News Archives for Latest - 2025-12-07

Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss second phase of Gaza plan with Trump later this month

Netanyahu questions whether there will be an international force for Gaza; Germany's Merz says phase two of peace plan 'must come now'.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:57pm

Army maintain stranglehold as National Games roll on

Athletes from Pakistan Army seize 12 gold medals across multiple disciplines on a pulsating day of action.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:49pm

YouTuber Ducky Bhai alleges physical, verbal abuse while in NCCIA custody

Further alleges that investigating officer coerced him into transferring over $300,000 into his personal account.

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:32am

Punjab

Transporters press ahead with wheel-jam strike in Islamabad, Rawalpindi tomorrow despite administration’s appeal

Strike called against new traffic ordinance, which has raised fines for heavy vehicles.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 10:58pm

UN calls on Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women in its offices

In September, Taliban authorities began prohibiting women staff members from entering UN offices.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 10:26pm

KP & FATA

PTI says attempts to malign Imran will only increase his popularity

Party takes exception to remarks against ex-premier and party founder.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:56pm

National Games: Action and aggression as Sindh down Wapda for netball glory

For Sindh coach Humaira Huma, who took the players under tutelage just this year, her side’s victory was a sign that more needed to be done.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:45pm

Tearful Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race

Norris, Britain’s 11th F1 world champion, took his points tally to 423 with Verstappen on 421 and Piastri third with 410.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 08:20pm

Sindh

45 arrested as citizens clash with police during Sindh Culture Day rally

Senior police official says situation under control, alternate traffic routes being provided for citizens.

Updated 09 Dec, 2025 11:09am

ECP does not recognise Barrister Gohar as PTI chairman

Letter by ECP cites LHC stay order in intra-party polls case.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 06:18pm

Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

The hosts chased down the paltry target of 65 in just 10 overs in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 03:19pm

FO rejects Indian foreign minister’s ‘inflammatory, misleading’ remarks about Pakistan’s armed forces

“Such incendiary rhetoric only exemplifies the extent of India’s disregard for amity, peace and stability in our region,” FO says.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 03:55pm

Pakistan to sell excess gas in international markets from January 1: petroleum minister

It was earlier reported that Pakistan was exploring ways to sell excess LNG cargoes amid a gas supply glut that could cost domestic producers millions in annual losses.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 03:49pm

Drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens: local official

UN children's agency says more than 10 children aged between five and seven killed, urges all sides to stop attacks and allow humanitarian aid.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 01:46pm

Balochistan

Security forces kill 12 terrorists during IBO in Balochistan’s Kalat: ISPR

ISPR says weapons, ammunition and explosives found in terrorists’ possession.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 06:39pm

Middle East

Iran arrests two marathon organisers after hijab breach

The judiciary earlier reported a criminal case had been opened against the organisers of the race.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:37pm

Indonesian president to arrive in Pakistan for 2-day visit

He will hold delegation-level talks with PM Shehbaz, meet President Zardari and army chief Asim Munir, says FO.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:18pm

Smokers’ corner: Superstitions and statecraft

Authoritarian rulers often use myths, ‘magic’ and the ‘supernatural’ to command loyalty and turn political authority into something 'sacred'.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:17pm

Equipment, weapons left behind by US in Afghanistan now form core of Taliban’s security apparatus: watchdog

Meanwhile, Washington Post has documented that dozens of US-origin weapons are now surfacing in Pakistan in the hands of terrorists targeting the state.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:36am

Alleged propaganda against army: Journalists Ahmed Noorani and Jamil Farooqi, PTI leader declared absconders

Court directs that permanent arrest warrants for the three be issued.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 11:09am

Punjab

LHC moved against allegedly fake encounters by Crime Control Department in Punjab

Petition alleges fake encounters being used as alternative to criminal justice system.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 10:55am

Beyond the chief of defence forces notification storm

After everything was so explicitly spelt out in the 27th Amendment, one couldn’t understand what room was left for friction.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:59am

Textile industry in meltdown: Cotton Ginners Forum chairman

Punitive taxes, costly power, and under-invoiced Chinese yarn shut down hundreds of mills.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:46am

Will centralisation and standardisation of security structures lead to more capable institutions?

Merger of Levies into the police in Balochistan has raised significant questions, as competing narratives continue to shape the debate.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:44am

Pakistan establishes first lab for solar panels with Korean govt’s support

Laboratory developed through $9.5m grant-aid project from Korea International Cooperation Agency, alongside local PSDP contribution of Rs185.8m.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:21am

Editorial: What should be Pakistan’s approach to tackling hostilities with Afghanistan?

Without a permanent mechanism between both sides, flare-ups can occur at any time.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:20am

Stalling opposition leaders’ appointment could erode parliament’s credibility, undermine democratic framework

Experts, lawmakers say this may erode parliament’s credibility, undermine democratic framework.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:10am

Report examines exits and operational shifts of MNCs, says Pakistan’s business environment is at turning point

Exits and downsizing reflect rising costs and policy uncertainty, according to report by Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 09:05am

Oman navy participates in bilateral exercise in Karachi to strengthen maritime security cooperation

Both navies' personnel engage in professional dialogues, operational discussions and exchange of experiences.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 08:57am

Balochistan

Chaman deputy commissioner confirms border fighting between Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban has stopped

SSP says security measures taken, situation is under control.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:05am

Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions

Australian foreign minister says officials have been involved “in the oppression of women and girls and in undermining good governance or the rule of law” in Afghanistan.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 08:44am

Rupee expected to break Rs280 barrier against US dollar by December end

Market players believe it will be difficult for the SBP to engineer a weaker rupee to boost exports.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 08:03am

KP & FATA

Diagnosis centre for Wilson’s disease established in KP

Support group brings together expert programme directors from several clinical fields.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 12:01pm

KP & FATA

Locals have first right to provincial resources, says KP chief minister

Afridi terms transfer of 49pc shares of Miran Block to partners big success.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 11:57am

KP & FATA

Lawyer strikes unconstitutional: PHC

Directs courts not to adjourn cases on that account.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 06:14am

Punjab

13 Europe-bound passengers offloaded in Faisalabad over suspicious Umrah plan

According to initial investigation, passengers said they were planning to travel from Libya to Europe by boat.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 11:22am

Punjab

Lawyers’ convention in Lahore rejects 26th, 27th amendments

Resolution demands immediate release of all political figures and return of missing persons.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:48am

Sindh

PPP will never stop support for Kashmiris’ struggle, says Rathore

AJK PM pays homage to martyrs at Bhuttos’ mausoleum in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 11:44am

Sindh

Sindh govt plans cybercrime unit similar to NCCIA

Home minister says Centre to be approached to notify Sindh police as authorised agency to tackle offences under Peca.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 11:41am

Sindh

Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput sworn in as SHC CJ

Has already been serving as the acting chief justice of the SHC since Sept 15.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 11:48am

International

Former UK doctor charged with offences against 38 patients

Faces 15 counts of sexual assault, 17 assault by penetration charges and one count of attempted assault by penetration.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:28am

International

Russian drones, missiles hit Ukraine’s power, transport sectors

No breakthrough in US-brokered talks on ending conflict.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:33am

International

UN force comes under attack in Lebanon

Security Council delegation urges all sides to stick to truce.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:31am

International

China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage

Statement says recent foreign media reports ignore facts, spread false information and smear govt's disaster relief and aftermath work.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:16am

International

Myanmar jets kill 18 in air strike

Two bombs dropped on Tabayin township with one hitting busy teashop.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:11am

Business

Non-textile exports dip over 14pc in July-October

Raw food shipments fall as rice sector witnesses first drop after 19 months.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 10:05am

Business

Downturn deepens as textile sector flags competitiveness crisis

Lower export orders leading to underutilised capacity, layoffs, weakening long-term investment prospects, PTEA says.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 09:51am

Balochistan

Jaffar Express attack averted in Balochistan’s Nasirabad

Jaffar Express arriving from Peshawar to Quetta and Bolan Mail coming from Karachi stopped at Jacobabad Railway Station due to security reasons.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:35am

KP & FATA

KP public bodies disclose only 57pc of required information: Fafen

Transparency report finds nearly half of public bodies fall below 50pc compliance mark.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:45am

Punjab

PM Shehbaz eyes historic win in next polls, praises Maryam

Recent victory reflects people’s trust in PML-N, Shehbaz claims at groundbreaking of mass transit system project.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 08:39am

Front Page

Pakistan, US to intensify cooperation on security, immigration

Detailed briefing given on Anti-Narcotics Force’s performance and ongoing operations.

Updated 07 Dec, 2025 07:32am

England kick off World Cup bid in Dallas as 2026 schedule confirmed

Holders Argentina will meet Algeria in Kansas City in their opening match in Group J on June 16 before facing Austria and Jordan in Dallas.

Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:10am

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