News Archives for Pakistan - 2025-08-18

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Pakistan

Honour killing case: NA panel irked by non-submission of challan by Balochistan Police

The National Assembly’s Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming expressed deep concern over non-submission of...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 09:46pm

Pakistan

Govt launches URAAN AI Techathon to drive innovation, economic transformation

The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Monday launched the URAAN AI Techathon 1.0 in...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 09:27pm

South Asia

Germany urges Pakistan to allow back over 200 expelled Afghans

BERLIN: Berlin said Monday that more than 200 Afghans waiting to be offered sanctuary in Germany had been deported...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 09:08pm

Pakistan

NDMA advises public to avoid travel in mountainous areas amid heavy rains, landslides

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued a travel advisory warning of landslides, flash...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 08:21pm

Pakistan

Fresh Pakistan monsoon rains kill 20, halt rescue efforts

BUNER: Fresh torrential rains in northern Pakistan killed at least 20 people on Monday, local officials said, as the...

Updated 18 Aug, 2025 10:39pm

Pakistan

FM Dar, UK minister discuss regional, global developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday met the UK’s Parliamentary...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 05:13pm

Pakistan

Suicide attack foiled in Balochistan, suspect arrested: CM Bugti

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said the security forces foiled a major terrorist attack on...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 04:49pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reviews relief efforts for flood-affectees in Pakistan’s northern areas

Entire federal cabinet to donate one month’s salary to support KP's flood victims

Published 18 Aug, 2025 04:07pm

Pakistan

Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas; death toll over 300

Monsoon rains, flooding have killed 657 people across Pakistan

Updated 18 Aug, 2025 03:13pm

Pakistan

Two new polio cases push Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 21

Latest cases involve 72-month-old girl from Kohistan, 21-month-old girl from Badin

Published 18 Aug, 2025 01:43pm

Pakistan

‘Heavy monsoon rains’ likely to batter Karachi, other parts of Sindh till Friday

Downpour, windstorms may lead to urban flooding, waterlogging: PMD

Published 18 Aug, 2025 01:20pm

Pakistan

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz call for collective response to climate change

Progress of any nation grounded in preservation of its forests, says Zardari

Published 18 Aug, 2025 12:41pm

Pakistan

Sadiq underscores need for tree-plantation to combat pollution, climate change

ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Tree Plantation Day, Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq underscored the...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:49am

Pakistan

NCCIA officer kidnapped at Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: A National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) officer has allegedly been kidnapped from ...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:47am

Pakistan

DG visits GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital

QUETTA: Director General (DG) Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) Moin-ur-Rehman Khan on Sunday paid a visit to the...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:45am

Pakistan

Govt to use all resources on tree-plantation drive: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said the government of Pakistan was committed to the new tree...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:43am

Pakistan

Karachi: PDP says lack of basic amenities hampering housing sector

KARACHI: Lack of basic utilities of water, electricity and gas is badly hampering the housing sector in Karachi as...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:05am

Pakistan

Former P@SHA chief recognised as ‘Pride of Pakistan’

KARACHI: Muhammad Zohaib Khan, former chairman of Pakistan’s IT industry association P@SHA, has been recognized as...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 07:03am

Pakistan

Punjab CM arrives in Japan

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived at Handa Airport, Tokyo, where she was warmly received by...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 06:58am

Pakistan

Lasefa Open Girls Tape Ball Cricket Tournament: Hyderabad SITE body chief attends closing ceremony

HYDERABAD: Chairman of Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade & Industry, Zubair Ghanghra, attended the closing...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 06:50am

Pakistan

Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for Dr Mansoor Memon

KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan has announced the conferment of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz upon renowned physician,...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 06:44am

Pakistan

Journalist Khawar’s tragic death: KPC demands transparent investigation

KARACHI: The Karachi Press Club (KPC), while expressing grief and sorrow over the tragic death of senior journalist...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 06:39am

Pakistan

Flood-hit people of KP: LCCI donates Rs3m

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has once again demonstrated its commitment to national ...

Published 18 Aug, 2025 06:37am

Pakistan

Probe into all national tragedies: PTI reiterates its demand for an ‘empowered’ JC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reiterated its demand for an empowered judicial commission to probe ...