News Archives for Latest - 2025-12-22

Meetings with Imran Khan will remain suspended till February 8: minister

Sanaullah says prison meetings with Imran had been suspended because they were being used to plan and coordinate a large protest in Islamabad.

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 07:49am

Punjab

PTI leader among 26 booked for Adiala road protest: police

Police registered the FIR on the charges of blocking the road, violating Section 144 and under Section 16 of the MPO.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 09:56pm

Punjab

ATC Sahiwal sentences two men to death in blasphemy case

FIR states that the “alleged incident of blasphemy occurred on July 17, 2024, but was registered four months later".

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 01:30am

Branded Content

Thar’s children travel to China chasing bigger dreams

Eighteen students from Tharparkar embark on an academic journey to China, reflecting how targeted education and skills development are expanding opportunities beyond geography.

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 05:07pm

Air India aircraft turns back after drop in engine oil pressure, regulator says

Pilots observed low engine oil pressure on the B777-300ER aircraft's right-hand engine; airline apologises to passengers for the "inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation".

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:57pm

Islamabad court awards Rs5.4bn compensation to families of AirBlue crash victims

Court dismisses appeal filed by airline, upholds the carrier's liability in the case, and imposes a penalty of Rs1 million for delaying proceedings.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:43pm

Review: Jama Taqseem is a masterpiece in storytelling

The show succeeded in asking the right questions.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:16pm

Punjab

Winter vacations to begin from Dec 23 in colleges across Punjab: minister

Winter break to run till January 10, says Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikander Hayat.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 06:48pm

South Asia

Bangladeshi student leader shot in Khulna: report

Condition of National Citizen Party official said to be out of danger, The Daily Star reports quoting police officer.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 06:36pm

Punjab

Local bodies polls to be held on ‘party basis’, Punjab govt informs LHC

Any political party wishing to contest the LG polls “may allow its candidates to contest elections for any political office on its ticket,” states report submitted by the AAG.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:25pm

A week in social media: The verdict, the knockouts and Pakistan’s sweet victory

A recap of the biggest events on social media this week, ICYMI!

Published 22 Dec, 2025 05:32pm

The assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan

One of Pakistan’s founding fathers was assassinated 74 years ago. Now, the assassin’s son reopens the case.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 05:30pm

Not perfect but still a big one: The highs and lows of the 24th Lux Style Awards

Abida Parveen’s performance towards the end of the event stole the show.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 05:16pm

Fencing champion Banin Nasry sets sights on Olympics after gold at National Games

She already knows her Olympic debut will be a tribute — and beacon of hope — to the women who weren’t allowed to fulfill their passions like she was.

Updated 04 Jan, 2026 11:54pm

SHC extends order under which KU decision to cancel ex-IHC judge Jahangiri’s degree remains suspended

The order has been suspended until the next hearing, the date for which will be decided later.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 05:01pm

Pakistan played ‘fearless, not careless’ cricket to win Under-19 Asia Cup, says head coach

"We wanted a united team and the result is in front of us," head coach Shahid Anwer says.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 04:57pm

Lahore gamers from local arcades make their mark on the world stage

Nearly all of Pakistan’s top Tekken players trace their beginnings to the same places, i.e. local gaming shops where talent was polished through hours of play, rivalry, and shared learning.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 05:08pm

‘Are you good people?’: The Process of Convincing is a dystopian take on parenthood

After a November pilot run, the play returned to the National Academy of Performing Arts in Karachi this weekend.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 03:02pm

The internet can’t get over Andrew Tate and Jake Paul getting destroyed in the boxing ring

What a start to the week!

Published 22 Dec, 2025 02:45pm

Moscow car blast kills Russian general hours after US talks on plan to end Ukraine war

Investigators say they are probing whether the blast is “linked” to “Ukrainian special forces”.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 02:35pm

Asean meets to seek resolution to Thailand-Cambodia conflict

"Asean must do whatever is necessary to maintain regional peace and stability,” says Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 01:22pm

South Asia

Bangladesh rejects India’s dismissal of protest outside its high commission in Delhi as ‘misleading propaganda’

“The miscreants were allowed to carry out their activities right outside the perimeters of the high commission, creating panic among the personnel inside the complex,” it says.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 04:22pm

Punjab

Multan’s Nishtar Hospital sacks doctor for misbehaving with patient’s family after video goes viral on social media

In the video, the doctor had raised his arm and showed the patient's family the middle finger.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 12:28pm

Morocco overcome early nerves to beat Comoros in AFCON opener

Ayoub El Kaabi scored a trademark bicycle kick goal in the 74th minute, 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute, to ease the tension.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 12:25pm

Punjab

LHC CJ suspends operation of Punjab land protection ordinance

"Someone should inform the government that if this law remains in force, even Jati Umra could be vacated within half an hour,” says Justice Aalia Neelum.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 02:29pm

Five-wicket Duffy prompts West Indies collapse as New Zealand win series 2-0

The hosts set a target of 462 and bowled out the tourists for 138, wrapping up the innings four overs after tea.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 11:44am

Top Featured

The silent exclusion: When technology speaks every language but ours

The promise of technology as a saviour isn’t entirely wrong. But it will remain a myth until it serves us in the languages we live in, speak in, and dream in.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 05:17pm

Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa will be the first operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co, which ran the doomed Fukushima plant.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 11:06am

Alleged Bondi shooters conducted ‘tactical’ training in New South Wales countryside, police say

Police documents say the two had carried out “firearms training” in what was believed to be the New South Wales countryside prior to the shooting.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 11:44am

Women claiming the road in Peshawar, defining a quiet scooter revolution

Motorcycles dominate Pakistan’s roads, far outnumbering cars, but it's very rare to see women riding them.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 11:00am

Pakistan can’t rely on the IMF forever

Many Pakistani analysts argue that IMF conditionalities only address the financial dimension of the country’s complex economic challenges.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 09:10am

What is the point of retelling suppressed stories?

Ilyas Chattha’s new book shows how formal ideals of citizenship run afoul of political exigencies and nationalist ideologies.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:58am

If there are no jobs in Pakistan, who is to blame?

If the government can’t create jobs directly, it must at least create the conditions in which they can exist.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:48am

An ‘America First’ strategy and Trump’s redirection of foreign policy

Strengthening America’s economic power and maintaining its economic pre-eminence is a priority goal and trade policy the means to ensure that.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:39am

Time to focus on potatoes and garlic

The weak sanitary and phytosanitary standards Pakistan abided by to export agricultural products to Afghanistan have made farmers complacent and incapable of producing quality crops that may be traded elsewhere.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:33am

How Pakistan can offset the negative impact of US tariffs

A report estimates that US tariff measures could cost Pakistan around $0.5bn in annual export revenues and strain the current account.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:28am

Pakistan cannot tax its way out of a fiscal crisis; it requires tech, not threats

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its long, uneven struggle to build a credible tax system.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:20am

Editorial: World must exert more pressure on New Delhi to refrain from mixing water with politics

India already has other long-standing sources of instability and conflict with Pakistan; it should not add one more to that list by politicising the Indus, which is Pakistan’s lifeline.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 08:12am

CDF Field Marshal Munir awarded King Abdulaziz medal for his efforts to ‘advance Pak-Saudi ties’

SPA says CDF Munir given medal in honour of his efforts to strengthen Pak-Saudi relationship, cooperation; ISPR says award is kingdom’s “highest national honour”.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 02:16pm

After Fauji Fertiliser’s exit, only 3 in race as PIA bid opens tomorrow

As per the transaction structure, the bidding will be on the basis of a 75 per cent stake in PIA.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 08:04am

Business

The complexities of development and policymaking

Pakistan continues to grapple with restorative measures while weak political will and bureaucratic resistance to reforms persist.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:04am

International

Sudan drone attack on market kills 10

The attack comes as fighting intensifies elsewhere in the country, leading aid workers to be evacuated on Sunday from Kadugli.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:07am

International

Kremlin denies US-Ukraine-Russia talks in preparation

“At present, no one has seriously discussed this initiative, and to my knowledge, it is not in preparation,” says Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:53am

International

Allegations of new cover-up over Epstein files

Several images were removed after being published — including one of Trump.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:39am

International

North Korea leads global crypto hacks with $2bn in 2025

According to Chainalysis, North Korean hackers stole $2.02bn in digital assets, up 51pc from last year.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:38am

International

Over 2,700 people fined for vaping in Singapore

Among them, 162 people have been placed on rehabilitation programmes at the Institute of Mental Health and social service agencies.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:13am

Business

Progressing steadily with Sukkur barrage

The barrage is key to ensuring irrigation water supplies during the Kharif and Rabi seasons, despite water shortages in the river system.

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 09:46am

National

Dar speaks with Iran, Turkiye FMs on regional issues

Reviews bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:46am

Balochistan

Traders’ association demands withdrawal of ban on Qingqis in Quetta

Warns move will leave many jobless, negatively affect city’s economy; demands issuance of routes number plates, route permits for these vehicles.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:43am

Balochistan

11 Afghan nationals killed in Nokundi crash

According to officials, nine others were also injured in a collision between a pickup and an oil tanker near Nokundi area.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:28am

Balochistan

First online Balochi dictionary launched

It is the most extensive lexical resource ever developed for the Balochi language, containing more than 40,000 words.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:03am

National

Tax-to-GDP ratio to stall over five years, IMF expects

Forecasts provincial taxes to offset stagnant federal collections; notes tax revenue collection in FY25 fell short by Rs1.224tr relative to budget projections.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:40am

Back Page

Israel, in illegal move, approves 19 new settlements in West Bank

Decision brings the total number of settlements illegally approved over the past three years to 69.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:31am

Back Page

New platform launched to digitise agri finance

Under the initiative, farmers will be able to apply digitally through the app for financing of up to Rs1 million.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:21am

Back Page

Baltistan celebrates ‘Mayfung’ with fire & festivities

Rain, snow forecast in region today as well.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:52am

Sport

Majestic Matloob makes no mistake to seal CNS golf title

Matloob finished at 19-under 269, five shots ahead of Minhaj Maqsood Warraich, who started the day four strokes behind in fourth place.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 11:54am

KP & FATA

Emotions run high as Dir residents bid farewell to repatriating Afghans

Girls’ video goes viral; politicians support govt’s Afghan policy.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:39am

KP & FATA

PTI protests fresh verdict against Imran, wife in Peshawar

Leaders term judgement ‘politically-motivated’.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:34am

KP & FATA

Centre’s figures on funds transfer to provinces misleading, claims KP CM aide

Shafi says major financial dues of KP remain unpaid.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:32am

KP & FATA

Much-awaited rain ends dry spell in KP

High-altitude areas receive snowfall.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:17am

Islamabad

FBISE model to be replicated nationwide for modernising education boards

Planning, education ministries and FBISE working on proposed project, says board chairman.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 06:45am

Islamabad

Murree issues advisory for tourists

Authorities urge tourists to avoid unnecessary travel during bad weather and heavy snowfall.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:20am

Islamabad

First winter rain brings chill, slush to twin cities

Rain creates a slushy mess in low-lying areas; Met official says temperatures to further drop in coming days.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 06:45am

Punjab

‘Red book human trafficker’ among others arrested in Punjab

FIA Gujranwala circle conducting raids to arrest accomplices.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:07am

Punjab

Youth missing, four injured in fog-related accidents in Punjab

Car falls into canal; search operation for driver ongoing.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:10am

Punjab

Bahawalpur woman kills daughter for stopping her from smoking

Burewala CCD arrests man who allegedly sexually harassed female students.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 10:01am

Punjab

Trilateral agreement between Punjab LG, health depts, Nadra in the works

The agreement will allow the LG dept to access key data of citizens such as births, marriages, divorces and deaths.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:59am

Sindh

Wahab demands FIRs against those blocking roads during sit-ins in Karachi

Says KMC to launch uplift schemes worth Rs30bn.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:31am

Sindh

Rabies prevention programme hits roadblock in Sindh

Out of Rs265m allocated this year for mass dog vaccination, only Rs66m released, CS told.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:26am

Sindh

Climate March in Karachi seeks end to fossil fuel use, demands transition to clean energy

Participants say working class is the worst affected by climate crisis; activist Yasir Darya claims less than 50 electric buses operating in Karachi.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:22am

Sindh

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation told to stop breeding of exotic species at zoo

Sindh chief secretary calls for comprehensive assessment of existing exotic animals at Karachi zoo.

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 09:16am

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