News Archives for Latest - 2025-12-11

Wapda topple Army in final to secure National Games basketball sweep

The atmosphere inside the North Nazimabad Gymkhana was electric as the two traditional powerhouses traded blows from the tip-off.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 12:10am

Punjab

PTI-led KP headed toward governor’s rule, warns Bilawal

PPP chief slams party for creating conditions for such a move; denies having discussion with PML-N on the issue.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 11:55pm

De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level T20 series against India

The southpaw's knock laced with five fours and seven sixes powered South Africa to 213-4 after being invited to bat first on the outskirts of Chandigarh.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:01pm

PTI divided over sit-ins outside Adiala jail; KP CM again denied meeting with Imran

“Everyone knows that we will not be allowed to meet Khan sahab, so we should record the protest and save our energies for the right time," says a party leader.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:47pm

Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as Person of the Year

Lawsuits have alleged that chatbots contributed to suicides and mental health crises, sparking debates about “chatbot psychosis,” where users may devolve into delusions and paranoia.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:15pm

Pakistan U-19 eye strong start in eight-team Asia Cup

Led by top-order batter Farhan Yousaf, Pakistan are grouped with India, Malaysia and hosts UAE in the 50-over event.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:14pm

PSG team bus stoned outside Bilbao hotel

The PSG players and staff were able to travel to the city's airport for their Thursday morning flight back to Paris.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:54pm

Alonso faces Real Madrid turning point test at Alaves

Real trail La Liga leaders Barcelona by four points, which could become seven if the champions defeat Osasuna on Saturday.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:41pm

Pakistan, China conduct joint counter-terrorism exercise Warrior-IX: ISPR

Exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:23pm

Afghan deportation likely to pick up pace in KP

All refugee camps across KP have been denotified, a soft drive is ongoing to send them back to Afghanistan, official says

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:26pm

Pakistan summons Norwegian envoy over ‘unwarranted’ presence at court hearing

Ministry informs Norwegian diplomat that his presence breached "diplomatic protocol and relevant international law".

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:20pm

Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test

The Black Caps were 278 all out with about an hour to play in the final session, after the West Indies scored 205 at the Basin Reserve.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:46pm

Punjab

At least 4 bodies recovered after van plunges into River Jhelum in Rawalpindi; 4 others feared drowned

Authorities suspend rescue operation at dusk, will resume tomorrow morning; missing feared to have been carried away by river's current.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:02pm

Iceland becomes latest country to back out of Eurovision over Israel’s participation

State broadcaster RÚV had said in September that the country's participation was uncertain.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 06:21pm

Yasir Hussain’s Monkey Business — a comedy of lies, laughter, and a little preaching

The play has returned to Karachi and is running at the Arts Council till Dec 18.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 04:56pm

Pakistan Idol contestant Ibrar Shahid quits over ‘unfair’ practices, Idol team calls his remarks ‘defamatory’

In a viral video, the Top 16 contestant levelled accusations of using auto-tune, pressure, and threats, claims the team has rejected as 'false and misleading'.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 04:47pm

PM meets Turkmen president, vows to strengthen bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Power Minister Sardar Awais Leghari, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar among those accompanying the PM.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 11:16pm

Timeline of Faiz Hameed’s arrest and trial

In Nov 2023, Supreme Court said allegations of an “extremely serious nature” against the ex-spymaster “cannot be left unattended”.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 04:03pm

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s Stories She Tells highlights tales of women, for women, by women

The programme's closing ceremony showcased trailers for the films made by its eight young, female filmmakers.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:07pm

‘Just the beginning’: Journalists, politicians react to Faiz Hameed’s sentencing

“He set a precedent for manipulating the judiciary,” says senior journalist Shahzeb Khanzada.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:22pm

Branded Content

Why ChengChun Automation equipment dominates modern broaching

Broaching remains one of industry’s fastest and most accurate metal-cutting processes, delivering high precision and repeatability in a single stroke.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 02:53pm

Section 144 extended in Rawalpindi for 7 days in view of ‘imminent threat’

District Intelligence Committee suggests "certain" groups, elements actively mobilising, may target soft locations.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 03:34pm

Branded Content

Fatima Fertilizer wins four prestigious awards at The Drum Awards 2025 in London

The company won four awards across sustainability, user-generated content, social media for good and cause-led influencer categories.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 10:19pm

SC stays trial court proceedings against Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha in controversial social media post case

Stays proceedings till their pending appeals are decided by the Islamabad High Court; Norwegian Ambassador Per Albert Ilsas attends proceedings.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:26pm

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson to return for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

The film will primarily focus on Haymitch Abernathy's experience of the games when he was 16.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 01:55pm

A history of high-profile court martials in Pakistan

Here is a list of some high-profile army officials whose accountability caught public attention.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 01:43pm

Faiz Hameed first former ISI chief to face court martial

Hameed faces allegations of misconduct levelled by the owner of a private housing society.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 01:26pm

It’s rich of Fighter star Hrithik Roshan to say he ‘may disagree’ with Dhurandhar’s politics

The actor praised the film’s storytelling and hinted at political discomfort — completely forgetting his own role in Bollywood’s propaganda wave.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 01:19pm

Ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years under Army Act, involvement in political agitation being dealt with separately: ISPR

ISPR says Hameed tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of Official Secret Act, misuse of authority and govt resources and causing wrongful loss to persons.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 04:59pm

At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report

Arakan Army spokesperson says hospital was struck late on Wednesday by bombs dropped by a military aircraft; more than 70 reported to be injured.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 12:45pm

SBP receives $1.2bn tranche from IMF

Central bank says the amount will be reflected in its foreign exchange reserves for the week ending on Dec 12.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 12:41pm

Health minister launches last nationwide polio campaign of 2025, notes declines in cases in Pakistan

Mustafa Kamal says Pakistan recorded 74 cases in 2024 but has only reported 30 cases so far this year; campaign to run from Dec 15-21.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 12:22pm

Fighting rages at Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call

At least 15 people, including Thai soldiers and Cambodian civilians, have been killed in the reignited border conflict, according to officials.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:28am

Shopaholic series author Sophie Kinsella passes away at age 55

She was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2022.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:20am

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado emerges from hiding after winning Nobel

Maria Corina Machado was last seen in public on January 9, protesting Maduro's inauguration for his third term.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:56am

Pakistan says terrorism emanating from Afghan soil poses ‘gravest threat’ to national security, sovereignty

Afghan Taliban's failure to act against terrorist groups will result in Pakistan taking "all necessary defensive measures” to protect its citizens and sovereignty, Pakistan's envoy tells UNSC meeting.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 12:27pm

Why is Saarc still struggling to become relevant for South Asian countries?

The idea of activating regional cooperation under Saarc is as sound today as it was in 1985.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:19am

Why 3rd year of economic stabilisation will see a rising arc of political instability in Pakistan

There are too many players now, and not enough space in the game for all of them.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:08am

International

Ukraine disables ‘shadow fleet’ vessel with sea drones in Black Sea

The attack is the third sea drone strike in two weeks on vessels part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:47am

International

Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Lebanon urges Israel’s army to “cease aggressive behaviour”.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:29am

International

Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK

“This is the most exciting discovery of my 40-year career,” says Nick Ashton, a curator at the British Museum.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:40am

Editorial: Resolution to ban PTI myopic move driven by PML-N’s desire to eliminate political adversary in Punjab

Only voters, and not the state, should have the authority to consign a political party to the dustbin of history.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 08:47am

KP & FATA

Peshawar High Court rejects pleas against order to install CCTV cameras

Rejects pleas of 23 cigarette factories against the Federal Board of Revenue’s order for installation of closed-circuit television cameras on their premises.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:31am

KP & FATA

2 students killed in North Waziristan seminary blast

According to initial reports, children mistook a mortar shell for a toy and were playing with it when it exploded.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:40am

KP & FATA

KP Assembly witnesses uproar over ISPR chief’s remarks against Imran

PML-N lawmaker Sobia Shahid displays picture of Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:56am

Islamabad

Kidney Transplant Unit at Pims non-functional for almost a year, Senate body informed

Ministry officials say infrastructure available, but unit non-functional due to retirement of senior specialists.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 10:00am

Islamabad

Foreign nationals booked for ‘assaulting’ women in Islamabad

Allegedly engage in fight with locals, cause head injury to resident.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:44am

Islamabad

RDA to spend Rs9 billion on overhaul of Murree Road, new service lanes

Director general says road's condition has disintegrated significantly.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:54am

Islamabad

Twin cities facing severe air pollution crisis, warns report

Impact of pollution on public health severe; experts say dramatic expansion of public transportation urgently needed.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:38am

Punjab

Plea to suspend Kite Flying Ordinance rejected

LHC seeks replies from Punjab govt, Walled City of Lahore Authority and others.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:23am

Punjab

No clean air day in Lahore in 2024 under WHO standards

According to PAQI, Lahore’s air pollution is driven by emissions from transportation, industry and brick kilns.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:27am

Sindh

HRCP seeks withdrawal of constitutional tweaks, end to ‘enforced disappearances’

At seminar to mark Human Rights Day, speakers hold ruling elite responsible for "widespread violations".

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:50am

Sindh

Women’s deaths in Karachi’s Gulshan-i-Iqbal were ‘collective suicide orchestrated by family head’

Police have arrested the head of the family and his son in connection with the case.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:49am

Sindh

State moves SHC against acquittal of Mahrang Baloch in sedition case

Two-judge SHC bench issues notices to Mahrang and others for Dec 24.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:27am

Sindh

Respiratory infections rise in Karachi amid poor air quality

Expert says any form of respiratory illness has direct link with air pollution; PAQI report says city’s human-caused emissions create constant public health emergency.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:30am

Business

Oil, gas found in Kohat

Says hydrocarbon resource was found at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant) in Nashpa Block.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:23am

Business

US Exim Bank okays $1.2bn for Reko Diq

US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker says project financing will bring in $2bn in high-quality US mining equipment and services needed to build and operate Reko Diq mines.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:22am

Business

IMF chief urges China to curb exports, boost consumption

“China is simply too big to generate much (more) growth from exports, and continuing to depend on export-led growth risks furthering global trade tensions,” says IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:15am

Business

$119m withdrawn from T-bills in Nov

Instead of improving, the foreign investment climate has become more difficult for Pakistan.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:13am

Business

ADB lifts Pakistan’s growth outlook

Sees robust growth for South Asia for 2025 and 2026 despite challenges.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:11am

Balochistan

Quetta Pink Bus Service for women inaugurated

“Women’s empowerment is the foundation of social progress,” says Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:24am

National

SC upholds ‘wedlock policy’ for spouse postings at same station

Two-judge bench sides with a govt employee facing transfer away from family; stresses governance must remain "people-centric".

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 07:53am

National

Apex court notifies policy on abrupt de-listing of cases

Policy aims to facilitate litigants and improve efficiency in the top court amid complaints that petitioners sometimes return empty-handed.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 07:55am

National

Ending extremism vital for economic uplift, says PM

Asks religious scholars to play proactive role in discouraging sectarianism, promoting unity; CDF Field Marshal Munir urges clerics to help broaden people's vision.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:24am

Back Page

Israel approves 764 housing units in West Bank settlements

Khaled Meshaal, chief of Hamas Abroad, rejects call for surrendering weapons.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:19am

Punjab

Punjab Police suggest legal cover for teen motorcyclists

Changes to law proposed to introduce juvenile driving permit, make seat belts mandatory for all roads.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:02am

South Asia

Bangladesh open to joining bloc with Pakistan, sans India

Dhaka's foreign adviser says it is possible for Bangladesh strategically but not for Nepal, Bhutan to join grouping excluding India.

Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:23am

South Asia

British lawmakers press for action on Kashmir freedom

Highlight "urgent" crisis following India’s revocation of disputed region’s special status; call for self-determination vote as per UN's 1948 resolution.

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 07:59am

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