 140,000 workers in Pakistan for vaccination campaign

The workers will be trained for the upcoming nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 08:35am

National

Real estate ‘scammer’ offers to settle liabilities: NAB

Ashraf Karim Dhedhi, owner of Fortune Empire and Fortune Residency, had earlier been arrested on charges of money laundering.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 07:34am

Balochistan

Major anomalies found in Quetta Safe City Project

Scheme awarded to SCO despite lower technical and financial scores, violating procurement rules.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 07:33am

KP & FATA

KP CM Sohail Afridi’s all-male, 13-member cabinet takes oath of office in Peshawar

Ten provincial ministers, two advisers and one special assistant included in new KP cabinet.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 06:46pm

Punjab

Punjab doles out Rs6.39bn among flood-hit people

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says 90pc of the flood assessment data has been completed by the Punjab Disaster Management Authority.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 07:41am

Punjab

Another public tiff over Punjab leadership rocks PTI

Salman Akram Raja and Aliya Hamza engage in spat over decision to remove party's central Punjab president and secretary.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 07:29am

Back Page

Ex-FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi booked over ‘unauthorised refunds’

Sources say FIA has accused Zaidi of criminal misconduct, abuse of authority, and unauthorised disbursement of public funds during his tenure.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 08:13am

Back Page

Appellate courts should only permit additional evidence in rare cases: SC

Section 428 of CrPC should be invoked by courts after being satisfied that the recording of additional evidence is necessary, apex court rules.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:58am

Balochistan

12 Balochistan districts under drought watch

The Met Dept has placed Chagai, Gwadar, Kech, Kharan, Mastung, Nushki, Pishin, Panjgur, Qilla Abdullah, Quetta, and Washuk under a “drought watch”.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:57am

Sport

Pakistan seek revival against South Africa in second T20I

Will be banking on Babar to rediscover his form after being dismissed for a duck in his first T20I appearance in nearly 10 months.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 12:41pm

KP & FATA

KP transport dept launches crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles

Inspections of school buses launched after numerous public complaints about harmful emissions, say officials.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 10:39am

KP & FATA

NAB recovers Rs200m in Kohistan corruption case

Officials say couple hid facts, remained non-cooperative and provided misleading statements during investigation.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 10:45am

KP & FATA

FC man martyred in DI Khan gun attack

Terrorists kill policeman in Khyber.

Updated 31 Oct, 2025 10:51am

Islamabad

AJK High Court restores law allowing recruitment through testing agencies

Directs government to ensure merit-based appointments in all departments through third-party testing agencies.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:16am

Islamabad

Full-scale emergency exercise tests Islamabad Airport’s readiness

Pakistan Airports Authority says the exercise simulated a major aircraft accident involving an Airbus A320.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:16am

Islamabad

Over 50 landlords booked for renting out properties to illegal Afghan nationals in Rawalpindi, Attock

At least 110 undocumented Afghans have been detained and moved to a holding centre for deportation in Rawalpindi.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:16am

Punjab

Minister objects to polio sampling, seeks third-party audit

Punjab Minister for Health and Population Welfare Khwaja Imran Nazir stresses polio legislation, warns of power disconnection for those who refuse vaccination.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:16am

Punjab