News Archives for Latest - 2025-11-23

Pakistan Shaheens retain Asia Cup Rising Stars title after Super Over thriller against Bangladesh ‘A’

In a final that swung wildly in the space of 40 minutes, Shaheens were bowled out for 125, only for their spinners to rip through the opponents.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 11:35pm

South Asia

FO denounces Indian defence minister’s ‘delusional, dangerously revisionist’ remarks about Sindh

Rajnath Singh said "borders can change [...] who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India.”

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 11:33pm

Mohammad Asif and Asjad Iqbal clinch IBSF World Cup title for Pakistan

The veteran duo etched their names in history by winning a thrilling final against Hong Kong.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 09:56pm

5-member FCC bench to take up PTI leader Salman Akram Raja’s election tribunal plea on Tuesday

Larger bench constituted to hear the petition comprises Justices Aamer Farooq, Ali Baqar Najafi, Muhammad Karim Khan Agha, Rozi Khan Barrech and Arshad Hussain Shah.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 09:48pm

Middle East

Israel claims to have killed Hezbollah military leader in Beirut strike

No immediate confirmation of killing from Hezbollah; Lebanese health ministry says five dead in strike.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 10:34pm

Lifetime immunity for public office holders has concentrated ‘unchecked power in hands of a few’: HRCP

Human rights body expresses concern over 27th Amendment, says tweak "further weakens essential checks and balances at a time when public trust in state institutions is fragile".

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:58pm

In pictures: Artists, writers and poets come together at the Adab Festival in Karachi

Visitors attend panel discussions and other events, as well as stalls selling various goods.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 06:16pm

Usman Tariq hat-trick destroys Zimbabwe as Pakistan make T20 tri-series final

Chasing a formidable 196, Zimbabwe were skittled for a paltry 126 in 19 overs, collapsing from 60 for 4 to 60 for 7.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 09:35pm

Sindh

Power outage at Karachi pumping stations resolved, citywide water services back to normal, KWSC claims

Karachi faced a severe water crisis in November as prolonged power outages across the city disrupted pumping.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:29pm

Muthuswamy ton and Jansen blitz put South Africa in box seat against India

The Proteas' top order had frittered away starts but the number seven batter marshalled a lower-order surge.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:12pm

Celebrating Gilgit-Baltistan’s voices as they seek place, preservation and recognition

The people of Gilgit-Baltistan see their land and their lives as rich, thriving and meaningful.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:07pm

Editorial: Private schools’ commercial practices put unfair burden on parents

Private schools know that to give their children a better future, parents will enrol their kids with them.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:03pm

EU and Pakistan urge Afghanistan to root out terror on its soil, ensure women’s rights in joint statement

EU emphasises that repatriation of Afghans must be "safe, dignified and in line with international standards".

Published 23 Nov, 2025 04:55pm

India win cricket’s first blind women’s T20 World Cup

Phula Saren top scored with 44 off 27 deliveries. Nepal's top scorer was Sarita Ghimire with 35 off 38 balls.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 04:53pm

Rana Sanaullah again extends dialogue offer to PTI for solving political crises

Assails Imran for "always creating a deadlock"; asserts PML-N only party deserving of votes in today's by-elections.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 04:50pm

Pakistan urges urgent grant-based climate finance at COP30

Appeal was made at the COP30 event titled “Operationalising Loss and Damage: Financing Resilience and Recovery in Vulnerable Countries."

Published 23 Nov, 2025 04:43pm

After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India

A U.N. wildlife trade body decided on Sunday not to restrict India from importing endangered animals, after many...

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 03:45pm

FO slams Israeli attacks in Gaza as ‘blatant violation of international law’

Says attacks undermine international efforts to achieve lasting peace, stability.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 01:36pm

US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say

“President Trump is prepared to use every element of American power to stop drugs from flooding into our country," says a senior administration official.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 12:09pm

Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet

Former HAL executive says crash "rules out exports for now".

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 06:59pm

Punjab

President’s immunity to last only during his term: Raja Pervaiz Ashraf

PPP leader says whenever the president steps down, his immunity will end too.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 09:32am

Punjab

Maryam has no role in arranging meetings for prisoners, says Azma Bokhari in response to KP CM

Suggests CM Afridi to study the law; Kundi again rules out governor’s rule.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 09:24am

Why did Trump trample on Republican hopes by reversing his stance on Mamdani?

Although Mamdani stood respectfully by the president’s side, he demonstrated that he was no pushover.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 09:09am

Sindh

CM Sindh urges Madressahs to incorporate science, modern education in curriculum

Stresses that this would enable students to excel in the modern world.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 09:01am

Govt must rethink its security planning to counter terrorism in Quetta without fuelling frustration

Public frustration and insecurity are as lethal as the threat of terrorism itself.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 08:55am

Sindh

Karachi’s Dumper Truck Owners Association chief escapes from City Courts after bail dismissal

Liaquat Mehsud has been booked in a case pertaining to opening fire on people protesting against a fatal accident involving a dumper.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 08:55am

Editorial: Judiciary’s future under strain amid growing internal dissent

One must highlight again that these were not ordinary petitioners.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 05:04pm

Sindh

At Karachi’s Adab Festival, journalists lament censorship, new media challenges

The festival returned to the metropolis for its 10th edition at Habitt City this weekend.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 02:48pm

Why do companies delist in Pakistan?

Once the tax break went away, many firms had little interest in public shareholders.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 08:17am

Punjab

Family enterprises, cult-based parties can’t effect change: JI

JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari "claims to be a democrat, however, he himself was a typical feudal landlord."

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 09:37am

PTI’s Yasmin Rashid gets bail in May 9 case

Lahore ATC records statements of 10 police personnel in a case related to violence at GOR-I neighbourhood during the May 9 riot.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 07:59am

KP & FATA

All set for NA-18 by-election in Haripur today

DMO adjourns proceedings against CM over poll code violation.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 09:13am

KP & FATA

Misuse of social media app poses challenge to police in Peshawar

Police officials note rise of negative content on TikTok, which they claim is increasingly influencing young people.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 11:19am

KP & FATA

Ex-police official gunned down in Wana

Unidentified assailants manage to escape; 13-year-old girl killed in a mortar shell attack in Birmal tehsil of Lower South Waziristan.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:53am

KP & FATA

KP expects financial integration of erstwhile Fata in NFC Award

Province seeks to align Award with "ground realities."

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 09:09am

Islamabad

Punjab seeks proposals for uplift of agriculture in Potohar region

Visit to university highlights advancements in modern agricultural technologies, contribution to farmer awareness and capacity building.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:52am

Islamabad

AJK PM vows to resolve Muzaffarabad’s chronic issues

Expresses full confidence that federal government will extend complete support for AJK’s development projects.

Published 23 Nov, 2025 05:52am

Islamabad

PMDC pledges to address concerns over admissions

Vows close coordination with IBCC to ensure fairness between Cambridge-system and local board students.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 10:48am

Islamabad

Murree braces for winter tourism

Seven facilitation centres set up as departments placed on alert despite no snowfall forecast.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 10:32am

Sindh

CM Sindh vows to protect rights of children

On child protection, CM Murad says the provincial government treats child abuse cases with utmost seriousness.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 08:49am

International

Second human bird flu death recorded in US

Patient identified as "older adult with underlying health conditions".

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 09:54am

International

Trump aides’ meeting with Russian official raises eyebrows

Plan to end war stirs confusion at embassies, prompts Ukrainian criticism for heavy tilt towards Russian interests.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 09:48am

International

Over 300 taken from Nigerian school in mass abduction

State government says school ignored instruction to close boarding schools due to attack threat.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 10:08am

International

Ex-PM Johnson hits back at ‘incoherent’ UK Covid report

Says inquiry failed to answer questions about pandemic, imposing earlier restrictions would have contradicted scientific advice.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 10:02am

Business

Equities eke out modest gains amid dearth of triggers

Investors remain cautious on mixed economic data.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 08:04am

Business

Food imports jump to $3 billion

Increase primarily driven by higher sugar, edible oil, tea imports to meet demand.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:57am

Business

Govt asked to cut taxes ahead of 5G rollout

PTA warns heavy taxation could slow adoption; makers say 40pc of users still rely on feature phones.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:40am

Business

Imports of car assembly kits surge 123pc

Demand rising for local and imported second-hand vehicles.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:50am

Business

Tobacco companies slash demand, take profit from surplus

Farmers face financial strain amid limited storage, low prices; firms cut purchases by 23m kg in four years.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:28am

Balochistan

Two Hub officers suspended

Hub deputy commissioner and additional deputy commissioner suspended over allegation of issuing illegal domicile certificates to non-residents.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 08:44am

Balochistan

Mechanism sought to enforce Balochistan Assembly’s resolutions

Women Parliamentary Caucus highlights widespread indifference to public welfare.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 08:37am

National

Pakistan Railways set to outsource 11 more trains

ADB approves $10m for railway improvement project; PM for adopting public-private partnership for rail land.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 08:05am

National

Federal Constitutional Court finds support in apex lawyer bodies

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) affirm that it was their two-decade-old demand that FCC be established.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 12:26pm

Middle East

Israel breaches peace deals again with strikes in Gaza, Lebanon

Bombardment in Central Gaza, Rimal claims 21 lives; drone attack on Lebanon leaves one dead, five hurt.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:45am

Back Page

G20 nations adopt declaration without US input

White House calls process "shameful" as Trump boycotts event; leaders warn of fracture in multilateralism.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:51am

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