News Archives for Latest - 2025-11-21

Top Ukraine security official denies accepting terms of Trump’s peace plan

Ukraine’s European allies say they had not been consulted over the plan and have scheduled an urgent phone call to discuss the situation.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 11:54pm

TTAP, PTI stage demonstrations against 27th Amendment across KP and Punjab

Large demonstrations observed in multiple districts of KP; protests in Punjab relatively quiet.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 11:04pm

Punjab

Govt okays deployment of army, civil armed forces for Nov 23 by-elections

Empowered to exercise powers under Sections 4 and 5 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, from Saturday to Monday; Faisalabad DMO fines Rana Sanaullah,

Published 21 Nov, 2025 10:39pm

Pakistan wrestler Mohammad Gulzar clinches bronze medal at Islamic Solidarity Games

Mohammad Gulzar secured the medal by defeating Turkiye's Rifat E. Gidak in the fall position 5-4.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 10:25pm

KP & FATA

13 terrorists killed by security forces during operations in KP: ISPR

Joint operation between security forces and CTD carried out in Lakki Marwat's Pahar Khel area.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 09:49pm

Doha Film Festival opens with a screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab

The film's director, Kaouther Ben Hania, said Hind's voice stayed with her, as if she were asking her for help.

Updated 22 Nov, 2025 01:54am

PIA cabin crew member reportedly goes missing in Canada, airline initiates inquiry

According to PIA spokesperson, the attendant did not report for flight PK-798 from Toronto to Lahore.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 08:17pm

In pictures: Indians struggle through smog epidemic

In New Delhi, acrid smog blankets the skyline each winter, when cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:25pm

Ozempic, Wegovy users who suffered vision loss compensated by Danish govt

Four patients to receive 800,000 kroner; over 40 people seek reimbursement due to eye conditions.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:55pm

Sindh

Police detain protesters heading to Karachi Press Club for TTAP’s protest against 27th Amendment

All roads leading to Karachi Press Club were closed by the police; police say all detainees released.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:24pm

South Africa accepts huge rate of violence against women is national disaster

Country has one of the world's highest rates of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), leading to deaths five times higher than the global average.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:40pm

Newly formed AJK cabinet assigned portfolios by PM Rathore

Mian Abdul Waheed retains department of law, justice, parliamentary affairs and human rights.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:33pm

Abeyance of Indus Waters Treaty presents ‘real threat’ to regional stability, Dar tells EU

FM says Islamabad urges the Afghan Taliban regime to "act responsibly, honour their commitments, and work towards rooting out terrorism from its soil".

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:15pm

Explainer: What you need to know about India’s indigenously developed HAL Tejas

Though powered by an American engine, 60pc of the jet's parts are locally manufactured.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:03pm

Arshad Nadeem hails mentors after Islamic Solidarity Games triumph

“All the biggest titles I’ve won after the Tokyo Olympics was because of my coach Salman Iqbal Butt; he’s worked hard on me," Arshad says.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 07:37pm

Sindh

Karachi residents face acute water shortage amid frequent KE power failures

City loses 335 million gallons due to electricity breakdowns.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 07:10pm

FO says ex-PM Hasina’s death sentence ‘internal matter’, Bangladesh ‘fully capable’ of addressing own issues

FO condemns recent wave of arbitrary arrests and detention of people in India-occupied Kashmir.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:24pm

How many Indian Air Force jets have crashed in non-combat incidents over the last five years?

Several incidents involve aircraft of Soviet design, such as the MiG-21 Bison.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 07:45pm

‘FIFA Series’ for smaller nations to expand in 2026 and add women’s edition

The women’s series will debut in Brazil, Ivory Coast and Thailand.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 05:13pm

Khaqan Shahnawaz says Talha Anjum waving the Indian flag isn’t the problem — Nadia Khan’s reaction is

The content creator argues the rapper's gesture challenged India’s narrative, not Pakistan’s.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 04:29pm

Stokes leads fightback after Starc’s seven as 19 wickets fall in Ashes

England’s elite fast bowlers, led by an exceptional Stokes with 5-23, fought back to reduce the hosts to 123-9 at stumps, trailing by 49.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 04:11pm

Why do movies not feel like films anymore?

The magic of yesteryear's cinema seems lost amidst mountains of vaguely similar content.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 03:56pm

India’s indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show

Indian Air Force confirms death of pilot in crash, forms board of inquiry.

Updated 22 Nov, 2025 12:57am

Branded Content

How NDRMF is responding to a deepening climate emergency

NDRMF is shifting Pakistan from disaster relief to proactive climate resilience.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:56pm

KP & FATA

7 killed in attack on peace committee office in Bannu

Complaint by family says attack was consequence of family feud; police attribute statement to fear of retaliatory attack.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 06:30pm

Punjab

‘Honoured’ as US Congress members acknowledge CM Punjab’s bold plan to mechanise brick kilns: Marriyum

The senior minister claims all brick kilns across Punjab have been geo-mapped, QR-coded, drone-surveyed and linked to a central monitoring dashboard.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 02:59pm

Mohsin Naqvi announces revised prize money for next PSL edition

PCB says auction for two new PSL franchise teams will take place on 6 January, 2026.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 02:54pm

Pakistani Teleplay Gidh to premiere at Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival in Canada

The teleplay, starring Joyland's Rasti Farooq, is written and directed by Kanwal Khoosat.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 02:34pm

Chadwick Boseman honoured with posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The late actor’s family, friends and colleagues gathered in Hollywood to celebrate his life, legacy and the enduring power of his art.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 02:16pm

South Africa fast bowler Rabada ruled out of second Test against India

Rabada missed first Test at Eden Gardens after sustaining a rib bone stress injury in training ahead of the game.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 04:01pm

Top Featured

Dubai chocolate, expensive tomatoes, and Pakistan Idol: A taste of late-stage capitalism

In a country of contrasts, everything reflects a strange mix of consumerism, scarcity, and spectacle.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 01:59pm

South Asia

Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100

Injured include students from Dhaka University, factory workers in the city of Gazipur and residents of Narsingdi, the epicenter of the earthquake.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 06:04pm

5.7-magnitude earthquake stops Bangladesh v Ireland Test for three minutes

There was immediate panic in the stands as the jolts were felt, and players and umpires gathered near the pitch of the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 01:27pm

South Asia

Modi heads to South Africa for G20 summit boycotted by Trump

Modi has avoided the last two multilateral platforms where the US president was present.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 01:23pm

Fact check: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan did not question PM Modi about military losses in Pakistan-India May conflict

The video going viral on social media is AI-generated.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 01:11pm

FCC chief justice hopes court will stand as ‘guardian of constitutionalism, enduring symbol of justice’

“Creation of this court represents important moment in nation’s ongoing constitutional journey,” Justice Aminuddin says in message posted on FCC website.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 12:45pm

CCP issues notices to private schools for ‘forcing parents to buy costly supplies from exclusive vendors’

"The action has been taken to safeguard millions of school-going children and their families from unfair pricing practices," competition commission says.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 12:30pm

Who gets to represent Pakistan?

The discourse around Roma Riaz's representation of Pakistan at the Miss Universe pageant began and ended at her weight and the colour of her skin.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 12:23pm

Death toll from Indonesia landslides rises to 30

Nearly 1,000 residents remain evacuated, several missing in Banjarnegara district.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 12:08pm

Fatima Bosch of Mexico crowned Miss Universe after initial snub from organisers

Contestants from Thailand and Venezuela were announced as part of the the top three in the competition.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 11:54am

Princess Diana joins royal family at Paris wax museum — in her iconic ‘revenge dress’

Figures of King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II were already on display at the Musee Grevin.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 11:21am

Punjab

Afridi pens letter to Maryam over manhandling of Imran’s sisters, denial of his visitation rights

KP chief minister urges Punjab counterpart to ensure implementation of all court directives on visitation.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 11:00am

Balochistan

Police arrest six, bust dacoit gang in separate raids in Balochistan

Intelligence-based raids carried out in Dera Murad Jamali and the Usta Muhammad district.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 09:15am

Cambodia portrays economy and society on the move while Pakistan seems to be moving in opposite direction

Cambodia has focused a lot of resources on rebuilding schools.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 01:00pm

Breaking down UNSC resolution on Gaza

It is striking that Resolution 2803 in its annexed plan assures that ‘Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza’.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 08:58am

FM Dar, Nato chief hold talks; pledge deeper cooperation on regional security, counterterrorism

Meeting focused on state of Pakistan-US ties amid rising instability in South Asia.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 08:56am

International

Cheney honoured, but Trump off guest list

Dick Cheney honored at Washington funeral attended by elite, excluding Donald Trump.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:15am

Middle East

Tehran rules out IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without deal

FM Araghchi says US demands remain “detrimental to our national interests”, rules out any talks on missile programme or other “defence capabilities”.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:32am

International

US president says ‘seditious’ Democrats should face death

Trump assails lawmakers who told members of the US military they must refuse any illegal orders.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:26am

International

UK Covid probe faults ‘lack of urgency’ for ‘thousands of deaths’

The UK Covid inquiry found that locking down one week earlier in 2020 could have prevented around 23,000 deaths.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:36am

International

Outcry in France after general’s ‘prepared to lose children’ warning

“Yes to national defence, but no to unbearable warmongering rhetoric,” says Communist Party leader.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:45am

Punjab

At least 19 killed, several injured in gas explosion at Faisalabad factory; police arrest owner

Three other factories, seven houses in the area also affected; Punjab CM seeks report from commissioner.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:43pm

International

Bangladesh police hope new uniform repairs broken image

Doubt as to whether new colour scheme can fix reputation.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:39am

Business

Provinces’ seed needs met for wheat sowing

Food ministry hopes to achieve sowing target by end of November.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 08:30am

Business

Call to tap growth potential for gems, sporting goods

The Ministry of Commerce meets with sectoral councils to boost exports in sports goods, gems, and jewellery.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:13am

Business

PM Shehbaz directs PIA’s speedy privatisation

Business plan aims to sell 75 per cent stake with management control.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:50am

Business

New bilateral investment treaty with Australia being finalised

Understanding reached after conclusion of Islamabad round of negotiations.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:02am

Business

Mobilink launches Islamic banking

Bank to roll out Shariah-compliant services through two dedicated branches in Karachi, Peshawar.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:18am

Business

Stocks add 711 points to overnight gains

Benchmark index closes at 162,936 amid bullish trading.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:33am

Editorial: IMF’s long-awaited report grim analysis of Pakistan’s persistent corruption challenges

No wonder the government had been delaying the report's publication despite repeated reminders from the IMF.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 08:18am

Business

SBP reserves up by $27 million

Expected to be further boosted by IMF loan of $1.2bn next month.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:34am

SC ‘turns away’ petition filed by 4 IHC judges against 27th Amendment

Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Babar Sattar, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan and Saman Rifat Imtiaz wanted to file a petition under Article 184(3).

Published 21 Nov, 2025 08:01am

National

ECP pushes Senate by-poll beyond constitutional deadline

Punjab seat fell vacant after death of Irfan Siddiqui; critics say decision is meant to help PML-N, allowing it more time to pick candidate.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:34am

National

Federal Constitutional Court chief justice inspects new Record Room at IHC

CJP Afridi reviews progress on apex court’s Reform Action Plan.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:37am

Balochistan

18th Amendment curtailed cabinet size: Balochistan CM Bugti

Clarifies parliamentary secretary didn’t possess signing authority.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:06am

In judgement authored before resignation, ex-SC judge Minallah regrets abysmal state of prosecution

Questions validity of judicial confessions used to convict accused; holds that appellants are entitled to benefit of doubt.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:42am

Balochistan

Balochistan govt seeks time to reply in mines law case

Balochistan High Court postpones hearing on multiple constitutional petitions challenging newly passed Mines and Minerals Act 2025.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:11am

National

KP CM denied meeting with Imran for seventh time

Sohail Afridi says he has written a letter to the Chief Justice but has not received any response regarding the issue.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:34am

Front Page

Govt agrees on asset declaration reforms to combat corruption

IMF highlights need for risk-based asset verification; says NAB’s "political compromise" hindering anti-corruption efforts.

Published 21 Nov, 2025 07:38am

Front Page

Judicial Commission of Pakistan to pick superior court judges on Dec 2

Forum expected to elevate a judge to SC from the Islamabad High Court; nominate chief justices of the Sindh High Court and Balochistan High Court.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:08am

Back Page

G20 billionaires’ one-year earnings could end world poverty: Oxfam

Calls for the wealthy to be "fairly taxed" to help end poverty, fight climate breakdown.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:11am

Islamabad

Dawn Education Expo attracts students in Islamabad

Expo to move to Lahore for two-day event on November 22-23.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:59am

Islamabad

Islamabad lawyers divided over relocation of IHC

IHCBA making efforts to ensure court continues to function at current building.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:06am

Islamabad

CDA approves record Rs83 billion projects

Islamabad to have Capital House, new convention centre, seven-star hotel.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:59am

Islamabad

Expansion of quality education to remote areas central to progress: PM

Daanish School project inaugurated in Bagh.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 10:11am

Punjab

Lawyers in Lahore rally against 27th Amendment

Members of the Lahore Bar Association (LBA) take out rally; term the amendment an attack on the independence of the judiciary.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:37am

Punjab

Bureaucracy disrupting local government electioneering in Punjab: PPP

PPP leader Majeed Ghauri alleges that he was told by the DC office to stop PPP’s ongoing membership drive in Lahore.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:30am

Punjab

Smog envelops Punjab as Bahawalpur posts 469 AQI

Rs1.35m fine imposed on 556 individuals for smog-related offences.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:20am

KP & FATA

KP CM aide says Punjab being favoured in distribution of federal funds

Muzzammil Aslam claims Punjab received 16 per cent additional revenue during the first three months of current fiscal year.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:51am

KP & FATA

ANP leader held in Bajaur after bail cancellation

Obaidullah Khan Salarzai was arrested in a case regarding use of unlawful and inflammatory language against state institutions.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:47am

KP & FATA

Pine nut price witnesses unprecedented decline in South Waziristan

Traders cite high production, shrinking demand and harassment by police and customs officials as main reasons.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:39am

Sindh

27th Amendment against principles of judicial independence, separation of powers, SHC told

The Sindh High Court issues notices on petitions challenging the 27th Constitutional Amendment.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:17am

Karachi

ATC acquits MQM-H chief Afaq, 11 others in rioting case

Defence counsel says two cases registered against MQM-Haqiqi chairman are still pending a final verdict.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:02am

Sindh

With no clear time frame in sight, work on BRT Red Line resumes in Karachi

Construction had halted in September due to rising project cost, relocation of utilities.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:04am

Sindh

Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation gets 20 sewage suction trucks

Karachi's mayor announces Rs630 million sewerage system upgrade.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:37am

Sindh

Sindh cabinet abolishes 14 anti-terrorism courts in Karachi, Hyderabad amid low caseload

Approves proposal to abolish 13 of the 20 ATCs in Karachi and one in Hyderabad, converting them into special courts to expedite narcotics-related cases.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:47am

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