Web archive - August 23, 2021

World

Ex-Indonesian minister jailed for 12 years in COVID-19 graft scandal

Indonesia’s anti-graft commission (KPK) named Juliari as a suspect in the case last December along with four others

Film

‘The Suicide Squad’ review: A Gunny, overt and gory piece of art

James Gunn's new and refurbished, comic-book-chastened film cripples the need for super heroes or super villains.

World

Kamala Harris says US focus on Afghan evacuations, pledges open South China Sea

There is going to be plenty of time to analyse what has happened and what has taken place, says US vice president

Pakistan, Sindh

Private schools across Sindh to resume classes from August 30

Schools will have to submit staff and teacher vaccination reports

Pakistan

World asked to repair relations with Kabul

FM says Pakistan working for ‘broad-based’ Afghan set-up

Fashion

Society has made women believe that fair is beautiful: Malaika Arora

Supermodel talked about the way models are stereotyped in the industry

Business

Toyota Corolla global sales surpass 50 million mark

The iconic sedan is recognised as one of the best selling cars of all time

Life & Style

Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari wants men banned from public places

'Single men should not be allowed out without being escorted by sisters, mothers, wives or daughters,' she said

World

Uncertainty, distress for Afghan cricketers after Taliban takeover

In the last 20 years, it has also emerged as a powerful symbol of national unity in a country riven by civil war

Punjab

Gujar Khan police nab extortionist

The suspect also threatened the citizen of dire consequences over non-compliance.