News Archives for Pakistan - 2025-04-15

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Pakistan

Govt withholds fuel relief amid global oil drop to finance Balochistan highway

Saved amount to be used to dualise N-25 Highway, Prime Minister's Office says

Published 15 Apr, 2025 10:07pm

Pakistan

Korangi Creek fire reignited to ‘prevent gas leak hazards’: official

A massive fire that erupted last month near an oil refinery in Karachi’s Korangi Creek area extinguished by itself...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 09:10pm

Pakistan

Army chief to diaspora: You are not ‘brain drain’ but Pakistan’s ‘brain gain’

In an address at the first annual Overseas Pakistanis’ Convention on Tuesday, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:12pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz hails Army Chief as ‘true patriot’, overseas Pakistanis as ‘crown jewels’

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered an address at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad on Tuesday,...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:41pm

South Asia

Nearly 60,000 Afghans return from Pakistan in two weeks: IOM

KABUL: Nearly 60,000 Afghans have been forced to leave Pakistan since the start of April, the International...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:40pm

Business & Economy

Fitch Ratings upgrade ‘strong’ endorsement of govt policies: Aurangzeb

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Fitch Ratings’ decision to upgrade Pakistan’s rating from CCC+...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 05:43pm

Business & Economy

Fitch upgrades Pakistan rating to ‘B-’

Upgrade reflects increased confidence that Pakistan will sustain its recent progress

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:29pm

Energy

Pakistan mulls US oil imports to ease trade imbalance, sources say

Pakistan faces a 29% tariff due to a $3 billion trade surplus with the US

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 10:09pm

Pakistan

President Zardari appoints LHC’s Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as SC judge

President Asif Ali Zardari appointed on Tuesday Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Ali Baqar Najafi as a judge of the...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 03:24pm

Pakistan

Mysterious fire in Karachi’s Korangi area extinguishes after 18 days

The fire that was burning for 18 days at Karachi’s Korangi Crossing finally extinguished on Tuesday, as per Aaj...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 05:06pm

Pakistan

At least three cops martyred, 16 injured in Balochistan’s Mastung IED blast

The blast occurred near a vehicle of the Balochistan Constabulary

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 01:59pm

Pakistan

Concerns over poliovirus spread: WHO to extend travel restrictions for another 3 months

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to extend travel restrictions on Pakistan for another...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:25am

Pakistan

Sufficient sugar stock available, NA told

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain said that total sugar...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:24am

Pakistan

Pakistan, ROK to co-host UN peacekeeping ministerial moot: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, in partnership with the Republic of Korea, will co-host the Third United Nations Peacekeeping...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:24am

Pakistan

Pakistan Pavilion shines at opening of World Expo 2025 in Osaka

OSAKA: The World Expo 2025 officially opened its doors to the public Sunday in Osaka, Japan. Pakistan is...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:43am

Pakistan

IBA Karachi hosts session on ‘ADR in Commercial Disputes’

KARACHI: IBA Karachi hosted an informative and insightful session titled, “Impact of IBA for Smoothly Handling...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:16am

Pakistan

Hyderabad rally arrangements reviewed: Indus River is our lifeline, says Faryal Talpur

KARACHI: A key meeting held at her residence under the chairmanship of Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Faryal...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:08am

Pakistan

ATC dismisses 80 bail pleas, approves bails of 6 PTI workers

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, dismissed 80 bail applications, out of 86 pleas, filed by...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:02am

Pakistan

Gwadar Port: Call for building oil refuelling depot for ships

LAHORE: Commander Central Punjab, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, Rear Admiral Jawad Ahmed called on...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 07:02am

Pakistan

Crackdown against sales tax violators; super mart sealed

HYDERABAD: The Focal Person Point of Sale, Assistant Commissioner Inland Revenue, Aijaz Ali, on directions of the...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:58am

Pakistan

Development of country linked to well-being of its people: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI) recognises the impact of ill...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:56am

Pakistan

Envoys of Iran, Turkiye call on CJP

ISLAMABAD: The ambassadors of Türkiye and Iran on Monday called on Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. Irfan...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:55am

Pakistan

‘Better Class’ in prison: IHC issues notices to jail authorities over Bushra’s plea

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to jail authorities in a petition filed by Bushra Bibi,...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:33am

Pakistan

Kazakhstan keen to enhance cooperation in maritime

ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan has expressed keen interest in enhancing bilateral cooperation in maritime shipping, and...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:42am

Pakistan

Mineral exploration, tech-driven solutions crucial for cooperation: Congressmen

ISLAMABAD: A group of US congressmen on Monday expressed optimism that mineral exploration and technology-driven...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:38am

Pakistan

Minister gives details of six new canals to NA

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Mueen Wattoo submitted details of development of six new...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:36am

Pakistan

Illegal allotment of state land: NAB files reference against nine accused

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday filed a corruption reference in the Accountability...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:34am

Pakistan

Various sectors: Ongoing development works assessed by CDA

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired a high-level review meeting at...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:31am

Pakistan

Senate body approves Biological & Toxins Weapons Convention Bill

ISLAMABAD: In a significant legislative breakthrough, the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, unanimously,...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:29am

Pakistan

Three accused get 7 years jail in Khalil Qamar’s kidnap case

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday awarded seven-year imprisonment each to three accused in honey-trap...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:24am

Pakistan

Vaisakhi Mela, Khalsa anniversary celebrated with devotion

LAHORE: Thousands of Sikh pilgrims from around the world gathered at Gurdwara Janam Asthan to celebrate the vibrant...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:23am

Pakistan

Washington Post reveals US weapons used by terrorists in attacks

KARACHI: The Washington Post has validated Pakistan’s concerns regarding the fallout of the failed US war in...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:21am

Pakistan

Senate panel told: Road projects completed under various development partners

ISLAMABAD: A total of 33 projects of national highways, motorways, and road infrastructure were completed under the...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 06:17am

Pakistan

Family Court (Amendment) Bill, passed unanimously

ISLAMABAD: A Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Monday, unanimously, passed the...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:30am

Pakistan

CTD arrests 10 terrorists of banned organizations

LAHROE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 10 terrorists...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan

Expats deserve accredited as top exporters: NA speaker

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq Monday said overseas Pakistanis are the backbone of the national...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:53am

Pakistan

Crackdown on traffic violations continues on CM’s directives

KARACHI: Following directives from Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, a province-wide crackdown on traffic ...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan

JUI-F announces ‘Down with Israel Million March’ on 27th

KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has announced a “Down with Israel Million March” to be held at...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan

New avenues opened for Pakistan: Danyal

ISLAMABAD: The recent suspension of tariffs by US President Donald Trump has opened new avenues for Pakistan to...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:48am

Pakistan

Vehicle transfer fee increased

ISLAMABAD: The government has significantly increased the vehicle transfer fee of the ownership of vehicles....

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:49am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan will start joint anti-polio drives: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Mustafa Kamal, Monday, while spelling out...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:50am

Pakistan

Disallowing pleas, SC refuses to restrain IHC acting CJ from performing his functions

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court turned down the pleas to restrain acting Chief Justice of...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:51am

Pakistan

‘IK’s release not discussed’ PTI confirms meeting with US Congress team

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Atif Khan on Monday confirmed meeting with the US Congress members,...

Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:52am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 14, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 15, 2025)...