News Archives for Pakistan - 2025-08-14

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Pakistan

10 killed as cloudbursts, torrential rains wreak havoc in GB, Kashmir

Cloudbursts and torrential rains have caused widespread destruction across northern and mountainous regions,...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 10:24pm

South Asia

India says international court lacks authority to rule on Pakistan water treaty

NEW DELHI: The international Court of Arbitration lacks any legal authority to make pronouncements on the Indus...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:21pm

Pakistan

US to explore cooperation with Pakistan on critical minerals, hydrocarbons

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington looked forward to exploring cooperation with Pakistan on...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:18pm

Pakistan

Field Marshal Asim Munir, Bilawal among recipients of national awards

Pakistan’s top civilian and military leaders were conferred with national awards on Thursday in a ceremony at the...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:14pm

Pakistan

Govt’s independence day ad draws criticism for excluding images of Quaid, Iqbal

An official Independence Day advertisement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has drawn...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 05:09pm

Pakistan

Independence Day: President Zardari, PM Shehbaz urge national unity for a just, equal Pakistan

Armed Forces reaffirm unwavering resolve to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:51pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to create new force in military to supervise missiles

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will create a new force in the military to supervise missile combat capabilities in a...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 10:43am

Commodities

Pakistan tenders to buy 200,000 metric tons of sugar, traders say

HAMBURG: Pakistan’s state agency the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a new international tender to...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 10:38am

Pakistan

SCBA expresses concern over amended SC rules

ISLAMABAD: The president Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) expressed deep concern over the recent amendments to...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:20am

Pakistan

Independence Day celebrations today: Special security, traffic management plan finalised in ICT

ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Wednesday put in place an extensive security and traffic management plan to ensure...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:19am

Pakistan

Drap issues rapid alert of starting crackdown against unauthorised manufacturers

ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) as a part of its efforts to purge the country of...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:16am

Pakistan

FPCCI members celebrating Independence Day with patriotic enthusiasm

KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Mohammad Aman...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:15am

Pakistan

‘Foundation of Sino-Pak ties based on mutual respect, trust’

LAHORE: Acting Governor of Punjab, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has said that the foundation of Pakistan-China...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:14am

Pakistan

G-B to Gwadar: ‘Talent of youth will be linked with process of development’

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:13am

Pakistan

Independence Day: IU holds job fair, other events

KARACHI: Iqra University observed Independence Day with a prize distribution ceremony for Bunyan-um-Marsoos,...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:11am

Pakistan

‘Grow More Wheat’ competition: Jhang’s farmer bags 1st position

LAHORE: Muzaffar Mahmood, a progressive farmer from District Jhang secured the 1st position in “Grow More Wheat”...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:10am

Pakistan

Independence Day: JI Karachi urges nation to renew its commitment

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan has urged the nation to renew its commitment on Independence...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:07am

Pakistan

LDA official suspended

LAHORE: The Punjab government has suspended a Lahore Development Authority officer for allegedly facilitating ...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:07am

Pakistan

Independence Day, Ma‘raka-e-Haq: NA Speaker congratulates nation

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended heartfelt congratulations to the nation on...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:06am

Pakistan

Pakistan saves billions through UK-backed governance reforms

ISLAMABAD: The UK’s Sub-National Governance Programme ran from 2019 to 2025, unlocking over £1.9 billion in ...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:04am

Pakistan

PESCO launches Pension Management System

PESHAWAR: In a major step towards digital transformation and transparency, the Peshawar Electric Supply Company...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:02am

Pakistan

PFA lodges 18 FIRs, imposes Rs5.6m fines

LAHORE: Enforcement teams of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continuing a large-scale crackdown across the province the...

Published 14 Aug, 2025 07:01am

Pakistan

PTI leaders condemn amendments in anti-terrorism law

ISLAMABAD: In a fiery backlash, the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday condemned the amendment ...