News Archives for Latest - 2025-11-17

28th Amendment can be introduced if there is consensus: Sanaullah

“There is a need to review how we can better serve the people according to the present needs of the provinces and the Centre,” PM's aide says.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 11:57pm

Pakistan bets on AI to tackle smog crisis

Punjab, the worst affected by smog, is using a clean air programme with AI systems at the centre of forecasting, enforcement and public response.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 10:51pm

Compensation package for martyred, injured civil armed forces personnel raised: interior ministry

Decision to revise compensation to be on par with the Islamabad Police was made by the Interior Ministry in August.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 10:42pm

G20 NDCs ‘come nowhere close’ to climate commitments: Greenpeace

Report says climate goals lack ‘credible, actionable plans’ to phase out fossil fuels.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:35pm

PTI slams political victimisation, ‘inhumane’ treatment of SIC chief Hamid Raza

Strongly demands that Raza be immediately provided access to necessary medical care and legal facilities in jail.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:57pm

South Asia

Air India to resume flights to China after nearly 6 years

Also planning to launch a Mumbai-Shanghai route later next year, subject to regulatory approvals.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:51pm

PIA, Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines ink ‘landmark’ cargo deal

“This partnership will establish a strategic corridor for regional trade,” PIA statement reads.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:39pm

Gunmen kidnap 25 girls in deadly attack on Nigerian high school

Latest attack comes more than a decade after nearly 300 girls were abducted from Chibok and sparked international outcry.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:33pm

Berlin to lift suspension of Israel weapons sales, but says ceasefire must hold

Germany, the second-largest exporter of arms to Israel after the US, had announced a suspension of some arms exports to Israel in August.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:01pm

Saudi crown prince visits US with security, AI and nuclear on the agenda

It will be the first trip by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the US since the 2018 killing of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 07:50pm

All-rounders a ‘luxury’ for Pakistan, says captain Salman Ali Agha ahead of T20 tri-series

The opener of the tournament, which also involves Sri Lanka, will be played between hosts and Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 08:33pm

South Asia

‘Pakistan has become extremely relevant,’ Tarar says of foreign policy on global stage after May skirmish

“We had the strength of the truth, so when we told the story and told it right, the world heard it, and it had an impact," information minister says.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:14pm

Middle East

Pakistan calls for ending occupation of Palestine after UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza peace plan

Resolution authorises International Stabilisation Force in Gaza Strip; Hamas says document fails to meet Palestinians’ rights and demands; Pakistan votes in favour of US resolution.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 03:29pm

Sindh

Another victim in Hyderabad fireworks explosion succumbs to wounds, taking death toll to 10

Hospital's additional medical superintendent says the victim was admitted with around 100pc burn wounds.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 01:54pm

Who is AJK’s new premier, Faisal Rathore?

Known for his soft-spoken, conciliatory and non-controversial disposition, Rathore has served as a minister in the AJK cabinet and is a trusted confidant of Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 06:52pm

‘Fully prepared’: Indian Army chief says May conflict was ‘a trailer’ in new warning to Pakistan

Suspect linked to Delhi car blast presented in court today.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:46pm

Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going

Screen stars Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine and Viggo Mortensen were among those invited to the private Vatican audience.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 05:19pm

Sindh

One dead, another injured in car accident on Karachi’s Super Highway

Deceased was 22-years-old, Edhi ambulance service says.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 07:23pm

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina: From political dominance to death sentence

Despite criticism, Hasina is credited with turning around the economy and the massive garments industry of the Muslim-majority nation of 170m.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 04:35pm

‘Get a life bro and stop hurting people’: Sehar Khan calls out podcast host for humiliating guests

The actor urged celebrities to avoid participating in podcasts designed to corner and shame guests.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 03:27pm

No-confidence ousts Haq in AJK; PPP’s Rathore takes over premiership

In 53-member house, 36 lawmakers voted in favour of no-trust motion, two voted against it and 14 abstained.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:47pm

South Asia

Bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashes near Saudi Arabia’s Madina, killing 45: Indian police

“I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured,” says PM Modi.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 05:44pm

Muneeb Butt and Jawad Ahmad call out ‘shameful’ harassment of journalist Shahzeb Khanzada

The news anchor was accosted in public by a man accusing him of acting against PTI founder Imran Khan.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 02:54pm

Information ministry debunks Zalmay Khalilzad’s claim of ISIS-K commander being killed in Punjab

Ministry says that Khalilzad’s post on X twisted a “purely criminal or personal dispute into a terrorism-linked killing".

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 02:53pm

South Asia

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for crackdown on students

In a statement issued from hiding in India, Hasina terms verdict “biased and politically motivated”; Dhaka asks Delhi to extradite Hasina.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:21pm

‘I’ll do it again’: Talha Anjum claps back after criticism for waving Indian flag in Nepal

The rapper's Nepal concert moment has become a flashpoint in an already tense cultural freeze between the two countries.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:49pm

India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs

India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions no longer appears safe.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 02:24pm

Mustafa Kamal confident local govts will be addressed in next constitutional amendment slated for ‘coming months’

MQM-P lawmaker says PPP did not support inclusion of changes related to local govts in 27th Amendment, ruling PML-N assured it would be included in next amendment.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 01:30pm

The trailer for Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan’s Neelofar promises a tender and turbulent love story

The film is all set for a worldwide release on November 28.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:23pm

South Asia

India strikes US gas deal under Trump pressure

Petroleum and natural gas minister says deal "first structured contract of US LPG for Indian market".

Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:15pm

Italy brace for more World Cup playoff drama as Norway celebrate long-awaited qualification

Four-time world champions Italy now have to battle through the playoffs in March if they are to avoid missing the tournament for a third straight occasion.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 12:13pm

Top Featured

Rewarding size, not effort, has hurt Pakistan’s fiscal health. Can the 11th NFC Award rewrite the script?

The NFC should evolve beyond a tool of political consensus into a mechanism that promotes fiscal discipline and incentivises provinces to collect and spend resources efficiently.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 11:58am

For Atif Aslam, the pitfalls that come your way don’t define you or your art

After 22 years in music, he's learned a couple of things about resilience, turning the other cheek and living life in the spotlight.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 11:37am

Info minister takes notice of ‘fake’ video of journalist Benazir Shah, terms it ‘highly condemnable’

"Nobody has the right to make fake videos and then disseminate them or try to harass any journalist by defaming them," he says.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 02:14pm

Rising Stars Asia Cup: Shaheen hails Pakistan’s victory against ‘neighbours’ after Sri Lanka series sweep

Pakistan's ODI skipper says the team will look to keep up the momentum as they head into the tri-nation T20 series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 05:42pm

FM Dar arrives in Moscow for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit

Deputy prime minister will share Pakistan’s perspective on regional, global issues as well as ways to strengthen organisation for benefit of SCO region, FO says.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:06pm

Punjab

Punjab govt’s new policy for postgraduate training ruffles doctors’ feathers

Critics find CIP-2026 tilted in favour of foreign, private medical graduates, damaging those from local public sector institutes.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 10:10am

Sinner caps eventful year with ATP Finals triumph over great rival Alcaraz

Italian adds the prestigious year-ending tournament to the Australian Open and a landmark triumph at Wimbledon this season.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:54am

Trump reverses stance on Epstein files, urges Republicans to vote for releasing them

“House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files because we have nothing to hide,” Trump says on Truth Social.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:47am

For Pakistan and Afghanistan, Kabul River presents unusual hydrological and diplomatic twist

The Kabul River system has emerged as a potential flashpoint in Pak-Afghan relations.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:34am

Diplomatic engagements should be purposeful and result-oriented, not take priority over unaddressed governance issues at home

External overreach and internal underreach have long characterised the conduct of governments.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:27am

Politicians, journalists jump to Shahzeb Khanzada’s defence after anchorperson accosted in public

Video on social media shows a man accosting Khanzada in what appears to be a clothing store, accusing him of acting against Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:08am

Editorial: Digital technology can help Pakistan manage climate-induced agricultural devastation

Pakistan urgently needs a national strategy to mainstream digital agriculture: crop mapping using remote sensing, AI-based pest surveillance, mobile advisory hubs and disaster-indexed insurance.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:08am

Balochistan

Missing persons’ fate unclear despite years of protest, says advocacy group

Chairman Voice for Baloch Missing Persons warns use of force can’t bring peace to Balochistan.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:50am

An attempt at managing expectations

"Without political stability and a secure environment, it is impossible to build trust or deliver economic reforms needed to attract international investors."

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:36am

A stablecoin future for Pakistan: Does national interest trump commerce?

Sadapay’s new stablecoin venture Zar, could potentially broaden access to capital inflow, primarily remittances.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:13am

Pak-US ties ‘never looked so good’ but need more substance, says Pakistan’s envoy to US

Says Trump administration views Pakistan as a country with its own identity, rather than solely in reference to Afghanistan or India.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:09am

Can Pakistan remain insulated from fallout of Afghan border trade freeze?

If links with Afghanistan remain closed, an estimated 90pc of KP’s industry could shut down, triggering large-scale unemployment.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 08:01am

AJK PM Haq to be unseated today as PPP moves to install Faisal Rathore

Legislative Assembly to meet at 3pm today.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 07:52am

Pakistan’s financial services industry and the unassailable uptake of digitalisation

In FY25, 21.7pc of all retail transactions processed through scheduled banks were digital — a record increase.

Published 17 Nov, 2025 07:52am

KP & FATA

Woman candidate may make history in Haripur by-election

PTI- backed candidate Shehrnaz Omar Ayub is contesting election for the first time as a replacement for her husband, Omar Ayub.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:59am

KP & FATA

Lakki Marwat admin begins canine vaccination

Vaccination is helpful for both animals and humans to maintain their health, officials say.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:04am

KP & FATA

Peshawar faces civic crisis due to heavy influx of people from restive areas: KP CM

Afridi inaugurates beautification project.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:01am

Islamabad

Islamabad’s Shaheen Chowk underpass construction hits 50pc mark

Round-the-clock work may allow completion by late December as T-Chowk flyover also nears completion.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:32am

Islamabad

Over 20 unregistered tenants booked, 76 illegal Afghans detained in Rawalpindi

SSP Operations expresses concern over police performance in crackdown.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:32am

Islamabad

35 more schools to be handed over to FDE as facilities project nears completion

Officials say out of 167 schools, work has been completed in 71 institutions.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:20am

Punjab

TikToker arrested in Multan for uploading objectionable videos

Court grants NCCIA three days’ physical remand to recover more videos from the accused and for forensic scrutiny of his mobile phone.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:17am

Punjab

27 sugar mills start crushing across Punjab

Defaulters to face action.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:20am

Sindh

Awami Tehreek stages rally against 27th Amendment, ‘exploitation’ of Sindh resources

March started from Hyderabad's Jail Road and concluded at the local press club.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:51am

Sindh

HIV found in children previously treated at hospital in Karachi’s SITE town

Local political activists put their heads together after first case of infection confirmed in 18-month-old girl.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:43am

Sindh

CM Murad wants work on infrastructure projects in Karachi expedited

Karimabad underpass achieves 85pc progress, mayor tells CM.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:48am

International

Much ground to cover as COP30 enters second week

Climate summit sees some progress on Global Goal on Adaptation; North-South divide mars talks despite early agenda adoption.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:57am

International

Tribunal security beefed up ahead of Hasina verdict today

Part of judgment reading in court to be broadcast live on Bangladesh TV channels subject to final approval, says prosecutor.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:02am

International

Japan seeks dialogue with China over PM’s remark

Intends to handle comments of Chinese consul general in Osaka separately.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:09am

Business

Empowering local bodies

In the absence of effective elected LGs, members of the national and provincial assemblies exercise considerable influence on local development spending.

Updated 17 Nov, 2025 08:45am

Business