News Archives for Latest - 2025-11-20

HRCP demands inquiry into ‘manhandling’ of Imran’s sisters outside Adiala Jail

Rights group notes that visiting relatives in prison and peaceful assembly are enshrined in both national and international human rights law.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:56pm

Europeans push back at US plan that would force concessions from Ukraine

“Ukrainians want ... a just peace that respects everyone's sovereignty,” French foreign minister says.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:48pm

Korean actors Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin to tie knot in December

The stars have been dating for 10 years.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:29pm

PTI accuses PML-N of ‘rigging tactics’ in Lahore’s NA-129 by-poll

“It is an interesting coincidence that the PML-N candidate is Lesco chairman and the presiding officers have also been picked from the same company,” Hammad Azhar says.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:00pm

Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza and bowlers combine as Zimbabwe crush hapless Sri Lanka

A 61-run stand from Brian Bennett and skipper Sikandar Raza powered Zimbabwe to 162/8 before their bowlers skittled Sri Lanka for just 95.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 11:09pm

PTI remains firm on Achakzai as NA opposition leader, Amir Dogar says

Says decision is final and there will be no further consultation on the issue.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:29pm

JF-17 draws ‘significant attention’ at Dubai Airshow; friendly country signs MOU for procurement of jet

Military's media wing says multiple countries show interest in acquiring battle-proven fighter.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 12:00am

In pictures: A journey through winter’s untouched beauty in Germany

Photos after heavy snowfall show life frozen in time across southern Germany.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:26pm

Sindh

Customs body seizes Rs110m in jewellery, foreign currency from alleged smugglers at Karachi airport

Personnel recover $6,143 and two kilogrammes of gold from one passenger and $5,746 and 1.05kg of gold from the other.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 08:05pm

PPL says not creating artificial island, building setup to support marshy area drilling operations

Says well’s initial drilling will be carried out in March 2026.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 07:24pm

US Congress report ‘validated Pakistan’s triumph’ in May conflict: PM Shehbaz

“The exemplary performance of the Pakistan Armed Forces brought the enemy to its knees, by the grace of God,” prime minister says.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 07:04pm

Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine

Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while...

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:29pm

KP & FATA

2 cops martyred, 4 injured as police van targeted in KP’s DI Khan

Van driver, constable slain; remotely controlled bomb detonated when armoured vehicle was patrolling as usual.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:05pm

US Muslim group CAIR says Texas governor ‘stoking anti-Muslim hysteria’, vows legal action against terrorist designation

"We are ready to sue him again if he attempts to turn this publicity stunt into real policy," says Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 06:26pm

Sindh

MQM-P leadership says constitutional provision invokes creation of new provinces

Calls for Karachi mayor to be empowered in line with mayors of other major metropolitan cities.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 06:14pm

The crumbling tomb of Sir Robert Sandeman in Balochistan reflects his legacy of divide-and-rule

Sandeman died in January 1892, days before turning 58. After months of ill-health and a summer in Scotland, he returned to the Subcontinent in November 1891, spending Christmas in Quetta before travelling to Las Bela — his final resting place.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:29pm

US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel’s advanced features

Israel enjoys unique permissions to modify its F-35s, including the ability to integrate its own weapons systems and add radar-jamming capabilities.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:28pm

Fact check: Former AJK PM did not claim responsibility for Delhi blast; refers to April 2025 remarks

In the speech on Nov 17, Haq referred to his comments made earlier in April 2025, when he had threatened India with consequences for orchestrating attacks in Balochistan.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:14pm

Rapper Talha Anjum apologises for waving Indian flag at concert in Nepal

If you are not there, then I am not there, Anjum tells his Pakistani fans.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 04:14pm

Nadeen Ayoub proudly wears her Palestinian heritage on the Miss Universe stage

Miss Universe Palestine showcased her country's rich history and culture with her dress.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 03:52pm

KP & FATA

Security forces kill 7 terrorists in KP operations: ISPR

Four terrorists killed in Mohmand, two in Lakki Marwat and one in Tank, ISPR says.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:05pm

South Asia

Indian authorities raid offices of Kashmir Times in crackdown against ‘anti-national’ content

Editors call raid attempt “to silence" them, reject allegations as "baseless"; Committee to Protect Journalists terms raid "deeply troubling"; AJK PM also condemns raid.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 06:15pm

This year’s PISAs have been postponed

The organisers cited visa processing delays for nominees, performers and key participants as the reason for delaying the event.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 03:03pm

French scientists probe mRNA’s potential to fight cancer

One of the teams is trying to combine mRNA vaccine with ultrasound technology to treat deadly pancreatic cancer.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 03:00pm

PSG defender Hakimi voted African Footballer of the Year

The award caps an incredible season for the Morocco captain in which he lifted the UEFA Champions League with his club Paris St Germain.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 02:57pm

KP & FATA

ECP takes notice of KP CM Afridi’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on upcoming Haripur by-election

Seeks deployment of army for by-polls; summons Afridi, candidate Shehrnaz Omar Ayub tomorrow for violating Elections Act.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 03:43pm

Decision on city names for two new PSL franchises after Dec 15: PCB

Says successful bidders will have right to choose team name from any of the six city/team names.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 04:42pm

ADB approves $330m loan to expand clean energy transmission in Pakistan

Bank's press release says 500 kilovolt transmission line of approximately 290 kilometres to be constructed under the project.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 03:06pm

Drama Case No 9 cuts line on Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and the 26th Amendment from its YouTube video

The full scene, which writer Shahzeb Khanzada shared a video of on X, was aired on TV and initially posted to YouTube.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 02:03pm

Rawalpindi ATC withdraws arrest warrants for Aleema Khan in terrorism case

Warrants withdrawn after Aleema appears before court, submits compliance report; hearing adjourned till November 26.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 01:43pm

Khushhal Khan’s Biryani is taking much longer to cook — and he is sorry about that

The lead actor promises the drama serial is nearing its end.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 01:42pm

Trump signs bill for release of Epstein files

Insiders warn that even with the president’s signature, his administration could lean on redactions, procedural delays or lingering federal investigations to keep explosive details out of the public eye.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 01:18pm

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim joins elite club with ton in 100th Test

Level with Mominul Haque for most Test hundreds by a Bangladesh batter.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 01:04pm

Memory chip crunch set to drive up smartphone prices

AI data centres hoover up memory chips used in consumer electronics, driving up their prices; demand "significantly exceeds industry supply".

Published 20 Nov, 2025 12:53pm

Paid reviews and inflated sales numbers hamper Bollywood’s image

Insiders say moviegoers are skipping opening night shows to wait for honest reviews.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 12:00pm

Top Featured

All that glitters: The rise and rise of gold

In an economy where trust in institutions falters, Pakistanis are turning to the oldest currency of confidence: gold.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 12:50pm

Pakistan issues Notam extending Indian aircraft ban till Dec 24

Bar will apply to all Indian-registered aircraft as well as any aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:15pm

Middle East

Human Rights Watch says Israel’s explusions from West Bank refugee camps amount to war crimes

Calls for Israeli officials' prosecution for crimes against humanity by displacing 32,000 Palestinians in January, February.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 12:33pm

TTP ‘serious threat’ in South and Central Asia, receiving support from de facto Afghan authorities, UNSC told

"The TTP has conducted numerous high-profile attacks in Pakistan from Afghan soil, some of which incurred mass casualties," says Denmark's envoy.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 12:36pm

Saba Qamar shares a powerful message this World Children’s Day

Every child has a right to have a voice in the decisions that shape their future, she says.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 11:18am

South Asia

US clears $93m sale of Javelin anti-tank system, Excalibur projectiles to India

The Indian govt has requested to buy up to 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles and 100 units of the Javelin system.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 10:38am

Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

It is the first time since January 2019 that two new baggy green caps have been handed out before a single Test.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 12:57pm

Manias and magic bullets: Why conversation on economic reforms has not gathered momentum in Pakistan

Something important is trying to speak through these manias that break out regularly every few years.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:59am

Trump says will meet with New York mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday

Mamdani's spokesperson says he will meet Trump to "discuss public safety, economic security and the affordability agenda".

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:47am

Sindh

SHC issues notices to Sindh Assembly speaker, chief secy on pleas challenging CBs ordinance

SHC removes office objections; rules petitions filed in public interest to question vires of ordinance promulgated by acting governor.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:43am

Why arguments dismissing COPs as elaborate talk shops are fundamentally flawed

Three decades of COP negotiations have transformed climate action.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:31am

Balochistan

Levies official martyred in attack on checkpost in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah

DC Qila Abdullah says the attackers had previously been involved in robberies on Quetta-Chaman highway and other serious crimes.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:21am

PM Shehbaz, Sindh CM Murad discuss political situation after 27th Amendment

PM says return of international cricket reflects Pakistan’s stability; reiterates commitment to minority rights.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:15am

Editorial: Riyadh’s recognition of Israel will open pathway for Zionist state’s normalisation with Muslim world

Until Palestine is free, Muslim states must not reward Israel with recognition.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:33am

Punjab

Lahore ranked world’s most polluted again as AQI soars to 386

Govt says easterly winds worsening smog in central Punjab.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:30am

Punjab

TTP operative gets 31-year jail term

According to CTD officials, Muhammad Tahir was found in possession of 2kg of explosive material and live electronic devices.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:00am

Punjab

Public disillusioned by ‘suppressive system’: JI

JI Emir Hafiz Naeem says courts have failed to provide justice and institutions have also failed to deliver.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:36am

South Asia

Afghan Taliban seek investment from India as trade minister arrives in Delhi

Landlocked Afghanistan is seeking access to grains, medicines and industrial goods following closure of its border with Pakistan.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 08:50am

Punjab

40 TLP ticket-holders announce dissociation from party

Say they are not part of any protest or demonstration against the government.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:53am

South Asia

In fresh comments on Pak-India May conflict, Trump says PM Shehbaz called to say he ‘saved millions’

Says it took threat of "350pc tariffs" to avoid an escalation.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 11:15am

KP & FATA

At least 27 militants killed in operations across KP

IBO carried out on reported presence of nearly two dozen terrorists in Kurram district’s Manato and Marzai areas, as per sources.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 08:41am

Business

Foreign loan inflows surge 33pc in July-Oct

The target for total foreign inflows for FY26 has been set at $19.9bn compared to $19.4bn last year.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:12am

Business

Haroon pledges stronger banking support to women entrepreneurs

Economic future, sustainable development rely on active participation of women, says FPCCI chief.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:54am

Business

Big industry output expands 2.7pc in September

Improvement suggests gradual stabilisation after flood impact subsides.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 08:29am

Business

Profit repatriation jumps 39pc in four months

China receives highest share at $372m, followed by UK at $258m.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 08:28am

27th Amendment: SC judges meet to decide future course of action, idea of en masse resignation ‘met with silence’

Fly-on-the-wall account of judges’ conclave on judiciary’s response to 27th Amendment reveals misgivings over parliamentary powers.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:04am

Business

Aramco signs $30bn deals with US firms

MoUs, agreements expected to strengthen collaboration with American firms, says Aramco CEO.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:28am

Fate of NA opposition leader hangs in balance as by-polls declared

National Assembly Secretariat sticks to its stance that disqualification is "sub judice" before PHC; Omar Ayub’s seat among 13 up for grabs on November 23.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 07:57am

Business

Bulls return with 1,291-point rally

PSX surges as retail investors show confidence, KSE-100 index rises 40pc in 2025.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:00am

KP & FATA

Afghan artists, families move Peshawar High Court against forced repatriation

Claim they face persecution in Afghanistan.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:10am

KP & FATA

Boy killed in South Waziristan terrorist attack

Attackers manage to escape into the nearby hills; combing operation initiated.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:18am

KP & FATA

‘Meddling’ by some institutions harming country: KP CM

Says country was on verge of a major political development; accuses "state institutions" of failing to fulfil their responsibilities.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 02:46pm

Islamabad

Fleeing former Sialkot additional deputy commissioner re-arrested

Suspect escapes at Chakri Motorway rest stop while being transported to Lahore jail.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:27am

Islamabad

Caucus on Child Rights calls for urgent polio legislation, awareness

Recommend child-centred, community-driven approach to eradication.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:22am

Islamabad

Mega project for sectors’ upgradation announced in Islamabad

CDA to overhaul roads, footpaths and civic infrastructure.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:14am

Islamabad

Electric bus service with 45 vehicles launched in Rawalpindi

Punjab CM announces Rs30bn signal-free corridor for garrison city.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:10am

Sindh

Women-only Pink Bus Service expanded to Green Line corridor in Karachi

Sharjeel urges PM to fulfil his promise of providing buses to Karachi; says double-decker buses to be plied on Sharea Faisal in first phase.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:47am

Sindh

Karachi to become 5th largest city in world by 2050: UN

India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan and the United States have collectively contributed over 500 million people to the global city population, says a UN report.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:34am

International

Eyeing Russia, EU targets barriers to moving military eastward

Tanks and other heavy equipment currently require country-by-country authorisations to transit through European Union territory.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:56am

International

The gruelling search for Gaza’s dead under the rubble

Gaza City residents search for loved ones buried under rubble, with thousands still missing and many unable to retrieve bodies for proper burials.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:18am

International

Volcano erupts near Bali, sending ash into the sky

Local disaster agency says plume of ash rose as far as 8.5 kilometres into the air.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:18am

International

Ukraine expected to give up land, some arms under US peace plan

According to reliable sources, proposals includeFturk cutting the size of Ukraine’s armed forces, among other things.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:04am

International

Nasa set to release new images of interstellar object

Astronomers have determined the interstellar objects is a comet probably even older than our solar system.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:25am

Sport

Hosting ATP Challenger Tour could be a game changer for Pakistan: Aisam

Pakistan will be hosting the ATP Challenger at the PTF Complex in Islamabad from Nov 24-30.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 12:25pm

National

Senate panel urges SBP to end forced abayas at banks

Committee argues that women should not be compelled to adopt a specific religious look.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:17am

Balochistan

Balochistan CM Bugti declares ‘zero tolerance’ for poppy cultivation

Civil-military leaders hear public grievances at Loralai Jirga.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:24am

Balochistan

Balochistan MPAs to get closed-door update on security

Lawmakers express concern over internet, transport shutdown during the provincial assembly session.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:27am

National

NDMA warns of even stronger monsoon next year

Country likely to experience 22-26 per cent above-normal rainfall during 2026 monsoon season.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:00am

Middle East

World leaders lining up to join Gaza peace board, says Trump

US president praises "work being done by Hamas".

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:55am

Back Page

Federal Constitutional Court to use apex court rules until it frames its own

Space constraints at Constitution Avenue premises prompt flurry of meetings.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:32am

Balochistan

PML-N grouse with Balochistan CM Bugti ‘out in the open’

PML-N Senator Mir Dostain Khan Domki claims Mir Sarfraz Bugti will be removed as chief minister in the next few days.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 08:07am

Front Page

IMF highlights corruption risks across state institutions in Pakistan

Lender’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment proposes 15-point reform plan; calls for tighter limits on govt’s financial powers.

Updated 20 Nov, 2025 10:17am

Arshad Nadeem defends gold medal at Islamic Solidarity Games, Muhammad Yasir wins silver for Pakistan

Nigeria’s Samuel Adams Kure takes bronze in 76.01m after Yasir eclipsed him for second place in the final attempt.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 12:53pm

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