Pakistan for Thursday, October 16, 2025
- PM Shehbaz assures newly-elected KP CM Afridi of Centre’s willingness to work together
- Asma Jahangir group wins SCBA elections, Haroonur Rashid elected president
- Trump says he will meet Putin again after making progress in Ukraine talks
- PM Shehbaz meets Bilawal, says govt values and respects relationship with PPP
- SBCA launches campaign to demolish dangerous buildings in Karachi
- Palestinian government unveils $67 billion, five-year plan for Gaza reconstruction
- Torkham, Chaman border crossings remain closed for trade due to ‘escalating security situation’
- Security forces kill 34 terrorists in multiple engagements across KP: ISPR
- PM Shehbaz urges Afghanistan to address Pakistan’s concerns for lasting ceasefire
- Punjab govt launches strict crackdown on miscreants amid ongoing action against TLP
- ‘Fourth Format’ emerges amid fears over future of Test cricket
- Pakistan Army foils major infiltration attempt in Mohmand, kills up to 50 militants
- Afghan transit trade halted as border tensions rise
- Exorbitant gas bills threaten survival of industries
- Sustainable growth hinges on realistic policies
- Millers denounce curbs on sugar sale in market
- Debt, climate risks hurt economy
- SBP reserves rise by $21m to $14.44b
- Oil industry accuses OGRA of harassment
- PSX sheds 1,242 points on profit-taking
- 'Coal supply deals stabilise power costs'
- FWBL sold to UAE entity for $14.6m
- Punjab govt imposes Section 144 across province till Saturday; to recommend ban on TLP
- Punjab says it’ll recommend a ban on TLP. Here’s what that means
- PM Shehbaz reaffirms alliance with PPP
- PMD dismisses claims of extreme winter
- Cabinet praises PM's role in Gaza peace
- PM lauds World Muslim League role
- Senators slam food ministry over inaction
- Fazl urges restraint amid border tensions
- President visits family of martyred army officer
- Lyari freight corridor cost escalates to $1.085b
- China, Iran & KSA welcome ceasefire
- PTI counsel concludes arguments in Toshakhana case
- Companies contest super tax legality
- SCBA polls: pro-govt bloc stays on top
- Doha offers Kabul, Islamabad mediation
- TLP leadership to face music: Naqvi
- 34 terrorists killed in multiple K-P operations
- Shehbaz assures cooperation as Afridi takes K-P helm
- 16 of a family perish in Swat crash
- Punjab seeks to outlaw TLP after protests
- Modi faces tough Bihar election
- Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call
- Top Houthi military official killed
- French PM survives two trust votes
- Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce
- Courts to be made wheelchair friendly
- Water mainline repaired after five days
- KU Visual Studies dept faces drop in student intake
- 'Afghan Camp to be leveled today'
- Anti-mosquito spray for KMC hospitals
- Breast cancer session urges timely detection
- 215,000 test positive for malaria this year
- Experts urge solutions for WASH crisis
- Lawyer forced out of HDA office
- Over 880 teachers submit videos of their classroom practices
- Aurangzeb meets Saudi finance minister, briefs him on ongoing privatisation of PIA and key airports
- Minimum wage notification sparks outcry
- Special persons decry neglect, demand aid
- Int'l photography exhibit opens at PNCA
- Smog advisory issued for students
- Women diplomats rally for gender equality
- Evening courts launched in Abbottabad
- Traffic plan unveiled for PakSA matches
- FM Aurangzeb vows to foster deeper economic partnership with KSA
- DPM Dar, Saudi FM discuss regional situation, recent developments
- Modi faces tough Bihar state election with voters angry over unemployment, distrust in electoral rolls
- Nations welcome Pakistan, Afghanistan ceasefire deal for regional stability
- Nigerian teenage girls chase soccer dreams in Muslim north
- India says priority is consumers after Trump comments on stopping Russian oil
- CRISIS VS OPPORTUNITY
- 15 of a family dead, 8 injured as truck overturns in Swat: rescue service
- ‘Ball is in their court’: PM Shehbaz says ready for talks if Afghanistan agrees to Pakistan’s conditions
- China voices support for Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire
- New York mayoral candidate Mamdani apologises to police for 2020 remarks
- PM Shehbaz praises Muslim World League’s role in promoting true image of Islam
- 34 Indian-backed Khwarij killed in multiple security operations across KP: ISPR
- Pakistan, Australia to Boost Cooperation on Border Security and Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
- Pakistan, Kazakhstan hold joint military exercise Dostarym-V in Cherat
- PM Shehbaz Sharif lauds security forces for killing 34 India-backed terrorists in KP
- PHC grants protective bail to KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi until November 18
- IHC warns school Principals will face action if drugs found in educational institutions
- Behind generative AI curtain is gruelling, low-paid human work
- Ishaq Dar praises Secretary Information Ambreen Jan for dedicated service
- PM Shehbaz, Hanif Abbasi discuss railways and political situation
- Rickshaw driver booked in Okara for playing Naseebo Lal song
- US agency blames faulty engineering, inadequate testing for Titanic sub disaster
- Afghan man on trial in Germany over deadly knife attack on toddlers
- PITB e-Rozgaar 2.0 partners with Hunarmand Punjab to empower youth with digital skills
- Punjab CNF cracks down on drug networks, 7kg narcotics seized
- Trade activities come to a standstill at Torkham border
- Pakistan, Kazakhstan engage in joint counterterrorism training to strengthen military ties: ISPR
- Former Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani passes away
- Qureshi’s acquittal in May 9 case challenged in LHC
- FIA MONEY LAUNDERING CASE Verdict on Parvez Elahi’s acquittal plea reserved
- Minister Salik meets 40 member delegation of Pakistani Community in Qatar
- Pakistan, UAE reaffirm commitment to strengthen trade ties
- Azma Bokhari denies reports of security withdrawal from Lahore Bilawal House
- Pak ambassador designate to Romania calls on president
- AGP MEETS THE PRESIDENT
- Sohail Afridi takes oath as KP CM
- SC CB can hear 26th amendment case: Justice Mazhar
- Govt slashes petrol price by Rs5.66/litre
- Jailed ex-PM offers help to settle issues with Kabul if released on parole
- Pakistan to uphold UNHRC mandate across board: Envoy
- Pakistan, U.S. to enhance cooperation in agriculture and trade
- PM urges unified efforts to ensure food security
- President Zardari calls for collective action to ensure food security
- Pak Army denounces Indian army’s Bollywood style scripts
- IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Pakistan
- President expresses full confidence in preparedness of Armed Forces
- 48-hour ceasefire after Pakistan pounds terrorist targets in Kabul, Kandahar
- Thirteen killed as speeding truck overturns on Swat Motorway
- Government reduces petroleum prices for next fortnight
- Trump authorises CIA operations in Venezuela, raising pressure on Maduro
- IHC judge surrenders green card amid tough vacation policy
- Dozens of ‘infiltrators’ killed in Mohmand: state media
- Ceasefire declared after Pakistan hits targets in Kabul, Kandahar