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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

IMF rejects govt’s proposal to impose 1% water cess

IMF rejects Pakistan's proposal to impose 1% water storage cess on goods for dam funding. Suggests raising 18% sales tax rate instead, citing legal and fiscal concerns.

CEO and HR Chief Face Scrutiny After Kiss Cam Exposure, Social Media Reacts

A playful moment during Coldplay’s concert turned into viral chaos when the kiss cam landed on tech CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot

US denies reports of President Trump visiting Pakistan in September

Rumours of Donald Trump’s visit to Pakistan in September denied by both nations. Journalist Azaz Syed apologizes for premature reporting.

Son of Bushra Bibi Arrested for Shooting Domestic Help

Musa Maneka, son of former first lady Bushra Bibi, was arrested for shooting his teenage domestic help during a dispute in Pakpattan. The victim is in stable condition, and police investigations are ongoing.

Monsoon Havoc: 43 Dead as Punjab Battles Urban Flooding

Heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least 43 lives across Punjab in the past 24 hours, triggering widespread flooding, evacuations, and a rain emergency in major cities including Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Israel attacks Syria (Videos)

The IDF has struck the Defense Ministry as violence escalates across Druze-populated areas of Syria

Trump softening on China – Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump has relaxed his combative stance toward China to boost the chances of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and secure a trade deal with the world’s second largest economy, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

This Is Me’: TV Anchor Jasmeen Manzoor Shares Shocking Images of Abuse

Senior Pakistani anchor Jasmeen Manzoor has publicly accused her ex-husband of domestic violence, sharing graphic images of her injuries on social media.

Couple Throws Newborn Out of Moving Bus in India: Teen Mother, Man Held

A 19-year-old woman gave birth on a moving sleeper bus in Maharashtra’s Parbhani and, along with a man claiming to be her husband, allegedly threw the newborn out of the window, resulting in the baby's death.

PIA seeks formal permission to resume operations to UK

PIA has formally requested approval to resume direct flights from Islamabad to Manchester following the UK’s lift of flight restrictions.

‘Epstein files’ explained: Why Trump is under pressure

A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base.

Indians have lost over $800 million to online scams in 2025 – media

Indians lost about $820 million to online scams in the first five months of 2025, the Indian Express newspaper has said, citing a report for the country’s Home Ministry.