Web archive - May 20, 2021

Life & Style

Pakistan for Palestine: Thousands rally for Palestinian liberation in Karachi

This week’s demonstration was both a reason to celebrate and introspect.

Cricket

Faced no difficulty while bowling to Kohli, Sharma: Amir

The 29-year-old felt that he could dismiss both batsmen and revealed the way he would approach this monumental task

TV

Will not allow Mahira or any other Pakistani artist to work in India: MNS

The statement comes after actor Mahira Khan's recent comments on Indian collaborations

World

Current Covid vaccines appear protective against variants, WHO Europe says

Official urges authorities in region where Covid was caused by Indian variant to remain vigilant

World

At least 75,000 Palestinians displaced due to Israeli attacks: UN

At least 227 Palestinians have been killed, including 64 children and 38 women since May 10

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

Sindh Covid restrictions to remain in place amid surge in cases

Murad says positivity ratio of 10.2 in province, 16.82 in Karachi worrying; meeting mulls more restrictions

Music

Roger Waters' pro-Palestine activism is a lesson for the West

'I have no choice but to fight against the Nazis that I have now in front of me,' said the rock musician

World

Tribal elders broker local Taliban, Afghan government ceasefire

Tribal elders drafted a demand letter, known locally as an "Ariza", then signed by two local officials

Technology

Apple made more than $100m in commissions from 'Fortnite'

Apple kicked the popular game off its App Store last year after Epic introduced its own system for in-app payments

Pakistan, World

US Congress deliberates Pakistan's key role in Afghanistan

Khalilzad says COAS Bajwa's Kabul trip 'positive', Pakistan understands economic benefit of regional peace