News Archives for Latest - 2025-11-18

Fazl says Pakistan has moved past ‘bitter memories’, calls for new future with Bangladesh

“We were one, and God willing, we will remain one. Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be strengthened by the spirit of goodwill,” JUI-F chief says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:16pm

Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal knocks out India’s Pankaj Advani to make IBSF World Cup semi-finals

Mohammad Hasnain and veteran Mohammad Asif saw their campaign end as both suffered defeats in their respective last-32 and pre-quarterfinals fixtures.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 10:39pm

Karachi woman given 8 years by US court for lying about terrorist acts

“We will not allow the United States to be a launching point for terrorist attacks abroad,” Acting US Attorney Jay R Combs says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 08:32pm

Maaz Sadaqat shines again as Pakistan Shaheens rout UAE in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Chasing a modest 60, the Shaheens romped home in just 5.2 overs, with 88 balls to spare.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 07:58pm

PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi undergoes successful gallbladder surgery, lawyer says

Ex-FM to remain in hospital under doctor's supervision for several days.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 07:27pm

What are the pitfalls for UK’s asylum system overhaul

How long will it take to implement the measures? Will there be any obstacles, and could the proposals be effective in discouraging small boat crossings, which successive governments have failed to curb?

Published 18 Nov, 2025 07:01pm

Middle East

After UNSC vote on Gaza plan, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’s expulsion from the region

Trump's plan does not explicitly call for the group's expulsion; Gaza water supplier suspends services to protest Hamas detaining staff member.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:08pm

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar turns Lyari into a spy playground and we have so many questions

The action film, 'inspired by true events', veers into fantasy by depicting Karachi's Lyari as a hub of espionage and cross-border terrorism.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:55pm

Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan steer Pakistan to five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in T20 tri-series opener

Chasing 148, Pakistan were tottering at 30-3 inside the powerplay and later 115-5 when Fakhar fell with 33 still needed off 24 balls.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:56pm

Demon Slayer becomes first Japanese film to earn over 100bn yen globally

The film is the highest grossing Japanese movie globally and the second highest grossing film domestically.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:52pm

Sarajevo siege survivors hope for justice as Italy probes alleged ‘sniper tourism’

Bosnian state prosecutor's office said it had not been contacted by the Milan prosecutors.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:49pm

As people form bonds with AI chatbots, Cambridge crowns ‘parasocial’ its Word of the Year

The words 'skibidi', 'delulu' and 'tradwife' were among those added to the dictionary this year.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:06pm

Pakistan go down to Syria in penultimate AFC Asian Cup qualifier

Pakistan's search for a first international victory since 2023 goes on after Nolberto Solano's men are handed a 5-0 thrashing by Syria.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 04:05pm

FM Dar meets Russia’s Putin, China’s Li Qiang on sidelines of SCO Moscow summit

At Moscow summit, Dar highlights Pakistan's tech-driven disaster management system; says empowering youth of "foremost importance".

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:43pm

Monster launches a ‘women-only’ energy drink and the internet is not FLRT-ing back

The zero-sugar line arrives next year with beauty-boosting claims, bright branding and 200mg of caffeine per can.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 03:28pm

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz out of Davis Cup finale with injury

The six-time Grand Slam winner says he was “heartbroken” to miss out on playing for Spain.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 02:58pm

Economic Coordination Committee approves grants for security, defence projects

Grants include technical supplementary grant of Rs100.3m for maintenance of defence equipment used by federal civil armed forces.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 05:44pm

3 key judicial bodies reconstituted in light of 27th Constitutional Amendment

SC's Justice Mandokhail nominated as member of Supreme Judicial Council and Practice and Procedure Committee, FCC's Justice Farooq included in Judicial Commission of Pakistan.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 02:39pm

Babar Azam fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach during third ODI against Sri Lanka

One demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record, making it his first in a 24-month period.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 04:20pm

Sindh

Girl, 18, found dead in DHA Karachi; relatives detained for suspected involvement

Police surgeon says sexual violence strongly suspected.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 02:21pm

Punjab

LHC bars police from harrassing Indian woman married to Pakistani man

Petition heard by Justice Farooq Haider.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 01:40pm

Opposition alliance TTAP stages march from Parliament House to Supreme Court against 27th Amendment

Asad Qaiser, MWM's Raja Nasir, Khokar, Salman Akram, Gohar among leaders present; Achakzai announces national moot soon, "Black Day" on Friday.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 04:16pm

Oscar Piastri wins Australia’s top sports honour

The 24-year-old bagged the Don Award at the annual Sport Australia Hall Of Fame awards.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:56pm

The Met Gala has announced the theme for its 2026 exhibition — costume art

This time, the theme comes without a subtitle.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:53pm

US is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows

US received the most official sector credit from China, more than $200 billion for nearly 2,500 projects and activities, between 2000 and 2023, report says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:48pm

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix is gorgeous — but strangely superficial

The director’s long-awaited take on Mary Shelley’s classic dazzles with scale and spectacle, yet leaves the emotional core stitched together at the seams.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:31pm

Australian man sentenced to nine days in Singapore prison after rushing Ariana Grande

Johnson Wen jumped the barricade at the Asia premiere of the star's latest film, Wicked: For Good, last week.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:06pm

KP & FATA

Terrorist killed in failed attempt to blow up bridge in Bannu after IED detonates prematurely

Police spokesperson says other terrorist involved in the plot escaped; search operation has been launched to locate him.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:55am

PPP’s Faisal Rathore sworn in as new AJK prime minister

Prosperity of Azad Kashmir's people among Centre’s priorities, Shehbaz tells Rathore in phone call.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 06:30pm

Trump unveils fast-track visas for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

US Secretary of State Rubio says ticket "not a visa", merely expedites process.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:15am

Vitol, Cnergyico make Pakistan’s biggest single delivery of marine fuel

“This latest initiative enhances Pakistan's capacity to serve the global shipping industry with sustainable fuel solutions,” says Cnergyico Pk Limited director.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:06am

Top Featured

She never got her period, and no one told her why

Behind closed doors and clinic walls, doctors in Pakistan are treating a rare condition reported in 1 in 5,000 girls: the MRKH syndrome.

Updated 28 Nov, 2025 04:37pm

Punjab

TLP challenges ban notification before review committee

Says notification for ban issued without due consideration of earlier administrative and legal actions.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 10:31am

Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style

Needing only draws to be sure of reaching the global footballing showpiece, both European giants recorded resounding wins in their last group matches.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 10:27am

Branded Content

Allied Bank promotes warehouse facility as a financing solution to support agricultural businesses

These awareness events enable agricultural businesses to secure financing against stored commodities rather than land or property.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 10:18am

Branded Content

LemFi introduces new savings account for UK immigrant community

The new savings product offers daily interest and FSCS protection as part of the company’s wider push to build a financial ecosystem for immigrants.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 10:07am

KP & FATA

38 terrorists killed in four separate KP operations: ISPR

Military’s media affairs says operations were carried out between November 15 and 17, adding that terrorists belonged to Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:54pm

Indian opposition needs strategy to take on entrenched right wing under Modi’s watch

India’s opposition parties might want to figure out their priorities at the outset.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 09:04am

27th Amendment may have strengthened executive’s hand, but only on paper

In private rooms, it is hard to say who is chairing meetings or making the decisions.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 08:48am

Punjab

Lawyers in Lahore organise rally against 27th Amendment, vow to announce next course of action soon

Dozens of lawyers take out rally from GPO Chowk to the State Bank of Pakistan on the Mall.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 08:38am

Editorial: Sheikh Hasina appears to have become a victim of institutions she created to eliminate her opponents

Over five decades since East Pakistan became Bangladesh, political stability still eludes that country.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 08:32am

Punjab

Another judge recuses himself from SIC, PTI leaders’ pleas

Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal refuses to hear pleas, citing personal reasons.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:15am

Punjab

Portal to apply for 15,146 teachers’ posts in Punjab remains non-functional

Candidates panic as application process set to close on November 21.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:12am

Punjab

PTI holds walk against 27th Amendment in Lahore

PTI's Salman Akram Raja rejects amendment, says subservient judiciary cannot serve the oppressed.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:19am

Punjab

Mayo Hospital received 1,796 dog-bite cases in 14 months, LHC told

Report says hospital's emergency department treated 1,796 patients, including children, since Sept 24, 2024.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:22am

Business

Equities falter on poor economic data

Heightened benchmark volatility as investors engage in profit-taking.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:07am

Business

Foreign investment plunges 26pc

Expert says daily govt statements against India, Afghanistan can only destroy hope for foreign investment.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:51am

Business

Three Discos fined Rs57.5m over fatal accidents

All managements blame victims for deaths, absolve themselves of responsibility.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:27am

Business

Exports to Europe rise to $3.2bn

Exports to UK increase by 7.19pc to $2.160bn from $2.015bn in preceding year.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:45am

Business

Islamic finance poised to power climate agenda

Institutional weaknesses, fragmented policies, limited market capacity pose obstacles to effective climate finance ecosystems, says report.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:01am

Business

Auto financing hits Rs315bn amid cheaper rates

Concerns persist regarding policy consistency and addressing of used car imports.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:36am

Business

Current account deficit surges by 255pc to $733m in July-Oct

Rising imports and falling exports contributed to poor performance.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:22am

Balochistan

Balochistan Assembly seeks end to harassment of traders from Pishin, Chaman

Joint resolution adopted; committee formed to take up matter with Sindh govt.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:25am

National

Pak-Uzbek body to be set up for boosting pharma trade

Aviation ties, banking integration discussed; connecting Central and South Asia markets central objective for both nations.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:01am

National

Four envoys present credentials to president

Envoys of UAE, Denmark, Australia, Mauritius meet President Zardari.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:23am

National

Pakistan, China to boost anti-terror cooperation

Chinese ambassador called on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi; condemns suicide blast in Islamabad.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:24am

Balochistan

Policeman injured in grenade attack in Jaffarabad

According to police, unidentified attackers hurled a grenade at a security post on the National Highway.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:23am

International

S. Africa says ‘suspicious’ flights from Israel an ‘agenda to cleanse Gaza’

Reports say shadowy organisation named Al Majd involved in travel arrangements.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:53am

International

McCartney to release silent song against AI law

More than 1,000 artists have collaborated on silent album including Hans Zimmer, Annie Lennox, Kate Bush.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:02am

International

Ukraine to buy 100 Rafales from France

The aircraft suffered damage to its reputation when Pakistan shot down a fighter during the May war with India.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:40am

International

BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump’s defamation claim

No basis for defamation claim, position unchanged, says chair.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:35am

Back Page

COP30 talks enter homestretch with UN warning against ‘stonewalling’

“There is a huge amount of work ahead for ministers and negotiators," says UN climate chief Simon Stiell.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:22am

Back Page

Israeli settlers’ outpost dismantled as Netanyahu slams ‘extremists’

Rare action witnessed after Israeli settlers set fire to several properties of Palestinians.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:22am

Back Page

Scientists train artificial intelligence to interpret prehistoric chemical jigsaw

Researchers discover photosynthesis was taking place 800 million years earlier than previously thought; new technology could "revolutionise search for extra-terrestrial life".

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:06am

Front Page

Federal Constitutional Court kicks off proceedings amid space constraints

Seven courtrooms arranged on IHC floors; three benches hear several cases on first working day.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 07:35am

Sindh

Call for immediate release of Pakistani fishermen held in India

Three-day festival by Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum concludes with a conference; speakers highlight longstanding problems faced by fishing communities.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:41am

Sindh

PM promises revival of Karachi Circular Railway with Sindh govt’s help

On CM Murad’s request, Shehbaz assures inclusion of Karachi Circular Railway in CPEC.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:19am

Sindh

Drive launched in Sindh to vaccinate 8.9m children against measles-rubella and polio

Health Minister Pechuho calls on parents not to heed misinformation.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:32am

Sindh

SC urges legislation for rehabilitation of ‘miscarriage of justice’ victims

Bench details reasons for last month’s acquittal of two brothers sentenced to death in 2005 PIDC bomb blast case.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:26am

KP & FATA

Police step up search and strike operations in South Waziristan

DPO inspects security arrangements at checkpoints, police installations, surrounding residential areas, entry and exit points.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:36am

KP & FATA

Senior lawyer Ali Zaman assails 27th Amendment

Says such attempts to reshape the judicial structure for political convenience are dangerous, unjust, and deeply alarming.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:51am

KP & FATA

Curfew imposed in Tirah, North Waziristan

Will remain effective from 6am until evening in Tirah; two-day restriction on all public movement in North Waziristan.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:55am

KP & FATA

KP govt to save Rs7bn through new funding model of free treatment scheme

The model, approved by cabinet, will stand enforced from July 1, 2025.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 11:01am

KP & FATA

KP CM distributes Rs64 million scholarship cheques to varsity students

Says market-relevant academic subjects being introduced to enable students to compete locally, internationally.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:49am

Islamabad

Warrants for Gandapur issued

Warrants issued in liquor and arms recovery case; separately, Imaan Mazari submits new power of attorney in controversial tweet case.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 10:25am

Islamabad

Public goodwill towards China increased since 2015: report

Survey respondents credit CPEC-linked development, improved security and increased social interaction for shift.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:26am

Islamabad

BISP introduces social protection wallets for beneficiaries

For this purpose, the social safety net has begun distributing free SIMs to as many eligible women.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:20am

KP & FATA

Trade body seeks government intervention to resume exports to Afghanistan

“Prolonged blockade has triggered significant financial losses for traders, transporters, and others, many of whom are Pakistani nationals," PAJCCI chief says.

Published 18 Nov, 2025 12:07am

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