News Archives for Latest - 2025-11-12

Balochistan

Mobile internet suspended in Balochistan till November 16

Provincial govt also temporarily suspends movement of all transport services, including taxis and private vehicles, on Loralai section of National Highway N-70.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 11:26pm

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed

LA28 revealed a detailed schedule earlier than usual. It starts with the opening ceremony on July 14 and ends with the closing ceremony on July 30.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:12pm

Sindh

Fake security alert for Karachi circulating on WhatsApp: Sindh govt

Sindh Home Department urges public to verify communications through official channels.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:48pm

House Democrats release Epstein papers saying Trump ‘knew about the girls’

Say the emails “raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes”.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:47pm

Sindh

3 final-year medical university students drown at Manora in Karachi

Three students who survived the ordeal were shifted to a medical facility for treatment, says varsity.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:00pm

Early start, tea before lunch as India flips menu for Guwahati Test

The first session will be played until 11 am when players have a 20-minute tea break.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:01pm

What new changes has the National Assembly made to the 27th Constitutional Amendment bill?

Some clauses amended or substituted, while others omitted from bill outright.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:24pm

Actor Sarwat Gilani is encouraging mothers with postpartum depression to seek help

The star recounted her own experiences with the disorder on television and said it could happen to anyone.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 06:39pm

Sri Lankan envoy satisfied with security arrangements for cricket team following Islamabad blast

Incident occurred ahead of first ODI in Rawalpindi.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 06:18pm

Medicine prices increased by 15pc since govt’s deregulation policy, not 32pc: PPMA

Association clarifies the figure of 32pc represents the cumulative increase over the past two years.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 05:10pm

Chinese swimming sensation Yu, 13, stuns again with Asian record at National Games

Meanwhile, China’s Sun Yang says he has no plans of slowing down after comeback from doping ban.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 04:48pm

South Asia

India says Delhi blast was ‘terror incident’, death toll rises to 12

India probes link between Delhi car blast and earlier occupied Kashmir arrests.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:26pm

Not every drama will be Jama Taqseem, but Mawra Hocane will never do a project that sets women back

The actor clarified her stance after an excerpt from her recent interview circulated without the full context.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 04:46pm

Bilal Ashraf and Maya Ali’s upcoming film Khan Tumhara is releasing on Eidul Azha

We finally have a teaser for the upcoming film and it's intense.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 04:06pm

Messi return ‘unrealistic’, says Barca president Laporta

The Argentine superstar said on Sunday night he hoped to return to Barcelona, "and not just to say goodbye as a player, as I never got to do”.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 03:57pm

FO takes note of PCA clarifications on Indus Waters Treaty decision

Court declines request for certain clarifications as being outside scope of award.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 03:00pm

KP & FATA

Roadside bomb blast damages ANP leader’s vehicle in KP’s Matta: police

Mumtaz Ali Khan was on his way to attend a funeral when a pre-planted bomb exploded 300 feet away from his house, police say.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 03:44pm

‘So much loss, for what?’: Celebrities condemn Islamabad blast that killed 12, injured 36

Maya Ali, Adnan Siddiqui, Talha Anjum, among others, are mourning the lives lost.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 01:42pm

‘I expect better reporting’: Asim Azhar calls out pages for ‘misleading the public’ with old video

Some pages have been sharing old videos of Azhar's ex-fiancée Merub Ali singing along to ‘Dosti Aisa Naata’ at his concert.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 12:17pm

Alcaraz wins thriller with Fritz at ATP Finals, Musetti downs De Minaur

Tuesday’s clash was a battle from the opening game, with Fritz taking nine minutes to hold after hitting three aces but also facing two break points.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 12:16pm

KP & FATA

KP peace jirga demands Centre prioritise talks with Kabul, consult province on Afghan policy

Participants demand in-camera briefing for lawmakers on the ongoing military actions against terrorists.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:45pm

Indian actor Govinda hospitalised after collapsing at home, remains under medical supervision

Indian media reported that the 61-year-old actor was rushed to a Mumbai hospital at 1am on Wednesday.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 11:40am

Domestic toil pays off for Haris in lethal spell against Sri Lanka

Pacer rips through Sri Lanka's top-order, finishing with 4-61, as Pakistan scrape to six-run victory in first One-day International in Rawalpindi.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 02:50pm

Cowardly attacks will not weaken resolve to deal with menace of terrorism, says Dar

"If anything, they reaffirm our conviction that dialogue, understanding, and partnership are the only sustainable path of peace and security," he says.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 11:35am

Turkiye says military plane crash in Georgia killed all 20 onboard

Georgian air traffic control says plane disappeared from radar after entering its airspace without transmitting distress signal.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 11:21am

NA passes 27th Amendment Bill in chaotic session attended by political bigwigs

PM Shehbaz and Nawaz Sharif attended session; opposition staged walkout after anti-govt sloganeering.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:31pm

Punjab

LHC issues notices on SIC chief Hamid Raza’s plea for halting NA-104 by-election

Polling for by-election set to be held on Nov 23; SIC chief's counsel asks court to declare by-election schedule null and void.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 10:19am

Australia, Indonesia agree to sign new security treaty

“This treaty is a recognition from both our nations that the best way to secure … peace and stability is by acting together,” says Australian PM Albanese.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 10:15am

Stokes bats away criticism of England’s Ashes preparations

England's full squad only assembled in Perth last weekend and only have one warm-up game before the opening Test on November 21.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 10:09am

KP & FATA

KP govt to hold peace jirga today amid volatile law and order situation in province

Leadership of all political parties to attend the jirga, which would make a joint statement and recommendations for peace.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 10:04am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court bars police from arresting PTI’s Asad Qaiser

Court seeks detailed reports from the relevant parties regarding cases against Qaiser.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:57am

KP & FATA

At least 3 killed, 4 injured in quadcopter strike in KP’s Bannu

Similar quadcopter attacks have been carried out by terrorists against police installations and civilians in Bannu in the recent past.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:48am

Sindh

CM Sindh vows rapid completion of Karachi’s K-IV project

Says KWSC directed to "strictly follow" scheduled timeline.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:33am

68pc employees with diabetes face workplace bias in Pakistan: study

Research puts India and the US in second and third place for workplace discrimination against diabetics.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:28am

If poverty measurement is to serve any real purpose, we need clarity, confidence, and consistency

We are now trapped in a world where counting poverty has replaced combating it.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:17am

Balochistan

Balochistan High Court restores appointment of SBK Women’s University registrar

BHC directs payment of dues, privileges effective from April 22.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:15am

Saarc can drive climate action in the region if revived, says Bangladesh minister

Dawn speaks to Rizwana Hasan, who calls for transparency in climate finance and an end to debt-based funding.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 09:01am

27th Amendment has virtually murdered the Constitution

It is perhaps, the darkest moment in our unenviable constitutional history.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:55am

Editorial: Right now, state’s primary duty should be to re-examine its counterterrorism strategy

The fact that a suicide bomber was able to strike in Islamabad indicates a major security lapse.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:50am

Judiciary bulldozed, false gods created by 27th Amendment, says TTAP

Opposition alliance vows to step up efforts against controversial amendment.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:39am

IHC issues notices to Adiala jail over barring Salman Akram Raja from meeting Imran

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir seeks explanation from officials concerned over non-implementation of the court’s earlier directive.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 08:12am

KP & FATA

All terrorists involved in attack on Cadet College in Wana killed, security sources say

Sources say no teacher, student harmed during successful operation; Information Minister Tarar hails operation as "huge achievement".

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:38am

Middle East

Plans for Gaza force shaping up despite diplomatic obstacles

Several states remain cautious as US circulates revised draft resolution to be tabled in UNSC.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 07:55am

Global liquidity masks Pakistan’s fragility, says Standard Chartered chief strategist

Strategist warns gains may fade as global conditions tighten.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 07:50am

Ex-CJ Jawwad S. Khawaja seeks to protect SC’s jurisdiction, asks top court to set aside 27th Amendment

Argues that certain constitutional commands can’t be altered in a way that destroys their essence.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 07:48am

Afghan link being probed as terror revisits Islamabad after nearly 3 years

TTP claims responsibility for the suicide blast at the judicial complex that claimed 12 lives; the explosive weighed 4kg.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 07:30am

Justice Aminuddin Khan likely to head Federal Constitutional Court as names being decided

Preparations underway for oath-taking ceremony of the chief justice of the FCC, which is likely to be held on November 13.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 07:25am

Islamabad

Peace, security and development interconnected: Gilani

Says ISC defining moment in evolution of parliamentary diplomacy.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:24am

Islamabad

IHC single bench’s order to dissolve CDA suspended

Party counsel says petition sought abolition of right of way charges imposed by CDA, not dissolution of body.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:29am

Islamabad

Dar calls for stronger multilateralism, geo-economics at Margalla Dialogue

Says Pakistan stands for engagement with all in region.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:17am

Islamabad

Lawyers in Islamabad, Pindi announce strike after deadly attack

Says attacks on lawyers, litigants and court personnel direct strikes "against rule of law and justice system itself".

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:35am

Punjab

Five seats in Faisalabad district: PML-N candidates eye victory due to PTI by-election boycott

Another potential rival of the PML-N —Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) — in no position to contest the by-poll after ban.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:26am

Punjab

Smog returns to Lahore after a week-long respite

Lahore’s AQI soared to a staggering "hazardous" level of 567 in the early hours of Tuesday.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:13am

Sindh

Sindh Building Control Authority urged to stop illegal construction across Karachi

"6- to 12-storey buildings are illegally constructed on small residential plots in collusion with SBCA staff,” says Leader of the Opposition in City Council.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:37am

Sindh

Sindh High Court to hear petitions against e-challan system enforcement on Nov 25

Petitioners insist on provision of essential facilities, repair of damaged roads first; question respondents’ authority to amend relevant law.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:23am

International

US president says ‘we’ve had a lot of problems’ with France

Trump notably opposed to Macron's recognition of Palestinian state, climate policy.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:35am

International

BBC’s outgoing boss rallies staff amid leadership crisis, Trump threat

Says fiercely proud of the organisation while acknowledging mistakes.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:42am

International

Ponzi scheme mastermind jailed in UK

Legal battle looms over fate of seized bitcoin and repayment of fraud victims.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:57am

International

Prosecutors seek 2,000 years behind bars for Erdogan’s rival

Head of Turkiye's main opposition lashes out at indictment as clear case of "judicial interference".

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:52am

Sport

National women’s one-day cricket tournament to start from 14th

The five-team event will be played on a double-league basis with top two teams contesting the final.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 11:20am

Business

PBS builds data partnerships for development

Joins hands with key agencies to boost ‘smart planning’ for sustainable growth.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:54am

Business

Nepra snubs govt over industrial tariff push

Regulator says rushing approval undermines process as industrialists call package insufficient.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:25am

Business

Auto sales rev up in October

Car, van, pickup and SUV sales surge 32pc year-on-year.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:18pm

Business

Provinces asked to help achieve meat export target

Commerce minister emphasises strengthening meat export sector and ensuring competitive pricing.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:09am

Business

SBP backs regional market integration

Governor says integrated markets could provide crucial financing channels for economies with low savings rates, limited bank financing.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:19am

Business

PSX plunges 3,668 points on security concerns

Downturn attributed to growing concerns over regional security following terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Wana.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:22am

Balochistan

Balochistan govt to expand free cancer cure plan

Initiative part of a public-private partnership between the provincial government and Roche Pharma.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 06:18am

National

Shooting mastery core objective of military training, says COAS

Pakistan Army secures 3rd Inter-Services Combat Shooting Championship 2025 by winning all four inter-services matches.

Published 12 Nov, 2025 06:18am

National

Consultations begin in Gilgit-Baltistan for caretaker chief minister

GB Assembly’s five-year term ends on Nov 24.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:43am

National

Karakoram Highway landslide buries six vehicles, sweeps two into river

Travellers managed to abandon their vehicles in time; no casualties reported.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:48am

Back Page

Pakistan, UK to sign MoU to combat corruption

Decision made during a meeting between NAB’s Acting Chairman Sohail Nasser with NCA Director General Graeme Biggar.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:29am

Back Page

US state leaders take stage at UN climate summit — without Trump

California governor claims Democratic president will rejoin Paris Accord.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:21am

Middle East

Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump’s plan falters

European officials say reconstruction appeared likely to be limited to Israel-controlled area, can lead to years of separation.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 08:16am

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